BELGIAN MALINOIS: (share) DO NOT LEAVE ALONE. (Destructive) Mistake made lesson learned.
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- If you think a Belgian Malinois is a perfect fit for you but your not sure.
Watch this video. This is how and what a Belgian Malinois will do if left alone for to long unsurpervised. not necessarily (carpet) but destruction.
I was in a hurry and did not do the proper things before leaving my dogs at home. not following my usual routine.
Good dogs, just a general oversight in what happens when you do not plan right.
(this was only a one time isolated incident. )
my mistake, was costly.
I’ll just stick to Belgian chocolates
Lol
Hahaha, LOL, that is funny! 💜
Wha hey....seriously though; these are an insanely smart dog.
Hilarious
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Lmao the cat is like “weirdos...”
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Cats are great protection animals. Shake up the cat and throw it at target
I think the cat told them to tear up the new carpet so you would get rid of them 😂😂😂
The Cat probably did all that and blamed the dogs.
Thanks for the info I’ll get some goldfish
Hahaha
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Lol
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Good to see a person take responsibility. Too many homeless dogs given up because of people who don't want to deal with training their dog.
Agreed!
second that!
The cat walked pass like "Oh brother another video on these freaking dogs." LOL
That's what I said to this guy earlier. My dog just really likes your dog. YOU SHOULD JUST HAVE KEPT WALKING. wtf? They are not friendly. What, no need to be an arse hole mate. I was just walking past. Perhaps you don't know the difference. Or maybe walk your dog u asshole. Nothing to see here, move along
Lol....
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The cat egged the dogs into tearing up the house. Clearly, the cat is at fault and she should be banished!
@@safetybrain8824 LMAO! I can believe that.
My dads friend has a mal and he’s a total escape artist when being boarded at the vet. He actually went into the duct system and came out with a vent around his head. Now they have a special “Enzo room” to keep him contained. He a nut but also a really fun dog
Now thats funny.
wow for a dog to have his own room😂 thats cool
They are a few steps up from siberiam husky. Our husky pulled all new bath towels thru his kennel at dog camp and shredded them! He also enjoys 😉 policing the other 🐕 dogs! When we first welcomed him home 🏡 my husband left him in bedroom he ate his way out! He can open all the 🚪 doors and loved to chew up our chairs and dining table! Lol so I'm dying hearing about these 🐒 monkeys! I love them though!
Our siberian Husky chewed the harness off our cocakpoo at the dog groomers! We can not take too long leaving for a walk or buddy will chew lolas leash off ! Lol 😆 he has to wear a chain leash so he won't chew his own leash off lol im sure huskys and malinois are realated lol 😆
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Most dogs are destructive when young amd left alone, not just Malanois...
Your so right!
We have a 3 yr old Border Collie(raised from a puppy) & a Mal puppy(3 weeks now)-so far the BC wins the Destruction Derby hands down. The BC is fine now, but he was hell on wheels as a puppy. Not saying the Mal puppy is perfect-hell she's into everything. One thing to consider, we have wood & tile floors-so no carpets to tear up. We didn't plan it that way-just got lucky. The only damage (with both dogs) has been coffe table & dining room chair legs, occasional baseboards, shoes, slippers, etc. We have to be very careful with power cords because we have 220, that could get real nasty. They're not home alone much because they just love to go-Anywhere (even the vet-unbelievable, I know)!
Not to this level. These little guys will remodel the home.
@@dollysinn my German shepherd chewed through concrete walls when left alone. Its the right of a pup. Learning curve. If supervised and trained they eventually calm down later or sooner
@@dollysinn Pits do the same when left alone. They will chew thru walls, doors, floors etc etc
I have a Mal. You can see her working, on my channel. She is never left unattended when I'm home. If I must leave to go get gas, move garbage cans, step outside to have a smoke...she goes in her Impact crate. My Mal is a certified dual purpose PEDD.
Kudos to the poster of this video, for owning his mistakes, and not being afraid to show the consequences of said mistakes.
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It's really about management and enrichment. Limit their access to things they like to chew and offer them appropriate alternatives, Kong's etc. It's not a Malinois thing, it's a bored working breed thing
Mine was being gone longer then planned. Should have taken my time and followed my regular routine.
@@monkeymazikeen6098 so hard to plan around that! I train puppies and so often we have parents flummoxed by chewing and want a cure, but don't realise that it's a natural behaviour and not something you should suppress... Just redirect 😂
Mine can be left for long periods of time no problems, I think you need to speak to a professional specialising in working breeds.
Man those dogs are in paradise man... look how happy that old guy was. Bless you
You did such a GREAT job describing what it is like to own this breed...your dogs are very lucky to have you as their owner.....you totally understand them. I agree, they are the best dogs for the right person. Thank you for doing this video to educate folks on what these guys are like to own.
Basically a gsd with 8 cans of redbulls
The Belgian Malinois was bred first few hundred years before the gsd so its more like the gsd is like the Malinois on sedatives haha
Sara Maldonado u violated man said on sedatives
@@str8sika what do you mean?
Sara Maldonado it’s jus English slang like u dissed gsd
@@str8sika oh, ok haha
My Mal escaped his kennel. I came home to a destroyed sofa and 2 recliners.not to mention 2 lamps. But he is my boy.a very smart and intergetic boy
Oh my!
