Stitch can be nervous around new people, but warms up quickly, and once he does he loves to be petted.  He is neutered and his vaccinations are up-to-date.

He loves his crate.  When something frightens him he retreats to the safety of his crate, either in the house or in the car.   He does have barrier reactivity – he doesn't like other dogs near his crate.  Outside of the crate, though, he's fine with everyone else, and has no resource guarding.

He like food and a ball, but praise is the most important thing to him.

Very friendly, did well with other dogs and had no issues with handling. Knows sit.

Very treat motivated. Prefers food over a ball.
 

Astrid is a young female Malinois who knows basic commands.  She is very handler focused and loves to please.  Her foster said: "So sweet and lovable. Loves all the dogs big and small but will correct a dog if needed."

Kira is a high-energy young girl!  She is very food-motivated.  With adequate exercise, she settles down and loves to cuddle.

Link is a 1-year-old Belgian Malinois who specializes in maximum energy with minimum chill. He’s goofy, lovable, and guaranteed to keep you laughing (and on your toes). Whether he’s hiking down trails, splashing in every available puddle, or playing fetch like his life depends on it — Link lives life at full throttle.

This handsome wrecking ball has never met a game of fetch he didn’t want to win or a swimming hole he didn’t want to conquer. He has, however, met strange people and decided they are not his thing. Link is wary of strangers and needs a family who understands his need for space and proper introductions.

Because he’s big on enthusiasm, light on brakes, and absolutely full of love (for his people), he’s looking for a home without small kids and with someone who gets his Malinois quirks.

If you’re looking for a hiking buddy, adventure partner, professional goofball, and loyal protector — and you don’t mind a little (okay, a lot of) chaos along the way — Link might be right up your alley.

Link is located in Cambridge, MN and is looking for a home in the midwest. Email SaraB@happydoglodge.com for more information.

Smokey is a 60lb 6 year old Belgian Malinois who is looking for an active home!  He was raised in a pet home and is a pretty nice stable dog.  He is an active boy who needs mental stimulation and physical exercise daily to thrive.

While not essential, Smokey would have a lot of fun in a sport home! He has food drive, lots of toy drive. He loves balls and tug. He will play fetch. He enjoys disc, and has some potential for dock diving.

Smokey house trained and has basic obedience (Sit, Down, Place). He has a great recall and does really well staying in the boundaries of an unfenced yard while off leash. He is NOT a counter surfer, and has good manners around food. He has not shown any resource guarding or concerning behaviors around high value things.

He is up to date on vaccines. He is currently intact, his adoption fee will be the cost to have him neutered.

For more infomation, please contact OnlyStarWaffle@Gmail.com

Hocus is an approximately 7-8 year old Malinois. He is a super sweet and fun boy who is all love and a little ball crazy. He would be a great active companion for someone who enjoys going on runs or throwing a frisbee or ball for him! When he is all tired out, he settles well in the house. While he would prefer to have you all to himself without other dogs around, he lives well with cats and is very happy to meet your guests. Hocus is crate trained, potty trained, and knows most of his basics, making him a great dog to join you as your partner in crime. He also still has plenty of life left and would love to try out some jobs/sports where he can use his nose and great frisbee catching abilities! 

**Free professional dog training will be available to help with the transition to his new home!

For more information about Hocus, please contact: katelynnstar7@gmail.com

Violet is a 4-year-old Dutch Shepherd looking for her forever home.  She is fully vetted, healthy, and a pleasure to work with. Violet has a strong food drive, loves to learn, and is naturally handler-focused and compliant. She is social with people without being pushy and has lived peacefully in a foster home with multiple dogs, showing no dog aggression.

Violet particularly enjoys nose work, scent games, and problem-solving. She is learning basic commands and progressing well, is clean and quiet in her kennel, and has good house manners. She has a nice balance of drive and an off-switch—happy to work and engage, then able to relax calmly.

This sweet girl would make an excellent introduction to dog sports, a great Junior Handler prospect, or an active companion who enjoys having a job. Her foster is even willing to start her in AKC or UKC scent work.

Violet is currently located in Missouri. If you’re interested in meeting her or learning more, please reach out and help us find this amazing dog the home she deserves.

For more info, please email:

Sgwdc2020@yahoo.com

jen.pursley@gmail.com

Marvin is an adult Shepherd/Malinois mix who has been with our shelter for just over a year. He is a very intelligent, high-drive dog with a strong work ethic and excels in structured environments. Marvin knows sit, down, wait, speak, drop, and leave it; he has a high ball drive, enjoys nose work, and has fairly reliable recall (though he can become distracted). He works well with familiar handlers and shelter staff.

Marvin does struggle with strangers and requires time and proper introductions. He has shown a tendency to fixate on people or objects (standing and staring without immediate reaction), and we are actively working with trainers to redirect his behavior before escalation. His primary challenge is reactivity to sudden or unexpected movement from unfamiliar people. The shelter continues Marvin's behavior modification training.

We believe Marvin would be best suited for an experienced, adult-only home or a professional placement with someone familiar with working or protection-type breeds who is comfortable managing stranger sensitivity and reactivity.

For more info about Marvin please contact Angela at:
     amalinowski@lakecountysheriff.com