Brought my Belgian home from Afghanistan with me. Was left behind by an EOD team. He saved my life.. twice. I had to pay $2500 to bring him home. Worth every penny . My hero.. and best friend.
Noah Stone Thank you for your service Noah! I’ve got a Mally myself, from the pound no less. They’re incredible animals. Calling them “animals” just doesn’t seem right. More like friend, companion, confidant, and wicked side kick with a whole lot of love! 🐕
Noah Stone awesome! Unfortunately a lot of dogs are left and end up never getting a home after serving, they are vets just like us and deserve the same treatment their human counterparts get as they save so many.
Update on Ace - I have gotten him involved in playing some of the games ru-vid.comUgkxECnmSvBSv_NGWx4_ChD73pF3NYZwI2F3 and I can see a difference in his confidence already! My other dog played along and he became intrigued - now its a daily part of our routine - about 3 times a day we do the shell game and the muffin tin game. I am so grateful for coming upon your training techniques!
Just found one Belgian Malinois on a highway near the beach while driving. Well, he found me... I could see his bones so decided to go and buy a couple of dog food pouches, went back, fed him and even though my wife and I have a 4 months baby, we couldn’t say no. We took him to the vet and he was a 6 months dog, dehydrated and hungry pup. After 2 weeks he’s a happy, lovely and energetic pup, and I’m training him for basic commands. After 3 days he learned how to seat, and to follow me. I love the dog (Blacky) and he loves me 🤣 (wife gets jealous). Just have to teach him to be kind with the baby cause when he sees her, he tends to softly bite my babies feet, but nothing to worry about. Best decision ever!
The training and bonding were just outstanding. The use of treats, consistency, repetition, time, and attention are what it takes to get these results. Takes me back in time and all the great memories when I was training my high drive GSD.when he was a puppy, adolescent, and now adult. Jake is 7 years old and 88 lbs. I'm 77 now and he takes me for walks. My best friend who is always there for me, and I for him. Thank you for the video.
The use of treats…😂😂 you don’t need food to train dogs, this is why I get so many people looking for help, these people feed the dog to get them to comply 😂 it’s like getting your kid a cupcake for making his bed 😂 look at a GSD trained by praise and dominance ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DhA2jdc5K90.html
I had one. He was retired police dog. He gave his life protecting my family from thieves trying to break in my house when I lived in South Africa. I still think of him even though it happened almost 15 years ago. He was family.
A beautiful video. I have a Belgian Malinois myself and she saved my life. She smelled stage 1 breast cancer when the doctors could not even find it. These are the best dogs ever
This is wonderful; you give your pup a life filled with activities suited for his need. This is a very lucky dog and you are wonderful thoughtful owners. There should be more of you, thank you :)
My favorite companion, hands down, was the Malinois I had as a kid. Perfectly loving and funny as a family dog, stunning and disciplined as a protector, smart, communicative, was great at playing Frisbee even if he, eventually, tore the Frisbee apart. I miss him everyday.
Dog owners sometimes compare their relationship with that of parents and children. A Belgian Malinois requires such dedication, responsibility and guidance that it is probably about as close as a dog owner can get to raising a child. I wish I had it in me. They are beautiful dogs!
Now Boy's? I've done Dog Rescues nearly 30yrs.and Have had Lots of Different Breeds of course,,,Until I got 3 Cavalier King Charles?(look👈my icon is My Maggie 😀) You 2 Understand This Belgian Breed,like I do the "Cavaliers" and I've Never known a Another Dog Breed,,Until Now??😊
oops* Both these Breeds have that One, Unique, Magical as I described my 3,cavies, that Set Them Apart from Any Others is This...They Will Suck You In,,into the "Parent Roll",So I've been Telling Everyone for yrs.now,,That A Cavalier will Make Us A Parent,, IF You Want to Be a Mommy/Daddy and you Long to Have a Little,,girl/boy get this Breed!? ((But, In the "Cavalier" World of Dogs,,Its the Female dog,,That gets Attached to the "Mommy's" and the male dog goes for the Daddy's!))🐾🐾 ((Usually,..an its been My Experience w other dogs/breeds,that Male dogs Listen/Obey me🙋better n stick to my side,than than females)). Im Excited to Now Know,,thier are Now 2-Beautiful Breeds that are So Special an Unique 👍,,thank you for Sharing!
