Belgian Malinois | Is It Right For You?
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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Today, we are addressing the topic of whether or not a Belgian Malinois, Dutch Shepherd, Lackenois, or dog of similar type, is a good choice for an individual or a family.
The Malinois is a medium-to-large breed of dog, sometimes classified as a variety of the Belgian Shepherd dog rather than as a separate breed. The name "Malinois" is derived from Malines, the French name for the breed's Flemish city of origin, Mechelen.
The Belgian Malinois breed is used as a working dog for tasks including detection of odors such as explosives, accelerants (for arson investigation), and narcotics; tracking humans for suspect apprehension in police work; and search and rescue missions. The U.S. Secret Service uses Belgian Malinois to guard the grounds of the White House.
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Hey Stonnie, Watching you train dogs is like watching Bob Ross paint. I got a cross between a german shedder and a Belgian maligator.
favorite Malinois vid: ua-cam.com/video/8HLcFZNje_w/v-deo.html
I have been using this ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU as a handy reference book. I read through the book and enjoyed the little glimpses of examples. I love that this author believes in rescue dogs. The tips and training has been invaluable and gave me moments of...."how simple why didn't I think of it" so it's been a great tool. Thank you!
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The way this man is dressed gives me the Bob Ross of dogs vibes.
I literally was thinking the same thing!!!
He is the absolute BEST
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"If you're not a good driver, you're gonna have a wreck every now and again" well said! Happens to the best of us.This is life with a Mal.
Great video because you explain that bloodlines are important. I am from The Netherlands. A lot of Malinois and Dutch Shepherd are sold from here to the US. Usually these are KNPV (police work) trained dogs. These dogs have a Bloodline Registration Number (BRN) and are not FCI purebreds. The purebreds are all right to handle but do display a lot of the characteristics you describe in the video. These dogs need a lot of time and exercise and preferably training (IGP, Agility, Mondio ring, Fly ball etc.). Dogs with a BRN registration are bred for police work. Do not get these dogs as a family pet. Most of them are perfectly friendly dogs. But I have seen quite a few that will snap at you when corrected or just fight you for dominance. So Stonnie is absolutely right. Meet the breeder and ask about the bloodline and demand certificates.
Windmill, can you identify thru blood dna test ??? We were given a female puppy (another story for another day) she seems to be pretty good so far , but I would like to know for obvious reasons.
KNPV are bred strictly for working capacity. So if you did a DNA test itll likely have mixed breeds in there. FCI or ALC would be closer, if not entirely, purebred.
@@jfkst1 not all exhibit the characteristics they were bred for, each litter has its low drive couch potato family pet quality pup.
Sounds right to me. I had a super smart, athletic, female that I trained to do many amazing things. She could not be around other people or dogs. Absolutely hated my son in law and son. I have no doubt she would have killed any small animal she got a hold of.
Once in a while she would lash out ( attack) me for telling her what to do.... unfortunately she could never be trusted. She was obedient and well trained when I was looking or present. But she Certainly had a mind of her own, sneaky at stealing food AND sometimes willing to fight me to get her way.
In spite of all that, she was amazing and fun most of the time. Always happy to play fetch, frisbee, or go find numerous named items....amazing but dangerous
The way i think about it is if you dont know how to train a dog or “work” a dog dont get a mal. Its like buying a buggatti for a 16 year old
@@dogsportstuff8497 He's right.
No dog is the same. Evey dog is bred for certain things.
Belgians are bred for high energy and they need a firm hand to handle properly. A high energy dog can get out of hand quick with the weak handler.
FACT.
