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.
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 TH-cam 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
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 :)
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 th-cam.com/video/DhA2jdc5K90/w-d-xo.html
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.
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!
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
Update on Ace - I have gotten him involved in playing some of the games th-cam.com/users/postUgkxECnmSvBSv_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!
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.
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.
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
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. ❤️
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!!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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 TH-cam 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!
@@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
You guys are now two of my real life hero's, you set an example of how to be a wonderful, educated, responsible, loving Mal (or any type of dog for that matter) owner! Thank you for sharing this video.
==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.
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 ❤️
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!
wow, this is awesome. I've been with my german shepherd for a little over a year and your journey really reminds me of mine with my gsd. beautiful malinois
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!!!!
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.
That warms my heart and soul. You are truly amazing dog owners. I was gonna get a malinois but ended up rescuing a mountain cur from a kill shelter. God bless
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.
for a while I have wanted to adopt a Malinois and I have done some research. most people recommend that for this breed you be an experienced dog owner. I have had dogs all my life but they have been smaller breeds, all high energy dogs. should that still be a reason to reconsider getting one?
Get in contact with a Malinois rescue, they will will determine if you are ready for one of their dogs and then match you with one that will have the highest chance of being with you forever. Good Luck!
The Cinema Pot yea, I've want to get a malinois too, for security when I'm living an apartment after completing my extra 2 yrs in a university, but I've did some research about them, saying that they thrive in working and it's for people that are willing to dedicate there time for them. And having a dog with high energy is probably not the best dog for me especially if I'm looking for a first dog, maybe an American bulldog is probably the best choice for me.
I see this is from a year ago and just wondering which way you decided? They can be very headstrong and one must be a confident handler, not resorting to screaming, yelling, or other drastic punishments. Emotion doesn't belong in dog training and it's tough for many to do, but that would be my top tip. Consistency is the key and yes, they really do need to be part of an owner's active lifestyle that includes these dogs as part of your daily life with few exceptions...daily training and fun sessions and plenty of walks and socialization with humans and other animals...especially children (in rescue you may find a dog matched to your own lifestyle....not all as in any breed are high energy, but most of them are and in the wrong hands can bring out an aggressive side). Confident and firm guidance with appropriate punishment is the way to go or they will get very bored, naughty and potentially destructive. They need structured activities and lots of socialization!!
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!
Wouldn't conditioning the dog to do commands by treats throughout its adulthood make the dog rely on treats after every trained behavior? Looking to get a Mali.
That's a good question, because the answer is not that straight forward. The quick answer is that we actually conditioned to dog to think that we have an endless supply of treats. Even when we don't have any, the dog will still do the obedience thinking it will just get a larger check with a bonus later (because we are good for it). Here is the result of this system. She is trialing with no collars, no treats or reward of any type and a field filled with distractions and people. th-cam.com/video/kE1cS07gbo8/w-d-xo.html
I have one Malinois and I wouldn't say they're a docile breed, but they're not "aggressive" either. I do agree with the first comment, saying that this is a bad thing for "ignorant dog lovers" because the video made it look like it is a "easy to take care of" breed and it's definitely not.
Stephen Smith Mals ARE docile, they are not vicious dogs. You just have to get through about 3-4 ours of wearing them down, so they finally flop for a belly rub! Now speaking seriously I don't think the video shows a docile dog, it shows a dog that's a recipe for trouble if you're not willing to put the time and effort that these owners put into raising her.
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!
Sono americani un po' di violenza gratuita non gliela puoi negare;non ci sanno fare cmq con gli animali quindi la frustrazione che ne consegue porta a questa leggerezza e arroganza nel dire :he's having a great time.
Raising another Belgian Malinois th-cam.com/video/sw2nOyHIb0Y/w-d-xo.html
Both look great!!! Saw both videos. Where u from?
@@ralphgarcia614 We are from Dallas, TX Thank you for watching!
@@MarkandTreat God bless you for making those dogs as happy as they seem to be in the video!
We have a Mal also and he is a lot of work - you guys are doing a great job working and training your Mal!
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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.
You Rock! Noah, Thank you for doing this, and for your service, Happy New Years to you both!
Noah Stone ,you just cant left your best friend....great job bro....
