Attempting to groom a Belgian Malanois
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Thanks so much for sharing such great info on the breed! And we’ll done Phoebe at your first grooming session. She’s a gorgeous pup!
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what the dog doin
I'd like to compliment the owners of this lovely dog: she was clearly well-socialized, calm, and very sweet, and has an absolutely gorgeous coat and build. The family that owned her have taken INCREDIBLE care of the dog.
Well
@@jakzine540 Absolutely
1:32 "They were first bred in Belgium by serious dog people." Unserious dog people, meanwhile, were hard at work developing the miniature dachshund.
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+1 to you sir. 😆
Underrated comment 🤣🤣🤣
😂 it makes perfect sense though
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Phoebe at work: 👹
Phoebe getting groomed: 🥺
That pretty much sums it up 😂
One of my ancestors, my great-great-grandfather (I'm a Belgian, living in Belgium) was one of the people who had a part in creating the breed in the region around Mechelen (Malines in French, hence Malinois, and the Dutch name for the breed is Mechelse Herder ('Shepherd of Mechelen')).
My grandaunt has the artwork he'd had made of his original Malinois progenitor/ancestor at her home still. Apparently that progenitor was super well trained and he went to pick up my great-grandmother from primary school each day and walked her home, so without the owners! Doing that nowadays would surely get some looks or concerned citizens calling the police xD.
@@dgansz705 I´m talking about the Malinois specifically.
That’s hardcore. 99.9% of Americans could never put work into that training a companion/dog. It’s cool to know Dog could be trained to go to an area alone to await travel of owner.
@@legendofzelda2324 Those were different times though. Nowadays people would freak out if they saw a dog walking around alone with a little girl. But legit, if my great-grandmother got distracted on the way home or tried to go another way, the dog would pull on her shirt to keep her from going anywhere she shouldn´t. Super intelligent dog they said.
Thanks for sharing the Dutch name! I'm from the Netherlands and I also know this breed under the name Mechelse herder, so throughout this whole video I kept thinking "What the hell is a Belgian Malinois? Looks just like a Mechelse herder" 😂
@@FanFictionneer Coz nowadays many people are wimps and scaredy-cats. Even with my three mutts on leash, they'll cringe 🙄Right, I'm from The Little Red Dot, Singapore.
I just saw this on the news, Two dogs locked inside a home, mauled an intruder (who broke into the home) to death. The dogs were taken away initially. After numerous calls and messages to the sheriff’s office, the sheriff had announced that the two dogs will be released to their owners after ten days quarantine. Without the calls of good people, these two would probably be put to death. The family thinks they are heroes ♥️
"She sheds 24 hours a day, 365 days a year."
So what you're saying is we get a day off on leap years?
Underrated comment
she actually sheds twice as much on leap years to make up for it!
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I was thinking the same thing!!
Didn't you know that no pet sheds on leap year?
I told my 30 year old son about these videos as he is a dog lover too but he scoffed at me saying "you actually sit and watch a dog getting a hair cut? That's sad dad you need to find a hobby"
One week later he comes round for Sunday dinner and asks "did you see how much fluff came off the Burnese mountain dog?" When I laughed he said yeah I've pretty much watched all of them now. Lol
I agree, The show's presentation and the girl's narration are impeccable which makes us want to watch this channel!
Nobody expects they’ll get hooked. There should be viewer warnings.
I’m still getting caught up on these videos. I noticed this post, and could only think “Yes, those Bernese Mtn dogs do have that much fluff. Ask my aunt who has 2 of them!”
I love how the robber was kind enough to shut the door before being attacked 😂
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lmao 😅😂
This is her first groom? Holy cow, what a champ! She was so still and steady. It is so clear the owner is pouring their heart and soul into this dog's training 😍
A BM remaining this calm during a groom is expending a lot of mental energy. Add in the fact that she's a dang puppy and it's evident how much work the owners have put into working with this dog. She's going to be an even more incredible dog as she matures and learns even more.
Not a breed for most dog owners. This is what excellent dog ownership looks like.
Fr, this dog breed, especially a puppy, acting this calm shows how many dogs the owners have trained. I love to see stuff like that.
I was genuinely surprised myself. I've got myself a rescued mal after he chose us. He's chill about 70% of the time. Baths he can be a challenge sometimes and he is perhaps the most verbal dog I've had. but he's a good boy. Knows the basics and his manners have gotten better since we got him but definitely still needs works
@@moostw2732 the fact that you're aware of it and working on it is huge. Too many dog owners say they're "usually such a good boy" and when something happens, "I don't know why that happened!?!"
Really? I'm amazed by your knowledge. How do you get to know that the owners have put in a lot of work? I want to own a dog. I'm going through a lot of these videos to learn beforehand.
@@cynthiajose7787 I've been in rescue for awhile now and the most important thing to do is match the breed and the individual dog's temperament to your lifestyle.
Breeds are known for specific characteristics and it will vary from dog to dog, but there's a lot you can glean just from watching the dog and talking to either the reputable breeder or an experienced rescue handler.
Some breeders and rescue volunteers will say what you want to hear. Be wary of their agenda and put YOUR needs first, because that's the best way to get a dog that suits your family. And I understand it's tempting but DON'T buy a dog based on how cute it is. It's not cute when the dog ends up being too much to handle and destroys your furniture, relationships, and/or becomes a burden.
