Working breed dogs have lots of energy and they’re good for the owner who likes to be challenged to be physically fit! If you’re a couch potato, a Belgian Malinois isn’t for you. They’re a special dog for the special person who can appreciate them. 😊
@@jamieoliver3262 Yah. I was one... well my ex gf was. We raised her in an appartment building. We made sure we had schedules which lined up so someone was always home and took her out 3 times a day. She was great about it. We actually had to force her to go downstairs to pee in the mornings. Like I said if the owner is there giving them attention they're fine, but there were tons of issues like trying to crate train her and she somehow sneaked out of the cage everytime... We couldn't even figure out how. She'd just be on the couch when we got back sleeping.... so we got rid of the crate and had no issues with chewing any destruction.
That opening seen takes me back 30+ years when I had my 5 Malinois puppy litter. I would call them with, "Puppies!!" & they would come running en masse from where ever they were. I would be on all fours and they would maul me with love! There's something about puppy kisses! Sour milk smell? LOL Love you, Anneka! And, thanks! ♥😂 🐕🦺boy Dingo &🐕🦺girls Pepper🐕🦺Honey🐕🦺Sugar🐕🦺Peaches 🐕🦺 & mom Princess & 🐕🦺dad Bud RIP, all!😭
I had a a Malinoua, as a 9 year old kid, she was the best dog I had, incredibly smart and always in control never bitten or created any problems, amazing as a family dog easy to train and always fun to do things with her. Miss her these days ❤
I have a female Malinois, and I am disabled, she is a family member. We got her from a shelter at 1 year old, she has never destroyed anything other than her toys. She is very protective, but nothing like this video says.
I wish I had 1 love them. But I have 3 àbused dogs I adopted. Have respect for Malinois the police the army the navy GOD bless every 1 that has this amazing animals❤
@@doucetteapril1453 My Liberty Justice was a stray from TN and I am in PA, she had a litter of 9 puppies and 8 passed away. I could not leave her at the shelter. I had to have her. Thank you I know she would give you kisses and want belly rubs.
Amazing dogs for sure. Coincidentally, I just read an article in the WS Journal that a Belgian Malinois was used in the successful search and find of 4 children who were on a small plane that crashed in the Amazon jungle recently. Apparently the dog (“Wilson”) darted off into the wilderness after the rescue. He was last seen by soldiers last week. The soldiers said that despite being a dog Wilson is a commando, and a commando never leaves another behind. Say a prayer they find him!
As some comments already said: get one of these dogs ONLY if you are very fit, very active everyday and have plenty of time and space. I have had three German shepherds, I love them, but now that I am older and less active, I got some smaller breeds that I can manage. A dog is a daily commitment for at least a dozen of years. Think fitness, time, space, money and vacations.
This video was almost as much fun as your day at the pool with 150 retriever dogs. Anneka being savaged Maligators is priceless, yet through out the fun you managed to get an important message out again. How much work it is to be a responsible dog owner, and the need for dog owners to pick the right breed for themselves and their lifestyles. Not go with what is trendy and cool and looks good. Otherwise the dogs can end up in pretty bad situations and finish up in shelters or euthanized. Nice job as usual Anneka and Animal Watch!
If I were a breeder I would only sell to some one who has trained dogs previously, and understands the socialization needs of a working breed before getting a dog like this. They have very different needs than most breeds. People just see the end result, a dog flying through the air... They are very sensitive and need thorough training from early on. Your alarms and calendar will just be "puppy" to get the reward of what you see in vidoeos.
That’s ridiculously selective. If someone is home most of the time and wants to learn dog training they should get a chance. People who aren’t home a lot will never work with these dogs.
I share your pain. 28 years with a phychopathic narcissist with her full repertoire of abuses like verbal abuse, mental and emotional abuse, physical abuse and financial abuse. They are very vindictive and destructive people. It drove me to the point of suicide and I was later saved by the police. I have always been physically strong, but today I'm mentally and physically strong. You are such a beautiful spirit, I dont know how anyone could treat you that way. Dogs are my love as well. Unconditional love. When I was going through depression, also after divorcing my ex, lots of dogs on walks with their owners would walk or run up to me and give me cuddles. I lost count of the number of owners who said to me "we have never seen our dog behave like this before with strangers". Dogs can sense "depression". I knew exactly what they giving me lots of love. God bless.
Thank you sharing your experiences... yes... a unconditional love like no other.... would love the opportunity to have a new loyal companion.. just brings so much joy s to life, who needs prescription medications when you can extend your life further by the support... so beautiful to observe. Thank you for sharing....
Beautiful and interesting video Anneka! Malinois are intelligent and strong dogs,infact they are used as police dogs in USA(K9),and they are capable of incredible feats. Thank you very much Anneka for your fantastic job!👍👍🔥
I've been missing and reminiscing about my Belgian the past couple of days, he passed away in 2021, and 1:12 in & I'm already smiling & chuckling. Jasper was my first ever shepherd, the learning curve was steep lol, and even though I was ready to pull my hair out by the time he was 3 with all his antics, he was the best dog I've ever owned.
I spend 24hrs a day with my Malinois. I would not recommend a Malinois to anyone who cannot. Her previous owner was very considerate of her and realized changes in her life did not allow her to give her enough attention. She is an absolute blessing, a wonderful 7 year old who is my service dog.
Some people have to go to work throughout the day to pay their bills & feed the dogs ! Not everyone can sit home 24-7 or take their dog to work everyday & a dog should be 100% comfortable being home for a while. Especially if the dog is trained & has a "job" to do while the owner is working.. My wife's mostly home throughout the day. But, she also has a life & sometimes has to leave for a couple hour's. If she does, my dogs are guarding the house and property and are completely happy to be able to do their job! They also have each other to play with so they aren't "alone" .. There's also plenty of apps these days where you can monitor your home & dog and even speak to them if needed right from your phone !