Can we see a video of your dog in your channel?
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.
If only all dogs were loved and cared for like this ..... what a blessing
Thank you! She makes us very happy as well.
Mark and Treat makes me happy too watching this video...thank you...I'm from Philippines
Amen to that!
In order to be able to get such a well behaved dog u need to have a lot of experience with dogs and inform urself a lot
Or they don’t like dogs 😐
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 TH-cam 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.
Same
Same. I really want a tiger but the way I live just won’t be able to adapt to one atm
Peter Xiong lmaoo
Malinois only for active and dedicated owner.
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.
joe Pz exactly!!! Words of wisdom right there
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
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 :)
Thank you for watching and for your wonderful comment. We are lucky as well to have these great dogs.
+Mark and Treat ryhcfyub
How does one learn to “BE A GOOD OWNER” especially when the dog is to be of service to its handicapped owner?
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.
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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 th-cam.com/video/DhA2jdc5K90/w-d-xo.html
@@ironmiketodd you don’t need to but you can? Doesn’t affect you
Wsp Foo how long you been a professional trainer?
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!
Eamon Crawford you sir, understand
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!
@@MarkandTreat Is this a Belgian Malinois Shepherd mix?
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.
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!
Such a great breed to work with, if you can match their high drive! Good job on your Malinois, he's obviously well trained and loved.
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!
Tried
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🖐👋🤘👍👍
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Update on Ace - I have gotten him involved in playing some of the games th-cam.com/users/postUgkxECnmSvBSv_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!
RIP Cooper.. I miss you buddy..
I'm sorry for your loss. I sometimes dread the day Denali (my Mal) will have to go.
rip i’m sorry man🙁
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.
As a Belgian man I'm pleased to see this. Great dog and even better owners, the whole family :x
What a nice comment, Thank you from our family!
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.
q Kalyz Mdr tu insultes un pays sans raison sur une video qui n'a rien a voir a un mec qui ta rien demandé. Tu as probablement 8 piges.
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bayenne5b belgian too
My favorite part of the video was 3:29 where the pup laid down and rolled over to dodge. Super graceful and agile.
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
Malinois is like a giant squirrel, so agile.
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. ❤️
Unfortunately My step dad caged his Belgian malinois for the rest of her life
That strut while heeling against the wall at the beginning of the video put a smile on my face.
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!!
Our puppy is cross breed with Akita , but so clever . house trained at 14 weeks . easy peasy .he is so clever .
Yeah all big dogs like this are, Labradors, GSD, Mallinois.. All happy to spend their time with you and learn new things.
The dedication and patience to bring this Malinois up is beautiful 😭🙌🏻😍
great dog.
Thank you!
Adrianne Bez the best part is that the owners are taking care and giving regular excersice. Some owners are busy on their cell phones.
Adrianne Bez I thought it was a German shepherd wow they look alike
KatieLove
Adrianne Bez yep belgians are great
This is giving me puppy feels 🧡😭 I love my Mali so much 🧡🧡🧡 best dog to train and cuddle 🙌
LOL, We must train first so we can cuddle!
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.
Yeah my pup is not much the cuddler lol
Such a happy, beautiful pup! Y’all did an amazing job raising this gorgeous, hard-working doge!
The two people who disliked this video must be very unhappy people.
LOL, thank you!
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Well i liked this and im mad and sad. I think i never have a happy feeling. Does it mean i hate this video?
@@xristostwin1 these things need to be banned world wide
274 now. I watch this video and I start to miss mine more. Rip Sasha. Daddy still very much loves you and I can't wait til I see you again
So cute. Our Malinois came from the shelter. We got her when she was already 5 years old. Now she is a Film star, too. :)
That's so cool, you guys are awesome for taking in an older dog!
edufilm was your mali in movie? wow.... I watched Max 1 and 2, and all other films that featured dog...
Heart warming !!
Thank you so much.
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.
This is fantastic that you got a dog like this and gave it so much interest and enjoyment in its life. Wow what a great dog well done. : )
Thank you, the dogs keep us active and make us happy in return.
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!
Absolutely impeccable training and editing.
Thank you! Much respect for all of the money, time, and effort behind this video
Enjoyed this journey so much! Thank you for sharing, wishing the pets and their parents happy bonding.