A well matched dog will bring you countless hours of joy, not to mention the things you learn about yourself.
This is a REALLY smart dog. Clearly well-trained too, but she was smart enough to realize you weren't being a threat.
@@anneh1890 this is false, many police and military use because they have a brain.
@@Refrigerator_ Double negation, bruh!
This comment made me think the dog bit her
Our Mali opens lever door knobs and watches us open turn ones then goes and plays with them with her toes. They are scary smart.
That's why they do all the jobs they do. I would love to have a Mal. But I know Im too old for this kind of training commitment.
Phoebe: "get wrecked, intruder"
Also Phoebe: "ma'am, I'm sure that water is dangerous and scary"
Phoebe is a good girl!
Why is this the oxymoron of personal protection and working dogs?? My GSD won’t hesitate to protect his home and pack but he’s afraid of my hair dryer to a ridiculous degree and if you try to groom him in any way he cries like I am torturing him
@@eXcludeyStarling so I'm guessing GS means German Shepherd, but what does the D mean?
@@ForzaMonkey GSD is the shorthand for German Shepherd Dog. I don’t know why they add the dog part in there lol
@@katiea2228 I would put the dog there too. I don't want people to think I have a shepherd from Germany living in torture in my house.
@@katiea2228 In Germany, the breed is called
Deutscher=German
Schäferhund=Shepherd Dog. DSH for short in german and GSD in english.
I was a K9 handler and had 2 Mali partners. The tenacity, fierceness, loyalty, and intelligence in these dogs is unbelievable. Best dogs in the world for working, but not as casual pets.
I ask, that owners who can walk these dogs in an yard, or meadow, leash with a 05 foot lead from the wrist, interact with a decent chew toy [no hazards], and use a low tone voice.
To me this can be done with,or should, all breeds, usually from being a puppy.
With an older dog, 02, or 04 years say, patience, and get guidance.
The dog may have not been treated with kindness and praise.
Be consistent.
I had a Belgian Tervuren, I applied the above, had since 02 months old, born 16 May 2006.
Luna, deceased on Friday 10 March 2023.
My neighbour trains Malinois as police dogs. The current one, which he kept even after getting all certifications, is the cutest silly boy. The sweetest baby, a real weirdo. Until he gets his commands at the training field ... 🤣
He sound like skipper from madagascar
Play Mode vs Work mode, huh?
Funny see my puppy laying down in bed what you think not very active probably not toy motivated but once you Show her toy she will literally jump and try to grab it and if you put it on a leash she will literally Chase it it's so cute
I Think I Seen That Video.
The Malinois is a beautiful dog. I played with a 10 month old male puppy. Hercules stood up to my waist. He requires training, lots of interaction and stimulation. They are very smart and loving dogs.
Such a beautiful pup! She's clearly been trained well to be so calm during her grooming and not see any unfamiliar situation as a threat.
Edit: I appreciate the memeage, I really do. And yes Girl with the dogs is lovely as well. Had to change "beautiful girl" to "beautiful pup" though. Stay memey, my friends
GAGAGAGAGAGA! I will now count to 3 and then I am still the unprettiest UA-camr of all time. 1...2...3. GAGAGAGAGAGA!!! Thank you for your attention, dear ca
Isnt she a beauty
@@Bone_Thug what the fuck did I just read
I feel sorry for og commenter, this reply thread was ruined lol
@@allanv.2496
All the bots are congregating lol
Speaking as someone who owns a malinois, I can confirm that all of this is 100% true 😂😳 luckily we trained her well, and she turned out to be the sweetest, the sassiest, and the craftiest dog I’ve ever met 🤣
Her humans should be proud of her. She reacted beautifully to her grooming.
As an owner of a malinoi, what she's saying is 100% true. They require a lot of training, and an owner who is willing to spend a lot of time with them. They can also turn hostile if not socialized properly, which is a very dangerous thing considering their bite and agility.
What is there bite per pressure?
@@angelaholsapple8830 I dont know exactly, but what I do know is that my dog once bit me instead of the toy i have in my hands and it was so strong I started to bleed and had to get multiple stitches
@@angelaholsapple8830 195 psi, little lower than the dutch shepherd or chow chow
When you say “Socialized properly” do you mean socialize with other dogs? Or humans? Or both?
@@henryate5028 both!! You want them to be comfortable with both humans and dogs they see around instead of being scared and barking/attacking them.
I work at a vet clinic and luckily every client that’s has had a malinos, has been very well trained and well adjusted dogs, it makes me happy to see people actually put in the work into a highly-active dog breed
edit: just to clarify the amount i see regularly are like 8-10 malinos, i live in a really nice area and i know b/c they are “trendy” guard dogs it’s only a matter time before some idiot gets one
you seem to have good breeders near you, who check on the future parent! that's amazing
Leposava Bouvier parent?
I also work at a vet clinic and unfortunately I see that recently getting a malinos has become a trend and many people get them and don't give them proper training.
