Cody

About Cody (Berger belge malinois) in Amherst Junction

Cody is waiting for you at American Belgian Malinois Rescue, Inc in Amherst Junction, WI 54407. Meet Cody – A Remarkable Comeback Story Cody is one special dog, and if you’re looking for a loyal, fun, adventure-ready companion, you don’t want to miss him. He is currently located in Florida. Cody has undergone an incredible transformation and truly come into his own. Today, he is confident, engaged, and full of life. He’s an absolute blast to play with — bring out a tug or a ball and watch him light up. He loves walks and hikes, and when he gets the chance to stretch out in an open field, he runs like the wind. It’s pure joy to watch. Cody is: Crate trained House trained Solid in basic obedience Good on leash Reliable with recall Excellent with other dogs In fact, he’s currently serving as a “helper dog” for the trainer who is fostering him — a testament to his stability and social skills with other dogs. Because Cody does have prey drive, he will not be placed in a home with cats or small children. Cody’s Journey When Cody was first evaluated at the shelter, there were no red flags. He showed no aggression, was not reactive, and did well with other dogs. However, about a month into his initial foster placement, he began showing reactivity toward unfamiliar people entering the home. His foster became uncomfortable taking him out publicly. ABMR had a recommended trainer come out to assess him and he filmed his interaction with Cody (you can watch a small portion of it here): [Lien externe masqué] He suggested a slow desensitization and counterconditioning approach. You can hear him say that from seeing Cody's reactions, it will be a fairly long journey because Cody's reactions are pretty intense and severe. The prognosis was not good. Then everything changed. ABMR connected with Matt Welch of Dog Training Boca ([Lien externe masqué] and Cody began fostering with him. Under Matt’s guidance, Cody’s transformation has been