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Malte

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Malte (born 08/2023) is currently living as a foster dog at the boarding facility of the Mengkofen Dog School. Over the past months he has made enormous progress there and is now ready for the next big step: his own home and his own people. Malte did not have an easy start in life. He was only able to get to know very little at the shelter in Romania and consequently arrived in Germany very fearful. Since April 2024, he has been working with the Mengkofen Dog School, and the development he has made there is impressive. While leash walking and being touched were not possible at all in the beginning, Malte can now do a great deal. He is a cautious, rather calm and curious dog who first needs time to observe new situations quietly. If he is given this time and the space he needs, curiosity usually wins out, and he begins to explore the world together with his people. Unfamiliar situations can still unsettle him. That is why Malte must always be secured with a safety harness and house line. Without this security, he can go into flight mode and run off. Once he is leashed and therefore safe, however, he calms down quickly. His people should therefore act with foresight and give him the security he needs. Malte wants to be challenged, but not overwhelmed. He needs people who engage with him, follow a clear plan, and meet him with patience, calm, and understanding. What matters for Malte is confident guidance, clear structures, and a willingness to keep learning together with him. Malte gets along well with other dogs. With other dogs at his current foster home, he plays exuberantly and with great enthusiasm. He is also uncomplicated around chickens, goats, and ponies. A confident, preferably somewhat older dog that has already lived with people could give him orientation, but this is not a requirement. This handsome male knows the dog crate and loves it as a retreat. He is also familiar with wearing a muzzle (which was used initially because of leash biting). Malte can by no means be described as a "food-motivated dog." He cannot simply be motivated with treats – which makes a good relationship with his people all the more important. For Malte we are looking for empathetic people with dog experience who enjoy making progress together with him and showing him the world. Anyone willing to embrace his journey will gain a very special dog, one where every small step forward is worth celebrating. And very importantly: the Mengkofen Dog School will continue to support Malte's future people even after the

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Malte (geb. 08/2023) lebt derzeit als Pflegehund in der Pension der Hundeschule Mengkofen. Dort hat er in den vergangenen Monaten enorme Fortschritte gemacht und ist inzwischen bereit für den nächsten großen Schritt: sein eigenes Zuhause und seine Menschen.Malte hatte keinen einfachen Start ins Leben. Im rumänischen Shelter konnte er nur wenig kennenlernen und kam entsprechend sehr ängstlich nach Deutschland. Seit April 2024 wird mit ihm in der Hundeschule Mengkofen gearbeitet – und die Entwicklung, die er dort gemacht hat, ist beeindruckend.Während Leinegehen und Anfassen anfangs überhaupt nicht möglich waren, kann Malte heute schon sehr vieles. Er ist ein vorsichtiger, eher ruhiger und neugieriger Hund, der zunächst Zeit braucht, um neue Situationen in Ruhe zu beobachten. Gibt man ihm diese Zeit und den nötigen Raum, siegt meist die Neugier und er beginnt, gemeinsam mit seinen Menschen die Welt zu erkunden.Fremde Situationen können ihn weiterhin verunsichern. Deshalb muss Malte unbedingt mit Sicherheitsgeschirr und Hausleine gesichert werden. Ohne Sicherung kann er in den Fluchtmodus geraten und losrennen. Sobald er angeleint und damit sicher ist, beruhigt er sich jedoch schnell. Seine Menschen sollten deshalb vorausschauend handeln und ihm die Sicherheit geben, die er braucht.Malte möchte gefordert, aber nicht überfordert werden. Er braucht Menschen, die sich auf ihn einlassen, einen klaren Plan verfolgen und ihm mit Geduld, Ruhe und Verständnis begegnen. Wichtig sind für Malte souveräne Begleitung, klare Strukturen und die Bereitschaft, gemeinsam mit ihm weiterzulernen.Mit anderen Hunden kommt Malte gut zurecht. Mit anderen Artgenossen auf seiner aktuellen Pflegestelle spielt er ausgelassen und voller Begeisterung. Auch mit Hühnern, Ziegen und Ponys zeigt er sich unkompliziert. Ein souveräner, gerne etwas älterer Ersthund könnte ihm Orientierung geben, ist aber keine Voraussetzung.Der schöne Rüde kennt die Hundebox und liebt diese auch als Rückzugsort. Zudem kennt er das Tragen eines Maulkorbs (wurde anfangs wegen Leinebeißen benutzt). Als „verfressener Hund“ kann man Malte ganz und gar nicht bezeichnen. Er lässt sich nicht einfach über Futter motivieren – umso wichtiger ist eine gute Beziehung zu seinen Menschen.Für Malte suchen wir empathische, hundeerfahrene Menschen, die Freude daran haben, gemeinsam mit ihm weiter Fortschritte zu machen und ihm die Welt zu zeigen. Wer bereit ist, sich auf seinen Weg einzulassen, bekommt einen ganz besonderen Hund, bei dem man jeden kleinen Fortschritt feiern darf.Und ganz wichtig: Die Hundeschule Mengkofen steht Maltes zukünftigen Menschen auch nach der

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Vierbeiner in Not e.V.
Living with Malte
  • ✓Neutered
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Bringing Malte home

What you'll need for Malte 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
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Malte

What life with Malte looks like

Malte is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Vierbeiner in Not e.V. in Germany.

A young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Malte, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Malte?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Vierbeiner in Not e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Malte on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Malte if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Vierbeiner in Not e.V. 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Malte 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 Malte 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 Vierbeiner in Not e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Malte 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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