Born April 10, 2026, Mandy is a beautiful Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd mix. She is smart, athletic, affectionate, and wonderfully sweet once she feels comfortable. Mandy is a shy girl who needs a little time to warm up to new people. Strangers, especially people entering her home, can make her nervous. In the past, she would retreat outside and hide, but she has made wonderful progress. She now feels comfortable staying in the room, and she has formed strong bonds with her foster family and several familiar friends. Once Mandy trusts you, her sweet and affectionate personality really shines. Mandy would do best with an experienced, patient family who understands that confidence takes time to build. Because she can still be uncomfortable around young children, her ideal home will have children over the age of 10 who can respect her boundaries and give her the space she needs. Continued positive socialization with new people will help her keep building confidence. Mandy loves other dogs and is excellent at respecting their boundaries. She is also learning how to live with cats. Continued positive exposure should help her become more comfortable around them. Mandy is doing very well with housebreaking as long as she is taken outside regularly. She sleeps with her foster parents and does well spending time in a crate during the day when her foster family needs to leave. She is still very much a puppy, though, and she is a chewer. She has also discovered that baby gates are more of a suggestion than a rule: Mandy can climb them and get herself where she wants to go. Mandy is incredibly smart, which is one of her greatest qualities, but it also means she needs plenty to keep her busy. She can figure things out quickly and can get herself into trouble if left alone without enough to do. She will thrive with structure, training, mental enrichment, and appropriate outlets for her busy brain. An active lifestyle would be perfect for Mandy. Walks, hiking, games, training sessions, puzzle toys, adventures, and learning new things are all right up her alley. At the same time, Mandy is naturally quiet and sweet and enjoys relaxing with the people she trusts. Experience with Belgian Malinois or shepherd breeds would be a huge plus. If you are ready for an active, intelligent puppy and are willing to give Mandy the patience, structure, enrichment, and guidance she needs to thrive, Mandy is ready to pack her bags! Apply to adopt: www.puppypawsrescue.org