Wayne

Wayne is a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois looking for a very specific kind of home. He isn’t going to be the right dog for everyone—and that’s okay. We want to find him the right home, not just the first one. Wayne will require someone with working-dog experience, preferably someone who understands Malinois and what these dogs are capable of when their needs are met. Right now, Wayne is learning how to just be a dog. ❤️ There is some drive hiding in there; he simply hasn’t figured out where or how to channel it yet. We’re slowly building that confidence, engagement, and enjoyment of working with a handler. He enjoys his walks and will play a little fetch, although right now his attention span says, “Okay, that was fun… what’s next?” 😂 He’s also slowly learning the whole house-dog lifestyle and making progress! A few things about Wayne: 🐾 Working-dog experience is a MUST 🐾 No cats 🐾 No small children 🐾 Doing great with an e-collar as part of his training 🐾 Enjoys walks and some fetch 🐾 Slowly learning house manners and how to settle 🐾 Must be kenneled in a Ruff Land or similarly secure kennel—a standard wire crate will not be sufficient DOG INTRODUCTIONS WILL BE EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. Wayne needs someone willing to take introductions seriously, move slowly, and not rush the process. If there is already another dog in the home, that dog needs to be stable, extremely dog-savvy, and appropriate for him. Wayne needs structure, patience, clear expectations, appropriate outlets, and someone willing to continue showing him what life can look like. He is not a dog for someone wanting to “try out” the Malinois breed.