@@davidfrye7713 All kinds actually.. Grew up on a ranch with all kinds of different working breeds & have always owned them myself. Pitbulls, Mals, Dutch Shepherds, GSD, Rottweilers, mixtures and livestock dogs.. and you're right, there ARE breeds that are better suited to being home alone! My point was, Just because someone may have an actual job & need to work during the day or night, doesn't mean they CAN'T own a Mal or other working breeds... Mals themselves are SUPER trainable and depending where you get the dog & WHAT it was bred for, it could easily be a companion/house dog... I know a couple people who have them, work job's and the dogs completely fine while it's home. Because THEIR dogs, weren't specifically bred to be insanely high drive and anxious all day. Now, if you go get one specifically bred to work nonstop and protect/track, whatever, yes! You'll likely have issues trying to leave it alone..
I just got my first Belgian and I hate all the stereotypes that exist…. I grew up with tons of retrievers and popular breeds and I disliked them all. The retrievers are hard to train/males have behavioral issues and they are rambunctious. Small breeds are mostly yappy little things that are also temperamental. I could go on and on and now all I see are the doodles and I just roll my eyes with the amount of outrageous energy these dogs have, and how much they jump and don’t listen that well…… plus now that they are super popular the kids are starting to get bit by them quite a lot…… I know I may be offending some people, and I’m not trying too….. I look for certain aspects within a breed such as intelligence, adaptability, loyalty, recall, temperament with children, etc. so just bc I may not like golden retrievers or think they are really that great, doesn’t mean they wouldn’t be great for your needs or wants. Anyhow, I quit listening to ppl after having multiple dogs that I wasn’t completely satisfied with. I kept them until they met their demise, but anytime I mentioned other breeds everyone would say “have you seen the videos?” “Are you nuts?” “Those dogs aren’t pets!” Eventually I said I’m done and spur of the moment bought my very first Siberian husky. I was waiting for him to turn to a big green monster and destroy my house while screaming like a little girl and to never want to step foot inside my house and to dig, run away, and destroy my house. A week went by, and nothing. Another week, nothing…… then I came to the conclusion that ppl are wrong! Per usual. My Siberian husky is one of the best dogs I’ve ever owned! He’s super calm, crazy intelligent, great with my babies, digs in his sand box, and is just everything a golden retriever is supposed to be but way nicer and calmer lol. He does run off leash, but guess what?!? He comes back!! I’ve learned that the siberians are very loyal dogs and really only bond with certain people, plus they own the independence of a wolf. So if you don’t gain the respect of your Siberian husky, then they are smart enough and brave enough to escape and run away. And their loyalty is why they don’t do well when rehomed I’ve found these dogs don’t like change very well and they are incredibly sensitive Now the Belgian. Again, I was advised against it. Everyone told me they are only meant for the military and aren’t good as pets. Well I got mine. She was so easy to train. I socialized her, and she is great in public. She does love to chew, but my labradors chewed more than my Belgian ever has…… she likes her toys, and she is an excellent athlete. But she is also one of the best dogs I’ve ever had. Belgians want to please you, so much so they are almost like a zombie. Yes, she is high energy, more so than a German shepherd, but she’s trainable, great tempered, and she is happy within our active household. I don’t believe these dogs would do well in a crate or left alone for hours each day, and given a small yard to just stroll in every once in a while or chained up to a dog house or in a kennel…… but then again no breed does well within those conditions. I will say ibe also had two German shepherds and the reason why I got a Belgian and not another GS is bc of the inability to tell the future. My 1st was amazing, but my 2cd was a nut case. We hired so many trainers, one even trained police dogs in Ohio and took her for a month and she still didn’t do well…, why? They were bred for many things that isn’t suitable for family life such as herding….. so they have many triggers. They can’t help it it’s in their blood, just like a lab is meant to retrieve. It’s in their blood. And bc GS have so many different lines and so much bad breeding…… I didn’t know really what I was getting. My 2cd was strictly working line, my first was a big long haired one that was bred to be a pet. My 1st was amazing, but now that I have small children I didn’t want to take the chance of having another nutty GS…….. Look if you want a Belgian, and are active person, and if you really feel like you could train, socialize, and keep them energized then get one!!! Otherwise don’t let these scare tactics scare you! Don’t think you’re not good enough!!! Truth be told, most ppl who claim these dogs aren’t for everyone, is bc the ppl who didn’t do well with these dogs probably wouldn’t have done well with most dogs! Some ppl don’t want the responsibility but can’t afford a lazy mastiff to just chain up in their yard. They get what looks the best and fail miserably. But it’s not the breed, it’s the people. The people didn’t train, walk them, socialize them, etc……. Sorry for long comment, but it’s these types of videos that scared me away from having my dream dogs! And it took me 15 years before I got the courage to finally get a Siberian husky and another 4 years after to now have my Belgian! Another funny perspective is most ppl who breed these dogs in my eyes are terrible Dog owners. Most either live in farms where the dogs run wild, or they are kept in kennels. Very rarely do you have a regular suburban or country person breeding dogs at a high magnitude who keeps their dogs as house pets like the regular population. Most puppies are kept in kennels or outside until 8-12 weeks of age. Even when I dropped my GS off to that expensive trainer who trained police dogs, he had kennels everywhere!!!! The dogs are mostly kept in those kennels and are only Out to train or work. So plz tell me, who has more of a right to own or keep these dogs? The active suburban house wife with 5 acres who actually want them as a family pet, or the police officer who works them and keeps them 6 hours in a vehicle and then sleeps in a kennel? Only out to train or work? I dk just food for thought
my dog is a rotty/cane corso/malinois… only 25% malinois in him but the genes of that breed are so strong it shows so much in his energy and personality. those dogs are no joke you better be prepared if your willing to get one
I loved my Mali and you are sooo correct, you need to work them, you need to be dog person and respect the breed and their needs. Not everyone has the ability or knowledge to do that.
