I like the puppy that sits back and thinks. I got the last of the options and then was sent photos of when he was tiny.. Lo and behold, my baby was the one sat down whilst the others were all on their hind legs. Then in the videos he was the boss. Totally dominating his litter. Hes soft as shit now. Never reacts to reactive dogs. Super happy with him. Hes the best little buddy.
Robert Cabral has been a life saver for me! I recently adopted a puppy. Mom is full malinois, dad is half german shep/rott. She is my first malinois. It was sooo frustrating and disheartening trying to find an online trainer who's balanced and doesn't need modern technology to connect with dogs. So finding Robert was a life changer, his methods work 1000%. Ive watched countless hours of his videos and I'm having great success in training my pup. I can't recommend him enough
Your method of assesment truly works. My husband and I performed these very same tests with our Malinois puppy at 8 weeks old and we brought home the best, well-rounded dog we have ever had.
Very good video.. Jack has very good pedigree medium drive .. He is the perfect jogging and hiking partner.. I took the one that licked me instead of biting me…
I can not wait to see the series of the videos. Your knowledge and insight is fantastic. By you making these videos are so helpful. People will benefit from your videos. Can’t wait to see the rest of the segments. 🥰
Well there are many variations. I picked the weakest/most untrusting puppy. Oh boy, she has everything. Drive, protection, great listening skills, food drive if needed and she does what she is told without luring so I didn't have to bribe her much. She is great. Lots of personality can be tweaked with quality training. Even the pup with the least drive can turn out a better police dog than the high drive one...generally these dogs are great either way 🥰 .
Great information. Your advice goes along with how I’ve always picked my pups( Breeder/Pedigree ). Backyard breeders are just that…. Not interested in best for you.. just the money.. I’m looking forward to the next video in the series.
I'd love to hear in the next two videos about your personal experience choosing Riot, Fury, and Storm: What were your motives in choosing them? Did you take into account all that you told us in the first video? Are you "disappointed" with your choice? I have two more suggestions: First of all, I would like to watch Fury more. How tall is she? Why is there so little of it in your programs? It's almost always Riot and Storm. Secondly, I would like there to be more about Malinois as a companion dog, not just as a guard dog. How to make this dog friendly to people. - Your advice. Thank you
I gotta admit I picked the biggest, best looking dog that stood out to me, as I couldn't travel to see them I choose the one that just hit me in the face with her colours.. black underneath and a black line along her back along with black fawn colouring else were. Her mum is totally black and dad is normal most common malinois colours. Both parent dogs are family dogs around children. She is stunning, opened her eyes first, is the biggest and chunkiest dog and was the first dog up on her feet and moving around. The parents live at home so I will get to see both parents.. iv seen videos and pictures of both parents and all 6 pups. 5 females 1 male... I basically had first pic of the litter. I pick her up just before Christmas. Iv waited 4 years for this since my akita Bella died back in 2017. I didn't think I'd get another dog but I miss a companion and friend to go out with. I can't wait to train her to a better ability than I trained my last akitas. I trained the basics but didn't really try to train too much. This time I'm gonna put all my effort into training her.. oh and iv called her Harley 😇
The only thing I disagree with is the statement about not wanting the most confident dog as a pet. I think a confident dog just makes for an easier training experience and makes it less likely for the dog to develope behavioural problems.
Hey Kay, thanks for the video it is so important. I have a GSD (working lines) at training there was a Mal who was so so nervous and the owner has so much more work to do. Really excited for the series. I really love watching your videos
Just be prepared.. A Mal is unlike any dog you have ever owned . First time owners, don’t be surprised when you experience the fact that they are way more of everything than you ever expected..Famous last words “ I never expect it to be like THIS!!!.
And that is why a lot of Malinois are getting dumped at the shelters daily 😔 people have no idea what this breed is about! I’m a 1st time Mali owner and the 3 week I ran to a trainer THANK GOD I did lol I’m definitely loving it but I’m glad I asked for help building the base 🙂
Cant wait for the rest of the series! Can you talk more about appropriate toys for puppies? (types of toys, when they're aloud to have them, do you allow toys in their crates?)
@@legoguy2554 I’m actually a photographer by trade. This is one of those things that happens and people don’t realize it until it’s done. She is very professional in her presentations and I felt it detracted from her video. There are a couple of solutions. First is try not to wear glasses when using circular fill lights. Second easy fix in use bounce lighting as fill lighting. This is actually my preferred method.
I've heard Michael Ellis say that the US military (or someone who trains military dogs) did a study on choosing the right dog from a litter and the conclusion was that it's impossible to know the temperament before the puppy is 16 weeks of age or older. So at 8,9,10 weeks it's a roll of a dice...
