We explore the top 10 attributes that make the Modern Malinois. 1. Core of chaos calm 2. Locus of control 3. Intellence 4. Food drive 5. Prey drive 6. Grip 7. Power 8. Can relax 9. Social with dogs 10. Social with humans
My mom accidentally adopted a Malinois mix, she was told it was a senior GSD in a kill shelter so she took her immediately. And I love that silly lovable dog! She is the sweetest smartest dog I have ever met. I sometimes wonder if she’s too much dog for a 73 year old widow but then I realize Ethel wouldn’t even be here if mom hadn’t grabbed her. She has a farm to watch chickens, cows and the kids across the field. Nice retirement for an old lady ❤
I got tricked into 2 Malinois Xs. I was looking for a Akita/GS. Mix puppy. A Backyard breeder told me he had only one left and I had to buy het today otherwise someone else would get her. She was So Cute like the photos of the Akita mixes I saw. This was the Smartest puppy I ever saw, leaned everything in 2 weeks. I was So Proud of me and My Non stubborn/ Cooperative Akita mix that I took her back to the Back yard Breeder to Show her.off. She did about 5 commands multiple times in rapid different order. The Breeder Stoked my Ego, then bought out an other.puppy that was abused by its new owner and returned. I was so.wanted to Give this Puppy a new life I took her on the stop. What didn't know was this.puppy was beaten lame. I thought her.leg and hip was just swollen. When I got her home She couldn't/wouldn't walk, because the owner beat.her because she got into everything. So the Puppy.learned if I don't move I won't get hit with a broom or rake. I worked for 3 months healing her damaged leg and hip. Then the puppies started to Go crazy climbing over a 4 ft. Fence then a 5 ft fence and finally a 6 ft. Fence the highest the zoning laws allowed. The 3 police came one day to catch them. They gave up and closed the busy road instead. I was 60 miles away when I got the call your. dogs are loose and. have the Zoomies, the Police and a military dog trainer can't catch them. I told them.they don't have the Zoomies they Just like to Chase each other and won't stop until they are ready. I got home called them in and came.out to talk to the Police. That's When I found out they're Malinois mixes not Akita mixes. The Army Dog handler told me you shouldn't have those Puppies because at 8 months they aren't even Close to being fully grown and they will drag you down the street. The Police realized I was Screwed over. I didn't even know What a Malinois was. No tickets just.get them trained. 6 months later after the Dogs dragging me and a 250 pd Dog walker. The Military Dog trainer, trained them. They are the Best Behaved Dogs at any Dog Park we good to. It only took him 4 weeks. I Love them, people offer me their Malinois that they can't handle or want to breed their male with my girls. Sorry there are too Many Malinois at the Shelters Now that inexperienced owners like me can't handle. The M.Dog trainer is the reason I still have them or were not Run Over by a Car by Now.
Same happened to me two years ago, when I became a widow at 73 years old. For about a year after my husband passed away, I prayed every day to God that he find me a dog. We always had dogs and the last one died about 4 years ago. One day, a beautiful 6 month old Malinois came into my life. Someone found her, no owner was found and the last person who tried to adopt her had to give her up, she was not an easy puppy. Not knowing what I was getting myself into, I took her in, thinking it was the answered prayer but, I quickly started asking God, every day if I mistook the sign. It was too much for me, I cried almost every day, lost about 8 pounds as she became one of my biggest challenges ( and I had many) but, after all we fell in love. Two years into this, I am now 75 and she doesn’t leave my side, we sleep together and her company is a blessing, I am now sure that she was the answered prayer.
My wife and I work with Red Stick German Shepherd Rescue in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We are currently fostering a 4 month old Belgian Malinois puppy. He is very well behaved for a puppy but he takes a lot more energy and attention to work with than any previous German Shepherd we have worked with. That said, he is also one of the most intelligent dogs we have fostered, and we have fostered over 20 German Shepherds in the last 10 years. I wouldn't recommend this breed for any inexperienced pet owner. He's going to be a great pet for the right individual with energy and patience. Great dog.
This dog legit represents how nature is and how a human can be. Focus and unshakable. We just have to disarm the ego and actually understand that the mind is a tool and not the navigator trough life.
Beautiful thank you. I've been a semi professional dog trainer for fourteen years, no experience with malinois but a deep appreciation for them and all misunderstood breeds. I appreciate seeing good information about these amazing dogs from someone who clearly cares about them as much as he does for their training.
@modernmalinois. Your channel has opened my eyes and my mind to techniques. I have trained all of my pets and friend’s pets. I thought I was pretty good till I saw you. You are an amazing trainer!!! I love the sounds you use instead of words. Your techniques are amazing. I’ve been binge watching your videos and podcasts. While I won’t be getting a protection dog, I have new working therapy dogs and “helpers” for physically challenged people/families arriving soon. I am so excited to see your way of loving and training your dogs simultaneously. You’re amazing! If I still lived in Tigard, I would have thrown my hat in the ring for the new assistant position!! Keep posting great stuff! You have a lot to teach the world!
