Malinois DANGER Signs - So You Got a Belgian Malinois
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- Опубліковано 14 тра 2021
- This video is a reply to a viewer who sent me a lengthy email asking for help with her Belgian Malinois. The email is quite long and I answer each question, offer advice, make suggestions and point out the good, the bad and the ugly.
This is not a good situation for the dog and the family. The history is bad; issues with the breeder, bites, attacks and so much more. My heart goes out to the family as well as the dog - my advice pulls no punches, its the truth this woman needs to hear -as well as so many people.
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If this family wants to surrender this Malinois. Have them contact The Malinois Rescue Ranch on Facebook. I know the owner Julie. An she more than likely would take this Malinois instead of him being put down, because the family/handler didn't install any structure. I hate to see people buy Malinois with no experience in this high drive working line breed, when they end up in shelters or put down!
@@lynnellisonii4675 It seems like it's too late to restructure this Malinois, once they taste human blood for the fist time that is the time to act and take the animal away from the K9 if you can but when they taste human blood twice and from the one that feeds them, not restructuring will bring him back to reality.
i would for free take on this dog i have train GSD dogs since 1997 not as good as you sir but open obedience competitions, i have been around GSD all my life lived with my uncle that was a Security Guard Training , i would not want to see this dog put down. i just lost my mally after 18 years old see my video. my family has other working gsd. i am 50 years old on the 30th of june and can spend 24 hours a day working with this dog.
I hate to say it but it sounds like she's spoiled this dog, gave him no structure or Corrections and she created a monster! I have made that mistake with my German Shepherd when he was a puppy but I learned very quickly, got a balanced trainer, you basically teach me what I was doing wrong. You have to be the leader the dog is a basket case because he does not know who the leader is fortunately for me I learned early when my dog was a puppy was able to overcome this and I have a great dog now very well-behaved German Shepherd! Please please listen to Rob because he is right and he is trying to help you!
What he's saying is so true he's not a good match for your family he just isn't not unless you are willing to go through training and stick to the program! At this point it might be better for you to rehome him! It's going to be hard, it's sad and I understand you love this dog but because he has been doing this and getting away with it so long, disrespects you, and there's already a history of biting shows me that he's not the right dog for you and family! your own dog bit you I really don't think that you're capable as Rob already explained you're a good person but you are too emotional with this dog he doesn't get consequences obviously because he would not be acting like that if you gave him consequences like I said when my dog started showing that behavior as a puppy muzzle punching me in the butt bullying me basically and I have a German Shepherd so I know what could have happened had I not got him a good training but I worked hard and stuck with it! You cannot slack off with these dogs they are very powerful working dogs ! I don't believe you can train these dogs with treats alone! Structure, consequences, training doesn't stop after the trainer is gone! You are the trainer now as well as the Handler and your job is to train your dog not let him train you! This is what my trainer taught me! I constantly follow Rob's videos when I have a problem! He has amazing training videos good information most you can watch on UA-cam. Robert Cabral is telling you the truth because he knows this is what he does he is an amazing trainer I enjoy all the videos and thank you rob for putting a lot of free useful material for all of us to learn from!
My girlfriend got a Mal about a year ago. Her first dog, and her family’s first dog over 30 lbs, and all of our first experience with a working breed. Dog training is a lot more about human training than people seem to realize
so true dog training is more about training the human then it is about the dog.
@@jugaloking69dope58 That's what she said.
The average everyday human thinks that if you buy or get a dog it will just simply be a companion in your family that always does the right thing. Some, could not be more clueless - if the clue phone rang and they Actually picked it up, Some people won't even follow what is common knowledge or good advice from close friends whose dogs do behave, and who apparently do know what they're doing.
@@jugaloking69dope58 That’s what I said also when people ask me to teach their dog. I say I’ll just teach you then you teach your dog.
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She was looking for redemption, not advice. She already knew what she needed to do.
The more I listened the more I realized that Ranger was completely running that household.
HAhahahaha xD
Yeah, like most kids. 😈
Yea that’s what it seems
I don’t understand why people get dogs like this that aren’t prepared for their needs. I’m so sick of hearing stories like this I see it weekly. I work with these dogs & it’s so frustrating.
Yeah, might be true and although it is clear the owners of the dog in question are well over their head in trouble, I don't think this video will help them. When reading from their letter, Robert seemed quite angry at times and what he presents as "the truth" is hardly that - however competent and experienced dog trainer he may be, it is still just his opinion based on the circumstances described in a letter. This did not sit well with me at all. If he really wanted to help them, he could have done that privately and saved them the public humiliation of this kind. This is just harsh without good reason and it can well crush these poor people.
As a retired disabled 30-Marine, my first service dog is currently a Labrador Retriever. His temperament is perfect (non-aggression) I'm able to walk in public areas and will place himself between me and fellow humans. He sleeps with me and wakes me up from nightmares. He senses will I'm down or in a panic act and clams me. I don't need an attack dog, I am the weapon, and Trevor (service dog) is my safety switch. Trevor and I spent 7 months attending "K-9 Veteran Solutions". Trevor has AKC STAR and CGC. Finally, Trevor passed Parts A & B of B&H. While attending service dog training fellow veterans would show up with German Shepherds, Pit bulls, and Dobermanns which left me cracking my head. For the last ten years, Trevor has been with me except when I was on the operating table. If you veterans out there are suffering from PTSD/TBI you certainly DO NOT need a war dog!!!
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I'm just a regular dude, not a vet... I'd say none needs a war dog, unless u really are a Sheppard/ live in the wild
@@babbo9881 A war dog isn't a thing. Working Dogs are a thing.
I had my GSD for 8 years lost her to cancer she was sweetness. A labradoodle and a begal mix tore her up. She did not fight back. That is a special GSD with the abilities to do anything. Her name is Lucy and she will always be my GSD
What the hell is this “war dog” labeling? About as ignorant as “assault rifle” title.
Good dogs come From good owners. Bad dogs come from bad owners. No such thing as a dog bred bad, just taught bad and allowed to dominate without correction until they cause problems and need hard corrective balance training
You’re the only trainer I know of who will address this stuff publicly. Thank god you do. I hope they listen to you.