Common sense dog training the lineage from both parents are pure Belgian Malinois, but we suspect there was a German Shepherd dog in the mix somewhere. Now that she is older, we see more similarities in her structure to the GSD.
I love Belgian Malinois but it’s not the right dog for me because of my life style so for now I have to watch videos to satisfy my malinois needs watching RU-vid vids
Jacob gamboa i'm the same with a bengal cat I know I don't have the time and resources right now that's why i'll just watch people with theirs, instead of being an incompetent owner that'll harm the animal.
It’s all about priorities. If you really want one then quit your job or whatever it is that’s holding you back. You only live once or as Alan Watts said Better a short life full of what you like doing than a long life spent in a miserable way.
Any working dog needs a knowledgeable owner. Most people want a dog that they can feel protected but do not know the first thing about dogs. That is one of the reasons we have so many shelter dogs in the US. A lot of people get a dog that is too much for them to handle and or care for. But lets also look at the Breeder’s selling dogs just for profit and not the health of the dog or a responsible owner but the moneys. Poor dogs.
Not always true. Got a malinois, and he is a house dog. He can just lay down all night, and he's fine with it. Its what you teach them. If you go biking or running with him a few times a week, Ofcourse he is gonne have alot of energy, if they learn to just play sometimes and then chill the fuck down, they will do that too.
Raising an akita inu puppy right now and it takes a lot of time and dedication. Many dog owners buy dog just to stay at home and cuddle, dogs require much more than that.
@@LikeABawzs your dog isnt bred to have high drive and energy then.. you can rewire them. If i didnt work with my boy hell go crazy. you cant alter genetics temperamentally
I love when people know what they're getting into when choosing a breed like this and are willing to give them what they need. Not only is it a wast of the dogs potential if you don't work with them the way you do, but it's so miserable for the poor dog to be forced to live such a sedentary life when they know they can do so much more for you. Your dog is gorgeous and it thrills me to see you treat him/her right! ❤️
Katie Rosa , I agree 100%! I have wanted one for about 3 years now but I’m in graduate school and my husband is not very active so I’m waiting until next year at this time to buy myself my graduation present! A long awaited and overdue vacation and a Belgian Malinois!
@@patriciagrigsby-molina2460 you have no idea how happy it makes me to hear that! I'm glad you're willing to wait until you're ready instead of rushing into it. I wish you all the best when you get your Malinois. And good luck with school. ❤️
As a puppy, her prey drive was actually low compared to her litter mates, so we trained obedience with food. Even with low prey drive she was still a handful. At 18 months her prey drive finally came out and we can tire her out with frisbee. Thanks for watching!
Are you in Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 😍 if so sorry to ask but I want one of this WONDERFUL PUPPIES 🐶 😊 ❤ I WOULD ABSOLUTELY LOVE ❤ ONE OF THIS BEAUTIFUL DOGS BELGIUM SHEPARD MALMAOIS I think got spelling wrong 😆 lol? Please let know if possible I know I'M GRABBING STRAWS HA,HA??😆😁 & if so how much are they thanks for any help. You have stay 😎 cool Dude🖐👋🤘👍👍 L
q Kalyz Mdr encore une victime de Français qui sait que insulter. Ah oui et ptetre qu'il ne te comprends pas parce que en Belgique on parle 2 langues pas que le Français. Ah oui mais les Français sont bien trop bêtes pour savoir ça.
I got my malnois Bruce at 8 months old. Although he was house trained he had bad manners like chewing and counter surfing but really these dogs learn so fast and within 2 weeks he was done. I literally walked him between 35 and 40 miles a week. He's 2 now and when I say lets go for a walk, he hides. I literally walked him so much he hates it. He is not hyper at all. On July 1st I got him an 8 week old sister called Bella. We have had her 2 weeks and she is just about house trained AT 10 WEEKS Old!!! She also sits when I put her food in the bowl until I say she can get it. These dogs are easy to train, they are so smart and learn fast. I will never own another breed!!
I just put my Mal of almost 16 years down. My heart is so broken at losing my best and most faithful friend ever! You need lots of devotion to have these dogs. Best dogs ever!!!!
What a happy malinois to have such dedicated people. To all the people who want to only stress how "hard" these dogs are to keep: Look at this dogs stress levels - they're very reasonable! I'd imagine that's because there's such balance in the training and everyday life, there's no need to pant, whine, bark or look for something to bite. Many malinoises that are shown here on RU-vid with loads of activities, are not necessarily happy and balanced. Many of them are stressed. This video was a joy, thank you!
