It appears you've been doing a great job with Draco especially since as you say you are not a dog trainer.. One thought / suggestion here is that it's usually recommended to incorporate hand signals with voice commands due to the dog not always being able to hear you or if you want him to do something silently. For instance if he is off leash and at a distance from you and you need him to stop where he is for safety you can use a hand signal to make him stop and down where he is until it's safe. Training high energy dogs like a BM can be taxing but the bond you and he seem to have helps a great deal and this video shows it. I wish you continued great results with Draco. One other thought, your short training sessions are just the way it should be done since like young children the dogs attention span is short so I think you got this!! (btw, I've been training since I was 15 on the side, basic obedience to personal protection). Much success to you and Draco.
I used to have a jack Russel growing up. My dad would take his head and point him in the direction of something and once he would see it and get the command he would be off like lightning. And we would play with him in the house with a toy and fake throw it one way and while he wasn’t looking we’d hide it. Then hold our hands out when he came back to us and show him we don’t have it. “Where is it? Go find it.” He’d sniff and sniff away with a magic sound u til he would locate his toy somewhere crazy. Was amaaaazing. Ur dog could totally do that in a huge field if u start him off at home. He’d def get good enough. Was so much fun watching ur training session. Also maybe u want to use those trees to help u put a rope toy higher so he can really work on that jump? I’m not sure if it’s as much fun with a bigger dog but it was really fun with my jack Russel.
This is an excellent demonstration of the Premack principle, where you ask for a behavior before the dog is allowed to do something they like. It is very effective for high drive dogs. I love seeing you learn from screw ups, because training is about understanding the subtle nuances of how your behavior is able to trigger behavior from your dog. See if you can keep him in any position when you throw the ball. Then see if you can stop him verbally after he starts charging towards the ball. This would be very powerful if you ever have to control bolting problems (chasing squirrels or following a ball into the street).
@@martinheller5386 thanks so much! You’re right, it’s all about those small little details that we need to pay attention to. Keeping them busy is a must! Even when getting ready to go for a walk I can’t just start getting ready with him present. He needs to have something to do. So at times like that I literally have to put him in a sit or a down and then he’s fine. It’s the “doing what they want to do” part that we have to try to limit. He’s actually pretty good at remaining in a stay or down position when I throw the ball then release him verbally when ready. I’ll make a video showing that soon. Admittedly he isn’t perfect and we are still working on it. Thanks again for the tips and engagement! I really appreciate it my friend! 🤝
Draco is amazing. Great job with him. My Malinois is 6 months old today and I am also following a plan from Robert Cabral. I am learning just as much from my Mal as she is from me. Keep up the great work I am following you.
@@chrisusa96 that’s awesome man! I think Cabral is great, check out Beckman and Andy Kreuger as well. I can tell you that I started seeing TONS of developmental changes around that 6-7 month phase. Over the next 6 months to a year you will really see your pup start to slow down and understand things so much more than they already do. Good luck man and thanks again!! Cheers! 🍻
You’re doing an absolutely amazing job man! Putting a lot of people to shame with your work here. Draco is a testament to this. It must be incredibly satisfying to have this much success, in the results. Really nice to see. 😊
@@nickharker6770 thank you so much! Honestly the feedback has been unexpected and amazing all at the same time. Draco is an amazing dog, I can’t all of the credit for that. Most of that is him being such a smart dog 😎 I’ll be sure to keep sharing the journey, I appreciate you! 🙌🏽
You are doing a great job at both satisfying his physical AND his mental energy. I wish more people put effort in like this! Well done! You are a great team :)
@@veghead-i9f thanks so much! This is literally only the second dog I’ve ever owned. I’m trying really hard with him so I appreciate you saying that. We just try to get a little better each day 😃
I used to have a jack Russel growing up. My dad would take his head and point him in the direction of something and once he would see it and get the command he would be off like lightning. And we would play with him in the house with a toy and fake throw it one way and while he wasn’t looking we’d hide it. Then hold our hands out when he came back to us and show him we don’t have it. “Where is it? Go find it.” He’d sniff and sniff away with a magic sound u til he would locate his toy somewhere crazy. Was amaaaazing. Ur dog could totally do that in a huge field if u start him off at home. He’d def get good enough. Was so much fun watching ur training session. Also maybe u want to use those trees to help u put a rope toy higher so he can really work on that jump?
@@shiraprez that sounds awesome! Those are some great ideas. Thanks so much for commenting! Draco LOVES to sniff things out but you’re right I should work on training up that natural instinct that he has. I will try your ideas and maybe try to make a little mini series on his progress. Thanks so much!! 🙏🏽
Awesome. You're doing goodand Drago obviously is a very smart & loyal dog. Hope to see more, learn more from you since you said that you're not a dog trainer at all, just like me. Wish your channel grows too
@@mojito6629 thanks so much, I appreciate it! I’m definitely not a dog trainer. Draco is only my second dog I’ve ever had. We can learn this stuff together 😎
Good job great video. Beautiful pup. Great training and exercise for him with that toy drive is to get a harness with a leash throw the ball 10ish feet and try and hold him back from it. Will get him tired and he will love it.