My neighbor just got evicted. She is a crazy bad alcoholic. She had one of these dogs. It was sad. He basically never left the house. It got to the point where she wouldn't even come home. I just started going out back and "breaking in" (door wide open half the time) to rescue him. I'd run him for as long as i could last and feed him and give him attention. I'm no trainer, but i was firm and didn't put up with his bs. It's crazy. I could feel how much he wanted direction. I knew from seeing videos online, that it was close to criminal abuse to have a dog like this locked inside. I did what I could. I hope he was removed from her. Wish I could have taken you Cova. I just couldn't give you what you needed.
@@dawgpost90 Bless you you're a good person. I hope that neighbor gets the help she clearly needs. And Cova gets a better owner.
As a Belgian, I am incredibly proud of this doggy breed for some reason. Like damn, we made some badass puppies!!
And some gorgeous Groenendaels!
New tourism slogan! "Belgium: Come for the waffles, stay for the herding breeds!"
You guys did, malinois are fantastic dogs
I have a Malinois and I agree. Belgium has produced a lot of fantastic stuff!
1:09
uncle: hey family happy thanksgivin-
*gets mauled by dog*
My brother wanted to get Malinois. I looked him up and down and said “did you do any research about them?” Because I was searching for the right family dog and knew our lifestyle wouldn’t be good for a malinois. He said “no, I think they’re so cute.” I looked him up and down again and said “research the breed and then come back to me.” Not even thirty minutes later, he came back and said, “Yeah, scratch what I said about having a malinois.” We got German shepherd and training him has been one of the easiest, yet hardest things I’ve done. The whole point of this story is research what breed of dog you’re gonna adopt because even with the extensive research, it’s still hard and you’re locked in. Don’t get a dog just because they’re cute and don’t get a puppy, if you aren’t suited to handle them as adult.
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The malinois your brother didnt get thanks you!!! Sadly you cant look up and down strangers in the street who clearly own the wrong breed :')
This is a good point Brielle. 👍
YES!!! My well-meaning grandpa got me a mountain cur as a gift without telling me (LOL) and I was thrown into a whole new world. They're traditionally hunting dogs with extensive endurance and super smart. That girl keeps me on my toes. I love her so much. But definitely not a beginner dog at all!!!
Resarch! Your! Dog!
I can’t believe something this dangerous is this cute. 😂🥺 Also, she’s beautiful.
they're dangerous only to those who deserve it tho ;)
They're not more dangerous than any other dog. Unless by dangerous, you mean super smart and able to jump extremely high and and outrun all but the fastest breeds.
Which one?
@@eddiem5997 The dog 😅
The true danger is in how they are trained, not inherent in the dog itself. These Dogs are just like German Shepherds, with 1/3 less bulk, twice the energy and potentially smarter. While I'll concede there are bad dogs (hard headed, bad attitude), a whole breed can't be considered bad, due to a few cases of bad training. The Belgian is best treated like a aussie shepherd and similar dogs, give them a job, keep them busy and keep them working to burn the energy off
My K9 partner is a Malinois and German Shepherd mix named Baker. Everything you said is 100% correct. It takes a very knowledgeable owner that requires a lot of training and attention, that is not meant for everyone.
I've found that if you're able to do this, you'll have the best dog ever. I love this breed with, and there is nothing they cannot do.
I grew up with a Belgian Malinois. He became a part of our family when my sister and I were 3 years old. He was the sweetest dog. My sister and I could do anything with him. Even though he has been gone for more than 20 years now, I still miss him sometimes.
i love that you educate about the breeds.
she was very much a good girl
Hearing the word shepherd or herding dog I usually think about sheep. But I'm sure these dogs would round up some cattle any day of the week.
I have worn the bite suit a couple of times at PD training, and even though I knew it was safe…. the sight of the fur missle coming for me was incredible.
Human shaped squeaky toy 😄
"Flying Fur Missile" is my favorite nickname for a police/security/guard dog in action.
I appreciate the information you give on breeds. When I was younger I loved working with and training shepherds retrievers and mastiffs. Now in my 70’s I am aware of my limitations and prefer older and smaller rescues. You can help your audience match their lifestyle and abilities with their pets. Fewer surrendered and abandoned pets. I love watching the grooming and all the hair flying.
Their athleticism is otherworldly. They are absolute fur missiles on the ground and can jump into the ionosphere. I would never want to end up on the business end of a Maligator, either. I've seen training events in which full grown men in heavy bite suits were knocked into the air and barrel rolled by the sheer force of the impact from a locked-on Malinois.
Phoebe is lovely and did beautifully! 💖
I watched a competition where a Mali climbed a brick wall. I love Mali's but, unfortunately, I am now disabled and don't have energy to train one anymore 😢❤
Awww what a good beautiful girl. So tolerant for her first groom aswell. Who ever trained her did a great job! 🐕
Her first PROFESSIONAL grooming
There’s just a stoic calmness to her. She is allowing you to service her. She has some intelligent eyes.
Out of curiosity, are you a native English speaker?
@@jendubay3782 even if they aren't, I think the way they phrased it was almost poetic
I thought the same! As if she knew she was clearly not in danger, but processing everything simultaneously. I respect this breed. I wish I had the time for one. If I had one I’d name him Methuselah
@@shamachelon What a mouthful! 😆
@@shamachelon so when the nickname meth happens…
Thank you for the disclaimer in the beginning. I have three of them and they are definitely not for everyone. Beautiful job grooming, by the way.
