Here we have the handsome Bowie! He is a 14 month old Belgian Malinois. Looking for his forever home.
He is very loving and loyal!
Bowie was originally a rescue puppy from another organisation and had a rough start in life. Sadly, he has been unable to remain in his rescuers home, as he bit at their little boy and then redirected to the handler/owner due to recourse guarding.
Please do not judge, the family have spent thousands upon thousands training with Bowie and learning all the skills they possibly could, they have had strict management in the home around feeding and recourses under supervision etc. As a trainer I can confidently say they were doing a superb job and I wouldn't say this lightly. It was an unfortunate set of circumstances. He is otherwise so loyal and loving.
He is not suitable for work as he is a very low drive mali and borderline lazy at times haha, he will need an active lifestyle but is very relaxed and loyal.
He is:
Crate trained
Muzzle trained
Sit, stay, down
Place trained
Foundations of heel work
Walks loose lead
Bowies training with us has been going well, we have drastically reduced recourse guarding and have had zero issues, though this will likely need management in a new home; he has been dog reactive but we are able to walk him without a muzzle around several of our neutral dogs calmly, though it is still present in bouts so will need continued work, he will walk comfortably in a muzzle and follow commands in various settings to help manage any reactivity.
Overall Bowie will need an experienced active home without children or other dogs. We know dogs that have behavioural elements do not home easily and all other rescues have refused/been too full to help so this is bowies last chance.
With the right love and care this lad will be one of the most loyal and loving companions you could wish for.
You can see a video of him on our facebook page. We all know what happens to dogs like bowie and it is our mission not to allow this to happen! Bowie will make the right home an amazing dog!
