Nico fka Noodles located in MO

#MADloveNico...you might remember him as Noodles, who came into the shelter with an amputated tail. He clearly had a hard start in life. The shelter staff addressed his tail and MAD was able to pull him from the shelter. <br/><br/>Since coming to MAD, Nico he has been progressing in obedience and impulse control and is showing the kind of drive and intensity you expect to see in serious working prospects.<br/><br/> Making solid progress with door manners and thresholds<br/> Sleeps through the night — no barking or howling<br/> Very people-oriented and affectionate<br/><br/> Impulse control is a work in progress. We are focusing heavily on duration, neutrality, and crate manners. He has a good obedience foundation but struggles with stillness — he is a “go, go, go” dog who prefers action over idle time.<br/><br/> High prey drive. Absolutely not suitable for homes with cats or small animals. He becomes immediately aroused and highly stimulated, requiring strong handling and structured redirection.<br/> Resource guarding present. Has attempted to bite over food or high-value items. No contact has been made. Manageable with experienced handling and clear structure, but must be addressed through proper training protocols.<br/><br/>Overall, this is the type of energy and intensity you see in high-caliber working dogs. He possesses significant drive, athleticism, and environmental engagement. He will require an experienced, confident handler capable of providing clear structure, accountability, and an outlet for his working ability.<br/><br/>He is not a casual companion home candidate. He would excel in a performance, sport, or working environment where his energy and instincts can be purposefully channeled.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>All MAD dogs come with a Fi Collar and six-months subscription. <br/><br/>If you are interested in adopting this pet please complete an application at this link https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/24689/generic. <br/><br/>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 our 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. <br/><br/>The basic information that we have available is in our posting, but sometimes fosters will post updates on the MAD Rescue Facebook page as well, https://www.facebook.com/groups/malinoisanddutchshepherdrescueinc.<br/><br/>If you would like to further inquire on this animal, please fill out this application. Applications that are completed in our process and being considered as a match will speak to the foster home to gain more information about our adoptable dog.<br/><br/>If you have questions about this pet please contact us at info@MADrescueinc.org. <br/><br/>You may also call our toll free number at 844-MAD-RESQ or 844-623-7377. <br/><br/>Additional information about all of our dogs for adoption can be located at our website MAD Rescue Inc.

#MADloveNico...you might remember him as Noodles, who came into the shelter with an amputated tail. He clearly had a hard start in life. The shelter staff addressed his tail and MAD was able to pull him from the shelter.

Since coming to MAD, Nico he has been progressing in obedience and impulse control and is showing the kind of drive and intensity you expect to see in serious working prospects.

Making solid progress with door manners and thresholds
Sleeps through the night — no barking or howling
Very people-oriented and affectionate

Impulse control is a work in progress. We are focusing heavily on duration, neutrality, and crate manners. He has a good obedience foundation but struggles with stillness — he is a “go, go, go” dog who prefers action over idle time.

High prey drive. Absolutely not suitable for homes with cats or small animals. He becomes immediately aroused and highly stimulated, requiring strong handling and structured redirection.
Resource guarding presen

#MADloveNico...you might remember him as Noodles, who came into the shelter with an amputated tail. He clearly had a hard start in life. The shelter staff addressed his tail and MAD was able to pull him from the shelter.

Since coming to MAD, Nico he has been progressing in obedience and impulse control and is showing the kind of drive and intensity you expect to see in serious working prospects.

Making solid progress with door manners and thresholds
Sleeps through the night — no barking or howling
Very people-oriented and affectionate

Impulse control is a work in progress. We are focusing heavily on duration, neutrality, and crate manners. He has a good obedience foundation but struggles with stillness — he is a “go, go, go” dog who prefers action over idle time.

High prey drive. Absolutely not suitable for homes with cats or small animals. He becomes immediately aroused and highly stimulated, requiring strong handling and structured redirection.
Resource guarding present. Has attempted to bite over food or high-value items. No contact has been made. Manageable with experienced handling and clear structure, but must be addressed through proper training protocols.

Overall, this is the type of energy and intensity you see in high-caliber working dogs. He possesses significant drive, athleticism, and environmental engagement. He will require an experienced,