My favorite dog breed! We had a Malinois growing up, and he was the sweetest, most intelligent dog I've ever seen. He had common sense.
Such a terrific pup. She has two modes: chomp and chill! Lovely to see her so chilled and being a goodest girl ❤
By far the best description of the breed, lol. I'm a dog rescuer & rehabber, I've only had 3 in my care over 17 years but all cases involved poorly educated owners. Instead of rehoming they chose the crate &/or chain life. Thankfully, an older couple with a nice active farm adopted all 3. They are alive & thriving. One is best mates with the goat herd... As in spends every second with them.
the happy wagging tail of "I'm doing a good job!!!" while pretending to be a vicious guard dog is very cute :)
I noticed that bit too and it’s too precious! She’s super well behaved
Oh, I don't think she's pretending. I'm sure she has the capacity for it when needed. Very impressive.
Wagging tail doesn’t necessarily mean happy, it’s excitement. Good or bad. Dogs often wag their tails even when attacking ppl, bc they are excited about the attack. Just FYI.
For a belgian malinois being a vicious guard dog and "doing a good job" is frequently the same thing if you've given it socialization training. It will happily chew someone up while at the same time wagging its tail if it believes that's what its owner wants. Which is why belgian malinois are favored for police dog work.
Never equate a dog displaying "happy&interested" behavior with that dog being harmless, because it will literally come back to bite you if you encounter feral street dogs on the prowl.
Awe, what a sweet little puppy. She just wants to play ☺️
Hey, what has four legs & an arm ???
A happy Malinois 🤣🤣🤣 🐾🐾
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Unlimited energy, strong prey drive, smart enough to get depressed if left alone without enough physical and mental stimulation...this is an amazing breed.
Beautiful dog. My neighbor has a German/Mal mix and you can tell he's all business, even at only 4 months old.
@@user-km5rr9nh4b You are reported.
Yeah i worked with a couple of Mals in the military on patrol and hunting people and they are all business all the time.
Hmmm... we have Mal/GSD mix.
She's super smart and athletic.
But she is also a complete clown.
And very, very sweet.
I'd say she's 40% business at 12 months!
Saw the picture, saw the breed, immediately thought...
"Oh, god. It's a Maligator."
I have a friend who is a dog trainer. She has 2 Belgians.
They are the sweetest dogs I’ve ever met. Proper training, plus being a good owner, creates great dogs.
"She sheds 24 hours a day, 365 days a year" The most intimidating feature of Maligator.
I love that her owners really went into training her hardcore. She seems a bit nervous but behaved so well!!
Owners later joins the military to provide further outlets for their Mal. 😄
@@Starry_Night_Sky7455 lol!!
Thanks for introducing your friends/subscribers to this intelligent breed. She's a cutie. I've had the pleasure of meeting one of the Belgian Malinois - as one of the policewomen in my community has a partner who is Belgian Malinois. The dog is both large and handsome. I was surprised this dog snuggled up to me, requested and received pets. Of course the dog's human partner was right there to ensure my safety. But then and there I fell in love with this breed.
Being a proud belgian woman, seeing this makes me so happy and proud 😌😘
That is just a toothy baby that deserves a grooming and there's nothing you can say to convince me otherwise! Real talk - She is gorgeous.
I recently adopted a Malinois-Doberman mix, she is an absolute great Dog to have, I go out with her 5 hours a day, play fetch with her and give her lots of enrichment. If you do it right you will have a Partner for life, but its very difficult.
I applaud those people, such as yourself, who knew the requirements of the breed you want and put in the required work. Too many people don't seem to understand these basic facts. I never cease to be amazed at people, who seem to be incapable of getting up from their couches, with Huskies. I have to just hope the have fit and active dog walkers.
@@goodasgoing i got the dog especially for that reason, I needed a dog that has all those needs, I was and still am in a bad mental and physical state and going out with my dog, training her and spending time with her made me the happiest i have been in the past 10 years.
How tf u have time to go out 5 hrs a day with your dog.
@@MissSchnickfitzel I dont work due to several medical issues, so I spend my time with my dog
I confused Doberman with Dachshund and spent the past 5 minutes giggling to myself imagining what that would look like.
Use to work at a dog daycare that had two Malinois’ siblings come in every week. They were on the older side but man did my work place have to work super hard to find doggy groups to put them in. They couldn’t be in the same group together because they both required different things. The female couldn’t be with other females and the male couldn’t be with other male dogs. So you can imagine how hectic it was trying to get 30 plus dogs fitted around their needs.
Don’t get me wrong though, the dogs themselves were super sweet and loved to be loved on but it was a lot of work to keep other dogs safe from them and keep them safe as well.
One of the best dogs we ever rescued from the local shelter. He was fiercely loyal and loved his pack. He went to "doggy boot camp" and as a result, was a very well behaved member of our family.
These are incredible dogs. They were with us in Afghanistan and they mean business. I have a Dutch shepherd (close to a mal) and as a puppy it was 5 mile runs a day with him. They’re not a couch potato by any stretch 😂
I have a Dutch Shepherd, too. These are magnificent breeds.
