Rehome | From One Loving Family to Another

Meet Rylie, a brilliant and high-energy two-year-old Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd mix from Raleigh, NC, who is as talented as she is loving! This intelligent and driven pup is looking for the perfect home—one where she will have a job, companionship, and plenty of mental and physical stimulation. If you’re searching for a devoted partner in agility, search and rescue (SAR), or advanced training, Rylie is the dog for you!

Rylie is exceptionally well-trained and has excelled in agility, completing Agility 1 and Agility 2 and now advancing to higher levels! She has been the top of her class, thriving in structured activities that challenge both her mind and body. She absolutely loves learning and would shine in formal competitions or as a working dog. Her other passion? Finding things! She’s been informally trained to search for treats, people, and objects—if you say “find it,” she’s on the case, eager to put her natural tracking abilities to work.

Though highly skilled and confident in her abilities, Rylie is also a social butterfly. She loves meeting new people and bonds deeply with her chosen person. While she enjoys the company of others, there will always be one person she follows like a shadow. She’s fantastic with young children and has a sweet and funny personality that brings joy to everyone around her. However, she does not do well with cats and prefers structured leadership when playing with other dogs.

Because Rylie thrives on human interaction, she cannot be left alone for long periods—she craves companionship and a purpose. A family who includes her in their daily life and activities would be ideal, and she requires a securely fenced yard where she can safely play and train. She is crate trained, leash trained, and incredibly reliable in public spaces, sometimes even walking off-leash while staying close by your side.

Rylie is up to date on vaccinations, house-trained, and in perfect health. With her unmatched potential, boundless loyalty, and eagerness to learn, she is ready to be the ultimate adventure and training partner!

Could you be the one to give Rylie her next active home? Reach out to learn more about welcoming this extraordinary girl into your home!

Pet's Name: Rylie

Dog: Primary Breed: German Shepherd Dog

Primary Breed (if not in list): Belgian Malinois

Birthdate, estimate is okay: April 1, 2023

Age Category: Young

Where did you get your pet?: She was a gift from a friend

Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.: May 20, 2023

Gender: Female

Size (at full grown): Large

Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size.: 78

Primary Color: Gray

What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Rylie loves chasing balls and Agility and searching but mostly anything that is interactive with people

Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: Yes

What commands does your dog know?: All basic obedience, as well as spin shake stay wait come leg weaves cover crawl jump and much more

Has your dog ever exhibited any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, could you please share some details about the situation?: Never with a human, but Rylie does like to be the “leader” when it comes to playing with other dogs

How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: Rylie hates being left along at all, but as long as it really is short then she will usually wait

Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: Rylie hates loud booming sounds like gunfire or fireworks as well as electric fence type of beeping

Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?: Rylie is crate trained and sleeps in it all night she is normally fed in the morning and at night she also loves going for walks around the neighborhood regularly

Medical History and Care:

Vaccinations up to date

Spayed or Neutered

House/Litter-Trained

Microchipped

Special Diet

Special Needs

Never Vetted

Unknown

Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: Rylie has always been extremely healthy and active

How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? : About three times a week… she sheds a lot

Does your dog have any dental care routines (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)? : Rylie is used to having her teeth brushed one or twice a week, but she mostly loves dental chews

Personality:

Playful

Constant Companion

High Energy

Medium Energy

Low Energy

Stubborn

Timid

Needs Training

Friendly to Strangers

Good with Other Dogs

Good with Young Children

Good with Cats

Bonded Pair

Requires A Fenced Yard

Crate Trained

Purebred

How is your dog with other dogs?: Friendly: Generally gets along well with other dogs.

How is your dog with cats?: Aggressive: Does not get along with cats and may show aggressive behavior.

What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: Rylie is very sweet and has very specific, funny personality

What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: Someone who will take her with them most places and one who will put her in either agility or SAR training so she has a job

Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: Rylie has most of the traits of both the Malinois and the German shepherd, but she is also very different in some ways, like she is NOT a vocal pup, she doesn’t bark at most anything she also loves meeting new people and is not the best guard dog… although she may lick any trespassers to death

Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Moving

Rehoming reason details (if necessary): We have to move and the new place can’t have pets

If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :

Not Applicable

Yes

How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?: One month

Who is your veterinarian?: Swift Creek Animal Hospital

What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: Rylie mostly has either Blue Buffalo Dog or 4Health dog food brand, but canned dog food is a treat for her

Do you have pet insurance for your pet? : No

Would you consider a long distance adoption?:

Yes

Maybe

City, State: Raleigh, NC

Zip Code: 27606

How did you hear about us?: Google Search

Service Level: No-Cost Option: Basic Listing Service