Belgian Malinois * Shepherd * Spayed/Neutered * Male * 5 Months Old

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HOW DID BEANS GET HERE?
Beans was transferred to us from another organization and is now looking for a family ready to embrace all the fun, energy, and chaos that comes with raising an adolescent puppy! He's a smart, active boy who is eager to learn and thrives when given opportunities to use both his brain and his body. Beans is still learning about the world around him and will need a committed family to continue his training, socialization, and development.

PERSONALITY:
- A young, playful puppy with a zest for life
- Smart and highly responsive to training
- Loves engaging his brain and learning new things
- Enjoys tug toys and interactive play
- Active, energetic boy looking for an equally active family
- Has a strong "place" cue and naturally settles on designated beds or mats
- Eager to work with his people and learns quickly with consistency and repetition
- Full of typical adolescent puppy enthusiasm and curiosity
- Can be mouthy when excited or overstimulated and is still learning appropriate outlets for these behaviours
- Working on impulse control, emotional regulation, and polite manners
- May have missed some important early socialization experiences and will benefit from continued positive exposure to new people, places, and situations
- Minor excitement-based reactivity toward other dogs on leash but can disengage and refocus on his handler with guidance
- Will need support with housetraining in his forever home

WHAT TYPE OF HOME IS BEANS LOOKING FOR?
- An active family ready for the commitment of raising and training a high-energy adolescent puppy
- Adopters with experience owning active working, herding, guardian, or similar breeds
- A home with a secure, fenced yard
- A family committed to ongoing training and socialization
- A home with children 16+, or slightly younger children in an experienced, dog-savvy household able to manage typical puppy behaviours
- Could live with another tolerant, playful dog
- May be able to live with a dog-savvy cat with careful introductions and ongoing management
- No small animals due to breed tendencies and potential prey drive
- A family willing to provide plenty of physical exercise, mental enrichment, training games, and structure!

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Application Review Process: Every application for Beans will be thoughtfully reviewed, and the best match for his needs will be selected.

Complete Applications: Please ensure your application is fully completed, as decisions are based solely on the details provided.

Timely Updates: All applicants will be notified of the outcome, whether Beans finds his forever home or you're the next in line.

High Adoption Demand: Due to overwhelming interest, we're unable to offer dog viewing appointments or respond to general inquiries.

Resources Available: All details about the adoption process, fees, and FAQs can be found on our website for your convenience.

Beans is a bright, energetic puppy with tremendous potential. With structure, training, enrichment, and patience, he's sure to grow into an incredible companion for an active family. If you're ready for the rewards and challenges of helping a young dog grow into his best self, apply to adopt Beans today!