Amen Brother. I have two Malinois and I've grown up with many other types of dogs, including huskies, GSD and border collie (working/herding breeds). Malinois are by far the most incredible dogs but by far the most high energy and in return the most destructive. Do most breeds have this potential yes but with Malinois (and husky) it's pretty much a guarantee. People have a lot to say that don't understand the breed. A) They require an incredible amount of training and time and even still you will run into problems along the way especially if they are under 2-3 years old. B) most people who own or train Malinois will strongly advise against crating for long periods of time when you aren't home (crating at night is different). They are capable of seriously injuring themselves, causing extreme anxiety and in turn making them aggressive. C) Just tearing up your carpet and saying problem solved is a laugh... they will find something else.
These problems are easily solved by vigorous exercise before leaving a Malinois at home (they will literally run for a ball until they die). I do this and can leve my dogs at home for 6hrs np. Not everyday mind you but they are also a bit older.
People are missing the point of this video, which I truly understand because I live it everyday.
His dogs aren't bad dogs or doing anything that a Malinois wouldn't do. He's just showing how much work they are. That one time you don't exercise them enough and you leave that home a little to long because your a human being with things to do... they will tornado your house. And if you get a Malinois, especially as a first time dog owner because they are cool and you think you are just going to leave them at home like a shitzu they will ruin your life and in return you will ruin theirs.
Very nicely said. They also learn your routines. Again if you miss one step of your routine they will remind you. Sometimes in a very bad way sometimes just a eh got ya.
@@monkeymazikeen6098 .. mmm.. I'll see if I can sleep in today... NOPE
@@ryanmcneill1919 lol right. Hahahaha
It took 7 years for mine to slow down and she is still more dog than the Shepherds I owned. 2 Hours minimum of hard exercise everyday. Awesome dogs.
I own 4 belgian malinois and I made a similar mistake in leaving them alone outside for an hour or so... when I got home... my whole garden was redecorated to their liking. I will never get "rid" of my babies. They are there for me and I will always be there for them. Awesome breed for those who love to be active.
Very nice, I agree. I just posted a video showing actual destruction. Compared to so many videos that talk about it but never show it. I thought i was being honest. So many people feel from a 9 minute video they know everything about me and the dogs. Its kind of funny yet not. I appreciate your comment.
Nice to see an owner who takes responsibility and doesn't blame the animal 👍 They're as lucky to have you as you are to have them.
My Dog is a Malinois crossed with a border collie. If I don't walk him twice a day, either a long walk or half an hour running he just paces around looking for trouble....and by trouble I really mean attention, so he'll take things for me to chase him and play a game!!! But if he gets his walk I can go out all day and he sleeps until I'm home. He sleeps a lot when I am home but normally in whatever room I go into. So intelligent, he knows so many words and such good fun. I also do treasure hunts where I hide about 10/15 small treats in a room and he finds them....it uses up a lot of energy.
Lol only two walks a day? No work?You must have unusually laid back versions of both breeds
Mal with BC ...what a combo !
I have one that is 8 months old. You are 10000000% right. Me and my 2 boys 18 and 16 have a hard time keeping up with him. OMG. But i love him so much.
I like this guy on the real he's keeping it real he knows he made a mistake it's not those dogs fault everyone even tell stories about these dogs I was doing research about these dogs because I've always wanted a dog that was super obedient until I read about Belgian Malinois I knew at that moment I fell in love with the right type of dog that is until I started reading about how destructive these dogs can be and why you shouldn't leave them at home unattended unsupervised and left to their own devices this is a prime example of what can happen and that's what he's explaining these dogs are excellent dogs perfect for families especially in Second Amendment states if you have the time patients and also energy as this man just stated
Thank you for the nice comment. They can be a great family dog. Great inside/outside. Ithey form a bound thats totally different then any other breed I have raised. They can melt your heart, and 1 minute later make you go wtf? 90 percent of the time they keep a smile on your face.
100% your fault lol. You know its your fault. Rule of thumb: Under 1-year old, in crate to sleep and unsupervised. Under 2-years old can sleep out of a crate but in a crate when unsupervised. After 2-years old you have a dog that won't destroy anything. I have a Mal and she has NEVER chewed or destroyed anything. Follow this rule of thumb, you'll be fine. Don't and well...the carpet guy loves you.
This is exactly what I do. Crate for Two years with decreasing restriction.
One of my male standard poodles had to be crated when we weren't home until at least 4 years old. He was highly mischievous when young. My other Standard only had to be crated when we weren't home until he was about 5 months old .
Dogs being kept in a crate is absolutely cruel and will increase aggressive behavior!
@@GnosticCushite clearly you don't understand dogs. It's not a human. Dogs like crates as long as they are not left in there for an inappropriate amount of time. I thought the same thing as you until I did some research.
Cushite Calisthenics Crate training isn’t cruel or inhumane, it’s a very helpful tool in raising a secure and non-destructive dog. You can’t just shove them in a bare kennel only whenever you’re going to leave, and expect them to love the whole concept. The point is to make their crate somewhere they *want* to be in, when you’re leaving AND when you’re at home. Make it comfortable with blankets and toys, not too small or too big for the dog, and make the association pleasant. A crate can be a good place to nap, a place to retreat to when there’s a lot of company over and they need somewhere to be alone, and it’s fine to keep them in there for a few hours (not a whole 8+hr workday of course) so they won’t be left unattended in the house when they’re young. If you can’t make it back during the day to let them out and exercise them, arrange to have a friend, family member, roommate (ehh not fond of this one) or even hire a dog sitter/walker to drop in and make sure they have plenty of time to get out and stretch their legs and potty during the day. It’s not difficult to arrange, but you have to have the social and/or financial support to make it work (both of which you should always consider when getting any dog, especially a puppy).