Great work and great drive control. I had a Mal 20 years ago. Sometimes I just threw the ball 10-30 meters and made him sit close or far away from me. Then a "yes" (ja) for going after it. And 2-10 stops before he was alowed to get it...Sometimes I would walk him in closer and closer cirkels around the ball... Mals have exceptionel focus and drive. So placing a treat on theire nose, and not alow them to take it. Is one thing. Throwing a ball while they are doing it.. Well.. I never tried. But think it would be near impossible / impossible.. Greatings from Denmark
@@sel7245 thank you ! 🙏🏽 your mal sounds like he was amazing. You know what, I’ve actually worked with Draco on this already and he’s pretty good at it. I’ll be sure to show it off in an upcoming video and all shout you out in the video 😁 The ball circle thing sounds like a fun idea. I might have to try that one! So amazing to hear of friends all the way in Denmark! 🤝
I want to throw out a a couple of names in the dog training world that I've followed over the years Bart Bellon, Ivan balabanov, Armin Winkler Justin Rigney Check those guys.
Whens the next video?, cant wait to see Draco in action again! & Video idea, seeing as your pretty much like the rest of us who arent pro trainers (could have fooled me), could you make a few videos on step by steps on how to do certain things with your dog? Like how you did split and for me it would be 'heel', i cant, for the life of me, figure out how to do this properly.
@@0292-q3l thanks so much for the feedback! I can definitely make some step by steps on the way I did those things with Draco. I have another video that I’m editing now with more tips/tricks. That one should be out in the next day or so!
Nice video man very interested in this breed of dog. I would like to see how he does with a frisbee. That's a very active exercise no problem for Draco.
Good job brother, keep it up. I just got myself an American Bulldog and starting his training soon. if you like get back to me and we can stay in touch and maybe you can teach me a thing or two.
@@WowFactorChronicles thank you man, I appreciate it! I love American Bulldogs. You’re in for an awesome journey. Definitely let’s keep in touch and help each other out however we can 😀 sending a follow your way.
@@LimitlessJayson thanks so much! Thanks for the idea man. I’ve been wondering what sort of things to try with him. PSA might be a great idea, whatever we try I will be sure to share it here. Good luck with your WLGSD. Thanks again!
Great vídeo! Salute from Madrid, Spain with myself and 3yr old amazing Mali girl. Also check out Andy Krueger. I would do hiding his toys in the park and make him search and bring back. This really tires Out mentally using scent.
@@rico4you wow I can’t believe I can share my experience with someone from so far away in Spain, thank you so much! You’re right about Andy Krueger. I forgot to mention him, he does great work as well. Your idea about hiding the toys in the park sounds great! I’m going to try that, hopefully it goes well so I can share the experience here. Thanks so much for the tips brother 🙌🏽🙏🏽Cheers!
Good vid! I'll ride with you (subscrided) and looking forward to more content. Food is typically one of those vids covered. You referenced dog parks, I believe. I'd keep my Belgian away from them, there's always some idiot with a poorly trained or untrained dog who inevitability puts another dog at risk.
@@harris66james thank you man I appreciate it! Also you’re so right about the dog parks. We used to take Draco when he was younger and it was cool but then it started to get problematic as you mentioned. The park we go to now is basically empty almost all the time but every now and then we get another dog or 2. Nothing like the actual dog parks though.
It appears you've been doing a great job with Draco especially since as you say you are not a dog trainer.. One thought / suggestion here is that it's usually recommended to incorporate hand signals with voice commands due to the dog not always being able to hear you or if you want him to do something silently. For instance if he is off leash and at a distance from you and you need him to stop where he is for safety you can use a hand signal to make him stop and down where he is until it's safe. Training high energy dogs like a BM can be taxing but the bond you and he seem to have helps a great deal and this video shows it. I wish you continued great results with Draco. One other thought, your short training sessions are just the way it should be done since like young children the dogs attention span is short so I think you got this!! (btw, I've been training since I was 15 on the side, basic obedience to personal protection). Much success to you and Draco.
I used to have a jack Russel growing up. My dad would take his head and point him in the direction of something and once he would see it and get the command he would be off like lightning. And we would play with him in the house with a toy and fake throw it one way and while he wasn’t looking we’d hide it. Then hold our hands out when he came back to us and show him we don’t have it. “Where is it? Go find it.” He’d sniff and sniff away with a magic sound u til he would locate his toy somewhere crazy. Was amaaaazing. Ur dog could totally do that in a huge field if u start him off at home. He’d def get good enough. Was so much fun watching ur training session. Also maybe u want to use those trees to help u put a rope toy higher so he can really work on that jump? I’m not sure if it’s as much fun with a bigger dog but it was really fun with my jack Russel.