Larry Krohn does as well. They have different styles, but I find both Robert & Larry to be good resources to watch.
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@@JukasZor yes
Shield k9 does in a different way as his focus is working dogs.
This is a great channel
@j w yes love Shield k9 too.
I adopted a Mal when she was 4 months old at which time my male GSD was 4. My Mal was incredibly anxious, had no boundaries, mouthy, crated most of her young life and distrustful of men. Thankfully, she got along well with my incredibly compliant GSD and vice versa. I immediately implemented Robert's training techniques and to date, use them consistency and I am happy to say she is a loving and compliant dog who does well with dogs, all people, including men. ;-) Structure, leadership and consistency is incredibly important. I trust Robert because his techniques have proven to work.
I Thank You Robert for your honesty & be a straight shooter!! I do appreciate you😊✌️
BM's are special dogs...require special homes and handlers. Wrong combo and you're looking at a disaster....RIGHT combo and you have an AWESOME PATRNER.
Robert, I want to commend you. A a retired Military K9 Handler, Training NCO and Kennelmaster, run into people just like your video describes. But it is extremely refreshing that you are NOT sugar coating the issues. Kuddos.
Working Dogs are not for everyone, sadly people watch a movie and think that they want a working dog and fail to realize that not only your must commit to the dog but most importantly you must know what you are doing or hire a qualified trainer and then pay attention to that person.
Keep up the good work Robert.
Louie
thank you for your kind words and THANK YOU for your service!
So then what dogs are for everyone?? Every dog is 'not for everyone' and every dog is 'not the dog for first time owners'!!
@@redchilli450 there are a lot of people who shouldn't own a dog of any breed.
There are certain breeds that the majority of first time dog owners shouldn't get, because they are too much dog.
People think that they want a working dog until they get a working dog.
People ending up with dogs that they shouldn't have even though about getting is a huge problem, take my favorite breed for an example.
My breed of choice is the
American pit bull terrier they are purebred dogs recognized by the
ADBA,BFKC,SDR,ICDR and supposedly the UKC.
Everyone has heard about pitbulls, everybody knows someone who has a pitbull, and everyone has an opinion about pitbulls, and their opinion is always right because it is based off of their personal experience with a pitbull.
Here's where the problem comes in to play, people these days don't even know what a Gamebred American pit bull terrier is. People will say that they have a pitbull but their dog is clearly an American Bully.
People don't know if a pitbull is a 180lb dog like Hulk or a 35lb Staffordshire bull terrier.
Everything from XXL Pitbulls, American Staffordshire Terriers, UKC pitterstaff, American bullies,
working pitbulldog, pocket pits, and exotics is a pitbull.
So now there's a ton of misinformed people who swear they know all about pitbulls but they've never heard of the ADBA and they have never seen real American pit bull terrier.
What happens when these people end up with a heavy linebred, hog hunting, prey drive through the roof, Gamebred American pit bull terrier?
A disaster is what happens.
When people get dogs that they have no business having disasters happen.
Real American pit bull terriers are amazing dogs but they aren't good dogs for most people. They are good for people that hunt hogs,and people who are experienced with the breed that compete in k9 sport's, and people who are fully aware of what they are getting and have seriously detected themselves to their dog.
American pit bull terriers that have been linebred off of working stock dogs that have been hunting hogs for several generations.
Aren't good for first time dog owners for numerous reasons. They tend to be strong fast high-energy dogs that are extremely prey driven.
It's not easy to make a good house pets out of these dogs, they are bred to hunt hogs. They will destroy a house quick, they can escape from any yard if they aren't on a chain or in a kennel.
Dogs like this will be miserable if they are locked in a house or crate for hours at a time and they have been known to break their teeth trying to get out of crates. They don't typically do well at dog parks or around other animals.
These are all things that make them a bad choice for first time dog owners.
I would recommend breeds like the
Boston terrier
Staffordshire bull terrier
Irish setter
Golden retriever
Labrador retriever
Brittany spaniel
American bully
Pomeranian
Maltese
King Charles cavalier spaniel
Even breeds that are little bit more difficult but not Malinois difficult like
German Shorthair
Whippet
Beagle
Fox terrier
Rat terrier
Some breeds that I don't think are good for first time dog owners are
Malinois
American pit bull terrier
Jagdterriers
Paderdale terrier
Doberman pinscher
Rottweiler
Akita
Husky
Presa Canario
Fila Brasileiro
Dogue Brasileiro
Gull terrier
These are just some of my thoughts.
sad to say but its very difficult to find a good trainer. even if you can afford it lots of them its waist of time :) more people like Robert :) good job
Your last comment about a reputable breeder taking the dog back at any time for any reason is spot on! I purchased a pure bred 13 years ago. Unfortunately I got an overseas assignment and could not take my dog. Heartbroken, I search for a good home for this senior dog for almost a year and found no one. I contacted the breeder and guess what? They took the dog in. People should only be purchasing from reputable breeders.
Probably your best video, no fairy tale ending but the harsh truth.
I own two Belgian Malinoise and they are loving as any other dog when treated right. They have a natural protective instinct that may be a bit stronger than other dogs but they’re easier to train because they’re very smart.
You are a smart owner, not easy to have if you are not a smart owner.
smart, but the instinct takes over. Took me four weeks to get ours to remember that traffic is dangerous. Well, one week plus three for every time he saw a cat across the road.
@@juchetony1910 You’ll never take their instincts away , all you can do is keep them safe with a proper leash and collar on walks. Always look ahead for possible issues and choose where you walk wisely.
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. Spot on. Owner must be smarter than a Malenois!!
What I love about this video is that he speaks a lot about the psychology of the dog but also of the psychology of the owner. A dog needs to be educated correctly just like kids should. It has its similarities in some ways of teaching and terms of education. Malinois are working dogs; don’t take one unless you’re willing to dedicate your free time and willingly free your time to work with your Malinois!