Raising a well-mannered puppy isn’t difficult if you know what you’re getting into, and utilizing training tools in the most effective way.
Thanks for showing an honest review of the Belgian Malinois. I am looking at getting a pup and need every guide in choosing one.
They are adorable and full of energy :)
They are a great breed. This was a one time incident. This was just to show what kind of damage they really can do. Not all mals are high energy or high driven. But they do get bored easily. The truth they can be really easy to train and easier to screw up. Every owner has and will screw up some time or another with any breed. So good luck, if I was to give you any advice. Have an out incase you can not train or get training that the pup can either be returned to the breeder or to someone who knows about belgians. No one wants to pay 1200 or plus for a pup , then turn around and lose it to a pound.
I love my Belgian Mal. I think yours and mine could be twins. We rescued Apollo and therefore did not know his breed until a friend of mine, who is a cop enlightened me. Best surprise ever.
I have a malinois he's my first dog and I have no experience training but this breed is so intelligent all they want to do is please you. It makes them very easy to train. He chewed up a lot of shoes and a couple of his beds when we first got him but never destroyed our carpet or any furniture we crate trained him when he was younger and now he behaves perfectly left home alone outside of the crate for up to 10 hours. That being said i do have people go and check on him while im gone but with enough exercise toys and a doggie door he keeps himself out of trouble for up to 5 or 6 hours at a time without being checked on. These dogs can be destructive but if you put in the time and effort they're absolutely perfect.
True very easy to train. In my case I dropped the ball. I didnt see the future of being gone as long as I was and that's where the brain fart happened. One step out of normal routine, cost me the "Idiot" award. Lol I might make that a thing. Thank you for your comment, good comments help others. 👍
I'd wager my parrot can do more shoe damage than a dog! (my forearm is also pretty chomped at the mo')
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These are working dogs, not family pet dogs. I would not leave any breed of dog alone for ten hours. And the dogs need a highly experienced trainer. They are police and military dogs, not house pets.
@@carolinerheaa1504 Agree, I only know one. Dog and human are 24hrs connected. Other breeds also apply!
People warned me about the jack russell - I didn't listen. Fell in love - spent 12 years I wish I could do again. She was my best friend.
Black Weirdo LOL...I have a JRT x pit bull someone dropped off near my house last year. Found her while walking my other dog. She is so full of energy. I have deer & rabbits on my 2+ acre yard & she just goes crazy (inside the fenced in part) barking & trying to jump over the 4’ fence. Almost makes it, too 😂 And she gets this high pitched yip/bark that sounds like I’m abusing her; it’s just her excited bark. My other dog is a coonhound x lab and he’s totally chill - until he sees another male dog. Then I have to hold on for dear life. Got dragged down the street & pulled down several times before my doc told me about the gentle leader collar. (Highly recommended for pullers.) He’s 10 now so not nearly as bad now, but still gets his back up!
Mine put a hole in my actual mattress.....I take them to the park every single morning now for about an hour and work em hard and that solved everything.....great video and info.....i will testify to their destructiveness.....training of course but burning that energy off is the most important thing you can do with a mali.....(i have 2 as well)
I follow the Twitter account of a retired Police K9, also a BM. He got so bored after being retired, he ate the couch in a day. I mean stuff everywhere & this is a highly professionally trained dog. He just got bored. 🤷🏼♀️ Your dogs are absolutely beautiful. ❤️
Thank you, many of the police dept. In our area are retiring the Belgians just for that reason. I myself believe the reason is because of the handlers. Neither here or there. I guess. But now have decide to go with the belgian x (belgian-gsd mix) for what they claim as a more even balanced dog of both breeds.
I have a feral stray dog that showed up at my house. I let her in my house because the weather was dropping 30 degrees and going down. I had just bought my fixer house. She ate all my bedding then she started on the mattress. Sally my dog gives way back more than I can give. Yes, she needs a 4 miles of walking, play time in the morning, play time in the evening. I love every moment my dog gives me. The least workout on my lazy days that I do, is my 4 mile walk/run every day. I wouldnt change it.
Come on Sally, let's go. :-)
"They're awesome." In every sense of the word. Some of this stuff they do will literally leave you in awe... it beggars belief sometimes.
Yeah mine used to tear up my blinds everyday I left to go to high school. But now that I graduated and I have the time to put him to work he’s perfect.
So, did mine! She ruined so many that it made My home have crackhouse blinds.
Yep, mine ate my deck, dining room chairs, couch, shoes. When they grow up they stop doing it, but yes ! You have to give them busy and yes ! I do love my Belgian Mal
2 malinois 1 malamute 1 cat in one building, you really did great job handling all your pet and make them all friends
Thank you.
Crate training is a great alternative to buy a new carpet.
I think every owner who crate trains a working breed as made this mistake a time or two lol i have left my Belgian mix out for an hour thinking oh I'll just be gone for a short time whats the worst she can do. One new couch later I learned my lesson to not trust her out of her crate at all 😂
@@XxdollWithAgunxX a great properly use this one of the best training tools on market.
