Herbie

Hi there — I'm Herbie, and if you're looking for a sweet, affectionate, fun-loving guy with just the right amount of Malinois spirit... you might want to keep reading. <br/><br/>I'm 60 pounds of handsome, healthy goodness, and I'm basically in my young athlete discovering life is awesome phase. I absolutely love people — strangers included — and I'm always happy to say hello and lean in for affection. Honestly, being close to my humans is one of my favorite hobbies.<br/><br/>I walk nicely on leash, ride great in the car, and I've done well in small playgroups. I haven't shown any issues with smaller dogs so far, though I haven't met cats yet. After being a bit sedentary for the last month or so, my stamina is still building back up, but I'm excited to get moving again and would love a person who wants a buddy for outings, training, and adventures.<br/><br/>Now let's talk about the important stuff: toys.<br/><br/>Fetch? Eh... I'll humor you.<br/>Frisbee? Okay, that's more interesting.<br/>Tug? YES PLEASE.<br/><br/>The first time I grabbed a tug toy, I took off shaking it like I had just won the championship. I love tug and really come alive during play. The flirt pole is my absolute jam — I get serious airtime and show off some impressive athletic moves. I also seem to think water fountains are personal splash zones, so water fun might be in my future too.<br/><br/>I'm not a “go-go-go 24/7” kind of Malinois, but I do have drive and enthusiasm, especially when toys and training are involved. I learn quickly, I'm food motivated, and I genuinely enjoy working with my person. Because of that, I'd do best with an adopter who has experience with Malinois, German Shepherds, or similar working breeds — not necessarily a pro trainer, but someone who understands active, smart dogs and wants to continue guiding me.<br/><br/>I can get a little jumpy and occasionally mouthy when excited (hey, I'm young!), so any home with kids would need thoughtful discussion and supervision while I keep learning my manners.<br/><br/>What you get with me is a really lovely balance:<br/><br/><br/> affectionate companion <br/> fun training partner <br/> playful athlete <br/> genuinely sweet soul <br/><br/><br/>I'm a great dog looking for someone ready to help me grow into the amazing partner I'm meant to be.<br/><br/>So... got a tug toy and a spot next to you? I'm ready when you are. ‍<br/><br/>You like this dog...now what? Please take 3-4 minutes and complete our application form at: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/42179/generic. Our adoption team will quickly contact you by phone or email (watch your spam please) to see if it's a match!. If you are already approved to adopt, please contact your Adoption Counselor and they will help you set up a meeting. <br/><br/>You can also sponsor Herbie by clicking here. Your name will appear on this page as Herbie's sponsor and your donation will help pay for food, treats, toys, supplements and medical expenses. Herbie thanks you!<br/><br/>BAGSR is always in need of fosters. There is an overwhelming number of dogs who need our help and the more fosters we have, the more dogs we can save. BAGSR covers expenses, including food. Fosters provide the love and a soft place to crash. <br/>https://petstablished.com/foster_form/42405/generic

Hi there — I'm Herbie, and if you're looking for a sweet, affectionate, fun-loving guy with just the right amount of Malinois spirit... you might want to keep reading.

I'm 60 pounds of handsome, healthy goodness, and I'm basically in my young athlete discovering life is awesome phase. I absolutely love people — strangers included — and I'm always happy to say hello and lean in for affection. Honestly, being close to my humans is one of my favorite hobbies.

I walk nicely on leash, ride great in the car, and I've done well in small playgroups. I haven't shown any issues with smaller dogs so far, though I haven't met cats yet. After being a bit sedentary for the last month or so, my stamina is still building back up, but I'm excited to get moving again and would love a person who wants a buddy for outings, training, and adventures.

Now let's talk about the important stuff: toys.

Fetch? Eh... I'll humor you.
Frisbee? Okay, that's more interesting.
Tug? YES PLEASE.

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Hi there — I'm Herbie, and if you're looking for a sweet, affectionate, fun-loving guy with just the right amount of Malinois spirit... you might want to keep reading.

I'm 60 pounds of handsome, healthy goodness, and I'm basically in my young athlete discovering life is awesome phase. I absolutely love people — strangers included — and I'm always happy to say hello and lean in for affection. Honestly, being close to my humans is one of my favorite hobbies.

I walk nicely on leash, ride great in the car, and I've done well in small playgroups. I haven't shown any issues with smaller dogs so far, though I haven't met cats yet. After being a bit sedentary for the last month or so, my stamina is still building back up, but I'm excited to get moving again and would love a person who wants a buddy for outings, training, and adventures.

Now let's talk about the important stuff: toys.

Fetch? Eh... I'll humor you.
Frisbee? Okay, that's more interesting.
Tug? YES PLEASE.

The first time I grabbed a tug toy, I took off shaking it like I had just won the championship. I love tug and really come alive during play. The flirt pole is my absolute jam — I get serious airtime and show off some impressive athletic moves. I also seem to think water fountains are personal splash zones, so water fun might be in my future too.

I'm not a “go-go-go 24/7” kind of Malinois, but I do