Our priority is to have a balanced happy companion dog, sports are secondary. They live with us as family members in the house and are involved in pretty much every aspect of our lives. Thank you for noticing these details and sharing your thoughts!
Greetings from Mechelen, dear friends, the hometown of the Malinois! Always great to see how a beautiful dog is loved and cared for! May you enjoy many blessed years together!
Do they learn fast? I have pits and they are very smart but so stubborn training is more on going than not. Especially with the APBT. the Staffie, not so much. He isn't near as stubborn. Love the malanoise but don't really want another dog that requires constant training.
@@sandynoland3474 every dog needs constant training especially such a high energy breed like the malinois. My dog is only a chihuahua/shih Tzu mix and not a particularly high energy dog. She gets training every day plus her walk plus enrichment. There is always something new to train and it keeps her out of mischief and makes her use her brain. If you describe your dog as stubborn, you aren't using a high enough reinforcer.
@@rachelireland8904 it would help me greatly if my husband would participate in training but he doesn't. He also doesn't reinforce much either. He is finally starting to praise them more.
Loved your video! She's your Star Child! You poured your heart into her as if she was your baby girl. You guys knew what you were doing and Baby Girl is the proof. Wonderful work Team!
What a beautiful dog, you are blessed to have her and she is lucky to have you. My dog died about a year ago and not a day goes by that I dont think of him and miss him terribly.
Beautiful video. It's amazing to see how much dedication went into this dog since all showed clips include mental stimulation, activities and very diverse and sometimes demanding training, so basically everything this breed needs. The result is a beautifully raised well tempered dog!
This is how a perfect way of raising a very healthy dog: - Excercise - Training - Vacation - Playtime And this video is a perfect example. You both a great parents to your dog. Thank you!
Very well done 👍🏽 he reminds me of my girl. I miss when she was a pup. But shes all mellowed out now and does very well at responding to my commands. Its amazing the kind of bond we can create with dogs. Theres times where we will look at one another and she will know stuff like its time to go to her bed or time for a walk, etc. Just amazing.
My mali girl mellowed out too, at about 2 years old. Really surprised me, she is my first mal, and the first working breed dog I've had that calmed down before at least 7 years of age. I expected with a Malinois there would be no off switch until they get much older. I think it might be partly because she is a female. Still ready to go any time, to do anything outdoors, but she definitely has an off switch and she is only 2 1/2 years old.
Don't listen to the people who are talking about choke chains and e-collars on here. Dogs are pack drive animals and those are two very good ways of utilizing positive punishment for dogs if utilized the proper way. I would say to work on your marker training a bit 😉 but all in all the pup looks great! As a trainer I can respect someone who is using the Malinois properly! Dogs definitely living a happy life.
Thank you for the support! We definitely do what is best for the dogs. This includes a safe, happy and productive life. We're constantly trying to improve our dog training as well!
I just wanna say thank you. I’ve been on the look out for a consistent training method for a while. Your method of training showed in this 5 min vid. I took what you were doing and applied it to my own situation. After a month of non stop consistently training I am proud to report that my wife is now trained and obedient. Thank you ❤️
@@talaverajr391 Walking 2-4 miles a day doesn't do much for a Mals energy level. Kick a tennis ball for 4 hours everyday, then take for a hike/walk. When ya get home, kick the tennis ball again :)
got one in 2016, saved him from a bad breeder, he had a bad skin condition, but we fixed him in a few months, best decision ever, he is an amazing dog, a great companion, a very well trained guard dog and has a family who loves him and gives him as much active time as possible
Been watching so many Belgian Malinois videos because I am getting my puppy in a few days she's a Belgian Malinois and Husky mix and I am 110% dedicated to train my dog she will become my future service dog for my seizures PTSD Mobility and migraines
I have two mals myself, I miss the puppy days but they are so smart. My dogs never have been on a leash I trained them to always be at my side and they go everywhere with me! Mals gotta be the most intelligent breed on the planet! Loving, loyal, and protective
If you live in county yard, rural areas, Malinois could be one of the best animal companion that you could ever want. They can hunt, protect, play or just simply lying near you. Fantastic little beast!