In the intro video the Mali left running before it even landed. I've had Dutch herders in the past and the acrobatics of these breeds also are amazing I remember the neighbours (who do not like dogs) screaming as I've ran outside I seen the dog just jumped the 8ft fence but it was balancing on the fence as if it was a acrobat on the tightrope. Which says alot as it could have easily jumped but decided to stay just the inquisitive side was too much it had to take a peak to see what was happening on the other side of the fence
On my 100 acre farm , I’ve got akbash dogs , and also Malinois . Both breeds are super working dogs , but totally under control. The Malinois though are intense for sure .
If I wasn't in the middle of radiotherapy for potentially terminal breast cancer and Fibro... You'd need to like snakes, tegu, & mourning gecko.. I've been in bad relationships, but to be fair, the persons involved had been horribly mistreated by their families, sometimes there are people who can't be fixed, because of events out of their control and the effect that had on them.. Some of the horrific things I have seen I will *not* share here. Animal abuse is bad enough. What humans can do to humans is a whole different level of horrific, especially parents and children. The genetically endicked usually aren't the brightest on the planet.. I'll always recommend carpeteering... 😁😋
This breed is not for novice owner. In my city, a local youtuber's dog kill a gardener. He was somewhat experienced with dogs but less so with this breed.
I'm sorry to hear about your experiences Anneka, I can certainly relate after dealing with dark triad personalities for the last 6 work roles I've worked with and had to go to counseling for. Sadly these personalities are very well represented in upper level management of almost every company.
Top three dog breeds to not get for casual pets: 1. Belgian malinois 2. Border collie 3. Australian shepherd Working dogs in general are not happy and the owners are not happy unless the owners know what the dog need and follow through If you just want a happy pet hanging around, get a golden retriever, a goldendoodle, a cockapoo, a shitzhu, or some sorta dog that just enjoys making you happy. Not everyone these days has sheep or cows handy to be herded
Bless you !. It can take years to get over a narcissist and their gaslighting abuse. I love this video because it ties in with myself and my maligator. He was bred for and trained in the British military program but failed to make the grade , he was then given to a narcissist and chained , beaten and starved by him. I met the narcissist and was told about my mals history and he had me believe that he was aggressive and out of control because of the military. The narcissist was charming and I fell for it through love bombing and gaslighting and we started seeing each other. I now realise that the only reason I met this bloke was to save my boy . I soon started to see the abuse , I was getting it and so was the dog , kicked in the ribs with size 11s then paraded about occasionally to brag. Poor tormented boy didn't know where to turn , I had to get him away from it all , but had to earn his trust first. 2 years on and we are both diagnosed with PTSD, we are getting through life together, just me and the maligator, one day at a time . He's learnt that I'm his human and this means, love , trust, respect, fun, food , shelter, boundaries and rules and he's a different dog . He's able to have self control now and is a very sociable boy , it took him time to learn to trust men but now he has 4 of my male pals he trusts . Best breed of dog ever , smart , loyal and protective. He still enjoys the bite work, problem solving and blasting around the farm , up and down the hay bales at 9 years old , he's very fit . Everyone who has PTSD needs one , they get you through, such intuitive, sentient beings. I hope you heal from the abuse lovely, nobody deserves a narcissist, apart from other narcissists. One ❤ and one ❤ to the Mals ❤ Gals with mals lol
Thank you for sharing your story! Narcissistic people are the worst! I worked for one! But he messed with the wrong one. His gaslighting and manipulation did not work on me! Glad that you were able to get away, and your dog are doing great. Anneka, thank you for being open about this on your channel. I know it's not easy. Shows everyone what an incredibly powerful and intelligent person you are. Love all your episodes! So informative and educational. Your channel gave great advice before I obtained my Siberian Husky on one of your episodes about them. I researched the breed extensively before getting one. They are loving, affectionate, stubborn, and loyal. But not for everyone. You see so many of them at shelters and rescues, because some people can't deal with the breed once the cuteness wears off.
@@waltervega8730 thank you Walter 😊. They are the worst . Since my encounter another narcissist tried but I'd done too much research online and equipped myself well and shut that one down straight away, my narc detector is tip top and so is my mals, I trust his better than my own 😆. I feel the same about Anneka. Siberian huskies are beautiful 😍. You have your woluf and I have mine . Take care.
Wow so glad you took your boy away from an underserving speck of human trash, im a dog groomer and dog boarder currently looking after my favourite boy Kaos!! Couldn't be further from the name German shepard cross Malinois i wish i could steal him!! Just the perfect gent in every way and such a sweetheart 💕
@@natalieroberts3288 Bless you , thank you 😊. What a lovely and fulfilling job you have . I bet he is a gent , this breed is so smart, very empathetic, they feel every emotion from us and their surroundings, what amazing beings !. Sounds like you are getting the maligator bug 😆, you'll end up with one and your life will completely change for the better . 😉. One ❤
I rescued a dog 5 weeks ago. He was about 8 weeks old, malnourished, dehydrated, anemic from the 1000's of fleas. He spent the night at the hospital, went to 2 vets and Ive been nursing him back to health ever since. He was mostly black, I was told his mother is a border collie but now hes 12ish weeks old with a black face, black legs and tail and a cool black stripe going down his back... hes a Malinois and border collie, I work 12 hour days. We are bonded so I need to find an activity we can do that will spark his brain and tire him out. I love the term Maligator... it fits!!
I have two Malinois' and they are bundles of energy. They are very athletic and require lots of attention, socialized and training. They are not a good dog for beginners or neglectful. Aggression training should not be done to ANY dog but especially not a Malinois.
Aggression training is indeed nefast. People who train them that way are playing with a projectile and later accidents happen and they end up often in shelters or being euthanized ( after duties ). I never trained him, like i see on youtube and dog schools for police/military/protection dog. I had to un-train my beautiful 6 month old dog for years, to make of him a more normal house dog ( still...not able to go anywhere in public ). I had to protect literally his life from being euthanized, so i had to avoid many places. But he was so loving towards me and would of protected me with his life, so i had to avoid from situations where he would act that way. I had to protect him, from a society who put dogs down easaly. He was the love of my life and i lost him in a cruel way at almost 14 years old, due to my mother who gave him food he was not alowed to eat and vets who where idiots. I will never ever forgive people for this. He did not deserve the suffering and forced euthanasia. I thought he would die of old age in his sleep, not like this. I feel lost and can't cope. He was the best dog ever😢
Now I really miss my Malinois. Actually, a guy once tried to snatch my purse. My Malinois just grabbed his arm and his white sleeve turned red. When I asked the dog to let go, the guy ran, leaving a trail of blood with an arm hanging loose. Never heard from him. Seems like illegal criminals do not seek medical attention. They just rather die under the radar.