I have a malinois, he's almost 10. We adopted him when he was 2 months old...he was a Christmas gift puppy for someone and they didn't want him. We honestly had no idea what we were getting ourselves into but we very quickly woke up to the reality that this dog needs structure otherwise he will be a disaster. We did make mistakes, we didn't properly socialize him and still has issues with other male dogs but he loves the ladies :)
He did try us both, my husband and I, with the growling, when he was young but my husband put a stop to it both times and we never had issues anymore. Now he's just a lazy old slug sleeping next to me and I love him so much I don't know what I'm going to do without him.
He is very smart and we also communicate through signs. We don't need to tell him what to do, we have signs for everything sit, stay, go etc.
There have been plenty of people who wanted to get one too because they saw ours and how well trained he is but we always encourage them to get another breed because mals are difficult. They don't come trained and my husband always tells them that the training never stops. It lasts for their entire lifetime.
My Deaf son trained his Malinios when he was 12 years old with sign language. Sweetest dog. We thought he was a GS. Years later when I learned of this breed, I realized our error. He became like yours. A big lazy bum! He was never aggressive. I’m so thankful.
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This video and your comment are the most helpful things I've seen since I started researching these types of dogs when my neighbors puppy charged me when I was sitting on our shared back deck. I think her paranoia rubbed off on her dog which sucks even more because these dogs already have a instinct to bite and protect. I've never had a pet of my own, but dogs and I have always gotten along well. That said, my neighbors malinois has already tried me twice when all I'd been doing prior to it charging me was sitting quietly. Thanks again for your comment.
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Your absolutely 100% correct. Ive been training service dogs for over 20 years. Mals,gsd, rottis etc. people who buy high drive high aggression working lines & want it to be a back yard pet are literally stuffed in the head. I deal with these sorts of people daily. 99% own a mali. These breeds need a job & structure they need routine & a strong handler who is calm & confident. PEOPLE STOP BUYING THESE BREEDS BECAUSE THEY MADE MOVIES ABOUT THEM🤦♂️ buy a pet breed & enjoy your life
Sorry but I couldn't disagree more with your overall assessment of the Malinois breed, I know for a fact they can be fantastic family pets, protectors, and supremely loyal companions, if, and only if you are able to give them the time, energy and training needed. They are working dogs and they need to have a sense of purpose.. Our family adopted our first pure bred maligator nearly 3 years ago, he was already over a year old at the time. We adopted him from a college age couple that had clearly bitten off more than they could chew..... They cared a lot about the dog but we're gone a lot and I don't believe had much living space. He had been through some very basic training at that time and had a few bad habits... I knew it was gonna require a lot of work to make this dog a good family dog...
It has and it has taken time and hard work... Between walking/hiking a ton, training, and socializing our whole family has put a lot of energy into the dog.. In the end it's all been worth it, he's a wonderful dog, great with the kids and other dogs but also protective with fantastic instincts...
They are so smart, I lost count of the commands he knows.. More than my 5 year old child... lol
It's not the breed that's the problem, it's the people who think it will be easy to have the cool military dog from the stupid movie that buy them without doing there research...
I dunno, you reap what you sow...
Well said. They are not pets. They can be, but only to an experienced handler.
I guess my Mal identifies as a lab when indoors 😂. It’s all about how they’re bred and trained from birth.
I think if u read it again it's actually what he's saying mate
Meanwhile, I saved my Mali in a Huddle House parking lot- I didn't need that kind of dog, but she definitely needed me. And we bond like no other, and she adores taking naps with me for hours on end, and the fact she's 8 months old and active but wants to nap with me is something else. It depends on the bond, the owner, and the dog.
I went into owning my puppy Malinois eyes wide open. I trained her from day one using training techniques from a trainer friend of mine. Being retired, I spent every day with her, training her and bonding with her. She is also trained to leave my 3 small dogs alone. They all ignore each other! She has turned out to be an amazing dog. Such a mild and sweet temperament. A very well behaved dog. But alert to anyone coming to my property fence. AND NO I DO NOT USE TREATS. I bonded so much with her that she’ll die to please me.
She loves hiking with me and having her next to me allows me to feel safer. I love this dog.
I love this 🤗 leading with treats never seemed quite right to me, it makes the food the one in control imo
I'm retired, "Moose", 3 months old...... Is training ME!
Previous German shepherd owner of 11 over the years .... Only intelligence is the common thread!!! 🤪😝🤣
I watch videos on dogs because I love them. I watch Westminster every year. The Belgian Malinois is an amazing dog and it would be an honor to be in a position to have a relationship with one. I watch the videos because I know I could never be equipped to give that dog what it needs. I wish I could have a dog but I'm not in a position to give any dog what it needs. All this to say I really appreciate the way you handled this session. If she doesn't listen to you, she won't listen to anybody. Your words about people and dogs so profound, and accurate. It's not often that you find somebody who's willing to tell it like it is. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should
Wow, I absolutely adore this clip! I have a mal I got when he was 1,5 y. o. I was his third home and I got a sad and angry dog with a lot of luggage. He was also neutered and who would have thought his first owner was a policewoman with a family and an old German shepherd. Her colleagues gave her some bad advice how to raise the puppy and told her she needed to be tough with him.
We had our arguments and battles during the years, but I promised him at his arrival that he would never leave me alive. He never needed any manhandling, he needed boundaries and consistency which I gave him. He's a happy dog, soon 12 y. o. Comes from a good breeder but had a ruff start in life. I did my homework before I took care of him and he's not my first Belgian but my first malinois and probably not my last.
vastanberga Thank you so much for taking him AND keeping him til the end, which hopefully will be far in the future. 🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
@@evawoods815 Thank you. 🙂 My grumpy old werewolf, I do hope we still have some nice years left. 💕💕
Robert, your videos have helped me tremendously as a professional Dog Trainer become a better teacher and not worrying about offending my clients. Thank you!!! And God bless!
This is like giving a granny a formula 1 racer, then disecting the crash. Its too much dog, for someone who is not a leader. Nice caring person, but that does not help the dog
Yeah, I just a lion the other day, it just keeps biting my leg off. I'm tired of getting my leg sewn back on!