I agree with crates and also disagree. Crates are great if used properly. Some people use them as an inside kennel which is wrong. Crating a dog for 4 or more hours is not good for the dog
@@monkeymazikeen6098 that is until they are house trained. I'm not going to say no one needs dogs that are gone more than 4 hours a day because average people work at least 8 hours a day. You have busy mouth working breed puppies. Under 2 years of age dogs are going to make so many mistakes left alone and free. You have the room, time, and love for all of your animals. Consider 2 huge kennels or the damage will continue to age 2-3.
i agree
These dogs are in constant pursuit of everything this includes your affection. They are what they are, work with them and they are the best . Make no mistake they need a job all the time, and if you don’t have the time to spend with them, please don’t ruin their lives. My Lakey, my Jordy I couldn’t Love more. These are not first time owner front porch dogs! This is why they catch all the bad guys, they don’t stop. Amen 🙏🏻
Jaws & paws inforce the laws
Thank you so much for sharing this with us! I was a day away from getting one but I don’t think I can take the care one needs so I think you have not only saved my pocket book and my house but also a dog from not getting a forever home it deserves as I won’t adopt or buy anything that I can not make the promise to give a lifetime good home to, so thank you!!
Thank you very much for the kind words. Its people like you that I would think would be a better choice. Your doing your research and being honest. With the right breeder I am sure they would match you to the perfect mal. Yet, very much respect to your honesty. To me you sound like you would make a great person for the right pet mo matter the breed.
My niece has one. Two years old. Very hyper. So worth the work. Beautiful and loyal if you’re active yourself.
haha, my 2 malinois got my carpet aswell, and my shoe strings, and all my daughters barbies, and my mattress and anything plastic left low enough for them to grab, currently they are digging out under the roots and trunk of one of my my trees. Wouldn't trade them for the world!
love these dogs!!
own one also.- and boredom is the only real issue.
I di track with my dog all day and am taking my 3mo male through ptsd service dog training.
even the basic drills for becoming a service dog really help "owners" of this breed keep them busy.
they just want to have fun, work, eat and love like we do is all.
as an owner if you get bored easily and struggle with your own schedule, keep in mind they will be bored too! lol
thanks for this share and showing off the breed sir!
I have a 9 month old belgian malinois. He is very large and very muscular. He is a beautiful dog. He is very aloof . He loves me and I love him. I have many times thought if giving him away. He does what he wants when he wants so he thinks. I have to be very stern with him for him to comply at times. He can be very destructive when bored and left alone. He costs me about a $100 + a month with what he destroys. Im working on being more disciplined in training him and exercising him. It's my fault. I love him wont give up on him and will be successful in him becoming obedient for his safety. I love him
Great Video. I have had Malinois since 2001. I left a 9 month old home alone in a soft crate for 15 minutes while I went across the street to the pet store for another kennel. He chewed through the soft kennel (80.00), chewed his brand new Foster and Smith Orthopedic dog bed (200.00), drugged a tree house plant and deposited it in the pot, on top of his newly destroyed new dog bed. I just started to train in the soft crate, which is why I left for only 15 minutes. Me dumb. I told my agility trainer about my financial loss, and she said, "How very nice of you to give your dog such nice chew toys!" Great dogs, but they will teach you every step of the way. This same dog broke my finger during tracking training at 9 months of age. This dog was from show lines, not even working lines. Do not fall into false security about show line Malinois. They are still a Malinois !!! This boy became AKC first triple champion Malinois (CH in Herding, Agility, and Breed). He lived to 17 years of age, and his name was Jammer. Rest in peace my Son.
Thats awesome. Congrats to you and your mal. That really is a good comment. Hopefully you have many more years.
The wood floors look better than the carpet. Just rip up the carpet and call it a day. Problem solved.
Yep...
Don’t do it my gsd bit holes in my wood floor 😂
@@mommadeenaa you might want to try the wood grain tiles, look great, but much more dog proof. Did our whole house in them a few years ago. Just be careful to get some with a little texture, or your dogs will be slip n' sliding around the house!
they will just take out their frustration on something else - problem NOT solved.
Beautiful pups! Belgian malinois just want to work 24/7
Thank you and yes they do.
Which is the reason why they need to be taught to chill, relax and not do anything for a while
I love how you took responsibility for your own mistake and did not blame the dogs. I have a Belgian Malinois and people don’t understand when I tell them I can’t crate her for long or leave her alone for long periods of time. She really is only suited for a family with a very active lifestyle and not for someone who is a couch surfer because if that was the case my house would look like yours and she would tear it up. I think it’s really great information for people to understand about the breed so that these dogs don’t end up in shelters.
Thats what I was hoping for. Of course mine was a one time incident, but once was enough. Some say I am making the breed look bad. I was just being honest. I crate trained when they were younger. But if I wanted a caged animal I would gotten a bird. Lol
Good for you at stating the potential destruction they’re capable of or any dog for that matter. You are doing the breed justice. They are not for the average owner. Thanks man
You don't get rid of your love ones becouse you, or them make a mistake.
For all of those that say they will get rid of them I hope when they become old their relatives get rid of them as well.
Well done you m8!!
