Fig- Located in Texas

Description

At just 5 months old and around 40 pounds, Fig is a Belgian Malinois puppy with a sweet soul, a playful spark, and some seriously impressive hops. Her favorite game is chasing a flirt pole and launching herself through the air, which earned her the nickname "Flying Fig." We wouldn’t be surprised if there’s a future dock diver in there somewhere!Fig is a people lover through and through. She enjoys meeting new people and making new friends, but can be a little cautious when navigating unfamiliar places or experiences. The good news? Once she’s experienced something new with a trusted human by her side, she builds confidence quickly and handles it much more easily the next time. She loves being part of the action and happily stays close to her people.Like any good Malinois, Fig is smart. Really smart. She learned “sit” in a single training session and is always eager to learn what’s next. She’ll thrive with a family that enjoys training, gentle structure, and helping a young dog continue to grow into her potential. We are still getting to know Fig’s energy level, but she appears to be on the calmer side for a Malinois puppy. She enjoys playtime, short bursts of fun like the flirt pole, and wrestling with her foster brother, but she also settles nicely and enjoys downtime with her people. She’s not a constant-motion kind of dog and seems to have a naturally balanced temperament. Fig is also one of those rarer Malinois with a pre-programmed off switch.As a puppy, Fig is still working on her house manners and crate training. She can already make it through the night without a potty break and is making steady progress every day. Because she loves her people, she may protest briefly when first left alone, but she is learning that her crate is a safe and comfortable space. Fig walks nicely on a leash, enjoys meeting other dogs, and has the prey drive you’d expect from a young Malinois. Most of all, she has a soft, affectionate nature that makes her incredibly easy to fall in love with. If you’re looking for a smart, loyal companion with a gentle temperament, a playful streak, and a built-in off switch, Flying Fig may be the perfect match.To apply to adopt, please fill out the application by clicking on the Adopt button or ask for this dog to be added to your existing application.All MAD dogs come with a series 3 Fi Collar and a six-month subscription. We are an official 501c3 organization that does not have a physical location. Our home address is in Michigan, however, the majority of our dogs are not located in Michigan. The physical location of each of our dogs is posted with the name of the pet or in the title area. If you are within 4 hours of the pet, please be prepared to pick the pet up. We do provide transport assistance up to 350 miles. The applicant must drive the remainder of the distance of the transport. The basic information that we have available is in our posting, but sometimes fosters and adoption counselors will post updates on the MAD Rescue Facebook page as well, https://www.facebook.com/groups/malinoisanddutchshepherdrescueinc.If you would like to further inquire on this animal, please fill out the application. Applications that are completed in our process and being considered as a match will speak to the adoption counselor and the dog's foster to gain more information about the dog.If you have questions about this pet please contact us at info@MADrescueinc.org. You may also call our toll free number at 844-MAD-RESQ or 844-623-7377.