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Belgian Malinois · Male · Young · 2 years

Date of Arrival: 15/12/2025 DJO is a dynamic, expressive, and full-of-personality pup. He exudes energy. He’s not a “plug-and-play” dog: he can be a bit complicated at first, he needs to go back to the basics, he sometimes tests the limits. What he needs to thrive: patience and consistency with clear and coherent rules, going back to the basics of physical and mental expenditures. With a reassuring framework, he can really progress and reveal his full potential. DJO will be a smart, sensitive, and extremely affectionate companion. He’s not a “plug-and-play” dog: he can be a bit complicated at first, he needs to go back to the basics, he sometimes tests the limits. What he needs to thrive: patience and consistency with clear and coherent rules, going back to the basics of physical and mental expenditures. With a reassuring framework, he can really progress and reveal his full potential. What he needs to thrive: With a reassuring framework, he can really progress and reveal his full potential.

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Date entrée : 15/12/2025 DJO est un toutou dynamique, expressif et plein de personnalité. Il déborde d’énergie Ce n’est pas un chien “clé en main” : il peut être un peu compliqué au départ il a besoin de reprendre les bases il lui arrive de tester les limites Ce qu’il lui faut pour s’épanouir : de la patience et de la régularité des règles claires et cohérentes de reprendre l’éducation depuis les bases de dépenses physiques et mentales adaptées Avec un cadre rassurant, il peut vraiment progresser et révéler tout son potentiel. DJO sera un compagnon intelligent, sensible et extrêmement attachant DJO est un toutou dynamique, expressif et plein de personnalité. Il déborde d’énergie Ce n’est pas un chien “clé en main” : il peut être un peu compliqué au départ il a besoin de reprendre les bases il lui arrive de tester les limites Ce qu’il lui faut pour s’épanouir : de la patience et de la régularité des règles claires et cohérentes de reprendre l’éducation depuis les bases de dépenses physiques et mentales adaptées Avec un cadre rassurant, il peut vraiment progresser et révéler tout son potentiel. DJO sera un compagnon intelligent, sensible et extrêmement attachant Ce n’est pas un chien “clé en main” : il peut être un peu compliqué au départ il a besoin de reprendre les bases il lui arrive de tester les limites Ce qu’il lui faut pour s’épanouir : de la patience et de la régularité des règles claires et cohérentes de reprendre l’éducation depuis les bases de dépenses physiques et mentales adaptées Avec un cadre rassurant, il peut vraiment progresser et révéler tout son potentiel. Ce qu’il lui faut pour s’épanouir : Avec un cadre rassurant, il peut vraiment progresser et révéler tout son potentiel. DJO sera un compagnon intelligent, sensible et extrêmement attachant

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Poitiers
Shelter
SPA Poitiers
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing DJO home

What you'll need for DJO in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About DJO

What life with DJO looks like

DJO is a young adult belgian malinois dog waiting at SPA Poitiers in Poitiers.

An young 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 France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting DJO, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about DJO?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Poitiers handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw DJO on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt DJO if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA Poitiers 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 DJO 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 DJO 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 SPA Poitiers early rather than rehoming privately; they know DJO 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 (FR). 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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