@@JourneyofArgos coming from underneath submissive licking that Ronin did to the Poodle is different from the static lip flick given by the smaller dominant dog on several occasions.
@@AthelstanEngland You should make a difference between lip lick( which is the only term for when dogs lick their own lips) and licking, which have different meanings on different occasions.
A lot of people would see the dog that gets vocal first (Canela) as the aggressive one. Your video and detail-attentive analysis make it clear that she's responding appropriately to the other dog's behavior.
Extremly helpful for those not experienced in a dog's body language. Very rare to find this accurate explanation showing dog-interaction in "realtime". Great job, gread explanations, thank you for sharing!
As someone who has owned many poodles I recognized right off the unwillingness of the poodle to be any kind of pushover and intelligently take command and put an end to her annoyance, which she did. They are amazing dogs.
My male Poodles would never allow another dog to mount them. One of mine in particular would not mount other dogs unless the other dog tried to mount him first. I ran into a young man with a Pit who tried to mount my Poodle and of course, my dog turned the table. The kid was so humiliated and said, "I can't believe my Pitbull is getting humped by a Poodle." I told him to relax, it's just behavior.
Love how you exercise your dogs BEFORE the dog park! I see so many people at the dog park by my house who seem to treat the dog park AS the exercise. They’ll take high energy working dogs, not exercise or walk them all day, then release that ball of tension and frustration on other dogs at the park. Then wonder why their dog is so reactive and getting in so many scuffles.
I usually bike my dogs (they run tandem) for a few miles before hitting the park. Times I don't do this, they have energy but are properly socialized/trained and just come in and work out, un-phased by other dogs.
@@dmitripogosian5084That's true. Unfortunately that's why a lot of people shouldn't have dogs. You have to run and walk with them in the cities which takes time.
@@angelmarauder5647 Not all dogs are "running" dogs. Our dog, since he was a puppy, would run, I'd say for 3 minutes, and would be done with running. Much more prefers searching for something in a bush
@@dmitripogosian5084 plenty of exercises that mix running with play and builds engagement. They need to be properly exercised regardless of how much they're willing to just run. Dog parks are generally not even good places to bring dogs due to the habits they can pick up
The commentary and behavior analysis is AWESOME stuff. If people actually took the time to get to know their dogs instead of treating them like it's a required chore, to unleash nature's movements, it would be so much more enjoyable and sociable. Thank you for that wonderful content.
Yeap, thats why I dont fear hyper-active working breeds anymore. Wanted a hyper energetic short runt GSD from my moms GSD when she have birth and I got just that. Its easy when you truly understand what they need, its all second nature now.
My previous dog, an 80 lb. female (fixed) Boxer would have had that little 'squirt' for lunch! She was the nicest dog but was extremely 'alpha' at the park without projecting it. She was great with other dogs until they got snotty/pushy with her. She would often get in the middle of two other dogs that were having a tussle. She was hysterical! I miss her. . .
I work at a kennel where we take groups of 20-30 dogs on long hikes and large, open area play groups. Your objective explanations and editing to highlight what you are seeing in these split second moments is great! I am actually considering having some of the dog handlers watch one or two of these during some upcoming training, as long as I have your permission.
@@USMC978 Some laws are 'special' too.... did you know for example, a business cannot play the radio in the workplace without a licence (here in Australia at least)? See, the radio station has already paid the rights to broardcast that music to the public, but you cannot play it in a business, how F-ing stupid, (but the government makes money from businesses buying the licences, so there is the trick) so with such laws around, i cannot blame the OP for asking permission to use something off RU-vid in the workplace.
I had a Malinois 21 yrs ago. She was an awesome family member. Super protective of her little sister and us. Miss that dog. May get another one, one day.
I got a dog for xmas 2 years after I put my 15 year old Gsd down. One of the first thoughts I had during our first walks was, how stupid I felt for depriving myself of that joy out of sadness...