@@raymonddeflaviis2306 Who does connect with everyone though? Who said anything about being good? If you're referring to Ellis, I'd say he's excellent. A true professional. You talk about connection but his videos are literally classes he is teaching, while being filmed and it's here free on UA-cam for everyone else to learn from. It's unfortunate you find him deadly dull, as you put it 😆
@@lexaandco7546 I'm not alone in finding Ellis boring. The host of this particular podcast feels the same way. Ellis lacks motivational skills. He has no presence to speak of.
I love this type of education. Can you do one how to go camping with a malinois? I am considering a malinois for my retirement dog and the dog will go with me to remote Alaska for my off grid hunting trips.
Thanks for another amazing video!! I just love everything u do on ur channel. I'm so glad ur doing this series it will be very exciting for me to watch it. I was wondering if u could show us what kind of leash and collar do u use for the being with the pups? Keep up the Awesome job u do. Tc have a great weekend
Would love to know your thought on this. My experience is with labs that I train to hunt with and do hunt tests. My philosophy is to look at the parents and the breeding. Once I’m confident with the breeding it’s really just deciding on sex. Once I do that I pretty much just pick the puppy that comes to me first. As the breeding and research will show it to be a sound puppy and more than likely a sound dog. Does this philosophy translate to protective breeds.
What would be the ideal temperament for a dog that comes with me in the bush everyday for forestry( ie bears, cougars and wolves around) but also have a 5 year old at home?
Great video plus so insightful on choosing a puppy. Looking forward to the series and your view and opinion. At 70 still undecided on puppy Raised with hunting breeds many people's advice was to see the parents but most importantly if possible is their dam and sire. That many traits will go back to that generation. What's your opinion about this? Thanks so much for your videos. Like the mixture of work and play time with your dogs. By the way you have helped me make my decision for my next breed of dog. I'm at the still grieving stage of the passing of my last dog. Rescued him as a 8 week old puppy that had no social skills and no idea of his breed but truly believe after hours of watching your videos that he had some Malinois in his bloodline. Can definitely see my mistakes trying to train him but in spite of me was great companion and was very territorial and let me know when things weren't right. Lacked the aggression to be a guard dog. Had no fear as he woke me up early morning around 3 AM and wanted me to investigate a mountain lion and walked within 10 yards of it without a growl or bark. The one thing that you told was to never expect privacy and believe me that trait he had in spades. Apologies for an old man rambling. Hope you continue making your videos as I learn and enjoy every one of them
Mal mom can you do a video on how you take care of your dogs ears? With this breed there ears are always up and they collect so much dirt and the risk of infection is high
I wouldn't think so, people have their preferences. When I was getting my Aussie I knew I wanted a red merle; but it just depends of you get "pick of the litter" or not.
I have a German Shepard and Belgium Melanoia mix and she started out as layer back but now is insane energetic. I try taking her for a walk and she will pull so hard it looks and sounds like I am choking her.... I should also mention she is extremely strong. For the most part she will sit for me bit not for anyone else. What should I do? I feel like I am doing everything from all the videos from different channels and I still can't seem to get her to listen. She use to respond to a clicking sound but now doesn't even respond. If you have any advice please help
You need a balanced professional trainer that will teach you how to handle a working breed. Sounds like your dog is bored. What training has she received? Subscribe to Robert Cabral’s UA-cam channel and learn from him. He has experience with working breeds. He owns a Malanois.
@@Yoshi_No.1 great way to help someone first tell them they basically fucked up then tell them they need a trainer..... yeah. Thats the wrong way to approach someone bud
Genetics only awakens in the right hands, coalescing with environmental stimulation. Pedigree only matters if you know how to channel that energy. I've seen famously bred puppies from popular kennels that are not the reality, as they were advertised to be. In the last few days a fox terrier tried to bite me, owner is struggling, yet he was bought from a reputable breeder. Yesterday a German Shepherd was going crazy, barking and lunging at us and our Malinois. She was also bought from a reputable breeder. Every breeder will use the ideological genre "genetics marketing" Domestication is not complete because you get a Dog from a reputable breeder. They are imprintable by what you do and how you operate with them in their territorial abode.
Only purpose bred. There has to be a purpose for it. I don’t like when people create stupid designer breeds and sell for thousands of dollars. There’s literally already a breed for anything and everything. No need to mix. I own a GSD/Malinois. They’re both in the shepherd family. I got him when I was still ignorant of the importance of reputable/responsible and ethical breeding.
considering you have rehomed dogs that you have picked i dont think you are the person to be giving people this kind of advice... not to mention you support Back yard Breeders!