What a great owner with continuous efforts and what a great dog!!!
We have one!- The energy level is beyond belief.
I tip my hat...
You clearly know what you're doing.
I just got my Belgian Malinois puppy today. SO glad I saw your video. Makes me inspired to take good care of him. Thanks for this!
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.
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!
Wow! How amazing to see such a good inspirational training video with positive reinforcement and reward based training. Thank you for sharing!
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!
Brought tears to my eyes seeing the amount of love and time training Great job. 😍
The more I see about these dogs, the more respect I have for the people that train them.
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!
That is a great two years for you and your Mal! Great job!!!! Thanks for sharing
I love seeing the dog wag his tail and always walk alongside with you. It just shows how much respect and love the dog had in you.
Wish I had time and skills to work with Malinois like this. Such a great video👍👏👌
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.
- Love her strutting when walking next to the wall!❤❤❤
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 TH-cam 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!
Just got a 2 month old one. Can't wait to make these memories and I'm only two days in 😁
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I loved this video! I just rescued a GSD/Malinois mix and he's been a handful but so easy to train. Great dogs if you have the time!
Thank you!
TIME is the key word!! I LOVE MINE!!
Man I love watching malinois work. So much energy. If I had the time to dedicate toward training one like this I’d definitely get one.
Fabulous work, we can see the force between you and your malinois. I love that so much, it's very beautiful.
Wow...what a beautiful dog!
Why does everybody all the sudden want a Belgian malinois?? They are not an easy breed to take care of.
Who wants easy? 😊 kids are way more difficult to raise
@@onthefence1492 yeah but it's not easy to walk a dog 2-4 miles every day. And that's on the low end.
@@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 :)
Equivalent energy of a Border Collie... Agree...do your homework!
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
Such an excellent and talented Mal. Really enjoyed the dedication and persistence of the trainer's.
Precious!
Greetings from Brazil.
You guys must be proud owner!
He worcc,
He protecc,
But most importantly,
He must worcc
What a beautiful pup!
This has been one of my favourite vids for years! Love it thanks!
Thank you for the support!!
Love malinois I have a 6 month malinois pup
Have fun!
Phat Ballz can you hug your mali from me pls.....thank you. from Philippines
“Will work for food”
You guys are now two of my real life hero's, you set an example of how to be a wonderful, educated, responsible, loving Mal (or any type of dog for that matter) owner! Thank you for sharing this video.
==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.
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 ❤️
LOL!
😭
I actually laughed out loud, was not expecting the ending!
You just can’t beat a mal I got one in my lap sleeping as we speak.
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!
wow, this is awesome. I've been with my german shepherd for a little over a year and your journey really reminds me of mine with my gsd. beautiful malinois
I have a Belgian Malinois.
She’s a crazy one alright. xD
LOL seeing someone else have verbal cues in Mandarin :-)
What beautiful & well trained pup!
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!!!!
Epitome of the perfect dog owners
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.
you can start training anytime!! don't be afraid to put yourself up for the task
The dedication & hard work is amazing & has morphed this pup into a well behaved dog, excellent job!
That warms my heart and soul. You are truly amazing dog owners. I was gonna get a malinois but ended up rescuing a mountain cur from a kill shelter. God bless
Great work!!!!!
Thank you!
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Amazing puppy and dog. Love the video.
ohhh i love the girl, she's so dedicated and they look cute😍
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 love women that love dogs
I know these people! Most genuine folks you'll ever meet. Miss you guys.
What a pleasant surprise!!! Brett, how have you been? Are you on FB or instagram? We miss you, too!
@@MarkandTreat Unfortunately not, I was wasting too much time on there! Of Course now I'm doing it on youtube, but whatever.
Great to see these excellent owners giving a Malinois all the stimulation,exercise and socialization they need.
I had a Belgian Malinois.... She was hit and killed by a car on Sept 2nd.... Miss you pretty girl
Mine on Aug 16 ,was hit by a bike . She was 11months old .We called her Lisa .
Katerina Wetzel sorry for your loss
for a while I have wanted to adopt a Malinois and I have done some research. most people recommend that for this breed you be an experienced dog owner. I have had dogs all my life but they have been smaller breeds, all high energy dogs. should that still be a reason to reconsider getting one?
