Scooby

My story

Meet Scooby! Scooby is an adolescent Anatolian/Malinois mix with a medium build (25-59 lbs) and a heart full of potential! This serious yet chill dude is the ultimate trail, walking, or running buddy, thriving on adventure and daily exercise. He’s fantastic with other dogs, loves a rough-and-tumble play style, and respects older dogs who set boundaries. Scooby rides like a dream in the car and is both crate- and house-trained, though he’s not one to be left alone unsupervised—he’s a bit too curious for that! This high-energy pup isn’t suited for apartment life due to his very high-pitched bark and need for daily runs alongside walks. Scooby shines with positive reinforcement training and is eager to learn. He’s working on overcoming some anxiety, including crate nervousness and discomfort being outside alone, as he craves being close to his people. Scooby can be selectively fearful of random things (think skateboards, lawnmowers, or even a Hawaiian shirt!), but he’s learning to handle his fears by staying back and alerting his handler. His foster family has been using treat-based retreat, desensitization, and counter-conditioning to build his confidence, and he’s making great progress. Scooby’s cautious nature doesn’t stop him from enjoying life—he did wonderfully meeting neighbors and stayed calm at a café surrounded by people and dogs. He’s still working on ignoring those pesky distractions (like squirrels!), but his foster family calls him an awesome little dude who’s ready to find his forever home. If you’re an active, patient adopter ready to help Scooby continue to grow into a confident companion, he’s the perfect match for you! Apply to adopt Scooby today and give this special guy the loving, active home he deserves!

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Scooby, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.