@@04straw aren’t they?!? They are INSANELY smart. I taught mine to open and close the fridge now he goes in there just to look like a hungry teenager 😂
@@barnesbuilt1250 my father used to breed them here in the Netherlands for police work. They're great, if bred well they have the Big Boy Chill of the German, the speed of the Malinois and the smarts of a dachshund. One time he sold one that came back, completely took over the house, locked up in the living room and the owner couldnt even get the leash on anymore. Because they are so smart, if you dont raise them consistantly and fairly, they wont take it. Was a shame for the dog she was nice but never became a trusting and safe dog for anyone but my father and me.
@@anneh1890 exactly. Whenever I take mine out I get a lot of questions about him because it’s a relatively uncommon breed. If someone is interested the first question I ask them is how active their life style is. I try not to discourage them but as I’m sure you know, under the wrong care these dogs can become dangerous. They have to be constantly challenged both mentally and physically regularly. But if done right they’re absolutely incredible and would follow you till the end ☺️
Fur Missiles!
This channel is my daily dose of serotonin. 🥰🥰🥰
Phoebe is so well behaved! Her owns are doing great with her. 😊
They are so stunning and fascinating. I worked with 3 of them. They are no joke. Basically they are like German Sheps but with ADHD and high on acid. The one in this video was really surprisingly tame. One of the females that I had worked with was my fav because she was the calmer one. They need a huge space to run, tons of toys, and insane mental stimulation.
The "Mailingator" name comes from the "CHOMP" of clicking of their teeth when they get excited. While the breed does have a formidable bite strength, it is not where the nickname came from. Our Mailinois "Sabre" used to chomp when excited all of the time. It can be a bit offputting if you're not familiar with it. We miss his chomp. :)
My GSD does the Mali chomp too. Picked it up in the kennels I'm sure.
My huge Dobermans did that: I called it teeth snapping. The sound gave me chills
Wow I didnt know that was thing
People have asked me why my GSD/boxer "clicks/bites his teeth" and i never knew why
I love how with each dog you give descriptions on their personality traits, what and how much attention and dedication they require. My husband once said he wanted to get a husky. I said, “ are you willing to pick up its poo when on walks?” He said, “ don’t they use the box like cats do?”
Needless to say that was the end of that convo. You are amazing, love from Toronto 🥰
That's hilarious :D
A friend said she wanted a husky, and I asked if she was prepared to take up running or have everything she owns destroyed, lol. People think they look cool and don’t think about how they’re working dogs who need a lot of exercise.
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Can you even train a dog to poop in a box?
@@TheGirlInFandomWorld I wish!!
No dogs on earth compare to the perfection of Shepherds and Malanois. And I have enough love and respect for the breed to know I could never have one. I wish more people would be realistic with their limits. Great job. As always. 💖💖💖💖💖💖
Our first dog is a Mali! He's 9 years old and learns new tricks all the time. Actually, it was me who had to learn how to teach those tricks. Mason is an amazing, loving and loyal dog. Our success with him is due to me being even more stubborn than he, lol.
holy shit, a mal as a first dog is completely insane. that's like getting a McLaren F1 supercar as your first driver when you turn 16. super irresponsible for the breeder to sell you one! i'm glad you rose to the challenge though, you are either very luck or very naturally skilled as a trainer (or both)
The sound that Equigroomer makes while brushing against Phoebe's coat is _so satisfying._ :)
ASMR
I found that sound to be rather annoying and it kinda hurts my ears. Anyone else? It could be because I have excellent hearing and I can hear more than usual! That may be the case
The equigroomer seems like it gets down to the skin for short coated dogs and medium ones as well...i might be getting one for my dogs
I legit threw my shoulder out brushing one of our English Mastiffs with an equigroomer two months back. She's such a sweet, anxious dog and isn't usually that pushy for attention so I just kept going whenever she nudged by brush-arm and gave me the beggy eyes. no regrets except for when I try to sleep on that side ^.^;
@@fernandom5150 I also don’t like that sound. It sounds like it’s too harsh on the coat and skin and like it’s making it rough instead of smooth.
I was just wondering the other day that I haven't seen a Malinois on your channel and thought could they be too scary for owners to take them to a groomer. But Phoebe was so sweet!
Oh. Of course it's "Phoebe". My idiot brain fought over "Fibi" and "Feebee" for the duration of the video.
I have one and work with them both as working dogs and in rescue, they are not nearly as scary as people make them out to be, they can be incredibly sweet.
@@LordofBays hahahaa Fibi sounds like a cool tech gadget you don't need
@@deanfirnatine7814 I'm so jealous that you get to work with your dog! I have only ever met military attack K9 malinois in real life but I understand that that is a very specific working group. I really want to work with my dog in service and rescue too one day! Although my rescued dog is only interested in belly scratches after a year of trying to teach her to be motivated. She spent 2 years on the street and she doesn't understand treats or toys. But she is such a sweetheart who would be happy to cuddle with you all day.
Lots of love and huggies for your sweet maligator :)
I like that Vanessa talks about the breed of the dogs and the history of them.
0:33 they way he looks at the camera like he's about to square up
Poor girl looked scared of Everything. Such a brave girl and so patient.
