Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Fenyx is a total love bug with his human and just wants to please! He is the best weighted blanket, the best dancer and hugger! He has the sweetest face that you can't resist! He wants to just be near you - total Velcro dog - he does the best contact heel, gives the best kisses and hugs!He is super smart but such a wiggle butt when learning, so eager, such a puppy with high energy - it's adorable and hilarious! He learns quickly and it's really fun to watch him grow and thrive!
What he knows:
Name
House manners
Potty trained
Sit, Down, Place, Crate, Stay, Bed, Here, Stand, Front, Middle, Leave it, Roo and Sit Pretty [last two are fun little standing on hind leg tricks] - all in progress vs prooved. He has high food drive!
He's being trained in German mostly but once dogs learn the behavior it's not that hard to change the language.
Heeling on both sides and Loose Leash Walking
Traveling downs
Touch command [in progress]
Recall / Off leash work - doing well but at this time he can only go where he won't run into stranger dogs, however he can recall from prey unless he's 100% committed.
Ecollar conditioned
Thresholds
Crate trained
What he is actively working on
Calm behavior and reducing impulsivity and reactivity [ask us about this!]
Settling
Trusting new handlers
Independence
Muzzle Training
Who he is good with and Where he needs more work
Dogs: He is great with his foster sisters! With proper, slow introductions, he CAN integrate into a home with dogs. He is not really a playmate though.
Stranger Dogs: He is reactive to dogs he doesn't know. He has been working on this through board and train and ongoing training. He has been part of group training to work on being ok around dogs and has done very well. He will need continued work and exposure.
People: He LOVES them but he cannot be trusted when he is overstimulated! When he is too triggered he can panic bite [never punctured skin]. He has been working on this in Board and Train and his foster has continued the work. He has been able to be handled by others and has NEVER touched his foster mom, which tells us that once he trusts, he trusts and loves forever! He is a dog that his human has to read well, manage his arousal level while also continuing to work on it via exposure.
Ideal Home
Dedicated and Experienced home: He would love someone who is excited about training sessions, sets good boundaries and can build confidence.
Active home: We hope his forever human likes to take him running or go on adventures in the forest vs the city! He is not a party boy, family dog or Golden Retriever-type dog. He is more like a soldier who needs instructions and wants to work or he becomes dysregualated! He really just needs someone who is willing to put in the time!
Less humans in the home would be ideal but he never had an issue with foster's partner
He would thrive in a place with property to run and explore. He requires more work to be able to frequent busy trails
No children or cats, small dogs or prey animals in the home
His foster experiences him as the sweetest, most affectionate and cuddly dog there is BUT he just doesn't know what to do when he's overwhelmed. He can be that for you once he fully trust.
He might enjoy scent work, NASDA or agility.
He will need a human who really gets the Malinois mind in an insecure body! He needs someone who understands a rescue Malinois! He needs someone who is willing to take on a challenge and run with it because it will make a difference in this dog's life! He needs a lot of boundaries, structure, confidence building and proper introduction to the world. What you get in return is everlasting love and loyalty! He will do anything you ask, trust you and be your die hard partner in crime
Cute Anectodes from Foster Mom
"Fenyx thinks he is a lap dog and will find a way to make it work""He loves being touched and will seek out my hand, just putting his muzzle in it, holding it there gently [sometimes less gentle]""Sometimes, he just nuzzles into my chest, lets out a big sigh and just looks at peace being so close and comforted, it just melts my heart""He at times looks like a deer hopping through tall grass which is the cutest thing in a 65# boy"
Fenyx has so much LOVE to give and is just waiting for his furever match! Would that be you? We really hope YOU are out there!
Check him out: Here
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