This breed is not for everyone at all This bread is only for people who has experience with working dogs or just dogs in general
Word!!!
Seriously, if you don't have the time. And the company. These dogs will destroy everything you own and go crazy
Anyone can take care of any dog if they can take care of themselves
Not really this breed is not for everyone
Fredrick Agada not even close to being true
And thisbis why people really have to research the breed of the animal they want to get. This man knows this breed well, and he even admits that he made a mistake and they tore stuff up. I love the advice that he gives with this breed. These dogs take a lot of time and attention. They are very active!
Dogs shouldn’t be left alone free in the house until they are at least 2 years old. Also they should always sleep in their crate until they are 1 year old. This helped me a lot with my German shepherd. Got it from Larry Krohn.
We had the same issue with German shepherd. We had him crate trained for while we were at work and slowly started to leave him out of his kennel after about 7 months for an hour or 2. He did great for about a month but then started to chew up the carpet so we went back to the crate. Eventually my wife ended up picking up a kitten so now he has a companion and we haven't had an issue since then. Now he's a little over 1 and I can leave him inside all day with no issues
Malingators are well named. They’re the most intelligent, beautiful and loyal pooch but, yes, they can do some damage. That being said, I suffered more household damage by a chihuahua I once had. I presently have a 12 yo shepherd mix rescued as a pup and a 2 yo Cane Corso rescued last year. The Corso is 100 lbs and can clear a 6’ fence when she sees something to chase. She’s a handful but I love her. ❤️🐾🐾❤️
I think most people with dogs have been here at some point. Well maybe not the perfect people! Live and learn. I'm definitely an advocate of crate training! But only for a few hours at a time. Good luck with your beautiful dogs!
Those dogs are beyond beautiful. One day I will own 2. And one day I will remember this video.
Thank you bro
Thats awesome, I hope you do get the pleasure of owning 1. Thanks for the nice comment.
They is (are) the BEST!!! BELGIAN MALINOIS RULE
" This was my mistake " Love that.
I agree 100%.
We have a malinois x greyhound called Bentley and he is a wonderful boy! He needs a firm hand, lots of exercise, love and play. He needed a lot of training and work when we first had him, but has become a wonderful friend and companion who is very loving and protective of us, particularly our eight year old daughter. If she is upset about anything he runs over and cuddles up with her until she cheers up at which point he fetches his ball and drops it next too her! He is very energetic and tires out his beagle adopted brother and he is an amazing watchdog who is alert to the slightest sound day or night. Malinois are amazing dogs, but not for beginners.
Totally agree. I have 3. Would never get another breed. BUT they need VERY special owners. High drive and destructive to the max. You will get nipped, your stuff will get trashed. Super smart. But they can’t be left alone. Ours live with us all the time. Never unattended. You absolutely need to train them. What a great breed.
I've had super high-drive dogs of different breeds. As far as destruction goes, you're not doing half bad. Most of the people who own them successfully are pro handlers because training that kind of dog is a serious time commitment. They'll be well trained a long time before they are well behaved.
I have a female and yes she’s full of energy but they need attention and they are not for inexperienced dog people
My old american field Lab was super hyper, was never out of my sight for more than 10 minutes for 13yrs, he needed 10hrs of intense exercise every day for the first 6yrs or he would bounce off the walls at night, didn't calm down till he was 9yrs old, swam every day of his life unless the lake was frozen,
Kept me in amazing shape. Brought him to work every day. Lucky Dog. Anyway your dogs are amazing and beautiful , looks like a full time job.
My oldest boys lab is the same. Doesnt like to sit for long. If he has a lazy moment the lab will not let him.
Yeah I work with him all the time they're very high energy very smart dogs supposed to be getting one in the next few days but thanks for the information also you have some very beautiful dogs
My ex wife was a lot worst in divorce court. You got off easy my friend 😂
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Lmao yeah,we can be worse
@@corinnetodd4807 lol, are you his ex ?🤣
@@andreas49er lol no but it his statement was funny lol
@@corinnetodd4807 😄
I have a 1 year old malinois, shes not crate trained. I can leave her alone for 2 hours with no destruction.
Thats a good start.
I have a 4 year old Mal. I've had him for just over 3 years. He spent quite a while at the shelter and failed two previous re-homing attempts, owing mostly to his high drive and destructive tendencies. The second attempt to re-home him ende after their family dog attacked him and he ate a hole through the kitchen wall and escaped. I must confess that the first year or so wa trying. He demolished the yard, ate countless number of socks, jeans, shirts, wires, the vacuum cleaner, books, mail, dining room chair leg etc etc.... But today I can leave him alone at home in excess of 8 hrs, which I do 3 days a week regularly, and he does not touch anything anymore. I seal off access to all rooms except my bedroom where he sleeps, I open the front door but double lock the front security door; this way he can see what goes on on the outside and can keep an eye on the gate, but can't get out that way. He has access to the back yard. I food-proof the entire house and lock the fridge. He jumps the back fence regularly but never when I'm not home (I have cameras). Even then he always comes back within 20 min or so. All our neighbours are used to him doing this now. I guess I lucked out though I get him quite tired and mentally stimulated very early each day. We run a minimum of 4 miles early morning and I do nosework with him at least 5 sessions a week, evenings. This is my second Malinois and I don't think I will ever own another breed lol.
Awesome story.
