Gary - Located in Florida♂

About

GARY: Striking Looks, Gentle Nature and looking for his person! Malinois × GSD Georgia Gary is a gorgeous quiet, sensitive boy who engages with people in a calm, thoughtful way. He is not a high-drive, chaotic Malinois-type dog but instead, he is observant, people-oriented, and responsive when he feels safe. He is currently in foster care and continues to show steady progress as he decompresses and gain confidence. Gary walks well on leash and knows basic cues such as sit and down. He is food motivated, takes treats gently, and is easily handled with calm, respectful touch. He does not seek out toys or rough play; his preference is simply connection and presence with his person. In the home, he is generally quiet and respectful, without destructive behaviors. He prefers to stay close to his caregiver and checks in frequently, forming strong attachment bonds. On walks and in public settings, Gary is manageable and attentive. He is not reactive by default and typically ignores other dogs unless directly engaged. He has shown appropriate behavior around children in structured, positive interactions. Gary can startle at loud or sudden noises and will look to his handler for reassurance. In those moments, he benefits from calm guidance and predictable handling. He is especially responsive in calm, structured environments where expectations are clear and consistent. Gary tends to bond more quickly with women and shows early trust in those relationships. With men, he is more cautious. He is not aggressive, but he needs time, consistency, and low-pressure interaction to build confidence. Sudden movement or unexpected approach, particularly indoors, can make him uncomfortable, though he continues to improve with structure and patience. Gary will do best in a home that offers: A calm, quiet, low-chaos environment Slow, respectful introductions with people and dogs Clear structure and predictable routines Confidence-building without pressure Time and space to decompress He is not suited for high-noise households, fast-paced environments, or heavy-handed training approaches. In return, Gary offers something steady and meaningful: a gentle temperament, strong attachment to his person, and a quiet, loyal companionship that grows with trust. All MAD dogs come with a Fi Collar and six month subscription. *********************************************************************** If you are interested in adopting this pet, please complete an application at this link: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/24689/generic . *********************************************************************** MAD is an official 501c3 organization that does not have a physical location. Our mailing address is in Michigan, however, our dogs are in private foster homes across the continental US. The state location of each dog is posted with the name of the pet in the title description. We do not disclose exact location of the dogs for the safety of our foster homes and the dogs. If you are located within 4 hours of the pet, please be prepared to pick up the pet. For greater distances, MAD does offer transport assistance for up to 350 miles for the adopter, however transport is primarily on the responsibility of the adopter. The basic information that we have available is in this posting, but updates are often first posted on the MAD Rescue Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/malinoisanddutchshepherdrescueinc . If you would like to further inquire on this animal, please fill out this application. Approved applicants who are being considered as a match will speak to the adoption counselor and foster home to gain more information about our adoptable dogs. If you have general 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 and leave a message. Additional information about all of our dogs for adoption can be located on our website MAD Rescue Inc

Shelter

Malinois and Dutch Shepherd Rescue, Inc.

Imlay City, MI