🙌 genetics matter, pedigree matters, well bred dogs are important. Great video, great information.
Damn straight. Good breeding is everything.
I like the puppy that sits back and thinks. I got the last of the options and then was sent photos of when he was tiny.. Lo and behold, my baby was the one sat down whilst the others were all on their hind legs. Then in the videos he was the boss. Totally dominating his litter. Hes soft as shit now. Never reacts to reactive dogs. Super happy with him. Hes the best little buddy.
Robert Cabral has been a life saver for me! I recently adopted a puppy. Mom is full malinois, dad is half german shep/rott. She is my first malinois. It was sooo frustrating and disheartening trying to find an online trainer who's balanced and doesn't need modern technology to connect with dogs. So finding Robert was a life changer, his methods work 1000%. Ive watched countless hours of his videos and I'm having great success in training my pup. I can't recommend him enough
Your method of assesment truly works. My husband and I performed these very same tests with our Malinois puppy at 8 weeks old and we brought home the best, well-rounded dog we have ever had.
One of your best videos!
An instant classic.
This advice can be transferred to other high drive breeds!
I love that! “…and six week later, they are just little psychopaths!”
Very good video.. Jack has very good pedigree medium drive .. He is the perfect jogging and hiking partner.. I took the one that licked me instead of biting me…
I can not wait to see the series of the videos. Your knowledge and insight is fantastic. By you making these videos are so helpful. People will benefit from your videos. Can’t wait to see the rest of the segments. 🥰
Well there are many variations. I picked the weakest/most untrusting puppy. Oh boy, she has everything. Drive, protection, great listening skills, food drive if needed and she does what she is told without luring so I didn't have to bribe her much. She is great. Lots of personality can be tweaked with quality training. Even the pup with the least drive can turn out a better police dog than the high drive one...generally these dogs are great either way 🥰 .
Belgian malinois my favourite dog all time
Absolutely amazing!!! You’re straightforward & informative!! Perfect combo . Love the idea of this series !! 👏🏼❤️
Great information. Your advice goes along with how I’ve always picked my pups( Breeder/Pedigree ). Backyard breeders are just that…. Not interested in best for you.. just the money.. I’m looking forward to the next video in the series.
I'd love to hear in the next two videos about your personal experience choosing Riot, Fury, and Storm:
What were your motives in choosing them?
Did you take into account all that you told us in the first video?
Are you "disappointed" with your choice?
I have two more suggestions:
First of all, I would like to watch Fury more. How tall is she? Why is there so little of it in your programs? It's almost always Riot and Storm.
Secondly, I would like there to be more about Malinois as a companion dog, not just as a guard dog. How to make this dog friendly to people. - Your advice.
Thank you
I think only two of her dogs are trained for personal protection
I gotta admit I picked the biggest, best looking dog that stood out to me, as I couldn't travel to see them I choose the one that just hit me in the face with her colours.. black underneath and a black line along her back along with black fawn colouring else were. Her mum is totally black and dad is normal most common malinois colours. Both parent dogs are family dogs around children. She is stunning, opened her eyes first, is the biggest and chunkiest dog and was the first dog up on her feet and moving around. The parents live at home so I will get to see both parents.. iv seen videos and pictures of both parents and all 6 pups. 5 females 1 male... I basically had first pic of the litter. I pick her up just before Christmas. Iv waited 4 years for this since my akita Bella died back in 2017. I didn't think I'd get another dog but I miss a companion and friend to go out with. I can't wait to train her to a better ability than I trained my last akitas. I trained the basics but didn't really try to train too much. This time I'm gonna put all my effort into training her.. oh and iv called her Harley 😇
I am going to be getting a second Malenois so your series will be very helpful to me 😀
Solid information will use to pick up my second malinois ,my first malinois is the one always comes first to mom or food🙏💞🐕🦺
Wow!!! This video is what I have been missing. So many really clever considerations. Loved it - please send more🤩👍
Picking up our maligator on Saturday. We can't wait.
Really great information! Looking forward to the entire three part series.
Thanks ❤❤❤❤
The only thing I disagree with is the statement about not wanting the most confident dog as a pet. I think a confident dog just makes for an easier training experience and makes it less likely for the dog to develope behavioural problems.
Hey Kay, thanks for the video it is so important. I have a GSD (working lines) at training there was a Mal who was so so nervous and the owner has so much more work to do.
Really excited for the series.
I really love watching your videos
Just be prepared.. A Mal is unlike any dog you have ever owned . First time owners, don’t be surprised when you experience the fact that they are way more of everything than you ever expected..Famous last words “ I never expect it to be like THIS!!!.
