New to MAD, Sashtian is a big, strong, and exceptionally bright boy with a fantastic foundation. Trained using Gaelic commands, he responds reliably to more than 15 cues, including settle, quiet, release, right, left, closer, and back. He's highly motivated by toys, tugs, and treats, which makes training both fun and rewarding. At 74 lbs, Sashtian is a powerful, gorgeous Malinois with a lot to offer a breedexperienced home. He is a High Drive dog and giving him a job is a must. He will need someone who has a passion for working with high level Malinois and giving them life long challenges and activities so they can thrive. Sashtian is Great with other dogs — he loves playing with his foster's female Malinois Neutral in public and nonreactive to the 9yearold child he met (however, due to his drive and strength, a home with small children is not recommended) Energetic and enthusiastic, with leash pulling already improving in foster Seeks attention but can also entertain himself independently Crate trained and has a great off-switch when exercised sufficiently both mentally and physically A cuddle bug when relaxing, he loves to be either on or against his person on the couch! Like many Malinois, he's not thrilled about vet visits, but we're already working on gentle desensitization to help him feel more comfortable. We're thrilled to welcome Sashtian to the MAD community. If you're an experienced handler looking for a smart, driven, and affectionate partner, reach out — Sashtian may be the dog you have been dreaming of! ******************************************* All MAD dogs come with a Fi Collar and six-months subscription. If you are interested in adopting this pet please complete an application at this link https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/24689/generic. 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. 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. 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. 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.