I love my malinois and she is crazy about me and only me. This breed is definitely challenging. High alert - barks at everything. Very fast recharge rate for sure. She stares at me all the time as if to say, “ok, what’s next Mom?” Social situations are challenging. No issues until someone makes a sudden move or simply looks her in the eyes. Protection switch activates! Blessed that she’s not a biter (but she is loud!) Not a random/reactionary biter anyway. She does give “nips” from time to time...but they’re gentle. So much personality and athleticism. She never ceases to amaze me with what she can do. She is a toy destroyer, but does not destroy anything that isn’t given to her to play with (leaves my stuff alone). Challenges: finding a place to board them. You have to find someone savvy with Mals so that they aren’t misunderstood and are properly cared for/exercised/instructed. Mine likes her big bro, but is uncomfortable with other (unknown) dogs. Bottom line...they’re a ton of work, but if you’re consistent and invest time, they will amaze you with their capabilities and make you feel like you are the most important thing in their world. The loyalty and adoration is unmatched. And mine is a total snuggle bug. She has to be in contact with me at all times when resting. That contact also lets her know when I’m on the move again so she can go wherever I’m going! She does not like to miss out on a thing. I will say, it was recently discovered that I cannot be in the room when she needs something done at the vet. She will alert bark incessantly at everyone. I step out of the room, and leave her brother in the room with her so that she isn’t so overwhelmed, and she does just fine during vaccinations and such. I can vouch that she is a very rough player. Her rescue dog big bro is so easy going, that he takes whatever she dishes out. She’s never hurt him however. She sounds vicious though! Definitely NO to dog parks.
Some people want a mallinois but need a mastiff... the ultimate couch potato, but will be protective when needed..
We were given a Pitt/ mastiff mix , she is pretty much a lower energy dog , I'm letting her mother a malinios we were given ,it has been going very well.
@@dogsportstuff8497 They have a tendency to have high energy, that's why they are chosen for protection. So if you buy a Mal be prepared for a high energy dog.
I had a show line German shepherd, he was super chill, but that's a rarity for his breed, and that's why he was for sale. Not good for work.
I've read that a malinois is like a German shepherd on coke
After getting one it seems about right
Yeah that's me lol
Simba The Malinois which breeds have more?
Thank you for doing this Mal video! This is hands down my favorite dog..and do I own one..Nope. Love the breed too much to every consider myself and my lifestyle suitable for what this type of dog needs to thrive. I'll just keep loving them from a distance
Such clear and thoughtful advice, thanks so much Stonnie. You have given me a great deal to think about regarding my choice of dog.From Australia, please visit us some time.
Thank you for the info. I am a nurse that works 12.5 hr nights. so on a good day i'll be gone for like 15 hours and won't feel like it. I'm a high energy guy and run around a lot but this doesn't sound like the one for me. I'm especially social and wouldn't want to take a chance of any nibbles
Malinois require people that are very calm and never get annoyed otherwise the Mal won't respect them as pack leader. These days too many people have low energy mixed dogs that they call Malinois so people then think they can handle getting one... with 20x drive.
Great advice, love the way you read through those hilarious emails. I think its also worth saying that there are plenty of dogs that will help protect you, your family, or your property, without being as high drive, high energy, high recharge rate as a Mal or Dutch Shepherd. For one of many examples, there is the dog that I have, a Great Pyrenees, which needs exercise and stimulation but has a very low recharge rate--once you satisfy her with a fun walk or hike, she lays right down and settles in, relaxing and snuggling the rest of the day. She can hike all day with any human and is very athletic and graceful, but she doesn't have the constant need for supervision and she is very chill in the house. She also has very high bite inhibition and is gentle with dogs and people, until there is an actual real threat to her family, which we have seen her take action against instinctively, alert, and protect us like a bear. Pyrenees are very intelligent dogs and go into a completely different mode, from gentle giant to powerful ally and protector when needed, but I've never seen her try to snap at anyone or even chase anyone, and she is always happy to see guests we invite inside. Pyrs are by far not the only good breed for family life and protection, there are so many great dogs for such things out there that can be researched, but I think people default to the Mals because they see police and military videos with them and assume they therefore must be the best dog in every way for their own situation. Not fair to the dog, and naive of the family.
I just adopted a black lab/Great Pyrenees mix. I’ve had a few labs, and so I am very familiar with the breed. I am learning about Great Pyrenees, and the more I learn the more I like the breed. My girl is wonderful. I think she has the best of both breeds. I love that I can go on one big adventure a day, and my dog is satisfied. She will be still the rest of the day.
20:42 Instantly gained my respect.
Amen.
