Mellie is a confident pup who loves life and looks forward to learning as much as possible.

BACKSTORY
Mellie came to MOGS from rural KS after being discovered as a stray and treated for Parvo.

TEMPERAMENT / BEHAVIOR
Mellie's foster family reports that she has been a complete joy to have as a foster dog. Her favorite outdoor activities include fetching a ball or frisbee. She is very confident and has adapted extremely well to being in a home with other dogs and a cat. She enjoys playing with her resident sisters and loves to cuddle constantly with her foster parents. Mellie is officially potty trained but may have the occasional excited or submissive potty dribbles. She is kennel trained but needs bones or toys in the kennel with her at all times for entertainment. She will shred her bed in the kennel if entertainment is not provided. Mellie is very confident and does not run or hide if she is scared. She stands her ground and waits for the challenge to approach her. She is a loyal pack member and if you do not belong in her pack, she will bark to turn the threat away. Mellie watches her resident sisters a lot for guidance and if they approve of an adult human, she seems to calm down faster and lets the adult approach and pet her. Mellie has high energy although she will also snuggle for as long as her humans want. She is kenneled when her foster family is gone as she will get into anything and everything. Height is no obstacle for her as jumping 4-5 feet straight up is an easy accomplishment. She knows the difference between her stuff and human stuff and he not tried chewing on items that she is not supposed to.

TRAINING
Mellie is yard trained at her foster home with an e-collar. Mellie is extremely smart and has learned to “sit”, “stay”, lay “down” and offer her “foot”. She is currently working on “heeling” on a leash and “focus” when she sees distractions on the street. She pulls slightly on a leash when walking but has shown great improvements with a pinch collar, although she pulls harder if her resident sisters are walking in front of her or if she sees something that might threaten her humans. She has mastered the word “come” but is still working very hard on “off” for barking and “down” for jumping on people. Mellie has done very well realizing humans do not want to feel her teeth anywhere on them. She may have the occasional accident of using her teeth during her hyper play time but is working hard to understand that teeth are never allowed on humans.

Mellie loves her food and has to be watched or she will try to sneak into the other dog's food. She is a growing girl and a little selfish when it comes to her treats and food. She is also extremely treat motivated which makes training her easier. She is amazing at calming down in the household and is learning that she is only allowed on the couch with permission. Mellie will need adopters who have prior experience with GSD or Malinois personalities as they are highly driven dogs and training is completely necessary for their breed.

OTHER ANIMALS
Mellie lives with a cat in the household and has done extremely well. She enjoys playing with her foster sisters very much and they play rough. Other dogs have been her role models and helped her learn proper behaviors. Mellie does best when she is with other dogs with the same amount of energy. She does play rough and she does not like to be bullied. She has a full understanding of which dogs are alpha dogs, and does not push their buttons but is willing to play with them. All of the dogs Mellie has been around have been bigger than her and she plays amazing with them. She has not been around smaller dogs at this time, but her rough play would probably be too much for smaller dogs.

PEOPLE
At this time Mellie will not be able to be matched to a family with children or a family who would like for her to be around children at any time. Mellie is the perfect companion dog for adults. She bonds hard and fast and her favorite place is right beside her humans at all times. Since becoming potty trained she highly prefers to sleep in bed next to her foster parents. Mellie will need adopters who have prior experience with GSD or Malinois personalities as they are highly driven dogs and training is completely necessary for their breed.

MEDICAL
Up-to-date on all vaccines, has a current rabies tag, is spayed and has been microchipped. Has no known medical issues.

If you're looking for a gorgeous, young, trainable German Shepherd
who will love you forever,
MELLIE may be your ideal family member!

STOP!! READ THIS BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER!

1. We're picky about our adopters. 
2. Are you sure you're up to having a GSD?  They're not for everyone.  They take a lot of time, effort, training.  They shed year round.  They're big.  They scare lots of people.  They "mouth" and herd.  They're usually strong-willed and stubborn.  You have to have references and a home visit.  If you're not willing or able to deal with any of this, please don't waste your time or ours applying.  
   
3. Will the dog be an inside family pet? We do not adopt to outdoor-only homes. All dogs must be indoor dogs.
4. Do you leave your dog outdoors when you're not home?   We do not adopt to homes that leave their animals outside when they're gone.  You must put your dogs indoors when you're gone.  A 3 yr old adopted MOGS dog died when the owners went to run errands, left her outdoors, the gate was somehow opened, and she was hit by a car.  Tragic and 100% preventable. Even privacy fences get broken into.  Gates are opened.  Thieves steal dogs. Never leave your dog outdoors when you're not home!!
   
5. What's your plan for unexpected events and major changes?  New baby? Divorce?  Moving?   How you will provide for your dog if your family breaks up? 
   
6. Will you make a lifetime commitment?  It's your responsibility to keep your dog safe, loved and cared for FOR LIFE.
7.  Do you understand we expect you to keep that lifetime commitment?  It's YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to stick by your family member -- no matter what.
8. Are you unable or unwilling to make a lifetime commitment? Do not apply.

Have Questions? Email us at mogsrescue@gmail.com