A staff member at Tractor Supply told me I'd better get a crate along with my initial bag of puppy food. Best advice I've ever received.
Since that time a year ago, I've learned a LOT. We even use different food now, yet I'll be forever thankful for that crate advice. Last night, I thought I could give him a towel to rest on at night in the crate, because it was cold and he used to love them as a small pup. I'd stopped giving them to him when he started chewing the edges because threads can be dangerous to their GI tract - but he's more than a year old now. Two nights with a towel, no problem. He arranged it to his liking and slept on it, curled up like a big kitty. However, last night, he chewed it to pieces, and now I'm worried about him - all due to my foolishness.
My mistake in not following a routine, may save you a crap ton of money. Great dogs just be sure your ready for the bad side of this breed.
Bad side is fueled by the unnatural "treats" which You are feeding them.
Old Nik IX wow that’s totally bullshit
Shozef Andersson Yeah, how about You try eating a strictly freeze-dried diet and then screw off. I'm just one of those raw carnivore types. I don't know anything the FDA tells me to know!
I laughed when I saw this not because of what they did but because I’m not the only one. I have a Husky who ate holes in my carpet and a coonhound lab mix who ate the baseboards in my house. He’s so right, they stopped once they got older but for two years it was a hot mess. They ruin everything when they are bored and they need a TON of play.
I have 2 Mals, they are very codependent. C ant leave them alone and leave them out of the fun without expecting fallout...malinois are the absolute best dog I've owned. Loyal, kind, trusting, loving, protective and highly intelligent. Smarter than most people...they reason and not react.
I have a Belgian lab mix I adopted and I learned this lesson. I walked from the living room to the kitchen- hole in the rug!!
Try a crate big guy. Your problems aren’t breed exclusive. Most dogs are destructive when left to their own devices.
@Seasexnsun There's some truth to this but you're also wrong. Dogs are dogs, when they decide they want to tear up your furniture, they will do so and won't think twice about it. When your dogs are left unattended it is your responsibility to cage them up; this protects you and your dog.
I have a husky and guess what... he gets plenty of exercise and if I leave him alone for 30 mins he gets curious and starts to seek out his own activities to do. So the answer is to crate when you aren't home because that not only keeps your house safe but also your dog.
😊 I agree, We had a Siberian Husky, German Shepperd and a tiny teacup yorkie terrier.
Most dogs are destructive.
All 3 dogs were crate trained. When we went out, we had extra large kennels set up in the garage and that is where they would stay, until we returned. ( the door did need to be closed )
Prior too us leaving the house for a the day....
they were walked, and then we ran with them after, tossed a ball for them to fetch
20x for each.
A bit of water... they were golden.
However, if we didn’t do this....we found that they got into everything even if they had their chew toys etc.
@Seasexnsun I agree with you. It's just your first comment made it seem as if you shouldn't crate the dogs up at all.
To be honest I hate crates, is like jail, everyday before work i excersice my dog then go to work and leave her out on the yard that has fence and she just chills, she never destrys anything, is a Terrier Lab Mix
Seasexnsun dogs will destroy things jusy because they want to they dont have to be full if energy to be destructive. Big mistake people make with dogs is thinking theyre robots
Most Belgian Malinois don't have papers that's for show dogs these are working dogs :)
I am really glad you made this. Dogs love us, they dont want to be a dick and rip up your stuff, its a reaction to feeling anxious or bored. Being mean to them is not the way to go. People should understand their behaviour before keeping one and that is for all dogs and all people.
My maligator pup is turning 4 months now, and I should totally be aware. Wonderful dogs and helpful information, thanks!
You should set up a little fencing for the dogs in your backyard when you’re even home when you leave for a bit.
Whenever it rains I just have a separate room for my girl indoors with wooded
Floor for sleep or rainy days.
Regardless beautiful dogs remind me of my German Shep
That's with any dog man, going through it now with pit bulls, as far as flooring think about getting vinyl plank, easy clean up, and there is enzymes like that prevent dogs urge to bite things around the house.
This has to be the best video about these dogs on the interwebz I’ve seen to date. Good on you for recognizing “your” mistake and not blaming them for being Malinois.
We have 5 dogs. All working breeds. We have an Australian Cattle Dog, a Siberian Husky, those two had an accident and we kept two of their puppies (Ausky’s) and we just got a maligator named Echo. My daughter has appropriately named him Echodial, ... you know like a crocodile. Lmao.
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I raise a glass to you, brother. I've had the opposite type of dogs- Whippets. Only have one currently due to losing one to cancer last year. Loves to run in my huge back yard but is a couch potato when inside the house.
I can't imagine having plans to go out and then needing to make sure I work the dogs hard before leaving, in order to not worry and have a good time with friends. I know the love and devotion that you have for them. The pain can be deep (and expensive), but the joy still outweighs everything else.
Cheers to you.
Very true. Sad part is wanted to change out the carpeting just got moved up on me by a year. Lol.
our currently 17 week old girl can sit, give paw, lay down, wait and understand the word ‘no’. we never struggled with getting her into her kennel for bed and she has only peed inside twice because we didn’t notice she had to go. but every day we walk into the living room and she’d already have torn up a bunch of newspaper, letters and basically anything left too close to the ground.
Smart dogs get bored fast. Mine was a full time job itself. Natural protectors and all around amazing dogs, but they are a working breed that need to work.