Do I just need to move the snacks more slowly?
Please advise, thank you!
@@violent_bebop9687 hahaha!
Agreed ‼️💯
I was the "temporary" haven home for a Mal. I had her for 12 years. It seemed her first owner didn't know the breed (neither did I) and she was aggressive and dominant and all the above. Luckily, because I kept her, I got free training from a great trainer who basically said a lot of what you said - she's not your little fur baby, she is your dog your responsibility and liability IF you act like an idiot. She was a ton of work and she turned into 80-85% sweetheart but I could never leave my guard down until the very end. I had a security system at my house but, man, did I have a first responder!
Lol that was a long "temporary"😂 good for you the best dog's I've ever had I got the same way people are bad about not doing any research or looking into dog breeds before they buy them.I think it part stupidity and part ego.
The tough medicine in my experience has always been the best medicine. Good video.
The big issue here is that someone with very little breed experience jumped into the deep end of the pool and made a decision to get a breed that is specifically selected by LE and military for its genetic need to bite, defend and be alert to everything. Breaks my heart!
I'm sorry for the situation, but love this video. Trainers should be this honest all the time! You are a great example. 😊
My son brought home a mallinois. I had never heard of them and I had an old lab. I googled it and was worried. My son worked hard and the mallinois is now a fabulous adult dog, intelligent and obedient. It is obvious that she could be capable of aggression, she clicks her teeth and she is very athletic but she has adopted the old labs gentle friendliness. They get on fine. Trained properly these are wonderful dogs.
A true professional. You've touched on some 'in between' subjects that I never hear folks talking about. Thank you for your time.
We have a 1yr old mal which we obtained at 8 weeks old. By far the best thing our family did was to get him into training. We started training with obedience then moved into different classes. Now pay monthly dues which gives us access to multiple classes a week. I would strongly advise to be involved in the training and not just hand the dog over to someone else to train. You can’t be a lazy sloth and have a breed of this type. I’ve learned that majority of the problems are because of what we allow or don’t allow. If my wife and I have been lacking in training time at home, when we go to class, it’ll show in the dogs behavior, you have to constantly put in the work and be involved. Training keeps us accountable and helps sharpen the fundamentals and build on them.
this makes no sense to me at all. perhaps its the way you communicate. once a dog is trained to be a pet, that is the so called training is over. now you move into life, and life is 100% training 100% of the time.hopefully you understand what i mean. i am talking pets here, not competition dogs. i guess maybe a better way to say it is. once structured training is complete which does not take long. you move into reinforcement training which should be done 100% of the time. that is what i am calling life training where you enforce all the rules and boundaries 100% of the time period. there is no need to keep going to training classes that makes no sense to me. correct me if i misunderstood you
Thank you for not being PC and just speaking the truth RESPECT unfortunately you are spot on when you said they can't keep this dog it will end horribly for the dog and his victim
I watched your channel for about a year and a half and became even closer with my APBT who is now 16 1/2 years old, and still doing great. A year ago last week, I adopted a 5 month old female malinois from a rescue in Houston. She had been adopted twice, ran away twice running on the streets and was about to be euthanized the day after I inquired about her. The first two weeks was really tough, but now she is turning out to be the most amazing dog I've ever had. Our communication with each other is so good, she is so smart. I wish I had discovered this breed sooner, but would not have been the best Mal owner. Because I had been watching your videos for so long in anticipation of getting a Mal when my pittie passed, I was sort of ready. She gave my pit new life, pulled him out of his depression after his mate passed, and forced me to get out of bed early every day. I miss sleeping in but I wouldn't trade this girl for anything in the world.
Thank you for all youtube channel. You helped save my beautiful mals life, because I would not have adopted her without what I learned from you first.
Thank you for your kind words.
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You are so lucky to get 16+years with a good dog it seems to me the better a dog is the shorter it seems to live great dogs get parvo or stolen and one time even ran over by my older brother but dog's like chiuauas live 25 freaking years does anyone else notice that my grandma had one that bit me every time I saw it for 22years but my wonderful sweet female Corso got 8.5 year's total.
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Every chiauau I have ever met tried to bite me. I can't stand them. Would rather have a Malamute any day. I have yet to be biten by one and have had many. They will, however, eat your entire deck if you don't get them exercised and socialized.
Oh yeah, and I love Cain Corsos. I have met quite a few and they are super cool dogs.
A good rule of thumb for Malinois is 'A tired Malinois is a well behaved Malinois!'. If you do not have the time, dedication, and consistency to devote to them - please do choose another breed.
Haha so true! I live on a farm and when she's not running around after me on the quadbike, my Mal is flat out sleeping and charging her battery ready for the next round 🤣 she's either working or asleep, there's little in-between.
Even if you think you do, think again lol. My life revolves around meeting my dutchie's needs.
We have to have the calmest Mal in existence. She's a mix, so that might be why she's calm. She'd rather sleep than do anything else.
We had no idea that she was a Mal (she was listed as a German Shepherd/Husky mix) until we took her to the vet for her after adoption check up.
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When I first started reading this husky came to mind. Cheese, sleep, howl, cheese. And chew up your entire deck.
Same for huskies. They need exercise and socialization. They don't only chew up your yard furniture when they don't get enough exercise, they will chew up your whole deck to toothpicks. They are not watchdogs. They will help a robber move your furniture out for cheese. And they shed 5 to 8 times a year I swear. Get a dog you can handle and live with.
Makes me so grateful my own Mal. She is 15 months old and such a good, loving dog. So much of that has to do with all of your and Stonnie Denis videos. Thank you for all your input
Robert, you're a blessing to the sports of dogs, a champion FOR dogs, and a great contributor to handles/owners' understanding. This is a tough one, and thank you for breaking it down. Thanks for keeping it clean for those younger viewers...we ALL need to learn.