Untrained dogs running loose at a dog park and baby-talking dogs are the sure signs that knowledgeable dog handlers warn us about ... stay OUT of dog parks.
Yep. You never know who is there and from my experience there are alot of ppl who really dont know anything. Best case: They are interested in dogs, keep an eye on their dog but dont know what it means. Worst and normal case so far: Not even looking at their dog, just talking to other people.
Wow, so much more going on than I know/knew. This is the reason I do not have a dog,… I know that I don’t know. Love watching Caesar, but never got this much detail on the dog interactions. ??? So since most owners don’t know what is going on with these interactions,… how do you socialize your dog if you can’t take to a dog park ?? Please advise,.. would one day like to get a doggie. Cheers
As a person that handled dogs in all sorts of environments over 20 years, the answer is simple. Get a professional trainer and do what they show you. Admit that you are ignorant and get a qualified, real pro, dog handler and do as you are told. Use common sense...
I appreciate this video! Belgians are the bomb! I don’t take my dogs to populated dog parks because I don’t know if they have properly trained, and I don’t know what vaccines they have or not had. Love the video Ronin is gorgeous ❤
Wanted to say thanks, I am babysitting my neighbour's nine yr German Sheperd, and I was walking with him today, off the lead and hadn't noticed a female GS run up behinds us, off leash. I watched this video last night and it gave me the confidence to be able to read his body language and stay calm. Really useful info 👍
This was an excellent video . Really impressed how you can interpret all the dogs behaviour. Really enjoyed it . I haven’t got a dog but love them .after we had our 15 year old springer spaniel put to sleep. My husband said I can’t go through that again he was so upset . I miss the the cuddles more than anything ❤
One of my favorite dogs. I know a police officer who was a K9. Had a Malinois but recently passed. I'm not sure if I would own one because I realize they need to be working. I love the name of your dog! Thanks for posting
This is a really good analysis of dog behavior! More people need to watch their dog's body language and de-escalate situations before they become out of control. Great video!
This is real understanding dog behavior. When people think their dogs behavior is like a person's it absolutely drives me crazy. Dogs are smart, but they have completely different social interactions than we do
I have a little 10 lb female yorkipoo. Very smart. Shows all the behaviors of the poodle in the video to establish: 1. i’m not interested, and 2. don’t push it. Been five years now, have spent a good deal of time at the doggie park, and I can absolutely count on one hand the number of times a pushy dog has not quickly gotten the message. They simply don’t mess with her. As a PHD level clinical psychologist I find the behavioral/communication dynamics of dogs absolutely fascinating. Dogs are the best and thanks for a great video!
Good insight and interpretation of dogs body language. Only seasoned trainers understand these little hints of emotional behaviour and thoughts. Well done. Your hours and years of observation has paid off nicely.
I've got a Boerboel he is 60kg and these types of dogs always do this to mine, mine just lifts his head looks away, and walks away until today, when a dog tried his luck one too many times mine growled and walked slowly away. my dog has been snapped at by a few dogs but never gets aggressive he's fairly chill, I take him to the beach coffee shops always behaves himself and I always have him on a leash.
I love watching your videos because now it helps me know what to get a gist for when taking my german shepherd to the dog park. She kinda acts like Ronin in a way and is more submissive but can be dominant if provoked.
Great video and excellent commentary. I had an extremely dominant rescue from a kill shelter. In one local dog park I had to stop fights and in a short time stopped going, however in a nearby park that catered to a lot of hunting dogs his behavior was just accepted as dogs being dogs and in no time the dogs figured out the new dominance hierarchy and that was the end of problems. On the other hand I recently moved and my sweet new rescue almost lost an ear to a Pit. I stopped going.
@@Adam-ww8ei If you know pits and have been around them you'd also know any of them that have been raised in a chill, loving environment are just like any other dog, and in fact tend to be sweeter and more affectionate. That's their nature. My sister has a pit and he is one of the most non-confrontational, conflict-mitigating dogs I've met -- that's his personality (unique to him and not just his breed, obviously). He just wants everyone to be happy. He loves other people and dogs.