My Belgian Malinois husky mix is batshit crazy and reactive. Yesterday I took him on a hike, he ran all over the place like a mountain goat. That was not enough, so he also went swimming. He was following me on my kayak swimming. Then when I went home, he still wanted to fetch. My siberian husky and GSD where sleeping after all of that. Mine is over protective and reactive. I have struggled to train him and socialize him as a puppy. He started behaving aggressively towards strangers at a young age, 10 weeks. He gets a lot of exercise. I trained him to pull a dog sled and my bicycle. You are so correct about that recharge rate, lol. He took a short nap in the car and was ready to fetch for hours after hiking and swimming. I wish mine was more accepting of other dogs and people he does not know. He is a struggle. He wears a muzzle in public and at the vet. He got better about people, but not strange dogs. Mine is a very powerful dog and he is larger than a standard malinois and husky. Mine has not bitten anyone, because I took the precaution of muzzling him. He is not destructive and does not bite me at least. You can see him pulling my dog sled and other things in my video. IDK if I would get another. Mine was not well bred being from an accidental breeding.
Sounds like work.
My neighbours have a malinois. She s 9 months now. They dont train her and she s going nuts. Very agressive towards my dogs and me. I hope my fence is high enough. Very sad cuz its such an amazing animal.
Ridgeback video next please, Stonnie! :D
Doubtful, I catch enough flak for my politics. I don’t need the Ridgeback people after me...
@@StonnieDennis you don't strike me as someone who's afraid of opinions of idiots on the internet! The vid you did with the GSP for example a while back was great, I just want to see you out with the Ridgeback. (Mine is 11 months old now 😊)
Invisible Jiu Jitsu I was just joking. I don’t get a whole lot of Ridgebacks though, so I don’t know that I’m really qualified to make a video. What would you like me to talk about?
@@StonnieDennis on their obedience and trainability for different tasks and for protection
j w you don’t seem them winning any protection sports.
I just bought a puppy from my neighbor. 4 weeks today. Will bring home at 8 or 9 weeks. Of their 5 or 6 adults they all have been very friendly. One especially kind of glued herself to me. Im going to assume the pups will have similar temperatures. 3 years ago i got a Great Pyrenees. Parents were wonderful! My pup is too. Our first Great Pyrenees is really sweet to us, buy dislikes when family show up to visit. She has never been anybody just hides in our bedroom. With her as a puppy I never did get to meet the parents. My motto now is don’t take a part that you don’t know what the parents are like. I guess we’ll see how this Mal is going to work out. I’m going to take him to puppy training classes at six months to socialize him. Hope I can keep up with the energy :-)
Great information, thanks, I wish more people would watch this before getting a Mali.
So my answer is? "Nope! they lost at bite everyone!" Thanks for your "opinion" it really helped me.
Exactly. Stonnie just gave an excellent commentary on why you shouldn't own one of these dogs IF, you are not consistent, if you are an average dog owner, if you don't have a lot of money and time to give towards the day to day high attention these dogs need. I almost hesitated using the term "average dog owner" because it would challenge a narcissistic person into wanting one of these high maintenance dogs.
If you’re giving them a job to do and they’re always by your side, that’s really the only reason you should get one.
So much truth... you're the man Stoney!
Another clear headed perspective from you! Good job...
Great video as always Stonnie. Real good advise. I have a 1 yr mal. They are hyperdogs, smart, loyal. But they require a lot of exercise and with constant training and socialization since they are puppies, you will have a wonderful dog. Go coal and Dinos!
There are 2 police officers, 1 a Malinois, who are my neighbors. I feel very secure. However, a Henry would be family.
Very good information! Thank you. Great video, as always.