==God Bless You== What an adorable dog. I had to say goodbye to two late last year and I came across some photos and videos of them this evening. I was in tears and I miss them so so much. Make sure you give your doggo lots of love and to whomever reads this, do the same. They are truly a blessing in our lives and companions we never deserved despite their never-ending loyalties and love. Thanks for this... It warmed my heart, Look after her and don't be too much of a taskmaster.
To be a responsible Mal owner you need to invest the time and attention that this owner has. Well done. Thank you for sharing this wonderful snap shot of your pups first two years.
I've never seen the need for an e-collar or choke chain. All my dogs were trained without the use of harmful equipment, even when they would go through a small time of stubbornness as pups. My dutch shepherd mix is probably the best dog I've ever had and will do all I ask of her and more. Having some problems with my new gsd, but he's getting there too. Just at a slower pace. Just need patience. :) Beautiful dog though.
Aww that's awesomeee. Wish I was more persistent with my Malinois' training. Didn't put much attention to it and now he's just kinda crazy... Awesome dog tho, love him to death.
I think you need to find a trainer that uses motivational methods like FOOD to train your pup. Dog that is highly interested in food is very very easy to train.
koolerpure , I have to agree about the treats! My male puppy was house trained in about a day but I say 2 days once he knew he would be rewarded for going potty outside. It was golden from then on. Treat training. I trained my girl back and down on Halloween 🎃 night! Treats are great for training.
I would recommend informing yourself about operant conditioning and trying what works best for you out of these methods. If you will try using aversive tools I'd highly recommend consulting a dog trainer or a seminar beforehand, so nothing goes wrong and nobody is hurt.
You have your collar in the wrong place. It needs to be up higher on their neck. Right at the jugular. Believe me, if you place the collar up high, they cannot pull and just a few jerks will get their attention. I have trained dogs, without treats with this method with total success. It takes 5 minutes to correct the pulling behavior doing it this way. It's really about training the humans to put the collar in the effective place. Just try it! It works for even the toughest cases. I learned directly from the "dog whisperer himsef", Ceasar Milan. Try it! And your dog won't take you for a walk anymore!
Kudos for putting up with all the idiots in the comment section who think that e-collar/prongs have no use in dog training. Anyone can tell that is a happy dog.
Thank you! Half the time we just want to tell these people to go away and let the result speak for itself. If the dogs are happy, what is the problem? The other half wants to confront these bullies just to educate readers about proper use of tools. The irony is, there are also people who tell us we use too many treats... LOL. Thanks for the comment!
My dog is trained in similar way as yours but without an e-collar because she is quite sensitive to harsh corrections. And there is nothing wrong with using e-collar as long as the owner uses it RESPONSIBLY. And that means that you can use it, if you know how, for corrections and corrections only, when the dog already knows, what he/she is supposed to do, and never for teaching it commands. That way you can have a happy dog who is not afraid but still works beacuse it wants to and not because it is afraid. And great job with your malinois, btw. I wish someday I can get my own mal and be able to train it as good as yours is trained :)
Thank you for the comment, and we agree with you! We consider ourselves balanced trainers, but we rely heavily on +R and -P, we use +P and -R sparingly, and only during the proofing stage. All her foundation was built via luring, shaping, and capturing. She wears her e-collar whenever we are outdoors as a back-up.
Mark and Treat have to say animal community is made up of too many people who think they know it all and act as though they're the moral compass of the world
In my experience (40 years of training) those same people, who love to tell you YOU are wrong, have the most uncontrolled and obnoxious dogs. They have opinions that you must agree with, but very little experience or basis for their opinion. It's just right because they say so and you are wrong because you don't do it their way. Your results speak for themselves. That is one lucky dog, well behaved, very happy. Lots of different types of training so he gets all kinds of experiences. Their dogs are trained in 6+ different skillsets. Really. NOT. I was really impressed that you go to that length to give him mental and physical stimulation like that. I train in a field full of elk almost every day. Those 100 hundred elk weigh over 700 lbs and could care less about clickers or the which P or R was used. They will just stomp a dog to death and I have seen it happen to other people's dogs. I also use an e-collar as a safety backup on that field. It's like an airbag. If it's not used I don't even notice it's there. But I want it in my car. And hell yes it hurts when it goes off. Ask anyone that's happened to. Then ask if they wish it wasn't in the car. I rarely comment on videos, but had to on this one. You have done a wonderful job.
I lost my Belgian malinois a week ago and it was the saddest day of my life. These dogs are truly amazing and you will never forget about them and it is awful when you have to deal with the pain of losing them.