And that is why a lot of Malinois are getting dumped at the shelters daily 😔 people have no idea what this breed is about! I’m a 1st time Mali owner and the 3 week I ran to a trainer THANK GOD I did lol I’m definitely loving it but I’m glad I asked for help building the base 🙂
Cant wait for the rest of the series! Can you talk more about appropriate toys for puppies? (types of toys, when they're aloud to have them, do you allow toys in their crates?)
Thank you, great information. Looking forward to the next videos.
Super video and nicely delivered ☺️
Awesome tips from an Awesome Mali Mom...who else but #maligatormom Thanks!
Hey just a feed back on the video. Your glasses are reflecting the circular light your using on you camera.
She needs to invest on an other one and keep it on either sides.
Why did this bother you??
@@legoguy2554 I’m actually a photographer by trade. This is one of those things that happens and people don’t realize it until it’s done. She is very professional in her presentations and I felt it detracted from her video. There are a couple of solutions. First is try not to wear glasses when using circular fill lights. Second easy fix in use bounce lighting as fill lighting. This is actually my preferred method.
@@hawkeye98 ok as someone who does not do photography I honestly didn't even notice thought it made her eyes sparkle looks kind of cool
Great video🤩 Looking forward for the next one👍🤩
I love your videos so much❤️. Congratulations on the great work.👏👏
Mommy of fur missiles ❤
we need a series on what to do to make a good guard dog
this is amazing, thank you!!!
Plz do more on this topic! Thank You!
I've heard Michael Ellis say that the US military (or someone who trains military dogs) did a study on choosing the right dog from a litter and the conclusion was that it's impossible to know the temperament before the puppy is 16 weeks of age or older. So at 8,9,10 weeks it's a roll of a dice...
Fascinating. Ellis is deadly dull, but I trust him.
Michael Ellis knows what he's talking about, because he's an actual professional trainer! 🤫
@@lexaandco7546 True, but he doesn't connect with everyone.
Good is relevant. Good for whom?
@@raymonddeflaviis2306 Who does connect with everyone though? Who said anything about being good? If you're referring to Ellis, I'd say he's excellent. A true professional. You talk about connection but his videos are literally classes he is teaching, while being filmed and it's here free on UA-cam for everyone else to learn from. It's unfortunate you find him deadly dull, as you put it 😆
@@lexaandco7546 I'm not alone in finding Ellis boring.
The host of this particular podcast feels the same way.
Ellis lacks motivational skills.
He has no presence to speak of.
More power to your channel 💪
LOVE YOU CHANNEL & CONTENT THANK YOU 😊❤
I love this type of education.
Can you do one how to go camping with a malinois?
I am considering a malinois for my retirement dog and the dog will go with me to remote Alaska for my off grid hunting trips.
a longer hair shepherd would be my first advice like groenendaeler tervurense longhair dutch
@@deback4949 it won't be during the winter. So the cold won't be a factor for the dog choice.
I would love to second this and also request tips for camping or traveling with multiple dogs!
thanks for that cant eait for the next video
Hi have you ever had a Dutch shepherd because I’m thinking of getting one but would like someone with experience to tell me what they’re like? Thanks
Very helpful!
Definitely was curious about your opinion on Robert that was a sweet little bonus
Thank-you.
Thanks for another amazing video!! I just love everything u do on ur channel. I'm so glad ur doing this series it will be very exciting for me to watch it. I was wondering if u could show us what kind of leash and collar do u use for the being with the pups? Keep up the Awesome job u do. Tc have a great weekend
Most breeders I know choose the mal for you based on the temperament it has
Also a solid way to go about it 👍🏼
Love your videos so much. I have a sweet 9 month old malinois. My new saying is WWMMD.
Omg 😂
I was wondering do u know any breeders of the breed or were one would go if the were looking for a Reputable breeder
Oh subbed too 👍
Would love to know your thought on this. My experience is with labs that I train to hunt with and do hunt tests. My philosophy is to look at the parents and the breeding. Once I’m confident with the breeding it’s really just deciding on sex. Once I do that I pretty much just pick the puppy that comes to me first. As the breeding and research will show it to be a sound puppy and more than likely a sound dog. Does this philosophy translate to protective breeds.
What would be the ideal temperament for a dog that comes with me in the bush everyday for forestry( ie bears, cougars and wolves around) but also have a 5 year old at home?
Great video plus so insightful on choosing a puppy. Looking forward to the series and your view and opinion. At 70 still undecided on puppy
Raised with hunting breeds many people's advice was to see the parents but most importantly if possible is their dam and sire. That many traits will go back to that generation. What's your opinion about this?
