Jetta Belgian Shepherd / Malinois Adult - Adoption, Rescue for sale in Hollister, California

$375

Sex: Female
Age: ~2 years
Weight: 60 pounds
Energy: Moderate
Drive: Low
Location: Santa Clara County, California

Wiggly, jet-black Jetta lives for love. Wagging her tail with her whole body (or wagging her whole body with her tail), she practically inhales attention. Her needs for stimulation and exercise seem relatively low for a young malinois. As long as she can be near her people, maybe cuddled up on the couch with her head in someones lap, shes happy. She also likes children and strangers. After acting submissive for a moment when she first meets them, shes putty in their hands once she finds out they will pet her, and shes likely to drop down and roll over for tummy rubs. With her sweet, friendly face and her eagerness to earn a caress, she might make an excellent therapy dog once her wiggles work their way out.

In addition to liking people (even veterinarians), Jetta likes other dogs, and will leave them alone if they dont want to play. She has not yet met livestock or other animals.

Although of course she enjoys walks and hikes, Jetta is not all that interested in chasing a ball. When she does deign to pursue one, she doesnt seem to think its worth much once nabbed, and she certainly doesnt see the point of bringing it back. With her craving for attention and her interest in treats, though, shes happy to sit, wait, go to her kennel, get up on things on command, and jump in her crate in the truck, where she rides happily without a fuss. She also sleeps happily in her crate, and stays out of trouble when crated while her foster is gone.

Shes not so happy about being crated while people are home. Even an anti-bark collar doesnt faze her; to fool the thing, she seems to have learned how to screech like a pterodactyl instead of barking. For other naughty behaviorraiding the trashcans, eating poop, or inspecting the counterscorrection of medium intensity works. Since shes just learning basic obedience, the best response to other unwanted behaviors is simple redirection. Luckily, shes way past relieving herself in the house, and she isnt intrinsically destructive.

Jetta is eager to keep learning about that big world out there, and shell gain more confidence the more she does. An active family with kids too big to be knocked over easily could keep her busy and have lots of hands to pet her with. Since she adapts readily to strangers, a home with the hustle and bustle of visitors would be fine. Another dog would be fine as well, although she probably would not suffer too much if she got to keep all the petting for herself.

WEST COAST ADOPTIONS ONLY

Must have previous or current, purebred Malinois experience OR other high drive working breed experience

Our adoption process includes- completion of an application, followed by a telephone interview. If that goes well, we will arrange for a home visit.
Adoption Fee: $375.00. Transport along Interstate 5 (Bakersfield, CA to Bellingham, WA) is available but cost not included in adoption fee.


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