Nah, I’d say it was more of a uneasy learning process. She was in no threat of danger but knew this was out of the ordinary 😂
As a maligator owner, I've been waiting for this. Mine is more of a teddy bear , however
These are EXCELLENT dogs for people who can give them work and those who live in fairly isolated places or in areas where police response time or reliability isn't good. My great aunt was handicapped and she and her husband lived quite far from the nearest town...plus their farm, where they raised chickens to produce eggs, was a tempting target in a region where economic problems were severe. From people wanting to steal a couple of chickens for dinner to those after money or other things, they really needed working dogs there and though most of theirs were strays dumped by city people on the lonely country roads (who they then usually had to train), they valued each one. The Belgian Malinois was a surprise. I was terrified of it the first time I came over. Young, thin but fast and already getting stronger with good food and care, still nervous but trying SO HARD to act tough and protect these kind new people who had given it a real, loving home. At first he was aggressive with everyone but my aunt and her husband...but he eventually learned to recognize family and friends, to give a little affection and play with them, and to tolerate the postman. But even so...he always watched everyone carefully, just to make sure WE were on our best behavior. We all felt glad he was there.
Why would you want to keep a certain breed in an isolates place? Because you dont want to socialize them? 😅
There are tons of Malinois working as service dogs and working dogs IN THE CITY. And they have no problem with it since their owners socialized them and they were well bred.
A well tempered and socialized malinois has no issues being around people and other pets.
Reactivity is NOT normal.
Protection work is NOT about being out of control or reactive!!!!!
By brother has a German Shepard and a Belgian Malanois, and together they really embody the dog equivalent of jocks with hearts of gold. A little goofy and very strong.
I used to work as a vet tech and we had this woman come in who wanted a therapy dog…
And she chose a Belgian Malinois.
Everyone in the clinic was like…😒 Girl.
She was struggling MAJORLY with her almost adult, completely out of control Malinois. She thought it would be just like a golden retriever! Uh…no.
But one of our doctors connected her to a trainer and she started dedicating her time to doing agility training with her Malinois, which was amazing. Changed everything for the better. ☺️
Google your dog breeds, y’all!
Just like a Golden, Jesus 🤣
I assume like the entire vet staff told her a Mal was not what she was expecting but she ignored you all?
i helped rehab a dog that was going to be put down because it was a super high energy bouvier that was owned by a completely clueless guy. i'm still not sure how he lied his way into getting a dog from that line, but holy cow he messed that dog up BAD. we managed to get him safe to feed and train, but it was hard and i have some scars from it. saved him from being put down for being too dangerous though, so it was worth it! i would pay someone to NOT buy a mal or a bouvier. even for people that think they know what they are doing or have experience training normal dogs, mals and certain lines of bouviers are on another planet
Lol
It kind of sounds like the therapy she needed was also to get out and do something? I don't think that putting that on the shoulders of a dog is the right thing to do, but it sounds like it worked out for both her and the dog. The dog got an outlet for its energy, and she engaged in activity with her dog that got her out of the house.
Respect to the groomer. She handled that dog really well, especially during the nail clipping. Not an easy task with a Malinois.
I had to put down my own Malinois, Maya, last summer (Old age, partially blind and generalized cancer). She was a very loving and caring dog with a LOT of energy to spare. I do and will miss her for a very long time.
I am highly impressed that this pupper was so calm during her FIRST grooming session. Props to the pet parents for training her so well. Also funny how she's fearful of the clippers but doesn't give a frick about big scary man
one of my favorite dog breeds! my dad has a maligator named Layla, she certainly took some chomps at me when i was little!
dont worry, she doesn't bite anymore. she was a younger dog when she DID take some small nibbles at me
@@krismuttz you were a lil sheep 😅
Mali puppy bites HURT
@@freedpeeb they do lol! she was honestly guarding the adults room and i was a child so i understand why she bit, i was intruding onto her owners territory LOL
I have a Maligator and this was a great depiction of the breed. Timid around other people but with their owner that they are bonded with, they are super energetic and happy. Good vid 👍
Phoebe is gorgeous. We had a malinois many years ago - what an awesome breed, BUT you're correct, they need a job, or lots of exercise. We used to walk for hours on the weekends, sometimes as much as 3-4 hours on a Saturday. Just endless energy and highly intelligent. An awesome dog!
There was a Belgian Malinois who worked as a therapy dog at a mental hospital I stayed at who was such a sweet and hardworking boy, he was extremely well trained and was very very gentle with the patients
Outstanding presentation - not just the grooming but the knowledgeable breed info. As they're such athletic escape-artists to whom 'parkour' comes as 2nd nature, I wasn't at all surprised that she was on-leash in your yard instead of the free-running decompression-session your clients normally get!
Exactly!!!! I noticed that was the ONLY dog she put on a leash
She's also a young dog - probably less used to 'staying within boundaries'. My 3 (aged 7, 8 and 12) would probably potter around quietly. Unless a squirrel or a cat happens to be passing by.
You mean barkour right 😂
Escape artist is right, mine has broke out of every crate you can think of, he even busted both double locks on a high anxiety crate, he figured out how to pop my canopy open as well, he can squeeze through a space that would challenge a chihuahua.
I noticed the leash too.