Great job the bond between you too is incredible.
This is an excellent demonstration of the Premack principle, where you ask for a behavior before the dog is allowed to do something they like. It is very effective for high drive dogs.
I love seeing you learn from screw ups, because training is about understanding the subtle nuances of how your behavior is able to trigger behavior from your dog.
See if you can keep him in any position when you throw the ball. Then see if you can stop him verbally after he starts charging towards the ball. This would be very powerful if you ever have to control bolting problems (chasing squirrels or following a ball into the street).
@@martinheller5386 thanks so much! You’re right, it’s all about those small little details that we need to pay attention to. Keeping them busy is a must!
Even when getting ready to go for a walk I can’t just start getting ready with him present. He needs to have something to do. So at times like that I literally have to put him in a sit or a down and then he’s fine. It’s the “doing what they want to do” part that we have to try to limit.
He’s actually pretty good at remaining in a stay or down position when I throw the ball then release him verbally when ready. I’ll make a video showing that soon. Admittedly he isn’t perfect and we are still working on it.
Thanks again for the tips and engagement! I really appreciate it my friend! 🤝
Draco is amazing. Great job with him. My Malinois is 6 months old today and I am also following a plan from Robert Cabral. I am learning just as much from my Mal as she is from me. Keep up the great work I am following you.
@@chrisusa96 that’s awesome man! I think Cabral is great, check out Beckman and Andy Kreuger as well.
I can tell you that I started seeing TONS of developmental changes around that 6-7 month phase. Over the next 6 months to a year you will really see your pup start to slow down and understand things so much more than they already do. Good luck man and thanks again!! Cheers! 🍻
You’re doing an absolutely amazing job man! Putting a lot of people to shame with your work here. Draco is a testament to this. It must be incredibly satisfying to have this much success, in the results. Really nice to see. 😊
@@nickharker6770 thank you so much! Honestly the feedback has been unexpected and amazing all at the same time. Draco is an amazing dog, I can’t all of the credit for that. Most of that is him being such a smart dog 😎
I’ll be sure to keep sharing the journey, I appreciate you! 🙌🏽
You are doing a great job at both satisfying his physical AND his mental energy. I wish more people put effort in like this! Well done! You are a great team :)
Thanks so much I appreciate it! We are doing our best 🙏🏽😃
You are incredible for not being a so called professional. Well done. I would pay for lessons or guidance on training.
@@veghead-i9f thanks so much! This is literally only the second dog I’ve ever owned. I’m trying really hard with him so I appreciate you saying that. We just try to get a little better each day 😃
Fantastic job you are doing! He listens well. Keep up the great videos.
@@cheriseszuba5429 thank you so much! I appreciate it 😎 I’ll be sure to keep sharing our adventures
It's nice to have seen your other video more recent video and you were at like 299 subs, and now on this video you're at 301. YAY!!!!! 👏🎬
@@FreakyFunnies thanks so much! I can’t explain how grateful I am for the engagement! I appreciate you 🙏🏽
Nice Work I've owned three malinois, they learn very fast.
@@jamewright5013 thank you! 🙏🏽 yes they sure do, it’s been an amazing journey so far 🙌🏽
I used to have a jack Russel growing up. My dad would take his head and point him in the direction of something and once he would see it and get the command he would be off like lightning. And we would play with him in the house with a toy and fake throw it one way and while he wasn’t looking we’d hide it. Then hold our hands out when he came back to us and show him we don’t have it. “Where is it? Go find it.” He’d sniff and sniff away with a magic sound u til he would locate his toy somewhere crazy. Was amaaaazing. Ur dog could totally do that in a huge field if u start him off at home. He’d def get good enough. Was so much fun watching ur training session. Also maybe u want to use those trees to help u put a rope toy higher so he can really work on that jump?
@@shiraprez that sounds awesome! Those are some great ideas. Thanks so much for commenting! Draco LOVES to sniff things out but you’re right I should work on training up that natural instinct that he has. I will try your ideas and maybe try to make a little mini series on his progress. Thanks so much!! 🙏🏽
Awesome.
You're doing goodand Drago obviously is a very smart & loyal dog.
Hope to see more, learn more from you since you said that you're not a dog trainer at all, just like me.
Wish your channel grows too
@@mojito6629 thanks so much, I appreciate it! I’m definitely not a dog trainer. Draco is only my second dog I’ve ever had. We can learn this stuff together 😎
Good job great video. Beautiful pup. Great training and exercise for him with that toy drive is to get a harness with a leash throw the ball 10ish feet and try and hold him back from it. Will get him tired and he will love it.