Sorry you’re going through that I know about narcissists, they are clinically insane under developed brain gray brain matter which gives us the ability to love and feel remorse. Narcissist feel no love, and no remorse impossible for them. There’s no cure for them only treatment if they acknowledge that they have a problem most narcissist, live in a make-believe world, best course of action, no contact with a narcissist, and allow God to heal you appreciate your videos. God bless.
Sorry to hear about your divorce. He's obviously out of his mind. I love watching your channel and just subscribed. I've had 3 GSD'S in the past and now have a 2 year old male Malinois. Dogs are great therapy IMO...they always love you no matter what! Malinois are extremely sensitive dogs...they can really tell how you're feeling and you have to be careful and fair when you correct them. These dogs can't be left at home for a long period of time unless you tire them out first with a good hour of exercise. You really need a large backyard for them to thrive as well...just daily walks aren't enough...they need to run at full speed and love playing fetch and tugging toys as well. Cheers!!!
You look like you are suffering from cuteness over load. I think that is a good thing, but I have say my favorite video of yours is for the Newfoundland dogs and the puppies.♥
Sorry to hear what you are going through I went through a similar thing my dogs were my therapists love your video you bring many people joy best wishes Carl
Alot of these type of dog if I am remembering this right these were breed for cattlemen and shepherds, to protect against dangerous wild life that wanted to do harm to the live stock of these type of profession. It was only later down the road we started using them in k9 units like the german Shepard.
I train my belgial puppy alot he is very smart, he is now 7 months and he loves loves to walk, he loves to play he loves to be outside and his energy is high. this kind of dogs require lots of attention amd physical training.
I am so sorry about your divorce. It is so emotionally taxing & you never really get over it. Time certainly heals all wounds, I guess, that's what they say. I wish you & your family all the best!! Great video, and incredible dog breed!
hello imangine you are the owner off a Belgain Mlinios and you are the owner off a Belgain F N F A L cal 7,62???? I am sure you have a lot off frinds ?????????????? lol lol lol lol lol
Working breed dogs have lots of energy and they’re good for the owner who likes to be challenged to be physically fit! If you’re a couch potato, a Belgian Malinois isn’t for you. They’re a special dog for the special person who can appreciate them. 😊
I had a Malinois who was a couch potato. They really just want to work for their owners.
She was the most cuddly dog ever.
They arent in the working dog class though, they're in the herding class :)
Unfortunately too many numptys buying into them and most end up in a cage
@@jamieoliver3262 Yah. I was one... well my ex gf was. We raised her in an appartment building. We made sure we had schedules which lined up so someone was always home and took her out 3 times a day.
She was great about it. We actually had to force her to go downstairs to pee in the mornings.
Like I said if the owner is there giving them attention they're fine, but there were tons of issues like trying to crate train her and she somehow sneaked out of the cage everytime... We couldn't even figure out how. She'd just be on the couch when we got back sleeping.... so we got rid of the crate and had no issues with chewing any destruction.
And they are super smart!!
I have 10 of them, can confirm the life cycle is pupper > single braincell velociraptor > maligator > adult
velociraptor phase 😂
Amazingly agile, intelligent and beautiful dogs. Thank you for being a Malinois chew toy. Those ear bites had to hurt.
Ay Sha Wanna Day (korean feels so good) ear bites😂
That opening seen takes me back 30+ years when I had my 5 Malinois puppy litter.
I would call them with, "Puppies!!" & they would come running en masse from where ever they were.
I would be on all fours and they would maul me with love!
There's something about puppy kisses! Sour milk smell? LOL
Love you, Anneka! And, thanks! ♥😂
🐕🦺boy Dingo &🐕🦺girls Pepper🐕🦺Honey🐕🦺Sugar🐕🦺Peaches 🐕🦺 & mom Princess & 🐕🦺dad Bud RIP, all!😭
I had a a Malinoua, as a 9 year old kid, she was the best dog I had, incredibly smart and always in control never bitten or created any problems, amazing as a family dog easy to train and always fun to do things with her. Miss her these days ❤
RIP to your fur baby ❤
I have a female Malinois, and I am disabled, she is a family member. We got her from a shelter at 1 year old, she has never destroyed anything other than her toys. She is very protective, but nothing like this video says.
I have 4 prebred mailons and 2 girls 2 boys and 3 out of 4 are trained the other one is still very young
I too i have female Malinois
I wish I had 1 love them. But I have 3 àbused dogs I adopted. Have respect for Malinois the police the army the navy GOD bless every 1 that has this amazing animals❤
@@doucetteapril1453 My Liberty Justice was a stray from TN and I am in PA, she had a litter of 9 puppies and 8 passed away. I could not leave her at the shelter. I had to have her. Thank you I know she would give you kisses and want belly rubs.
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Amazing dogs for sure. Coincidentally, I just read an article in the WS Journal that a Belgian Malinois was used in the successful search and find of 4 children who were on a small plane that crashed in the Amazon jungle recently. Apparently the dog (“Wilson”) darted off into the wilderness after the rescue. He was last seen by soldiers last week. The soldiers said that despite being a dog Wilson is a commando, and a commando never leaves another behind. Say a prayer they find him!
@@Gordy63 Did they find the Dog WILSON?
I have always loved the Mal. I have 2 GSDs, but I do not have the environment or time that a Mal needs. Love the breed. Puppies are adorable
As some comments already said: get one of these dogs ONLY if you are very fit, very active everyday and have plenty of time and space. I have had three German shepherds, I love them, but now that I am older and less active, I got some smaller breeds that I can manage. A dog is a daily commitment for at least a dozen of years. Think fitness, time, space, money and vacations.