Get in contact with a Malinois rescue, they will will determine if you are ready for one of their dogs and then match you with one that will have the highest chance of being with you forever. Good Luck!
The Cinema Pot yea, I've want to get a malinois too, for security when I'm living an apartment after completing my extra 2 yrs in a university, but I've did some research about them, saying that they thrive in working and it's for people that are willing to dedicate there time for them. And having a dog with high energy is probably not the best dog for me especially if I'm looking for a first dog, maybe an American bulldog is probably the best choice for me.
I see this is from a year ago and just wondering which way you decided? They can be very headstrong and one must be a confident handler, not resorting to screaming, yelling, or other drastic punishments. Emotion doesn't belong in dog training and it's tough for many to do, but that would be my top tip. Consistency is the key and yes, they really do need to be part of an owner's active lifestyle that includes these dogs as part of your daily life with few exceptions...daily training and fun sessions and plenty of walks and socialization with humans and other animals...especially children (in rescue you may find a dog matched to your own lifestyle....not all as in any breed are high energy, but most of them are and in the wrong hands can bring out an aggressive side). Confident and firm guidance with appropriate punishment is the way to go or they will get very bored, naughty and potentially destructive. They need structured activities and lots of socialization!!
They are adorable as pups.
Beautiful dog and a beautiful video. Love the way you got all of it in 5 mins while still keeping the essential bits of training.
Tried to train my pup but she was more interested in the treats and other dogs to learn the commands and got kicked out of dog training school lol
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.
I'd recommend any of the Michael Ellis videos on the leerburg.com website. They have trained many working dogs for different careers.
Patience
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 can't even walk my dog on a leash without him choking himself.
If you can have food readily available you can easily train your dog not to do that. There’s a bunch of videos on here to guide you! 😁
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!
Thanks for all the effort.
why would anyone dislike this, let alone over a 1000 people?? this girl has lovely eyes too!
Wouldn't conditioning the dog to do commands by treats throughout its adulthood make the dog rely on treats after every trained behavior? Looking to get a Mali.
That's a good question, because the answer is not that straight forward. The quick answer is that we actually conditioned to dog to think that we have an endless supply of treats. Even when we don't have any, the dog will still do the obedience thinking it will just get a larger check with a bonus later (because we are good for it). Here is the result of this system. She is trialing with no collars, no treats or reward of any type and a field filled with distractions and people. th-cam.com/video/kE1cS07gbo8/w-d-xo.html
That's wild. Thank you!!
These dogs have a drive like no other dog. Ask me how I know.
how do you know?
I recently lost my Dutchie. It was so sweet seeing your Mali and your close relationship; it was a comfort for me. Thank you!
So sorry for your lost, they are never with us long enough =( Thank you for watching and commenting!
Idk why this video was so emotional but literally almost in tears. What an amazing breed. Belgian Malinois
You make it look like a docile breed. very bad for the ignorant dog lovers who like what they see here
It kinda is, you should probably do some research before commenting.
Smartest, gentlest dog I've ever had.
Malinois are such great dogs but their energy level is a bit too much for me. :)
I have one Malinois and I wouldn't say they're a docile breed, but they're not "aggressive" either. I do agree with the first comment, saying that this is a bad thing for "ignorant dog lovers" because the video made it look like it is a "easy to take care of" breed and it's definitely not.
Stephen Smith Mals ARE docile, they are not vicious dogs. You just have to get through about 3-4 ours of wearing them down, so they finally flop for a belly rub! Now speaking seriously I don't think the video shows a docile dog, it shows a dog that's a recipe for trouble if you're not willing to put the time and effort that these owners put into raising her.
Such a great mum and dad :)
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!
nel 2016 ancora con i collari elettronici...povero cane
Poor Dog? The dog is happy and having a great time! The dog's body language does not lie.
Sono americani un po' di violenza gratuita non gliela puoi negare;non ci sanno fare cmq con gli animali quindi la frustrazione che ne consegue porta a questa leggerezza e arroganza nel dire :he's having a great time.
@Jolandatommy, so Italians cannot have a civilized conversation without verbal insult? This certainly gives me a lot of faith in what you say.