@@Samthewolf1010 thanks so much! I appreciate it 🙏🏽 that’s a great idea to tire him out, I’m going to have to try that one!
Your dog is beautiful
@@kati8359 thank you so much! 🙏🏽😀
You should do some videos on how you trained him to do this its pretty good
@@loganbennett14 that’s a good idea! I’ll make some videos on some of these commands. Anything in particular you interested in?
great work man.
@@ianBallard-i4q thanks I appreciate it so much! 🙌🏽
Great work my friend
@@samkhadre2959 thank you I appreciate it 😁🤝
Great work and great drive control. I had a Mal 20 years ago. Sometimes I just threw the ball 10-30 meters and made him sit close or far away from me. Then a "yes" (ja) for going after it. And 2-10 stops before he was alowed to get it...Sometimes I would walk him in closer and closer cirkels around the ball... Mals have exceptionel focus and drive. So placing a treat on theire nose, and not alow them to take it. Is one thing. Throwing a ball while they are doing it.. Well.. I never tried. But think it would be near impossible / impossible.. Greatings from Denmark
@@sel7245 thank you ! 🙏🏽 your mal sounds like he was amazing. You know what, I’ve actually worked with Draco on this already and he’s pretty good at it. I’ll be sure to show it off in an upcoming video and all shout you out in the video 😁
The ball circle thing sounds like a fun idea. I might have to try that one!
So amazing to hear of friends all the way in Denmark! 🤝
I want to throw out a a couple of names in the dog training world that I've followed over the years Bart Bellon, Ivan balabanov, Armin Winkler
Justin Rigney Check those guys.
@@jamewright5013 awesome! Thanks so much for the info, I’ll be sure to look these guys up
Hes beautiful
Thank you 🙏🏽😃
Whens the next video?, cant wait to see Draco in action again! & Video idea, seeing as your pretty much like the rest of us who arent pro trainers (could have fooled me), could you make a few videos on step by steps on how to do certain things with your dog? Like how you did split and for me it would be 'heel', i cant, for the life of me, figure out how to do this properly.
@@0292-q3l thanks so much for the feedback! I can definitely make some step by steps on the way I did those things with Draco. I have another video that I’m editing now with more tips/tricks. That one should be out in the next day or so!
Nice video man very interested in this breed of dog. I would like to see how he does with a frisbee. That's a very active exercise no problem for Draco.
Good job brother, keep it up. I just got myself an American Bulldog and starting his training soon. if you like get back to me and we can stay in touch and maybe you can teach me a thing or two.
@@WowFactorChronicles thank you man, I appreciate it! I love American Bulldogs. You’re in for an awesome journey. Definitely let’s keep in touch and help each other out however we can 😀 sending a follow your way.
@@TraumaSaves awesome, i just sent you an email including my Telegram contact.
Looking good man. Look into PSA, yall might like it. Lots of good trainers. I'm building my WLGSD for his PDC right now.
@@LimitlessJayson thanks so much! Thanks for the idea man. I’ve been wondering what sort of things to try with him. PSA might be a great idea, whatever we try I will be sure to share it here. Good luck with your WLGSD. Thanks again!
H.B.O. great video my friend.
@@ryanheugly6262 thank you! 🙏🏽
Great vídeo! Salute from Madrid, Spain with myself and 3yr old amazing Mali girl. Also check out Andy Krueger. I would do hiding his toys in the park and make him search and bring back. This really tires Out mentally using scent.
@@rico4you wow I can’t believe I can share my experience with someone from so far away in Spain, thank you so much! You’re right about Andy Krueger. I forgot to mention him, he does great work as well. Your idea about hiding the toys in the park sounds great! I’m going to try that, hopefully it goes well so I can share the experience here. Thanks so much for the tips brother 🙌🏽🙏🏽Cheers!
Where did you get him from I’ve been looking to get a Belgian malinois
🎉 good stuff want to get same dog myself
@@fuzzdangles3718 thank you! Hopefully some of these tips will help when you get yours😀
Good vid! I'll ride with you (subscrided) and looking forward to more content. Food is typically one of those vids covered. You referenced dog parks, I believe. I'd keep my Belgian away from them, there's always some idiot with a poorly trained or untrained dog who inevitability puts another dog at risk.
@@harris66james thank you man I appreciate it! Also you’re so right about the dog parks. We used to take Draco when he was younger and it was cool but then it started to get problematic as you mentioned. The park we go to now is basically empty almost all the time but every now and then we get another dog or 2. Nothing like the actual dog parks though.
not sure if I missed it, but - how old is he?
@@khat_diveprivate2518 he is currently 16 months old. So almost a year and a half.
Check us out. I have my first Mal and do all my training.
This guy has great calves *pause*
@@mikeasahi9509 😆😆 thanks 💪🏽