@@innermeetme oh I’ve owned pits and been around plenty. Some are inherently more aggressive than others regardless of how they’re raised. To deny that is unwise
Thank you so much, your commentary is so incredibly helpful and beautifully edited. I have a bullmastiff that other dogs often try and dominate so this is great education for me. Thanks so much!
Great training video! Thank you so much. I really appreciate your slo-mo and freezes with the explanatory captions. The action happens so quickly I'm sure it would take me many months, if not years, to have the experience and quickness of mind to read these lightening reactions. The flash forward to see Ronan's more mature social interaction was a good lesson, too. As a cat person, I don't have a dog but my neighbours both have them and I'm really interested to learn dog behaviour to help me interact correctly with the dogs. (One is well trained, the other - whose owner thinks they're God's gift to dog training but clearly isn't - is pretty out of control-boisterous and strong.)
I wonder how many people notice how quick Malinois are compared to other dogs. The poodle was lunging at Ronin and he only used half his speed to evade. Like being the flash while the hulk punches at you.
Early, I love your videos! They’re so helpful to know when my dog is uncomfortable, he has had a bad past so I’m really happy I came across your channel.😊
Your dog doesn’t care about his past. Dogs live in the present. He only cares about consistency. Two meals, clear concise boundaries and regular exercise, it’s that easy:)
@@HELLios6js realized, nothing is wrong with him. He att@cked another dog in the park, but the dog was showing OBVIOUS signs of aggression. I’ll never be taking him to another dog park ever again.
I Love your Content. I am a CAT PERSON - but also very sensitive the energetic of dogs and other animals. Your Slow MO analysis of expressions and postures as they occur between dogs is sooooooo valuable. It would happen too fast in real time for me to catch these signals. I would pick up on tension - - if the animals are unhappy - happy - comfortable - nervous etc - - But Your Videos Help Me Decipher Dog Language That I Am Very Unfamiliar With. THANK YOU. I love your dogs and your work raising such social confident cooperative independent and when needed responsive dogs is really great. Thanks for sharing.
My boy Mal is 2.5 years. Weve een together 24/7 since he was 9 weeks. I greatly understand his behaviour more by this video... thanks. For all: a Mal. is a superior breed of dog. And they know it. Give him/ her space and trust your training. They know their superiority versus smaller dogs... but be careful with bigger breeds. A Mal. will not back down.
Thankfully we don’t have dog parks in the UK they’re an absolute disaster from what I’ve seen and I just don’t see the point in them. Owners just let the dogs run wild and never step in to stop trouble before it begins. Here is a good example of that. 🙄
my worst nightmare 😂 I used to have enough issues with other owners allowing their dog to approach my dog and even trying to take his toy. He didn't really like other dogs but would choose to ignore them till he couldn't anymore. The trouble was as he was a staffie people would perceive him in bad light even though he was sound.
When i was in Libanon UN duty we have Belgian Malinois. The best friend on the world. My dog❤. Belgian Malinois chew power is very hard. When i was a ”biteman” in dog school Malinois bite me bruises. But exellent dog like german shepherd❤
The Belgian Malinois is a breed that stands out for its exceptional work ethic. These dogs are well-known for their unwavering dedication and commitment to tasks, and they excel in various roles such as police work, search and rescue, and service tasks. With their intelligence and strong work ethic, they are among the top-performing working dogs.