Hey just a heads up, he IS using words. My language too, german. Not just „sounds“ 🥲 To my knowledge, he‘s using german and french! I also love that he uses those words, they work great because they all are so distinct and short!
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I have had GSD'S throughout my life and I love so many things about the breed. Seeing you with your Malinois makes me wish I were younger so that I could have the experience of these wonderful dogs. ❤
I had a husky for 12 years and losing her was life changing. I loved her natural confidence and stubbornness, and how she worked out problems. I could see her puzzle things out when I asked her to do something - “what am I getting out of this?” “I can do it, I just don’t want to.” “I’ll follow you because I know you’ll give me a treat but I know YOU know that *I* know I can run away at any time and you would not catch up with me.” I absolutely loved her and always thought I would get another husky. But I’ve been considering a mal because they are SO smart and sticky, and I am thinking of a protection dog in general. I’ve heard they can be so hyper focused and reliable they lose their ability to determine negative outcomes (like they’d follow a ball over the edge of a cliff if you told them to.) Is this something you notice with them? Do they have a base level of self-interest?
We have a bel-mal. I love watching these videos cuz she's just like yours, yet, we are her pack. I think the walking/running machine is brilliant. She loves to run, cuddle with all 5 of us, knows each of our personalities, and lazer focus yep. Pretty sure she understands everything we say. Smartest dog I've ever had. I laugh, food driven, and loves tug of war. First time I took her for a walk, I was on my heals leaning back, she didn't even run out of breath. She has a whisper bark, like hey, come see. a indoor bark, and get away from my house bark. Every day is a joy with her.
My malinois who died in 2015 at 18 years old was very uncanny for a malinois. She was smart, but she was more of a family dog and a couch potato compared to the nervous, sportive typical malinois. She didn't like tug and fetch games, she preferred race and paw pile.
18 y/o is a very good age for the breed considering their average lifespan, you must have been very meticulous about her health and to some extent her diet.
@@gothik33 well at some point she couldn't run anymore and she was visibly sad about it, but when she had to give up on daily walkie at 17 because after 15 meters I had to carry her (and before that she was hurting her toes by rubbing her paws when walking, so we have her dog shoes), that had an impact on her happiness. But she enjoyed her food still and in general she wasn't desperate until the last week. There I admit we should have helped her to say goodbye because she was in pain.
@Kyle VanderHoff you start sitting in front of your dog, who's lying, both on the couch or on the floor. You playfully slam your hand, palm first, on the couch/floor. Normally the dog will put their paw on top of your hand. So you add your other hand on top of their paw. And either your dog puts their second paw, or they put their paw from the pile on top. You put your first hand on top again. Repeat until one of you is bored. It can get kind of competitive 😁 what's fun is you can add more players!
We adopted a Jack Russell mix puppy a couple of years ago, and I learned that she loves to run and dig. One of my friends' wife is a state trooper, and she has a Mal and my dog loves playing with her!
One ❤ man . I love this one and appreciate you doing this topic . People see My boy and cross the street lol , others who know him always have the tone of surprise when he behaves impeccably, for example, if a dog comes up giving it large at major , he is silent , even though he's looking at said dog , like Really? You realise I could finish you in one bite lol. Off lead or on he's like that. He doesn't just love other dogs but my cats, one of which recently had kittens and when I handed major each one to say hi , he just went Floof and boss eyed and full of love , he's the same with kids . I'm happy and proud of what we've achieved as a team . After he failed the military grade , he got handed to a big unit of a guy who abused him for 3 years and then I met him . He was a wild , frightened, hungry, chained , beaten, confused mess. I never give up on a troubled soul . My vet said that all the military training is there , no mistaking it , so she said that his PTSD will be helped by me as I have it too and I know what to look for , and because I'm on the autistic spectrum I'm able to read animal body language really well, especially dogs , horses and birds , I used to be a falconer. Love your channel and your dogs and your puks and poopups etc 😀 😆 🤣 😂 barmpot just like myself. Happy New year. One ❤ from 🇬🇧
My malinois has two modes: most of the day she is always running around playing with her balls / tug toys and loves to bring them for me to play with her but when I sit or otherwise relax, she will just sit next to me for her dose of pettings and scratches. She enjoys those moments so much she starts falling asleep standing and if I dare to stop, she will stare at me with them puppy eyes😂
Malinois are WONDERFUL dogs! There was a Malinois puppy about 6 months old that came around the dog park. What a beautiful, friendly, obedient dog, even as a puppy! These dogs are a pleasure to have around. I wish my 2yo German Shepherd rescue was as well mannered. Your work with your dogs is a thing of beauty.
Man you have opened my eyes up to a breed I didn't know existed a week ago. Your a great trainer and I plan on training a malinois to be just like Allrik
Just adopted a malinois pup from a local shelter. Thank you for the videos and the reminder thank for the reminder to not be boring. (Niko thanks you as well).