I absolutely love your integrity and honesty! You have to be the Alpha in the relationship with any animal!! Animals have a natural instinct. It is my responsibility to train my dogs. I lay down the TORAH instructions. Why do so many people humanize their animals? We in South Africa depend on our animals for safety. They have to be trained by us, not send off to a trainer to train your animal for you. You are suppose to be there and learn from the trainer. Thank you for these brilliant videos. I am binge watching them. God bless.
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@@RobertCabralDogs You speak so much sense. Re the dog in the video, Any decent breeder who cares for the dogs they breed WILL request that the dog being returned to them if not wanted, for any reason.{As you say at any age...be it 6 months or 16 yrs}
But these responsible breeders give the ''Third Degree'' to potential owners first, to ask about suitability.
Some people in UK in the past sought to give ''Aggressive'' herding type dogs to the Police.
The police said aggression with fear is an absolute no no.
A good police dog is bold and calm, not edgy and aggressive. Even breeding their own they have dogs that will never make the grade when assessed as very young puppies.
Bold calmness is what is wanted.
Robert, I'm a member of your sight and i'm very happy to see this video publicly available and thank you for your no nonsense appropriate to making videos like this. I have had many people reach out to me because I own an Mal(s) that I worked with using tips from your members site and they are wonderful and as expected bonkers animals. Anyways, my point is just because I own Mal's and familiar with the breed I'm not a specialist and would highly encourage anyone that owns this breed or similar please do your research and get professional help as needed. I point people to your site as well as encourage they reach out to professional handlers as well.
A common "dog" person can not always answer the questions or address the problems that can manifest without proper training. Just a note - While im a member of Roberts site I also work with a professional handler in Ring sports with my Mal(s) this breed takes work and dedication.
Please please please if you want this breed understand the needs of the animal. They require much more dedication than your average dog.
Thank you for being genuine or real with us Robert. I appreciate the candid conversations.
DON’T STOP BEING YOURSELF.
What a great video! Nicely done..Every dog owner no matter what kind of dog they get should watch this it gives so much insight on dogs in general. So often people unintentionally mess dogs up its sad..
So good. This video has increased my confidence in your integrity.
Thank you for making this video. And an even BIGGER thanks to the person who emailed
Thank you for this, I don't need this for my dog training self, I need this for my living life.
The details and emotional part hit home.
Thank you so much for posting this. I have a married couple who are 78 years old a piece and purchased a two-year-old Malinois from the kill shelter. I have done everything I can to give this dog structure and he is almost to the point of what these poor people are telling you about. I have advised them to take the dog back to the shelter because they cannot handle this dog or give it the proper structure. They've reached out to three other trainers that I personally know and they're telling them the same advice. I really appreciate you making this public
That's sad!! I wonder why they think they want a Malinois? I hope the dog gets rehomed sucessfully, and perhaps someone like you can help them find a more appropriate dog. Perhaps a calm, older German Shepherd if they're really focused on a "Protection Breed", but even then--how could they even exercise it enough, unless they're very exceptional 78 year olds?
@@Karina-Loves-Andreas they thought he was cute. He was a puppy when they rescued him. 2 years later...... You are right" they need a different dog.
I think it's almost impossible for most people to take their dog in knowing it will be put down. It's really a horrible situation.
@@jeffk464 I'm thinking the dog Lori is working with, with the 78 year old owners, still has more options for a successful rehoming than the poor dog from Robert's email. Frankly, I'm sure the 78 year old owners made mistakes, but they also hopefully provided enough bonding and structure that THAT particular Malinois can have some hope of a good adoption. Fingers crossed.
@@Karina-Loves-Andreas hope so
I liked Robert’s statement about “not all police officer’s who are K9 officers make good trainers...” great point. I’m in LE and can definitively state that 98% of K9 Officers ARE NOT even halfway decent at training basic obedience. That’s why there are trainers.
Yea, some do it for promotions or prestige... don't even have the skill to know when the dog is smarter than the handler, so they end up abusing, blaming the dog - which ends up ruining so many good dogs ... as always - its the dog that pays price when these thing happen.
This was very educational. Thank you Mr. Cabral for all your wisdom about dogs and thank you to the owners who wrote in and allowed us all to be educated by your experience.
Much respect for your honesty! Heartbreaking but can’t see this fixing itself moving forward.
Robert, I love the way you inform people using the "brass tacks" method. No b.s. That woman needs a Yorkie, not a Malinois
This video helped me accept that I made the right decision about rehoming a rescue dog that I had adopted; of course to a home that was better equipped to handle his issues.
Despite a really good trainer, vetrainarian, and vetrainarian behaviorist, we simply were not the right home environment for the dog.
A person does get overly emotional about a dog when you put so much of your time, effort, and money into dog; it is a hopeless and lost feeling.
I absolutely agree that a person needs to remove their emotions and make the best decision for themselves, their family, and the dog; ideally before you even decide to bring a particular dog into your life. I mean really think about it.
I made a hasty decision just a few months after losing my dog; i thought helping a dog in need would help me heal, meanwhile ignoring many red flags from the rescue. And I knew better!!!
Any dog will be happier and more fulfilled in the right environment. This is why choosing a breed for your lifestyle and technical training abilities matters so much.
Thank you for your honesty.
Thank you for doing the hard thing of letting go of that dog instead of letting pride or anything else keep you from admitting that you had to find a new home for that dog. You truly made the right choice for it. I wish more people could do the same thing. I hope you've found a dog that is meant to be yours and you it's human👍❣
I lost my female Belgian Malinois in December 2018 at 15 1/2 years old. I still miss her more than I can say. My wife & I always described her as "Not your typical Malinois" . She was a sweet as she could be & loved everybody. She was my agility partner & had 3 championships in AKC agility. Agility was her job & she loved it. At one time we took her a Belgian Malinois only agility trail. We got good look at how some Mal's could be. They were aggressive & their owners were for the most part morons. Because of this experience my wife & I decided to switch to a Border Collie for agility because we knew we would never get another Malinois like her. I would love to have another Mal, but I doubt it will ever happen. We had numerous dogs before we got our Malinois & we raised her the same way we raised our other dogs. You have to be smarter than the dog you're working with. This isn't easy for some people or some trainers.