"Oh dear.... so she doesn't make a break for it">
So lean and sleek looking, really one of those dogs you can appreciate without wanting to own one.
My little malagatter is 5 months and she's always out plays out 1year old German shepherds and it's so funny when she gets the zoomies
The owners have very obviously already begun great training. She did great!
I've never seen a malinois with such a sweet and calm demeanor in any situation; they're usually bouncing off the walls like always. She's so well behaved with those sweet eyes saying "hi please don't hurt me I don't know what's happening"
The one I had who was adopted acted like this as well. Some are really well educated
My brother was a K-9 officer before he retired and his last dog was a Malinois. The first 2 were German shepherds and all business. The Malinois acted just like any other family dog until it saw him in uniform. Then it was time to go to work.
@@samuelhowie4543 the malinois wasn't an excited bouncy ball of a living creature?
Most are not bonkers like that, people just show those like that
Best soldier dogs hands down. There are stories circulating in the US military of the heroism these dogs display when on the battlefield. Many have been injured, and still did the job. They are treated with the utmost respect and loyalty.
Totally unnecessary suffering towards dogs and the poor people who sign up to get blown up while trying to kill people who have way more in common with them then they would think.
Yeah, such as being left behind in Afghanistan. Talk about loyalty am I right?
@@adumbynamedconor5173 Really?
@@ES11777 Yeah, have you not seen those videos and images?
I think treating an animal with the utmost respect would be to protect and love it. Not throw it into the battle field. Keep animals out of that shit. They didn’t ask for it.
I had a Mal when I was in my 30s. He was my running buddy and we did Schutzhund/IPO work. Brilliant dogs but unless one has a bunch of time and experience with training, they are a breed to avoid. Our working line Belgian Tervuren has Mal in his bloodline. As a retired K9 officer, you can definitely see the drive when it comes time to play ball and track. Thanks for helping people understand Mals aren't the best pets for the typical family.
I love how she explains each breed and gives some history on them.
Phoebe looked so cute in that ear protecting hat! She was such a good girl and this groomer is very skilled, patient and kind to all of the pets she grooms! ☺️💖🐶💖
She's a beauty. I've done shelter work, and in my experience you have to be extremely careful how you present a breed like this, as there are way too many people (usually men) who want a "tough" dog, and breeds like this (or the rottie, akita, pit, dobie, etc.) are unfortunately often obtained by people looking for a cool factor who are inadequate to the task of caring for them properly.
These breeds are for professionals and only for professionals. If you don't know to handle them, they can get really dangerous. These people try to make them tougher while making them sociopathic.
While professionals train them to do their job on command and only on command while keeping them a normal dog for the rest of the time.
I'm one who wants a big dog like any you described. Not to look cool, but for protection. I'm a 60 year old disabled grandmother living in a not necessarily good area. I'm still capable of training one, though. I trained the one I have currently.
Agreed. My husband wanted a German Shepherd, but what we GOT was a Bassador. The shep was a nice thought and all, but we love people, food and sleep around here: the dog matches nicely. 🤣
Agreed. Many people underestimate the time and energy most of the working breeds need. The ones you see on TV acting well are because someone has spent many hours (*cough* months) training and exercising them. I have a GSD mix (whole lotta mix), and though she is more sedate now at almost 10, she was a wild child the first few years and we would spend hours a day exercising.
@@nharber9837 don't discount the Corgi, those little bastards are faster and meaner than they look and have some serious hunting instinct. My brother got one thinking it would be a cute little couch potato with the fluffy bum, nope, killed about 10 chickens in the span of about 2 minutes the first (and only) time he escaped.
Seems like she’s done this all her life. Very well behaved.
Those guys are fantastic dogs! I go to a vet school that has support from the local police department, they let us do all their dog's exams and vaccines and all their Malinois are incredibly smart and well trained. We've seen their training sessions and it's beautiful, they're really fast, strong and don't get easily distracted. As soon as their handler gives a command they follow it no matter how entertained they are.
On the other hand i've seen a few from not-so-dedicated handlers and they are the hardest dogs to deal with. Just imagine a big, strong and incredibly smart dog fighting you with all of it's strength and not being afraid to bite. We needed 3 people to deal with one once. It was not pretty and even with all the training that our staff has, one of us still got bitten.
Amazing dogs, but boy do they need an experienced and dedicated owner.
They’re the embodiment of *it’s about drive, it’s about power, we stay hungry, we devour
Put in the work, put in the hours and take what’s ours*
Does anyone else find themselves saying, as you brush your hair, "and I use my undercoat rake.."? No? Just me? Beautiful dog!
🤣🤣 "and my equigroom deshedder" - as you scrape depilatory cream off your leg 🤣🤣
shes so gorgeous, props to her for staying this calm :)
It's not dog hair, it's Shepherd glitter! Lol.
Belgian Shepherds in fact come in four varieties: the Malinois as you see here, the Tervueren (or Tervuren if you're American), the Gronendael (or the "Belgian Sheepdog" if you're American I guess, but that's a gross name for them imo) and the Laekenois. Each variety shares common ancestors but come from different places within Belgium, and they were originally bred to act as both herding dogs and solo guard dogs, where shepherds would leave them on the hills with the sheep and expect them to protect the herd. The Tervueren and Gronendael were also used as messenger dogs in World War II and were so good at their jobs that the Germans would go out their way to target the dogs if they saw them, which nearly resulted in the loss of both varieties of the breed. It took careful crossbreeding to keep both of them around.