That's why I went with a lesser energy/drive breed, Doberman. Beautiful Mals you have, especially the dark one.
I don’t know how I got here .... I have a chocolate lab who is way too guilty to do anything bad. Never once chewed on the couch, table, chairs, nothing. He plays with his toys and destroys them after a while. He’s crated when I’m not home (which is hardly ever). You have beautiful dogs, I think this video should apply to any dogs really and should be watched before a busy person decides to get a dog. Someone who likely would give up on dogs like yours should watch this before getting one!
This convinced me never to get this breed. I'll stick with my greyhound, that can be alone in the house for 7 hours without a peep.
I have a mal and he’s never been destructive. Except for his toys
Um, that's still destructive behavior, just cheaper. Lol.
@@monkeymazikeen6098 only his stuffed animal toys, which tbh almost every dog destroys. his tug toys, balls, etc he leaves alone.
@@samuraiapocalypse9349 true I was just messing with ya.
My Shepard mix did exactly this with the carpet and you can’t crate them either. They get hyper anxious without you. They’re protection dogs and Velcro breeds. This is why they get returned but they’re only for the right people. Very smart but from training dogs, the smart ones get into the most trouble because they get bored. Just like me 😊
I have a Belgian Tervuren mix and he is the best. When he was younger he was destructive too but after about 4 years he grew out of that behavior. It is important to spend time with him or the behavior will persist. He’s 14 now and in shape. I love him.
Over hyping the breed just like most UA-cam experts ... any dog with lots of energy will do this especially unsupervised puppy's from any high energy breed . You are right about one thing it was your fault . Just for the record not all Malinois are high strung . The ones that are were not meant to be left alone in a house without exercise or stimulation just like any other herding/working/guard dogs. BTW your dogs are beautiful and i meant no disrespect and sorry about your carpet lol
No disrespect taken. Lol. I am not that thin skinned. Trust me I wear the capital " I " for " Idiot " proudly. My male very even keel, female is a bolt of lighting. Thanks for the comment. With the exception of youtube expert. I am the expert of what not to do. That is where I shine. Lol I agree all high energy breeds have their down falls especially if you have never had one. I have had a few gsd and healers that drove me crazy in the past. Just didnt have youtube then. If just one of my videos saves just one person like I said from thousands of dollars in failures. Then I am good with that. Again I really do appreciate your honest comment.
yep, this two look really calm, friendly and well behaved, also a bit small in size, just like dogs from show lines.
The craziest ones (also the most spectacular and amazing) are the ones that come from working lines, somewhat agressive in general (they have to be), demanding, imposing, human like-intelligence and very strong minded, plus they are larger, thick-built and tons of energy and strenght,,. a real nigthmare for unexperienced and lazy-weak owners, can't have them without solid training. constant discipline and a job to do
These dogs are so crazy, but they’re the best! My little girl will literally chew anything she can get her jaws on
we are in the same page here
Nice garden, the dogs have huge Place to have fun.
Ever since we got the fence up. Made all the difference in the world.
It's true ... I have one and he is a lovely dog, full of energy and incredibly intelligent. One day I was walking my basset hound and “Pascual” starter to follow us, I open my gate and he went inside, that's all; became my dog.
Look for its owners, I mean, a purebred dog must have owners, but they didn't show up. The vet noticed that he had some scars on his neck, so I suppose they tried to train him but with violence and cruelty. This breed needs good training, daily activity, and lots of TLC. All the bad reputation is for bad owners, who are not willing to work with them.
I adore my Belgian shepherd but he is very active. So think two or three times if this breed is for you
I have a 4 year female Mal and trained her on a treadmill for rainy, cold days you can’t exercise outside.
rspartridge . I know. I said you not them.
This is why responsible dog owners should crate train. The digs need a secure spot that is theirs and only theirs. Where they can feel anxiety free when alone.
I own and professionally train BelMals for pet, protection and sport and none of them have ever caused destruction
Just because you've taught them basic commands does not mean they are well trained, obviously. These are dogs that don't have leadership they don't have security in their place in the family.
Takes a lot more then basic obedience and commands
What's your opinion about dutch Sheppard's
@@hugoval2887 beautiful breed. Great family dogs. They love to work, which makes training enjoyable for them.
Super protective dogs too. They are typically great with kids too. but because their herding instinct is so strong, they need a lot of exercise daily.
The best honest assessment of a Belgium malinois.. so sad to see them abandoned and surrendered.
They are definitely over bred by back yard breeding.
Loved the video !!! They are very busy !!! Minds going 100 miles an hour (even if hes asleep). Loved the old dog !!! Thanks keep them coming
My Jack Russell Terrier was just like this. Holes in the walls, rugs furniture, shoes... taught the family to keep things picked up.
Ouch! Mine don't, thankfully! But they live on a farm and are busy all day
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The best place for them. Mine didn't have enough work to do.
Jacks are one of my very favorite breeds and when i am to old to hunt i will get another. Mine have all died untimly deaths do to that unending prey drive. I vowed no more earth dogs. To heart breaking.
@@jimmassmann3766❤️ I don't hunt, and have trained my all my Jacks to be around chickens, rabbits, guneapigs, horses etc. They have never killed or hurt another animal and they never run away. They can walked unleashed with me in public places. Best dogs ever.