@10DOGZ you can try searching for a breeder who breeds Mals for temperament. I found my girl that way. She’s 9 months old now and is a love bug. Whenever I tell people (vet, trainer, etc) on the phone that she’s not the typical Mal because she’s pretty calm, their response was “yeah…ok.” They didn’t believe me, until they met her. She was described as a “breath of fresh air” after spending a couple hours with a trainer for evaluation. Everyone loves her! She’s so sweet and cracks me up All. The. Time.
I hope you find another baby girl!! ❤️
So True.
Hahaha. Seriously. My mal is way smarter than most hoomans these days. Welcome to idiocracy.
Jesus Robert you have more patience than I would ever have .....with people.
I just found this channel. I subbed. THIS is the kind of honesty about dogs and breeds that we have needed for a very long time.
I love this man he’s so blunt and that’s what the world needs more of
Amazing and honest talk. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge with us through your channel. It is really helpful and refreshing to hear the truth.
I always recommend Robert to people who are having their dog take them for a walk. I bought a Malinois 4 mos ago and and he is 6 mos today. He pretty much spends 23 hours a day with me. The other hour wifey takes him for his 2 mile walk in the morning. He spends most of the day in my shop working with me and we work on training and playing through the day. I don't crate him and he has a place in the living room and bedroom and doesn't leave it unless I allow it. He knows down, stand, sit, and out when playing ball plus his recall is great. I took him on his first off leash walk last night on a bike path through the woods with the e collar. These dogs are amazing on how smart they are. If you put the time in it and learn from Roberts videos you will have a wonderful dog. The other thing is how powerful he is. At 6 mos he's 55 lbs and will be on the larger side not to mention what a good looking dog he is and all the complements we get on his manners. I will not socialize him with other dogs and don't let people touch him when we go to Lowes or Home Depot. I use to train horses and was pretty damn good at it. You have to be consistent with the dog just like the horse because that 1200 lbs animal can kill you not to mention what a Malinois can do. He is still mouthy but it's tapering off as he gets older. Follow Robert's methods and you can't go wrong and don't get a dog if you don't have the time to train it. PERIOD! Thanks Robert.
Bless you. Your boy sounds amazing, you sound exactly like the right kind of owner for a special dog like yours!💖
Well said don't get dog if your not willing to put In the time unfortunately alot of people do that and the dogs suffer the shelters fill up because of this .the majority of dogs are good people are the problem
Just curious, what's the reason you don't socialize him?
@@jaykebrwn I’m wondering about that too? Are you afraid of him attacking?
@@jaykebrwn Exactly!...this guy will have problems with his Mal later on because he will not socialize him with other dogs and doesn't let people touch him, lol, you can't do that with a Malinois. You have to socialize this breed with everybody, everything possible. And when you think you've socialized the dog enough, it's not enough, keep on doing it over and over again.
I've had Malinois since '92 and in the beginning I didn't socialize with my mal, and later on I had all kinds of problems with the dog wanting to bite everybody, and he was very dog aggressive!
That's all we need is idiot's getting a Malinois or Dutch Shepherd.
Robert, this is why I watch your videos and training sessions. You don't sugar coat anything. You tell it like it is. I've learned and I'm still learning so much from you. Thank you.🐾
Everything you say is SPOT ON! Thank you so much for being real and honest with people.
Thank you for always giving honest straight forward advice. It's not always what we want to hear, it is however what we need! Ranger's story is very sad, I am hopeful his owners will listen to your advice they appear to be very caring folks.
Thank you for seeing it this way.
Just watched the whole video. This is great that you are putting this out there for people who have a mal or for the people that want to get a mal. I really enjoy your honesty througout the whole video. I also really wanna learn more about the structure your talking about. Good job, good video!
Love your openness & kept it real & honest. Thanks for sharing.
Your honesty is greatly appreciated! It also adds to your credibility. Thank you for sharing your experience and reflections.
I see these problems often, but even with some familiar with the breed. For instance, my handlers get a pre trained dog, then go through training with the dog. Mind you, we have already selected the dog based on all the things we look for and then pre trained the dog. Now the dog gets finished so to speak with many weeks of a handler course then advanced course afterwards. These handlers are excited and later want their own personal dog at home. They get a puppy and realize later on that they are in over their head and unfortunately most times I take the pups. They just assume a well trained highly intelligent dog starts out like that and don't understand the time, behaviors and raising a working puppy from great lines is more than most can handle.
Interesting. What did you think of the timeline here? Did trainer #1 at NINE WEEKS & off to Board & Train at ELEVEN WEEKS seem weird or premature to you? Also sounds like training/reinforcing dropped off after puppy came home at 13 weeks from Board & Train. If you as a trainer wanted to develop a dog for a FAMILY, even with protection training added in, wouldn't it make sense to spend the early weeks 9-13 with socialization & bonding mostly, with "puppy basics" like sit, come, down and potty training at that YOUNG age? Puppy was taken away from mother rather early, and its sounds like early socialization & bonding with human family got lost in the mix? Curious if you think that's part of root cause.
@@Karina-Loves-Andreas Keep in mind, you can take a perfectly trained dog, put it in a home with inexperienced owners, and watch the bad behaviors begin. It is a BIG PICTURE sort of thing. Especially with working breeds. Once a dog has proven untrustworthy, it will ALWAYS be a greeter risk, needing more experienced handlers.
Thank you Robert for doing this video.
Thank you for your honesty🤗 I hope this reaches people who need to hear this - even before getting a dog.
What a story. Thanks for the video and advice.
This whole video is the reason why I do an evaluation on potential clients and dogs before we do any training..
Thank you Robert we appreciate you. 🐺⚔️
I love that you are brutally honest in your videos, your videos are the reason I didn’t buy a BM, watching your vids made me realise that I don’t have the time needed to own one. It’s abundantly clear that you care more about dogs than your subscriber count, and that’s why I subscribed (that and the brilliant training vids).