Of the four varieties, Malinois are the most demanding, though ALL four Belgian Shepherds need to have owners who are prepared to put in the work training extremely intelligent dogs with fairly extensive physical needs. All four breeds are also double coated, including the short-coated Malinois, and it should be noted that as the Malinois becomes more popular for military grade work (while Tervueren and Gronendael are very popular for search and rescue based work) that their structure is slowly changing (for the worse, I might add.) This particular Malinois is an absolutely lovely little girl who's clearly had all the love she deserves and more, and has a bright future ahead of her thanks to loving and caring owners. She isn't likely to get any larger than she already is, but that's partly why Malinois can be terrifying; a dog her size and her weight can easily floor a 6ft grown man thanks to the zeal with which this breed loves to work.
Glad that you make it very clear this breed of dog is not for everybody. I've lived with Belgians my entire life and been a part of the breed's Association of Great Britain since I was tiny, with the pleasure of owning, training and showing Tervs for two decades and also helping people within the Association with their Maligators, their Gronies and their Laeks. They're easily one of my favourite breeds of all time, but there are far too many people who see them used in police work and think "Oh, they look like a German Shepherd but cuter and smaller and more manageable!" or, even worse, people who see them and think "These would be great to crossbreed with X or Y!" and it's... really bad. We have problems at the moment especially with people having gotten this breed over the pandemic lockdown who now have problem dogs that need really, really special care and attention to effectively "fix" and our rescues are being inundated with dogs who deserved better than the neglect they deserved.
Please, please, please, people: DO YOUR RESEARCH. Call up breeders and ask them for information about their breed! ANY breeder who gives a shit will happily tell you about their breed, about their potential health conditions (epilepsy isn't common in Belgians for example, but is something we warn about) and about the amount of work they'll demand from you as an owner to live a fulfilling life.
As a dedicated Malinois person, thank you for your informative discussion of this amazing breed! Awesome to watch in action; however not one to sit around a cozy apartment
Huh, I had no idea there was a fourth belgian sheperd (laekenois). Tervuerens are a fantastic breed but they shed fur like crazy.
I expect that there're idiots that think the breed is a suitable "pet". My real anger is saved to any breeder that would sell this breed to people who have no idea what they are taking on. They endanger themselves, family and strangers. Its akin to juggling with dynamite.
42 years of living with Belgians (1 Groenendael, 1 Malinois, 4 Tervueren). Best breed(s) ever, but definitely not "more manageable"...
Thank you so much for taking the time to enlighten us about the Belgian breeds, their history and needs. I find it fascinating, especially when learning how a breed´s history intertwines with man´s. There are so many breeds I love but have ruled out from owning due to their requirements. It surprises me how ignorant people remain when it comes to dog ownership. Its not rocket science: take an honest look at your lifestyle, location, accomodation and family situation, and choose accordingly.
Such a great dog. She had a very beseeching look on her face like "please do not" but she also is more than smart enough to realize GwtD is a good person who was just gently grooming her.
Phoebe is sooooo pretty. Just want to hug her.
Golden Retriever are the best protective dogs. While intruders play with them, you'll have a chance to escape safely.
Really appreciate the emphasis on how much time/energy this breed needs. Too many people get working dogs as pets and don't take into consideration their needs, then say they're 'bad' or 'unruly' when really they need more of their needs met.
Clearly her owners dedicate a lot of time to her. She did amazing for her first ever groom. ❤️
Our rescue is half Belgian Malinois and half greyhound, little guy is the smartest dog I’ve ever known
How nice of the guy breaking in to close the door, can’t have a draft now can we!
It is always interesting to learn about the many variations of breeds and how they became. While also simply advising us of what not to do even when we’ve fallen in love with a particular dog (speaking for myself). Immediately one would think, “I must own a dog that’s so lovable and gentle just from glancing here. Not thinking of all the required time and energy this dog must have as an essential requirement.
I can’t believe that something this dangerous could be this cute. 😂🥺 Also she’s beautiful
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i grew up with a malinois, at that time my father was a security agent and trained her accordingly. yet she was the sweetest dog, protecting me like a queen and treating me like a big sister. she crossed the rainbow bridge at the venerable age of 14 years old, when i was 6. i will always love you Suraya.
This pup is rocking the grooming. My shepherd mix who's personally is that of a lazy Malinois (parvo as a pup before we got her lowered her energy lvls quite a bit) was 3 years old before she was this chill with us grooming her. She is the best dog I've ever had as far as training, didn't even have to house train her she just copied the other dog. She had her basic commands in a few days from watching the other dog in the house. She is the best watch dog I've ever had. She has different barks for different threat lvls, animals, and people. I know who and what is outside by her bark. It was 3 months of sitting next to her while she looked out the window to train her but so worth it. She comes off a bit gruff with folks coming in the house but after she has been reassured they are ok she will go between ignoring them if she dislikes them to bringing them toys as gifts if she likes them. Not the right kind dog for everyone but I love my slightly aloof watch dog.