Just discovered this channel and WOW I love it
I have an adult Belgian Shepherd mix that I adopted from a local shelter. He had dog aggression issues, and I was bitten hard by him from his pent-up frustration. I called an Animal Behaviorist to get to the root of the problem. This incident was caused by a highly reactive and spoiled dog that had gone into heat in my household. The roommate finally moved out with his dog, but he along with his dog had caused major collateral damage. For a mix, my dog didn't have high-strung energy, but he was confident, wouldn't back down on a fight, agile, fearless, and protective. His protective herding trait came out at a local dog park. A large Neapolitan Mastiff was eyeing and sniffing this little puppy. My Belgian Shepherd X got close to the puppy and lowered his head and eyed the Mastiff while growling. He is great around children, people, and finally other dogs I had to invest a lot of effort and time to socialize him. He's a wonderful dog and has slowed down considerably from age. Unfortunately, he has arthritis possibly caused by making a few fearless giant leaps from high embankments. However, I would never get a purebred Belgian Malinois because of their extreme energy and drive. Thank you Stonnie for educating people on ownership of the Belgian Malinois breed. We need less of them in animal shelters or being euthanized because of bite incidents.
The information you just put out in this video is pretty much close to priceless!
New sub!! GLad I found your Channel. I have a Pitbull/Malinios mix 3 yrs old and what a dog. I had no idea how much work it really was but I love him.
Great video, I've owned 2 Mal's and I is a pet, 2's a pack. Definitely not for everyone and every Mal is unique. They take patience, copious amounts of time and continuous training, which they love and live for. Much praise and socialisation, while lovingly being pack leader over them. Good job Stonie. Where are you in Kentucky Brother ???
We love our Malinois. Crazy but fun! :)
This dude the funniest dog trainer but very helpful
Dogs were like hey he behaving whete the treats man?
In the first minute of watching this I subscribed
Now I’ll be binge watching when I get time
My friend has 2 of them and now I want one so bad because they are so cool
But hopefully I can keep up with him/her
I’m not in a hurry but I’m going to find one
Thank s for the video on malinois.
Have a Malinois/Black Mouth Cur mix. She has a good temperament. Energy, yet somewhat calm. Good squirrel hunting dog.
“He ain’t adverse to whooping one” lol!
Once again, I'm convinced the type of dog I want is a lab. Best all-around breed.
P Thomas They are the best!!! I have two of them and they are literally my favorite dog breed.
I sub’d right at the intro. My kind of ppl.
One of the very best sources of high quality German Shepherds, Dutch Shepherds, and Belgian Malinois in North America is Baden K9 with locations in Ontario Canada and Niagara Falls, NY. They have been breading their own dogs for more than 50 years now. And they do guarantee the genetics and temperament. And yes they do more than just military working dogs.
My wife had a german rottweiler years ago.
She had to keep him in his outdoor kennel anytime she wasn't with him. He was never socialized properly, and he was super protective of her, and her yard. Only a handful of people could even pet him without being bit.
One day she was working in her garden and a stray pitbull, about 65-80lbs, bolting across her yard straight towards her and aggressive, probably 30-40 yards away, before she saw it, no time to get away.
Her 140lb german rot cleared it's 6ft kennel fence and hit it like a train, and slung it 10 feet. Stray ran off tail between it's legs.
Very good guard dog, but if you want in the city, definitely need to spend time on socialization and find a breeder with a relaxed bloodline.
Nice shirts and a very informative video
Brilliant and sensible advice.
Thank you for this video I know it’s an older 1. My wife and I went to adopt a young German Shepard to play with our 1.5 yr old chocolate lab that’s very high energy. It ended up not working out as the shepherd kept going after our dog so we ended up looking at a malinois puppy that the woman had for adoption and ended up taking him home… boy this dog is a hurricane lmao your spot on about everything im experiencing right now and he is only 5 months old. I love the little guy though but he is a handful.
How do you get your audio so good? I think it is amazing. I have been binge watching you for 3 days now. Me and my husband are also planning on starting a channel that's going to involve a lot of outdoor recording and would appreciate some advice.
Marissa Hogan You night have figured this out by now, but he most likely uses a lavalier mic that he attaches on his shirt
I'm getting a Belgian malinois pup in a couple weeks, I'm really excited to meet her....
Hey Stonnie and Eli, I want to see how a Boxer goes on your course! Have you ever trained one? Is there a video with one in it? I've watched almost all your videos and haven't seen one. Would love to see one.
I have seen those that can be super high energy also , along with a bit rebellious.