I am adopting a Malinois mixed 2yr male dog next week... I will enjoy my new life with such an exciting company
Throughout I got the feeling that the owners were dependent on the board and train to “ train” the dog. Having adopted a rescue pup, took me a minute to figure out that the trainer was training me, not the dog. I sometimes apologize to my dog saying he has a terrible handler, I’m really not that bad, but still go to an outside trainer after 2 years because there is always something new to learn or be observed so I can correct it. By the way, he is now a competition dog, and a great companion
I see nothing that makes u a terrible handler i see responsibility self reflection finding experience where ever u need it and putting in due effort A+
Great video, I love when the truth is told.
If you were such a terrible handler then the dog trainer wouldn't have been able to train you and, more importantly, nor would you have realised you were being trained 😉
I'd say your dog is a lucky pooch to have you as their terrible handler lol
@@Tomeccho thanks!
@@deback4949 thank you!
These sound like decent people but it just amazes me when owners of dogs like this seem to have no clue how much of a VERY REAL liability their pet is.
Excellent. I always appreciate your honesty and passion.
I just found your video whilst looking online for tips with my mal x GSD, whom we’ve owned for 3 months. We have him starting training next week with an ex military handler, they are the best in a 2 hour radius from us so that we can commit to regular sessions.
I have to thank you for your no bullpoop approach, and I really look forward to listening to some more of your videos while I do housework!
My boy is just over a year old, and is a great pet. He only displays a rare aggression but is nervous of people, this video has given me a lot of hope - as he is already doing so well. Training is not just about teaching your dog, it’s about learning how to be the human your dog needs and I can’t wait to learn more valuable information as we begin our journey. Thank you!
thank you Robert, I think its essential to be truthful to people, and you are. I'm lucky to have a good dog (female Terv) from a good breeder, but as a beginner, I had to learn a lot and your videos and podcasts help so much! I also enjoy them, i quite often listen to them when walking with Demi :)
Great advice! I have shared this with many friends, who dont realize what they need to do when they get working line protection breeds. Great, sober advice
Thanks for sharing!!
Glad I stumbled upon you video. I like how you give information. You tell it like it is.
I really enjoyed listening to this insight, very honest and educational.
God bless your soul, Robert, for having the guts to speak the truth straight up. I pray that all dog owners will benefit from your effort in one way or another.....keep up the good work yeah!
People who don’t like you because you’re telling the tough truth, really don’t like themselves. WELL SAID Robert. And I recommend to anyone to join your members page!!! Phenomenal.
My Mal, Ninja, is the greatest dog I have ever known. I can't imagine life without him. This woman's Mal is biting her and others??????????? WTH???????????? I have owned/fostered/rescued over 40 dogs [many temporary - stray dogs I found, rescued, neutered, vaccinated, trained and rehomed, I did that with dozens] and this is the EASIEST dog I have ever trained, the most eager to please, the smartest, he learned "sit" in 30 seconds and was house trained in 2 days even though he was only 6 weeks old, can't possibly say enough good things about my precious Ninja. HOWEVER, he has also needed the most work/time/attention and training than any dog I have had/known. Having a dog is what THEY need, not what YOU want. I give him that and he is thriving [ he is 2.5 years old], happy, sociable, confident, always cheerful, thrilled with life, and everyone who meets him loves him. He is constantly with me, inches away as I type right now, but no issues with separation anxiety .Most people think of dogs as furniture......they are fine as long as they don't take any work or time. [He is also very protective and I would NOT want to be a stranger sneaking onto my property or threatening me or anyone else!] . Children can take balls and meat out of his mouth. He stares me in the eyes and reads my mind and does exactly what I want without me even having to tell him, he is magical. I am a 95 pound female in my 60's [Ninja is 85 pounds] and my ex, a man over 6 feet tall, he ignored and would not obey [although he was friendly to him] or come to my ex when called. The ex was clearly not a pack leader and refused to educate himself. This dog is only for advanced dog people. The rest should get Goldens. Yorkies, or Poodles. I agree with Robert, dogs are better than people. Few people should have this breed and Robert is correct. Please, listen to him.
I'm VERY good with Shepherds. However, because of my physical troubles, I would never get a Malinois! Theyre not too aggressive, characterwise, but I'm no longer capable of reinforcing my "Alpha" position if necessary. Theyre TOO energetic for me now. In other words, I just can't keep up with a Malinois anymore.
THAT'S the first question to ask yourself if you consider taking on the responsibility: can YOU handle the dog? Can you keep up? Can you BE an Alpha? If the answer to any of these questions is "no", don't do it!
So well said. I'm pretty good with Shepherd's as well, not as good as some, better than others. But in my short 37 years of owning them oh, I know very well one day I will not have the presence to maintain them properly. Fortunately I still have it but some of my abilities have been compromised by a few injuries. As I get older I will only have working line medium Drive German Shepherds. I always preferred them because I like a more serious dog rather than a more fun dog, but they're particularly better suited for me just because they have a little more stability and that coveted off switch.
I've had working line GSDs and LOVE them, but want to get a mal before I get too old or life circumstances change and I can't make it work. Definitely looking at a rescue. Can you provide some insight on what to expect? I can't find any videos that go over the practical differences of ownership between the two breeds.
@@orcanerdc6204 there isnt much TO say, except thst a Mal is more energetic. If you think you need to keep a GSD busy, brace yourself. Mals are even more eager than a GSD in many ways. Theyre suitable as family dog aswell, just not as much as a GSD. Mainly because of the energy and perhaps the stubborness. You need to emphasise who's boss more than with a GSD. And they already need a lot of that.
Characterwise, German Shepherf are (as you prob know) as different from each other as humans. Same goes with the Malinois. What they really do have in common is their pack mentality. (Hence the possibility of a family environment). And their loyal to a fault. But they will test you to the limits, which is why I cant keep up anymore aswell.
Malinois are greaf, but you need to be consistent and strongwilled it definately helps you have experience with dogs, especially a GSD. Hope you find the best one suited to you! Good luck!
@@johnmullens2857 thanks, that's very helpful!
@@orcanerdc6204 glad to be of service!
