Malik is ready to be someone’s new best friend. This guy is a sidekick, through and through. If you’re looking for someone to join your family and be an integral part, Malik is happy to step up to the plate.

Malik is a gentle player with people and toys. His favorite things are his stuffies, which he carries around with him and curls up with to nap. He’s even been known to take one on a walk or two with him! When playing with people, he is a big goober, with large, exaggerated movements that make playtime so silly and fun.

That’s not to say Malik doesn’t have dog friends, too. Since coming to POOCH we have really seen his social skills blossom. He's befriended big dogs and small dogs, and has learned to play well with others and read body cues from his dog friends.

From one of our youth trainers, “Malik is my favorite dog at POOCH right now. I love that he’s a big baby, very sweet and affectionate. He loves his toys and will carry one around to greet you. He’s very humorous because if you scratch his butt, he will get the zoomies and run around before coming back to you to do it again. He is fun and great to work with and train. It’s a good day when I get to see Malik.”