I wanted a my German Shepherd just to feel safer Avon walks by myself and when I’m home alone …. She was obedience trained but in general most people are afraid of the breed so she doesn’t have to do anything. My Shepherd recently died ….. Mal mix puppies became available …..I have researched these years ago just to see what the hype was when people were getting them so I knew what they’re capable of …. I I adopted one because I was looking for another large dog. I also knew people would adopt these and a lot of the pups would end up being dumped at about 5 months because the people give up…..I don’t give up.
I’m retired so I’m home all day and have time to train , take her to training , exercise her and take her to the trainers play group.
She is doing good ….i found out she’s a Mal/Sib Husky Mix, along with a small amount of G Shepherd and D Shepherd …..so …she is full of spit & Vinegar
What about a Belgian Tervuren or a Belgian Lakenois in comparison to the Belgian Malinois? 🤔
Tervuren is an incredibly striking, gorgeous dog! 💕😎
They're all basically the same dog, the differences being their coat.
I've had or trained all 4 varieties. There are some slight differences. The black dogs are probably the easiest. They are generally softer in temperament. My current one is tough, eager to please and loves everyone. The Tervs are a little more high drive and pushier. The Mals are high powered and has to have a job and a good trainer. The Laekens are more laid back, but they are very focused and if they get something in their head not much disuades them.
Great video and information, could you please give information as you have found out about Great Pyrenees you have trained. I think you should start a video series about what you have learned about every breed you have trained that would really help us as new trainers of said dog, to kinda know what to expect along the way. Don't worry, Uncle Stonnie said that my dog would act like this (kind of thing)!
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I was told the same thing about Australian cattle dogs and husky’s as well as Mals. I have all three. The husky and acd had an accident 5 years ago and we ended up with two Ausky pups as well. I wouldn’t change it for the world. All 5 of my dogs are extremely high energy and crazy drive and we have three kids as well. All of our dogs are amazing animals great with everyone in the family, and anyone who We introduce them to. I will say that none of them would be anything close to what they are without proper structure in their lives and a job.
Husky and her two pups jobs are to be lap dogs and love everyone and they do a fantastic job at that. None of our dogs ever destroy anything and have great temperaments as well.
Acd was the one who started it all. We even got him when we lived in an apartment. Supposedly a big no no. Best dog I’ve ever had until we got our Mal. Now I can confidently say I have the two best dogs I could have ever asked for. Such amazing breeds.
I don’t think it has anything to do with luck of the draw. It has everything to do with an owner who understands the breeds they decide to own and know what they need to be truly happy.
If you educate yourself on whatever breed you want then don’t let anyone discourage you from that breed. Just understand it may have specific needs vs other breeds. My dogs just want me to walk them and play with them and work with them on agility and protection work (acd agility, mal protection/detection). All of which I do in my spare time. My Mal has crazy drive when he’s working but when he’s home it’s time to love everyone and he knows it. I will forever have an Australian Cattle Dog and Belgian Malinois until the day I die. Don’t get me wrong I love our other three dogs just as much. But these two boys are with me everywhere I go and to be honest that’s specifically why I got them. I wanted some companions to share my family experiences with. The fact that I was able to train them to be the dogs I wanted in the end is a plus. But it’s not luck. It was a true understanding of our dogs and figuring out a routine for them to keep them happy and under control. Which isn’t anything crazy really at all. Just having a strict routine for these working breeds will make life so much easier on you and them.
Great video!
I feel lack if bond with animals is correlated with lack of exposure and discipline. I have a German shorthair pointer mixed with Blue heeler, I let her know whats wrong whats right and when we have time we play. She is hella smart and cute to the bone. This is why i feel rescue dogs are the best kind, if it looks good to you when its a puppy and you are willing to put in the work, any breed is fine.
I absolutely love Lola!!
Fantastic. Explains a lot. I love the breed but I am torn as I am such a social person and these dogs are not for backyard BBQ type of people.
Oh yes they are BBQ friendly animals. My knows a difference between smoked pork shoulder smoked brisket and the different types of BBQ sauce on the ribs.. I think even knows how many ribs a pig has.? he stops asking for them after the last one ? Loves broccoli salad potato salad. Deviled eggs..