I love this guy and I love that he uses +R and loves his dogs. Using R+ for high level shit and has the most relaxed looking dogs while they perform. There's so much true skill and knowledge being used here
My neighbour has 1 that is always on chain. For last 2 years. He is very very agressive. Few times he wanted to attack me when i turned my back. Cold have been such a great dog but now its dangerous.
Your Amazing to watch.. we have a Dutch shepherd cross Mali, that’s so rewarding through our trainer and being able to watch your content to understand more, you make that happen thankyou legend..
Yet another really good video! It´s really impressive to watch you and your doggos work together. I especially liked this video, because you showcased ALL the sides of the coin, of a POTENTIALLY lethal and chaotic breed, it just goes to show that the "evil, dangerous, chaotic" breeds, just needs to be handled properly, to be amazing breeds. Happy New Years to everyone from Denmark
Finally a video that doesn't demonize this fantastic breed! I've had multiple GSD in the past, about 2 years ago my family rescued a 3 year old maligator. Pure bred, good genetics, the couple we got him from just bit of more than they could chew. He had some bad habits when we got him, lunging at other dogs, nipping at my kids etc... We knew it was gonna be a challenge to integrate our boy and it was... It takes a ton of energy, time and resources but I would do it all over again in a nanosecond... He's become the best family dog ever.. They are so smart... I now have complete trust in my Mal, he's great with my kids, is awesome with other dogs, behaves extremely well both on and off leash, knows a ton of commands, is a super instinctive and intelligent protector but is also ridiculously silly and cuddly.... They undoubtedly need a lot of work to be great family dogs but I feel like mine has made me a better person, I'm healthier, my family is more active.. Wouldn't trade em for all the diamonds in the world!
I have a Terv/ Irish Wolfhound mix (from backyard breeding thing, mom was taken in by breed rescue) and Ive been watching you for about a year. This is a great video, and i love that you use a loose leash in the store. Super annoying for trainers trying to show off their personal dogs in a store unleashed. It sets up home trainers for failure.
The leash test is very interesting to do and only my Belgian shepherd has managed it. All the other dog breeds I’ve worked with could never figure it out
Hi im working with malinois for 20 years.i Stay in South Africa and i work for the police.i work at our breeding section.from all the breeds you get, i like to work with them they learn very easely then the other breeds you get.i love the breed.i have a male and female.
I thought the dog would jump over the fence instead over going around, but it is all good. The dog is running towards you as you have train her to do.❤ I see happy dogs.
These dogs are amazing !! Thank you soo much for this video bc I pray to own one at some point one day. Thank you for all you do and share. It’s really nice to know what there pov are .
Watching those videos makes me once again thinking about having a dog. I am thinking of having one or two dogs to help me in my daily business, carrying and pulling a kind of wagon. I once had a dog with that intelligence and that drove and I started to go to work with the bike, 10km to give him some running and there he convinced everybody to play ball with him. It was a tennis center. Taking his ball I could lead him through every situation, he even sometimes gave the ball to me to show me that he needs this to ignore what is going on around him. So, yes, a kind of intelligent dog with a good drive might be good, using your trading methods...
Just brilliant to see what can be done with a dog very professional its people that need training before they own such a fantastic breed of dog i love dutch shepherd
Just found out about you from Central Oregon Daily. I'm in Sunriver, Oregon. I follow Victor Marx (who also has Malinois). I will be watching your videos.
One of my first dogs was a wolf/shepherd mix so i grew up thinking they were the standard for shepherds. I recently got a malinois/shephard mix and she is so much work and so smart she reminds me of my old dog. If she doesnt have a toy or an eye on her shes off making trouble but shes so sweet and cuddly
that poor ball LOOOL. And this is why they are my dream dog, when bred properly they are wonderful intense companions for people who love the challenge and flexibility they provide in anything you set them to.
I just love your videos! Its such a respectful way how train and work with your dogs. Do you maybe have like an payed online class with more tutorial videos?
Wow, you gave me some insight into how intelligent my dog is (an Aussie/Lab mix...2.5 years old)....not a protection animal. He has a few neurotic issues that we continue to work on (he's getting better). However, like your dog in the video, he seems to think his actions are what gets him the reward...he does not try to please. His interactions with me are great and we are both "participants." He also interacts with mama in a whole different way than with me (another sign of intelligence I think). He is also great about going away from his reward in order to get it. Each month he gets older, he learns more and more, about how to "chill." He also loves family members and our other dog (a Rotty/Chow-Chow mix). Thanks for the video!
I love how you treat your dogs. Other trainers that I have seen on RU-vid. I find her just so aggressive and mean and I don't think you need to do that to train a dog properly
This is a great video. I do admire the breed when with the right Canine leader who can bring the best out of the dog and develop that legendary relationship. Thanks again for sharing.
I love this video. They’ve become a trendy breed which will lead to more ending up in shelters due to owners getting in over their skies if ya will. Not doing a bit of basic research and not following through on training. Also backyard breeding will and has become an issue 😫