This video was almost as much fun as your day at the pool with 150 retriever dogs. Anneka being savaged Maligators is priceless, yet through out the fun you managed to get an important message out again. How much work it is to be a responsible dog owner, and the need for dog owners to pick the right breed for themselves and their lifestyles. Not go with what is trendy and cool and looks good. Otherwise the dogs can end up in pretty bad situations and finish up in shelters or euthanized. Nice job as usual Anneka and Animal Watch!
If I were a breeder I would only sell to some one who has trained dogs previously, and understands the socialization needs of a working breed before getting a dog like this.
They have very different needs than most breeds. People just see the end result, a dog flying through the air...
They are very sensitive and need thorough training from early on. Your alarms and calendar will just be "puppy" to get the reward of what you see in vidoeos.
That’s ridiculously selective. If someone is home most of the time and wants to learn dog training they should get a chance. People who aren’t home a lot will never work with these dogs.
I'm not fond of puppies bites. Those milk teeth are crazy sharp. ...that said, that has been a very intense love bath!
Currently experiencing King shepherd puppy needles😢😂
Fantastic video thank you so much! I love everything that you said about the breed including the warnings, Very well spoken!
I share your pain. 28 years with a phychopathic narcissist with her full repertoire of abuses like verbal abuse, mental and emotional abuse, physical abuse and financial abuse. They are very vindictive and destructive people. It drove me to the point of suicide and I was later saved by the police. I have always been physically strong, but today I'm mentally and physically strong. You are such a beautiful spirit, I dont know how anyone could treat you that way.
Dogs are my love as well. Unconditional love.
When I was going through depression, also after divorcing my ex, lots of dogs on walks with their owners would walk or run up to me and give me cuddles. I lost count of the number of owners who said to me "we have never seen our dog behave like this before with strangers". Dogs can sense "depression". I knew exactly what they giving me lots of love. God bless.
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I agree totally! I know a lot about narcs and dogs.
Thank you sharing your experiences... yes... a unconditional love like no other.... would love the opportunity to have a new loyal companion.. just brings so much joy s to life, who needs prescription medications when you can extend your life further by the support... so beautiful to observe. Thank you for sharing....
Puppy breath nothing like a pack showing affection 😅
Beautiful and interesting video Anneka! Malinois are intelligent and strong dogs,infact they are used as police dogs in USA(K9),and they are capable of incredible feats. Thank you very much Anneka for your fantastic job!👍👍🔥
Dude 😮 at 2:01 that dog jus flew into him like superman 😂
I've been missing and reminiscing about my Belgian the past couple of days, he passed away in 2021, and 1:12 in & I'm already smiling & chuckling. Jasper was my first ever shepherd, the learning curve was steep lol, and even though I was ready to pull my hair out by the time he was 3 with all his antics, he was the best dog I've ever owned.
Thank you... I'm not an elitist owner... I have seen so many of these dogs come up for rehoming... and if I had the space and land I'd rescue them.
I really wants to know something. What is your favorite dog breed Anika?
Anneka blink twice if you need to be rescu....nevermind.
I spend 24hrs a day with my Malinois. I would not recommend a Malinois to anyone who cannot. Her previous owner was very considerate of her and realized changes in her life did not allow her to give her enough attention. She is an absolute blessing, a wonderful 7 year old who is my service dog.
Some people have to go to work throughout the day to pay their bills & feed the dogs ! Not everyone can sit home 24-7 or take their dog to work everyday & a dog should be 100% comfortable being home for a while. Especially if the dog is trained & has a "job" to do while the owner is working.. My wife's mostly home throughout the day. But, she also has a life & sometimes has to leave for a couple hour's. If she does, my dogs are guarding the house and property and are completely happy to be able to do their job! They also have each other to play with so they aren't "alone" .. There's also plenty of apps these days where you can monitor your home & dog and even speak to them if needed right from your phone !
@@mikefrost1312 There are breeds much better suited to being alone.
@@mikefrost1312 Do you have any experience with Belgian Mainois?
@@davidfrye7713 All kinds actually.. Grew up on a ranch with all kinds of different working breeds & have always owned them myself. Pitbulls, Mals, Dutch Shepherds, GSD, Rottweilers, mixtures and livestock dogs.. and you're right, there ARE breeds that are better suited to being home alone! My point was, Just because someone may have an actual job & need to work during the day or night, doesn't mean they CAN'T own a Mal or other working breeds... Mals themselves are SUPER trainable and depending where you get the dog & WHAT it was bred for, it could easily be a companion/house dog... I know a couple people who have them, work job's and the dogs completely fine while it's home. Because THEIR dogs, weren't specifically bred to be insanely high drive and anxious all day. Now, if you go get one specifically bred to work nonstop and protect/track, whatever, yes! You'll likely have issues trying to leave it alone..
I just got my first Belgian and I hate all the stereotypes that exist…. I grew up with tons of retrievers and popular breeds and I disliked them all. The retrievers are hard to train/males have behavioral issues and they are rambunctious. Small breeds are mostly yappy little things that are also temperamental. I could go on and on and now all I see are the doodles and I just roll my eyes with the amount of outrageous energy these dogs have, and how much they jump and don’t listen that well…… plus now that they are super popular the kids are starting to get bit by them quite a lot……
I know I may be offending some people, and I’m not trying too….. I look for certain aspects within a breed such as intelligence, adaptability, loyalty, recall, temperament with children, etc. so just bc I may not like golden retrievers or think they are really that great, doesn’t mean they wouldn’t be great for your needs or wants.
