Fred - NH

Fred is an energetic and sweet 4.5-year-old Malinois. He is a big, tall boy. He has no sense of personal space. Good with baths and being touched all over. Fred is a ball fiend; to say he has ball drive is an understatement! Once trust is earned, he will bring the ball back again and again. He never tires of this game. He walks pretty well on a flat collar. He is the dog that needs firm boundaries. He will try to test the limits. His recall is good without distractions (no balls or cats/bunnies) Has been good in his limited house time. Good in a kennel and great in his crate. He has not destroyed his comfy bed. Absolutely no balls in the house or he will chase one with no care in the world. He could take out all the furniture, slam into all his surroundings until the ball is found. A bit of a klutz if focused on something (BALL) or cat/bunnies. His prey drive is high…no cats. He's very interested. Will redirect with firmness on leash. In his outside kennel he is reactive to people and other dogs. This could be worked on. When free outside his kennel he will go up to another kenneled dog and say hi nicely most of the time. I feel with the proper introductions he could live with another dog that is a lower energy level then him. This boy loves to run. He will need daily exercise. A fenced in yard would be his dream. He is great with keeping himself occupied either with a ball or stick. He is a sweetheart once you get to know him. He'd make a great active retirement buddy for someone with patience who is familiar with the breed. Someone with working dog experience would be great! He has lots of drive that has never been developed in the proper way Looking for an experienced adopter. One who will let him decompress and get to know him without pressure. This means no outings for at least a week or two. A dog like Fred will need his personal space while getting acclimated. The best way to help him feel secure would be to not introduce him to everyone right away. Don't expect anything from him except good behavior. Let him get to know and trust you. Someone who reads body language would be great. This boy gives the biggest whale eyes and does a mean side eye. He can be very pushy and overstimulated when a ball is involved but will be the most wonderful dog with the right person.

If you feel Fred is the dog for you, please fill out his adoption application here. For questions, please email Maryfrances, Fred's coordinator.