Thanks so much for your videos. Like the mixture of work and play time with your dogs. By the way you have helped me make my decision for my next breed of dog. I'm at the still grieving stage of the passing of my last dog. Rescued him as a 8 week old puppy that had no social skills and no idea of his breed but truly believe after hours of watching your videos that he had some Malinois in his bloodline. Can definitely see my mistakes trying to train him but in spite of me was great companion and was very territorial and let me know when things weren't right. Lacked the aggression to be a guard dog. Had no fear as he woke me up early morning around 3 AM and wanted me to investigate a mountain lion and walked within 10 yards of it without a growl or bark. The one thing that you told was to never expect privacy and believe me that trait he had in spades. Apologies for an old man rambling. Hope you continue making your videos as I learn and enjoy every one of them
I have a Belgian malinois and I am going to get a girl soon so I will love to know
Hi love you'd vids
I love animals....
Nice info
Nice!
Thank you for this video!!!! Can you please tell us how you got your puppy to leave your cat alone?
Mal mom can you do a video on how you take care of your dogs ears? With this breed there ears are always up and they collect so much dirt and the risk of infection is high
I’ve actually never had to mess with them besides the occasional wipe out with a rag when they’re wet 👍🏼
Subscribe to Robert Cabral. He is a fantastic balanced trainer. His channel is full of great videos. He has one on ear care.
It's(chest belt ) not available in India
I'm looking to get one shortly after I close on my house at the end of the month. I'm in NY, do you recommend any breeders in my relative area?
Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test
Is it bad to look at color (Fur Color) when assessing a Belgian malinois puppy? I really love the darker looking malis than the tan ones.
I wouldn't think so, people have their preferences.
When I was getting my Aussie I knew I wanted a red merle; but it just depends of you get "pick of the litter" or not.
It shouldn’t be your first want. Color really shouldn’t matter. I’m more into genetics and breeder quality and the parents.
I have a German Shepard and Belgium Melanoia mix and she started out as layer back but now is insane energetic. I try taking her for a walk and she will pull so hard it looks and sounds like I am choking her.... I should also mention she is extremely strong. For the most part she will sit for me bit not for anyone else. What should I do? I feel like I am doing everything from all the videos from different channels and I still can't seem to get her to listen. She use to respond to a clicking sound but now doesn't even respond. If you have any advice please help
Seems like you are in oven your head. Why don't you find a balanced trainer?
You need a balanced professional trainer that will teach you how to handle a working breed. Sounds like your dog is bored. What training has she received? Subscribe to Robert Cabral’s UA-cam channel and learn from him. He has experience with working breeds. He owns a Malanois.
@@Yoshi_No.1 great way to help someone first tell them they basically fucked up then tell them they need a trainer..... yeah. Thats the wrong way to approach someone bud
@@justkidding7523 yes I watch a lot of his videos and I seem to be making some progress but then there are times when she is like no thank you
Not a fan of paying up for YT premium and having in content ads shoved down my throat. Was interested in the subject but bailed.
If a dog has low food drive it will have good toy drive so whatever works
What are your thoughts about Breeder vs. Craigslist ads.? You get what you pay for. Perhaps the non breeder has less drive/working type attitude.
Do you breed Malinois ?
👍
Genetics only awakens in the right hands, coalescing with environmental stimulation. Pedigree only matters if you know how to channel that energy. I've seen famously bred puppies from popular kennels that are not the reality, as they were advertised to be. In the last few days a fox terrier tried to bite me, owner is struggling, yet he was bought from a reputable breeder. Yesterday a German Shepherd was going crazy, barking and lunging at us and our Malinois. She was also bought from a reputable breeder. Every breeder will use the ideological genre "genetics marketing" Domestication is not complete because you get a Dog from a reputable breeder. They are imprintable by what you do and how you operate with them in their territorial abode.
Do choice a puppy or pick a puppy?
Do you any respectable breeders in Michigan?
Did you ever find a respectable breeder?
Do yall believe in mixing dogs
Mixing dogs? Like mixing breeds?
@@justkidding7523 yes
Only purpose bred. There has to be a purpose for it. I don’t like when people create stupid designer breeds and sell for thousands of dollars.
There’s literally already a breed for anything and everything. No need to mix.
I own a GSD/Malinois. They’re both in the shepherd family. I got him when I was still ignorant of the importance of reputable/responsible and ethical breeding.
You don't choose them they choose you.
Все кнам унас малинуа щенки
4 minutes of video and you have not really started to talk about the subject
Ur beautiful
considering you have rehomed dogs that you have picked i dont think you are the person to be giving people this kind of advice... not to mention you support Back yard Breeders!