Anyhow, I quit listening to ppl after having multiple dogs that I wasn’t completely satisfied with. I kept them until they met their demise, but anytime I mentioned other breeds everyone would say “have you seen the videos?” “Are you nuts?” “Those dogs aren’t pets!” Eventually I said I’m done and spur of the moment bought my very first Siberian husky. I was waiting for him to turn to a big green monster and destroy my house while screaming like a little girl and to never want to step foot inside my house and to dig, run away, and destroy my house. A week went by, and nothing. Another week, nothing…… then I came to the conclusion that ppl are wrong! Per usual. My Siberian husky is one of the best dogs I’ve ever owned! He’s super calm, crazy intelligent, great with my babies, digs in his sand box, and is just everything a golden retriever is supposed to be but way nicer and calmer lol. He does run off leash, but guess what?!? He comes back!! I’ve learned that the siberians are very loyal dogs and really only bond with certain people, plus they own the independence of a wolf. So if you don’t gain the respect of your Siberian husky, then they are smart enough and brave enough to escape and run away. And their loyalty is why they don’t do well when rehomed I’ve found these dogs don’t like change very well and they are incredibly sensitive
Now the Belgian. Again, I was advised against it. Everyone told me they are only meant for the military and aren’t good as pets. Well I got mine. She was so easy to train. I socialized her, and she is great in public. She does love to chew, but my labradors chewed more than my Belgian ever has…… she likes her toys, and she is an excellent athlete. But she is also one of the best dogs I’ve ever had. Belgians want to please you, so much so they are almost like a zombie. Yes, she is high energy, more so than a German shepherd, but she’s trainable, great tempered, and she is happy within our active household. I don’t believe these dogs would do well in a crate or left alone for hours each day, and given a small yard to just stroll in every once in a while or chained up to a dog house or in a kennel…… but then again no breed does well within those conditions.
I will say ibe also had two German shepherds and the reason why I got a Belgian and not another GS is bc of the inability to tell the future. My 1st was amazing, but my 2cd was a nut case. We hired so many trainers, one even trained police dogs in Ohio and took her for a month and she still didn’t do well…, why? They were bred for many things that isn’t suitable for family life such as herding….. so they have many triggers. They can’t help it it’s in their blood, just like a lab is meant to retrieve. It’s in their blood. And bc GS have so many different lines and so much bad breeding…… I didn’t know really what I was getting. My 2cd was strictly working line, my first was a big long haired one that was bred to be a pet. My 1st was amazing, but now that I have small children I didn’t want to take the chance of having another nutty GS……..
Look if you want a Belgian, and are active person, and if you really feel like you could train, socialize, and keep them energized then get one!!! Otherwise don’t let these scare tactics scare you! Don’t think you’re not good enough!!!
Truth be told, most ppl who claim these dogs aren’t for everyone, is bc the ppl who didn’t do well with these dogs probably wouldn’t have done well with most dogs! Some ppl don’t want the responsibility but can’t afford a lazy mastiff to just chain up in their yard. They get what looks the best and fail miserably. But it’s not the breed, it’s the people. The people didn’t train, walk them, socialize them, etc…….
Sorry for long comment, but it’s these types of videos that scared me away from having my dream dogs! And it took me 15 years before I got the courage to finally get a Siberian husky and another 4 years after to now have my Belgian!
Another funny perspective is most ppl who breed these dogs in my eyes are terrible
Dog owners. Most either live in farms where the dogs run wild, or they are kept in kennels. Very rarely do you have a regular suburban or country person breeding dogs at a high magnitude who keeps their dogs as house pets like the regular population. Most puppies are kept in kennels or outside until 8-12 weeks of age. Even when I dropped my GS off to that expensive trainer who trained police dogs, he had kennels everywhere!!!! The dogs are mostly kept in those kennels and are only
Out to train or work. So plz tell me, who has more of a right to own or keep these dogs? The active suburban house wife with 5 acres who actually want them as a family pet, or the police officer who works them and keeps them 6 hours in a vehicle and then sleeps in a kennel? Only out to train or work? I dk just food for thought
I love Belgian Malinois!
Anneka, love all your videos!!! Just wondering if you'll ever do an episode on Bernese Mountain Dogs? 😁
Yes, please! And Spanish Pyrenean mastiffs
We adopted a mixed breed dog that people sometimes think is a Malinois...but he is amazingly well behaved. Not a Malinois but a great pet.
my dog is a rotty/cane corso/malinois… only 25% malinois in him but the genes of that breed are so strong it shows so much in his energy and personality. those dogs are no joke you better be prepared if your willing to get one
Yup they are definitely a step or two above a GSD. Lots of energy and looking for activity and a job. They are so intelligent! ❤️
Different dogs for different jobs
@@andrew348 Yup your sure right about that.
Maligators require consistent training but they're amazing dogs
Pretty dogs, my neighbor has one and it would chase cars like crazy. It owned the neighborhood
I loved my Mali and you are sooo correct, you need to work them, you need to be dog person and respect the breed and their needs. Not everyone has the ability or knowledge to do that.
As much as I love Malinois, I think I'll stick to my GSD. Too much energy for me.
In the intro video the Mali left running before it even landed. I've had Dutch herders in the past and the acrobatics of these breeds also are amazing I remember the neighbours (who do not like dogs) screaming as I've ran outside I seen the dog just jumped the 8ft fence but it was balancing on the fence as if it was a acrobat on the tightrope. Which says alot as it could have easily jumped but decided to stay just the inquisitive side was too much it had to take a peak to see what was happening on the other side of the fence
Mine is mixed with mastiff. Chillest maligator ever. Love her
Omg! What a fantastic mix, must be a big boi!
Fascinating! Have you done a video or would you if not, on the Dutch shepherd please? Thanks!
What a beautiful human being and a beautiful woman.
If I was 2 weeks younger I would send her chocolates and flowers 💐
Agree. One week would do me.
Anneka is clearly prepared to put herself at risk and suffer to create her content. Those baby landsharks are no joke.
😂😂😂 it’s just a loving Maligator kiss.
I have a baby landshak..just 3months old. He's adorable. But I have a pack of 6 different dogs at home
@@serelaathulathmudali3067 Oh, sounds great. Do you mind if I move in?
@@kidslovesatan34 🤣 only if you want to deal with the summer heat in Rio de Janeiro. I don't recommend it.