Do the Doberman too, it would be awesome
9:57 was hilarious.
Great video. What's the purpose of constantly walking the agility course, it's not an overly challenging one for them?
No, don’t fall for that nonsense. Puppies need to be physically and mentally challenged. Exercise reveals problems, it doesn’t cause problems.
How many hours a day to correctly maintain the mental health of a malinois? I get that they are high energy, fast recharge, but are they really 24/7 energy? What would be a normal timetable for a 'gentle' malinois? LOL If there's any such thing?
Hey Stonnie, my cat ripped my neighbor's German Shorthaired ear down the middle. Do my neighbors have bad hunting dogs or do I have an abnormally aggressive cat?
Elizabeth O'Hair you have a cat and cats are assholes
@@bickle8931 they're not as mean as chihuahuas
Reminds me of the time my neighbors hunting dogs cornered my cat in my garage, she chased them off of the property but not before making contact several times. Got a phone call later that evening from the neighbor complaint that “my cat tore up his two prized hunting dogs”
Carbon fuels💕👏🏼👏🏼Just what we needed in Texas last week❤️. You always make me smile and I enjoy your common sense style. Lots of us lack it🥴
Please make a video on the belgian tervuren and the differences it has from a malinois
We live in the foothills of colorado and wondering if someone could recommend a few short-medium hair breeds 40-60 lb that are alert watch dogs, good for hiking, but not over the top energetic like the Malinois ?
Amazing breed for sure but need right owners. My girl always needs working and exercising. She's learnt to adapt also to play with other dogs so she can now. Play with chihuahuas L, sheps and saluki etc, even cats and rabbits. She's fully responsive to my commands and taken lots of hard work with her to get this way.
Uncle stonnie! You da man, I don’t even know why I’m watching this cuz I already have a shepherd, guess I just like to hear you talk lol.
Thanks so much! What else would you like me to talk about?
Nice Video
Great man to talk, do you have Irish blood in you. Very educational video.
Stonnie this is a great video i like these dogs but i will not put up with a dog bitting me. There tuff smart but in the same time could be realy distructive. Thanks.
They definitely need a firm (though fair) hand. An insecure or dominant mal can very quickly become dangerous if they do not become secure in your leadership. Incredible for the right people, though. And you're right, if you startle a dog that defaults to protecting with its mouth they will understandably snap at you (hence the old adage not to bother a sleeping dog!)
Please remind people that a protection-trained animal is like a loaded gun with a mind of its own. You HAVE to know how to handle them, and be on it constantly.
I only noticed the white colour dog that is faithfully and loyally followed the owner
What do you train in dogs? My sister has a dog that is aggressive to children and I am trying to find a trainer that will train him
A Shepherd with 1 floppy ear. Is a chic magnet as my son says
You think fishy would have snapped at you the way she did if you had her since a puppy? Just curious! Thanks for the videos
That's the problem With breaders who advertised getting prises in competitions including prominently biting. They often select agressive dogs
Serrious breeders that bread typical Malinois have dogs that can be good family dogs but only for people who have the adapted life style and a very good knowledge and understanding of dog natural behaviour. The typical Malinois is very active and fast, need plenty of activity every single day, is a bit dominent but not agressive.
Where was this video 4 years ago! My Mal has all of those attributes and we love him! If he hasn’t bitten you then you aren’t family!🤣
And those letters were all from me!🤣🤣🤣
You're absolutely right if he doesn't have a hand and arm and elbow cat or knee foot and his mouth it's kind of embarrassing neighbors come over and he's got their hand in his mouth.. does never break the skin or bruise.. then you're right I don't love you.
Very few malinois are good guard dogs, they are sport dogs. Mine puts on a big display in the car if I'm not there, however I doubt he would stand up to a real threat. They are high strung and needy. Mine got me by accident when I went down his throat to get a tube of liver sausage (plastic and all) and he continued to try eating it. He didn't mean to bite me, he just wanted to swallow the tube of liver sausage. Misses on a tug can be a problem from what I understand.