@@vikingdogmanship My Jacks were the same way could always be trusted in any situation. Except for going down holes when hunting. I run Airedales now i love them also and bog enough not to get killed by critters.
My dogs all need to help k÷p the varmits away or nothing wouls survive on the farm here.
I have an old English bull dog and when he 1st came home and for the next 2 years everytime I'd leave the house he would destroy whatever and anything he could get into, started buying him a nylabone (new 1 every month) and he stopped almost immediately...
I have a Boxer Mix. He did the EXACT same thing to my carpet. He is now only 5 months old. And I agree. You need lots of time and energy. He is a full time job.
You are so right about this breed, @Monkey and Mazikeen. I have adopted a 5-year old malinois and realized that having an active lifestyle is not enough to drain the energy of this kind of dog. I also didn't know i have the potential to be a dog trainer until my own dog showed me how easy it is to be one on him. With a malinois, an acre of land for them to run and play is almost mandatory if you plan to get and love this beautiful dog.
I own a Belgium Malinois female for 5 years now. I have to say what you're saying is not true at all. I can leave her at my house for 4hours and nothing will happen, though : In the first 6months i had her, she did exactly what you are saying. I was sleeping woke up just to see a huge hole in our couch, everything was torn apart. I made her understand that this is not what she is supposed to do and ever since then she didn't destroy anything but some pillows out of pure joy. She sometimes is just so joyful, grabs a pillow and wants to be hunted, runs away with it and just tears it apart. But saying that you can't leave the dog alone for 4 hours is not necessarily true. At least for my dog, that rule does not apply. Great Dogs by the way, your female is beautiful
This also was a one time isolated incident. Of course you kind of lost me on what you were saying. You can leave yours for 4 hours and all is good, yet while you were sleeping on the couch, your dog chewed a hole in it. Then the pillows also were torn up while you were home? So... I've missed something. Not attacking you by any means. Just trying to understand. So she is an angel when you are gone, and a stinker when your home?
Lol , you've been watching too much Cesar Milan.. Sit your amature ass down.
I've owned 5 , and trained multiples for Interdiction,
( LEO,MILITARY..)
YOUR AN AMATURE. WOW, you owned a female lol ( females are much more sensitive , and tractable. Go toe to toe with a real Alpha Male Mali) you got lucky. WHAT entity paid you to train them for drive( life and death)
work? NONE I SUSPECT. Until you've been opened up by one, Youre whistling past a grave yard AMATURE.. This Guy knows his stuff.
@@thomastammaro693 i am so imporessed that you know so much about malis. WoW, rlly. You are so mature ! Thx for giving me all of this essential information ! Pretty sure i'd like you to train my next dog, since i feel your social skills already show me you can handle me and my next dog !! ALPHA MALE THOMAS TAMMARO you will be the next big upcoming star DOG TRAINER :)
@@monkeymazikeen6098 Don't worry, i wouldn't take that as a personal attack unless you are as immature as our friend Thomas ! The hole in our couch was done when we had her about 4 weeks. We got her from a Turkish household where they had a couple of generations at home. Her initial owner was working shifts. He was the kind of guy that buys a Malinois because they look 'dangerous', probably as well because of their superbe reputation. Them being super smart etc. The owners dad had to take care for her at some point and he did not know anything about the breed, never took her out on walks, basically kept her with all the high energy children in the house. The dog was super confused when we met her. You did see imidiately that she was not trained at all. Anyway, she was my 1st dog aswell and i have to say that i was totally overwhelmed with her aswell. I took it that far saying that i need to get rid of the dog. But we decided against it and i am totally happy about it. Started educating myself and training her. She is by far not perfect, but i am super happy about where we at right now. She knows multiple commands, knows her place etc.
She almost never destroys anything in the house anymore. The pillow situation is this : Sometimes, after waking up or eating food she gets super excited ( i realize that her energy lvl after us humans sleeping for 8h is probably at it's peak and she explodes when seeing her humans waking up, knowing THE DAY IS STARTING LET'S GO PLAY WORK) and grabs a pillow. She starts running away with it and wants us to play catch. She lays down on the ground when you approach her and when you close up to her, she gets up and starts running away like a maniac. In that process she tears the pillow apart, for instance when we stop running after her or just while running away. Not always though. If i get fed up with it, i tell her to stop in a tone she knows, like : Ok, FUN STOPS HERE I GOTTA LISTEN TO DADDY :D. And sometimes i really don't care and let her just destroy it.
She's basically an Angel all around. Whether i am gone or at home doesn't matter. She has some playtime during the day and we also train anything between 1-2h 30min a day, every day 7 times a week.
@@Stylece ya at first ya kind of lost me. Kind of made me laugh. I was oh good dog whole your gone. But I am going to mess with ya while your home. Lmao.
I saw this way too late 😭
She ate 3 of our 4 couches so now we have to either replace them or fix them.
Also, we were told she was a German Sheppard and I totally fell for it amd went off to the military aaaand well I came back to chewed up chairs, tables, stairs and couches but I goddamn love her goddammit!!
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Yeah i popped to the shop and mine had learnt to open my child gate on my bedroom door , push the door open and rip my mattress up twice now. Absolutely love him and my boxer girl who also has now learnt to open doors 🤦♀️
Oooh, double trouble. Kidding, hopefully they are growing out of it.
The female is such a character! And beautiful. Lovely dogs