@@serelaathulathmudali3067😂 I live in Canada. My dream is to move to Costa Rica but Rio de Janeiro sounds good too. I'm freezing all the time.
I appreciate the honest review and public service announcement. Don’t get a dog that doesn’t suit your lifestyle or the dog’s DNA.
On my 100 acre farm , I’ve got akbash dogs , and also Malinois . Both breeds are super working dogs , but totally under control. The Malinois though are intense for sure .
If I wasn't in the middle of radiotherapy for potentially terminal breast cancer and Fibro...
You'd need to like snakes, tegu, & mourning gecko..
I've been in bad relationships, but to be fair, the persons involved had been horribly mistreated by their families, sometimes there are people who can't be fixed, because of events out of their control and the effect that had on them.. Some of the horrific things I have seen I will *not* share here. Animal abuse is bad enough. What humans can do to humans is a whole different level of horrific, especially parents and children.
The genetically endicked usually aren't the brightest on the planet.. I'll always recommend carpeteering... 😁😋
There lovely dogs
This breed is not for novice owner. In my city, a local youtuber's dog kill a gardener. He was somewhat experienced with dogs but less so with this breed.
Maligators have to be born ready, dangerous, capable.
When you're the cutest of all puppies, you gotta have teeth.
Nobody cares about your divorce. I came to the video to learn about the Belgian Malinois.
2:50 The dog, with ears poitnig back, is not comfortable with woman.
Sorry to hear about your relationship woes. Never fear puppies are here!!!
I'm sorry to hear about your experiences Anneka, I can certainly relate after dealing with dark triad personalities for the last 6 work roles I've worked with and had to go to counseling for. Sadly these personalities are very well represented in upper level management of almost every company.
Yes, they are just about in any industry. Personal or professional.
I'm sure it's all his fault 🙄
Those puppies had an objective lick her face and nothing was going to stop them
Top three dog breeds to not get for casual pets:
1. Belgian malinois
2. Border collie
3. Australian shepherd
Working dogs in general are not happy and the owners are not happy unless the owners know what the dog need and follow through
If you just want a happy pet hanging around, get a golden retriever, a goldendoodle, a cockapoo, a shitzhu, or some sorta dog that just enjoys making you happy. Not everyone these days has sheep or cows handy to be herded
Bless you !. It can take years to get over a narcissist and their gaslighting abuse. I love this video because it ties in with myself and my maligator. He was bred for and trained in the British military program but failed to make the grade , he was then given to a narcissist and chained , beaten and starved by him. I met the narcissist and was told about my mals history and he had me believe that he was aggressive and out of control because of the military. The narcissist was charming and I fell for it through love bombing and gaslighting and we started seeing each other. I now realise that the only reason I met this bloke was to save my boy . I soon started to see the abuse , I was getting it and so was the dog , kicked in the ribs with size 11s then paraded about occasionally to brag. Poor tormented boy didn't know where to turn , I had to get him away from it all , but had to earn his trust first. 2 years on and we are both diagnosed with PTSD, we are getting through life together, just me and the maligator, one day at a time . He's learnt that I'm his human and this means, love , trust, respect, fun, food , shelter, boundaries and rules and he's a different dog . He's able to have self control now and is a very sociable boy , it took him time to learn to trust men but now he has 4 of my male pals he trusts . Best breed of dog ever , smart , loyal and protective. He still enjoys the bite work, problem solving and blasting around the farm , up and down the hay bales at 9 years old , he's very fit . Everyone who has PTSD needs one , they get you through, such intuitive, sentient beings. I hope you heal from the abuse lovely, nobody deserves a narcissist, apart from other narcissists. One ❤ and one ❤ to the Mals ❤ Gals with mals lol
Thank you for sharing your story! Narcissistic people are the worst! I worked for one! But he messed with the wrong one. His gaslighting and manipulation did not work on me! Glad that you were able to get away, and your dog are doing great. Anneka, thank you for being open about this on your channel. I know it's not easy. Shows everyone what an incredibly powerful and intelligent person you are. Love all your episodes! So informative and educational. Your channel gave great advice before I obtained my Siberian Husky on one of your episodes about them. I researched the breed extensively before getting one. They are loving, affectionate, stubborn, and loyal. But not for everyone. You see so many of them at shelters and rescues, because some people can't deal with the breed once the cuteness wears off.
@@waltervega8730 thank you Walter 😊. They are the worst . Since my encounter another narcissist tried but I'd done too much research online and equipped myself well and shut that one down straight away, my narc detector is tip top and so is my mals, I trust his better than my own 😆. I feel the same about Anneka. Siberian huskies are beautiful 😍. You have your woluf and I have mine . Take care.
@@BRITISHANDPROUD2023 you welcome! Better equipped and ready ! Lol. Yes! To our loving dogs.
Wow so glad you took your boy away from an underserving speck of human trash, im a dog groomer and dog boarder currently looking after my favourite boy Kaos!! Couldn't be further from the name German shepard cross Malinois i wish i could steal him!! Just the perfect gent in every way and such a sweetheart 💕
@@natalieroberts3288 Bless you , thank you 😊. What a lovely and fulfilling job you have . I bet he is a gent , this breed is so smart, very empathetic, they feel every emotion from us and their surroundings, what amazing beings !. Sounds like you are getting the maligator bug 😆, you'll end up with one and your life will completely change for the better . 😉. One ❤
I rescued a dog 5 weeks ago. He was about 8 weeks old, malnourished, dehydrated, anemic from the 1000's of fleas. He spent the night at the hospital, went to 2 vets and Ive been nursing him back to health ever since. He was mostly black, I was told his mother is a border collie but now hes 12ish weeks old with a black face, black legs and tail and a cool black stripe going down his back... hes a Malinois and border collie, I work 12 hour days. We are bonded so I need to find an activity we can do that will spark his brain and tire him out. I love the term Maligator... it fits!!
Watching this with my Maligator napping on my feet
Is it just me or is there anyone else see how beautiful Anneka is,,,
I'm glad you're getting past your relationship with a narcissist
You mean baby Velociraptors don't you?