As long as they don't have bad gene's and their handler/trainer can keep them mentally and physically stimulated and doesn't treat them like an average lab owner...they can be great dogs...but they have to be challenged, continuously socialized, and both respected and respect/look up to their trainer/handler/owner. Otherwise they will be bored, aggressive, and untrustworthy around other animals and humans alike...just like any other working dog with high drive...not to paint them badly, I would love to have one if I had the proper time and location to allow it! I have met a handful of them who were pets, one had to be kenneled when guests came, the others were excited but happy to have another human to throw a ball for them, or show off to and acted as if they were just one of the guys...but with the bonus of getting pets from everyone. The difference was the one that needed to be kenneled was owned by someone who acted as if the dog was a baby...I was sad for it...
Most other animals are, unlike many humans, logical. Thanks for the behavior analysis, fascinating. So pretty is right, esp. the last seconds of the video!
This was a really really good analysis of behavior. ALL new pet owners should watch this.. And maybe if you're out with your dog, be with your dog, not on the phone. (and then those same people are so shocked when the dogs begin to fight)
I love your videos, bro. And I think it would be great if you create a secondary channel and you put the whole raw video of the day, with no edits or explanations about the behavior, just so we can enjoy it like if we were Ronin lol Greeting from Brazil, keep up the good work
Never had a Malinois, but have had German Shepherds. GSDs play like linebackers and some don't appreciate that. My female was at the dog park and another dog tried to mount...didn't go well for the other dog. Owner, a "Karen" ran over and screamed at me "Your dog attacked my dog"...to which I replied, "Um, no. My dog is a female and yours is an intact male. He tried to mount her while you were on your phone not paying attention and she was not going to have it. So, you can take your dog and go now."
Your analysis is spot on. That little dog is showing dominant behavior because none of the other dogs have put him in his place. He'll eventually try it with the wrong dog and it's going to be a fight. I lost count of all the fights my male GSD has gotten into at dog parks because he doesn't tolerate being challenged.
@@kcewing1he’s not wrong. That little aggressive dog NEEDS a good dominant older male to roll him one good time. He’d chill out next time if it happens. He’s not big enough to be acting like that.
My lab when he was about 10 months old was playing (annoying) a Belgian... the Belgian was playful and nice...to a point. After serval minutes the Belgian had enough of my lab and simply put his paw on my labs back and slammed him to the ground... my lab got the message and found another dog to play with. I was glad to see this as it was a lesson in manners for my pup...
My dog Dixie, a 100 lb blue brindle pit bull, gets annoyed by such behavior and doesn't put up with it. One bite and it's over- then she goes back to being a sweet, non-confrontational pit bull. I can't tell you how many times she's done that when dogs get pushy and start stepping on her toes. I'm proud that she doesn't take it all the way when she could easily do so. You could say she's quite the diplomat.
Thanks for posting this. More people need training than dogs at times, I think. Your explanation of dogs' body language (should be) helpful for the ignorant. I have been training my own dogs for 50 years now, using Richard Wolters methods. His book 'Family Dog : A Simple and Time-Proven Method is what I would recommend to everyone. Keep it simple and recognize the cues from the dogs. Different breeds have traits to be aware of; such as boxers being aggressive, pits being dangerous and causing major damage when they go off, etc. I like my German Shepherds personally, but have owned labs, mastiffs, boxer, chihuahua, German shorhair, mutts, etc. My present Shepherd - Otto is easily controlled by simple inflection commands and is well socialized, much lie the Malinois here. Thanks for posting.
'at times' is your mistake. Anyone who took dogs through basic and intermediate training classes and paid attention and did the homework knows that dogs are NOT like people. they are a different species.
Ronin is SO well trained its got almost human levels of understanding of de escalation. Buddy could have easily shredded that dog without the proper training and owner
Never go to parks, but interesting watching your girl-bull a bit irritated with the little guy and tried to distract his pressure on your boy. Ronie acted nice and normal around the female poodle; camera attached about the base of tail...that seemed to stay there.
Nicely described. I agree with everything. 👍 Edit: after reading some comments I have to say: this is perfect example of difference between actual dog owner who has knowledge (in video) and arrogant incompetent dog walkers (people babbling about unneutered dogs, or how bad dog parks are).
