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Aki

Belgian Malinois · Male · Adult · 4 years

Aki knows the basic commands, but he also ignores them at times. He needs a long time to build trust with new people, so a longer getting-to-know-you phase will be necessary. Aki must be physically and mentally stimulated. He needs clear, consistent leadership. In stressful situations, he becomes unsure and may exhibit jumping behaviors. Aki could share his new home with an already established, sovereign dog. He is not suitable for children! Breed experience required!

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Aki beherrscht die Grundkommandos, allerdings ignoriert er diese auch gerne. Er braucht lange um Vertrauen bei neuen Menschen aufzubauen, daher wird eine längere Kennlernphase nötig sein. Aki muss körperlich und geistig ausgelastet werden. Er braucht eine sichere, klare und konsequente Führung. In für ihn stressigen Situationen wird er unsicher und neigt zu Übersprunghandlungen. Aki könnte sein neues Zuhause mit einem bereits vorhandenen, souveränen Ersthund teilen. Er ist nicht für Kinder geeignet! Rasseerfahrung erforderlich!

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Gelsenkirchen
Shelter
Tierheim Gelsenkirchen
Living with Aki
  • ✕Neutered
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Gelsenkirchen · GelsenkirchenLearn about Belgian Malinois →
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Aki home

What you'll need for Aki in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Aki

What life with Aki looks like

Aki is a adult belgian malinois dog waiting at Tierheim Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Gelsenkirchen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Aki, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Aki?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Gelsenkirchen handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Aki on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Aki if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Gelsenkirchen will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Aki already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Aki isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierheim Gelsenkirchen early rather than rehoming privately; they know Aki and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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