😅 o lar adestrador dos cachorro esses cachorro são muito lindos e inteligentes Eu gosto muito de ver a inteligência deles Parabéns e boa sorte❤❤❤
Maligator, Maliraptor, Malisaurus Rex, Malinator, Malipocolyse. All nicknames given to Malinois dogs. That's gotta tell you something.
😂😂😂😂😂 you said it best!
We love our Malinois even know he is loco! :) When we first got Loki from breeder he didn't like to be picked up. He was like a rabid raccoon lol.
If I’m gonna be chewed to death I can’t think of a cuter way to die lol.
I miss these moments being attacked with kisses from pups.
Sorry to hear of the abusive relationship. That's never OK. Never Ever.
Congratulations to all on International Dog Day!
I have two Malinois' and they are bundles of energy. They are very athletic and require lots of attention, socialized and training. They are not a good dog for beginners or neglectful. Aggression training should not be done to ANY dog but especially not a Malinois.
Aggression training is indeed nefast. People who train them that way are playing with a projectile and later accidents happen and they end up often in shelters or being euthanized ( after duties ).
I never trained him, like i see on youtube and dog schools for police/military/protection dog.
I had to un-train my beautiful 6 month old dog for years, to make of him a more normal house dog ( still...not able to go anywhere in public ). I had to protect literally his life from being euthanized, so i had to avoid many places. But he was so loving towards me and would of protected me with his life, so i had to avoid from situations where he would act that way. I had to protect him, from a society who put dogs down easaly.
He was the love of my life and i lost him in a cruel way at almost 14 years old, due to my mother who gave him food he was not alowed to eat and vets who where idiots.
I will never ever forgive people for this. He did not deserve the suffering and forced euthanasia.
I thought he would die of old age in his sleep, not like this. I feel lost and can't cope. He was the best dog ever😢
Now I really miss my Malinois. Actually, a guy once tried to snatch my purse. My Malinois just grabbed his arm and his white sleeve turned red. When I asked the dog to let go, the guy ran, leaving a trail of blood with an arm hanging loose. Never heard from him. Seems like illegal criminals do not seek medical attention. They just rather die under the radar.
Sorry you’re going through that I know about narcissists, they are clinically insane under developed brain gray brain matter which gives us the ability to love and feel remorse. Narcissist feel no love, and no remorse impossible for them. There’s no cure for them only treatment if they acknowledge that they have a problem most narcissist, live in a make-believe world, best course of action, no contact with a narcissist, and allow God to heal you appreciate your videos. God bless.
Soo❤cutee puppies🥰😄
Great video❤Love itt!!🤗👏👏...
Why are they called
Maligators?
Sorry to hear about your divorce. He's obviously out of his mind. I love watching your channel and just subscribed. I've had 3 GSD'S in the past and now have a 2 year old male Malinois. Dogs are great therapy IMO...they always love you no matter what! Malinois are extremely sensitive dogs...they can really tell how you're feeling and you have to be careful and fair when you correct them. These dogs can't be left at home for a long period of time unless you tire them out first with a good hour of exercise. You really need a large backyard for them to thrive as well...just daily walks aren't enough...they need to run at full speed and love playing fetch and tugging toys as well. Cheers!!!
These pups are so adorable!
You look like you are suffering from cuteness over load. I think that is a good thing, but I have say my favorite video of yours is for the Newfoundland dogs and the puppies.♥
Thank you for making this video. I love these dogs, and good luck with the stuff you're dealing with. You'll be fine.
The father is majestic looking also that dog with the visor was badass looking
Free puppy therapy! I wish you all the best with your mental health
can you do one for the dogo guatemalteco pls love the vids
Im so happy with my Malinois. What a great dog and shes only 16mo.
Beautiful lady 😘
Theyre sooo cute but i wish i could own one but i just want to sleep do these dogs sleep at all?
They born that way
I can see the terror in your eyes!
Τhank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and suggestions as the song 🎵 plays, thank you very much! Have a fabulous day take care 🕊 💖
Puppies 🐶 😊. Who needs better help when you are among so many puppies!
It is obvious you didn't meet a pack of Staffordshire bull terrier puppies....
Yet, the most lovable breed aside from their toughness. I love my girl to death ❤
Sorry to hear what you are going through I went through a similar thing my dogs were my therapists love your video you bring many people joy best wishes Carl
My service dog is a mal and even at 8 years old he still has that energy and drive!
*_MEAT TORPEDOES_*
Furr missiles.
Why do you feel the need to dump your personal issues on the audience?
Narcissistic nature.. nothing moves the needle further and faster than victimization of self
It was an sponsored advert for therapy stupid
I love my Belgium he’s a bad ass and nice but can get really protective and very brave but he listens really well and loves kids and my family
Alot of these type of dog if I am remembering this right these were breed for cattlemen and shepherds, to protect against dangerous wild life that wanted to do harm to the live stock of these type of profession. It was only later down the road we started using them in k9 units like the german Shepard.
I train my belgial puppy alot he is very smart, he is now 7 months and he loves loves to walk, he loves to play he loves to be outside and his energy is high.
this kind of dogs require lots of attention amd physical training.
Mally pups bite each other for fun. When fully grown their bite is about 180psi, and the “Mally missile” has got to be seen to be believed.
what kinda jobs do all you guys do who have big energetic dogs , so they get connection and exercise they need
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Excellent dogs
Sweet i love this breed..❤❤especially the colour brown Malinois..Watching from Papua New Guinea
👍👍😂✌ PostScript.. To the MALIGATORS 🤔 Good boy. Go potty.😂😂
I am so sorry about your divorce. It is so emotionally taxing & you never really get over it. Time certainly heals all wounds, I guess, that's what they say. I wish you & your family all the best!! Great video, and incredible dog breed!
hello imangine you are the owner off a Belgain Mlinios and you are the owner off a Belgain F N F A L cal 7,62???? I am sure you have a lot off frinds ?????????????? lol lol lol lol lol