I've got a 1.5 year old lazy mal who I take to work every day. He is unaltered. Is there a great ipo trainer in dfw texas that you know of?
*he does not bark but he bullies other dogs :(
Kudos to the doodle.
What type of Belgian malinois did you walk that really colour one
Fishy
Hi, guys, is there any video where Stonnie is talking about Border Collies? I'm wondering why I haven't seen any in all watched videos. Is he training BC at all?
Lol. Your stories with the mals just cracking me up. Mine will totally jump off the side of a mountain too. I swear they can be the stupid smartest dog. Lol
0:53 ... this dog is me ... to lazy to move and allways looking for food
(malinois owners) this people should start treating their dogs like dogs not human lol... the dog doesn't respect their owners lol....
Do you want a 70lb jack russell terrier?
Excellent video, description, and advice!
BTW...my sentiments EXACTLY on "climate change". 🤓🤭
I absolutely love how you laugh! It's almost like you're saying, "Come on people! What were you expecting?? My 4.5 month old female GSD puppy drags me down the trail, but is getting better. She is fine when horses ride by, but look out when another dog goes by! Highly reactive and wants to play.She and my Boxer play all the time. We're working on that. I have a professional trainer who comes daily and she is so improving. I'm 65 years old and would never even consider a Malinious. Maybe if I was 30! My GSD is enough for me! Educate yourself before you even consider getting a working dog!
male or female? what you think?
Dang to the point! Haha
Makes me grateful I have an English lab!! She is a dream.
Best dogs ever!
so what about a cross, please make a follow up video, i m obsessed with mals and i love gsds too. should i get a cross ?
It's impossible to make an accurate statement about the characteristics of crossbred dogs. If you're not getting a dog that was bred for a specific temperament for generations, it's just down to luck how it will turn out. A cross can have any combination of the traits found in the parent breeds, and even some characteristics that neither parent breed has, simply by virtue of having a new combination of genes. (For example, crossbreeds can be much bigger than either parent.)
Stonnie, I don't think that u are being clear enough when it comes to owning a Mal.
They are NOT good dogs for most people. You MUST be a VERY STRONG LEADER!! this is NOT A dog for a first time owner or a family with young children.
These dogs need CONSTANT exercise, mental stimulation and attention. In the wrong hands, it's an accident waiting to happen
If someone feels they must have one, they should DEFINITELY HIRE A TRAINER!!!!!!!
Good Luck them, they will need it
Magic thanks
Do you want a “pet” or are you looking for an addition to your family? My Mal needs a lot of attention ( exercise and stimulation) but if you’re all in you’ll never have a better companion.
I have a malinios she’s wonderful for me one on one dog she likes my wife but doesn’t listen to her I was a away working for a extended period come home to threats of the dog being put down because she nipped a few times she’s five now and I work her lots I’m thinking about taking a training course I’ve had shepherds or shepherd cross most of my life but think learning new habit could be more effective for all
The Malinos is the best dog ever 😇
This pertains to GSD's too?
''She is kind of perfect ... but she happens to bite a waitress the other day ''
WAIT WHAT ????
I had the rewind the video to make sure I heard it right !!!
This is terrible :-(
Courage to you my you tube friend
Malinios will nips very softly as play.
Holy fuck ppl. The "problem" is that your dog doesn't get enough bite work. You need to train them when it is ok to bite and when it is not. If you don't then they will bite randomly because it's fun. Get a bottle of disinfectant and bandages same day you get the puppy and get to training. They will miss and bite wrong or paw you in the balls at full speed - it's all part of the fun owning a proper dog. Fast and agile and quick to bite.
I don't get why people think malinois are designed for biting people when they are farm dogs. I own a farm and have had a few malinois.
Malinois were used by the mine workers to protectet themselves from thieves, that's where all the drive comes from. In fact, it's more common to see people forgetting that the "belgian malinois" it's actually called Belgian Shepherd, Malinois is one the variety.
Any dog can be a farm dog mals are literally referred to as malligators because they love to bite. Theyre one of the best protection dogs