I have a 2 1/2 old female BM and she is the best dog ever. I trained my self. This is some of best advice I have heard . He is telling you the truth.
I'm guessing you didn't send your Mal off to a Board & Train at ELEVEN WEEKS old and didn't "label" your dog as aggressive at 8-9 weeks old, right? Maybe I'm wrong, but I think shit went sideways the day these folks brought a puppy they weren't prepared for home. Sad story, isn't it?! Did you got your Mal as a pup? I bet your spent significant time socializing properly and bonding in the early weeks since you have a great dog now. Or SOMEONE did, if you got her older💕
@@Karina-Loves-Andreas I bought my MAL at five weeks. There is no Aggression over the food and fighting at that age. She was potty trained,setting, standing ,down and going to her crate at 8 weeks. Thanks
@@goldwp2 At 5 weeks?!
@@thepackpetservices7383 yes
@@goldwp2got my male mal at 8 weeks and he wasn’t food aggressive either , fed him by hand and gave him high reward food by hand as well , and now I can take the raw bones I give him without a single issue or growl
EXCELLENT video. Great advice. I learned a lot. THANK YOU.
i really enjoyed this video ! it explains so much to me ! thank you for putting this video out there
you are one of the most honest man i ever seen in this business.
Lack of Correction training since it was a puppy! Tell it the way it is, no sugar coating. People wanting these "working breed" dogs do not realize the need for daily training/corrections and structure they need. Dog owners need to be trained as much or more than the dog. Great video Robert!!
Agree 100% everything you said is true....people want like ipo-3 dogs behaveing like champions and have extrwme obedience but dont want to spend time learning and training, these dogs need extreme structure and many hours put into training
Lol working bread
@@meraida1538 lol
Absolutely priceless...this content in this video should be played to all potential dog owners...as a behaviorist i meet people that i have to educate like this at least once a wk coz they get the wrong dog for the wrong reasons an cant deal with them...its pitiful it really is.
Thanku robert i hope more potentials watch this.
I rescued a 4-month-old Mal 4 weeks ago. Female. It's been wild. She is aggressive, bites often, doesn't play well with other dogs, doesn't like other people, is anxious, and her need for dominance is a problem. I'm seeing some progress with socialization with other dogs. I appreciate your transparency. This dog is above my level.
Honesty is the best way to go. Great to listen to everything you said.
I have been involved with dog training and owned and trained Dobermans and their people for over 50 years. I love this Video.
The one dislike is from the person who emailed Robert. Thank you for all of your honest videos.
Nah, it's from the treat trainer.
The owner is way too nice to do such a thing.
I disagree I think the owner is super nice. How do you know the owner disliked it ?
No the owner over analyzed the thumbs up/down that she went to watch Pug videos
Thank you and God bless you. I hope this family will take the advice you gave. I feel so sad for this dog and this family, but I agree with you. Mals can be a handful. We raised ours with 2 cats. We work with her daily, we also have a trainer and we still watch her around the cats, and she loves them. She is very protective of all of us, but she is still only a yr and a half pup so we are careful. Love your advice and the work you do!
Watching this makes me so glad that I did my research on how to properly train and give structure to gsd’s before getting one. I may be biased, but I have the best gsd ever!!! Thanks to trainers like u out there!!
Good to see a trainer that tells you the truth 👍
Thank you for your honest and courageous video!
Great advice! Hopefully they listen before someone gets hurt!
100% correct. Great content as always👏🏽
First time viewer and I hit the sub button. And I haven't even seen you work a dog! I hope this lady listens.
Hi Robert, I loved the video, I watched all of it. I shared it as well. I hope this video gets a million or more views. Your message is so very important.
Robert as always love the video and your honesty. Keep it up Sir.
This Owner is looking everywhere she can for a quick fix, to overcompensate for the lack of knowledge, leadership, and structure on her part, which doesn't exist.
Furthermore; Consistency is key, and jumping around from trainer to trainer, because the issue doesn't go away immediately is the opposite of consistency.
Any training that local trainers can do will likely only fix the issues in the short term, as once the dog comes back home to the lack of leadership and structure, will allow the aforementioned bad behaviors to resurface.
We must as dog owners ensure that affection and discipline fall into equilibrium, just like a human child that is allowed to do whatever they want, when they want, will grow into a spoiled brat.
Affection and discipline must be far apart so that we are sending clear precise signals to our dog and not confusing them, which blocks their learning and ability to move forward.
It is very Kind of you Robert to take so much time to help someone in this way, Very Kewl Video!
Bravo for telling her what she needs to hear!! I wanted a malinois until I visited a few breeders and they “educated” my wife and myself on some of the problems we could encounter with their dogs. I wanted a dog to protect my family when I wasn’t home and that would be able to handle playing with our then young kids. Obviously these breeders knew it would not be a good fit and they all said so. Their dogs were bred to have very high prey drive which could be a problem with with young kids ( as it was told to us). We decided to rescue a puppy from a kill shelter and he turned out to be everything we could’ve ever wanted from a dog! We’re older now and I have resigned to calmer dogs that live to walk, fetch, play games and lounge around the yard. I love how honest you were and my heart hurts for the woman and her husband that both know that the dog needs to go. You just picked up another subscriber sir.
So glad that you found some responsible breeders to talk to before deciding on a Mal. Kudos to them for their advice and to you for having taken it!
gotta love how you get straight to the point. ty for being so educational2
Some of the best real talk from a real legend
I watched the whole video and I just want to say thank you finally someone who is honest and smart about dogs. And by the way I like dogs much more than people too.
Malis are not for experienced handlers. I'm a behaviourist and rehab dogs and it's always the handler/owner that's the reason dogs act out. I was handed a Mali from a protection trainer because the dog was badly handled by someone else. She was a nervous wreck and unproductabel. Stricture was given instantly and work training carried on in protection and tracking with me. We have chihuahuas, cats, sighthounds, German shep and rabbits and she is fine with them as long as she's in a controlled and structured environment. She will stay with me now for life. Worked and exercised daily, structure and boundaries