Jolene

Meet Sweet Jolene!

Sweet Jolene has a huge heart and a zest for life. She is incredibly affectionate, curious, playful, and happiest when she can be near her people. She's the kind of dog who will happily follow you around the house, supervise whatever you're doing, and then curl up nearby while you work.

At Home

Jolene loves being involved in everything her family does. She follows you around the house and is genuinely interested in whatever is happening. She is interested in the family's dinner but does not try to take food from you.

She is house-trained, sleeps quietly through the night, and greets every morning like it's the most exciting day of her life. She is a wonderful companion and loves simply being with her people.

Jolene is also protective of her home and property. When people visit or walk past the house, she can bark loudly and her barking can sound aggressive. With consistent desensitization and training, we believe this behavior could be improved.

One thing to be aware of is that she does not love being separated from the family when everyone is outside without her. She may watch from the windows or doors, barking and whining, and she has been known to stand on her hind legs and damage blinds. This is something her future family should be prepared to manage.

Activity & Exercise

Jolene is an active, high-energy dog who needs both physical exercise and mental stimulation. She loves walks, playing with balls, and tug-of-war. If she doesn't get enough activity, she may find her own entertainment by chewing on things around the house.

She would do best with an active person or family who enjoys spending time outdoors, playing, training, and keeping a smart, energetic dog engaged.

Training & Manners

Jolene is leash trained and knows basic commands such as sit and shake. She is still very treat-motivated, so she sometimes needs a little snack-based encouragement to show off her skills.

She does well away from home and has accompanied us to places such as Home Depot, PetSmart, Home Goods, and friends' houses.

Things Jolene Loves

Going for walks

Car rides

Playing with balls of all kinds

Tug-of-war

Treats of absolutely every variety

Being with her people

Following you around the house

Getting lots of attention and affection

She is also a VERY heavy toy chewer, so sturdy toys are definitely recommended!

❤️ The Best Things About Jolene

My favorite thing about Jolene is how genuinely happy she is to see you. She is happiest simply being near her people. She'll follow you around the house, check out whatever you're doing, and then curl up beside you while you work.

She is sweet, affectionate, playful, house-trained, good on a leash, comfortable in the car, and a wonderful companion.

Jolene is looking for an active family who can give her the exercise, enrichment, training, and mental stimulation that a Belgian Malinois needs. In return, you'll get a joyful, loyal, loving dog who thinks every morning is the best morning ever.

Sweet Jolene has so much love to give - she just needs the right home where her big energy can shine. ❤️

Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter's expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.

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