I had a Maliniois 22 yrs ago. Back when almost no one else had one. Mine was the only one at the three different dog parks I would take her to. Loved her, she was awesome.
Your Puppy shows very promising. I had a similar dog in the Special Forces. I trained him with my own System. 80 Commands with voice and signs in 4 Languages and a secret Language. We got shot, stabbed, kicked and all. We did it all. There is no greater Bond and joy as a dog who has a real reason to exist and has an important role to play. No deeper Love and Friendship as well. Your Dog may be such an Asset in Alaska, for fun but security reasons too.
These are very high energy, labor intensive dogs. They require a lot of training. They are beautiful dogs. You are going to have your hands full. Enjoy your new baby.
Hi Jan! They are fantastic dogs. We are used to raising high energy dogs as we’ve always had Dalmatians. These Mals are prob the best breed we’ve ever owned. We’re moving to Alaska in just over a month where they will have 15 acres & a pond for their back yard! Looking fwd to life with the new pups (we went back & bought his brother also). ♥️♥️
I was thinking oh boy, do they know what they got into. Alaska, he's going to freeze his missing balls off. Belgian Tervuren for Alaska maybe. Smart high energy dogs are great for the right owners, really rewarding compared to your average house dog. Ferrari vs Honda Civic.
@@jeffk464 everybody has their balls! 😂 We have two Malinois now, went back & bought his brother a month later. The Malinois breed are great in cold climates!😊
As a 1st time owner of a Belgian Malinois that we picked up @ 8 weeks old and is 10 months old now, work on his obedience training daily. Don't be afraid to ask for professional help.
Congratulations he’s beautiful, my son has one his retired Army dog, he’s so affectionate, he loves his alone time too but we think that’s because of his military career. Congratulations 🐾🖤
Seeing this makes me miss my Belgian... I got her as an outdoor dog, but the first night she scratched at the backdoor because she was cold and lonely. The next today, i put a dog door on a brand new insulated screen door. And she could come and go at will... She lived a highly active and long life. That was over 30 years ago, and today, I have a German Shepard simply because Belgians are so active and high energy. An example is while my Shepard will play ball for 30 minutes. My Belgian would never stop playing. So much to the point she always had a ball in her mouth. And now, at my age, I wouldn't be able to keep up with her... A truly remarkable and wonderful animal. I have been a dog lover all of my life and had a lot of different types. All dogs are great, and their is no such thing as a bad dog. Just bad owners. Dogs are truly mankind's best friend.
Beautiful Belgium shepherd....our Shelby girl Malinois is a little over 12 year's old . She was diagnosed with DM. She hanging in there ...we take her camping & travel's everywhere with us ! I've had a few different breads of dog's but must say she's been the best . She been a great dog sin e a puppy and very protective .... enjoy your puppy and make great memories ...
Congratulations on the new Mal baby! Please remember that mental stimulation is almost more important than physical exercise. Dogs aren't truly protective naturally, it's actually reactivity. These dogs can be amazing protectors with the proper training. I hope you have lots of fun raising your new baby! They're honestly my favorite breed hands down. Maybe I'll get to see you guys eventually as i also have 2 Malinois's and live in Alaska!
These are high energy high intelligent dog. You have to keep them focused, train and do not allow them to get bored. Please learn all you can, Mals are the best of the best.
Agree! We went back a month later & got his brother. Had them now for two years. They’re well trained & are living their best life on our 15 acres in Alaska!😊
@@HomeFreeAlaska Thanks for responding to my question about your location. I have another reason to smile today, watching you and your 2 fur kids is amazing. I am from Saskatchewan, Canada so have a hint of the weather but Alaska is the only pristine state left. 15 acres, your children, all of them, have been given the best chance. Thank you for your posts, an 80 year old woman lives vicariously through a glimpse of a lovely 🌹😍😍
Beautiful Mal. We have a 6.5 year old Belgian Malinois mix (heavy on the Malinois) named Molly. Got her when she was 10 weeks old. Greatest dog ever. High energy. Very protective. Went through three levels of obedience training with her. Very good dog.
They love to work. If they have a task they're super happy. But, you need a good strong alpha hand over them. Not harsh, but patient. They are very vocal dogs, be vocal with them. Lots of praise. They'll own your heart. Your ruined forever. There's no other breed 🙂
I love these dogs I have had two both have passed....best dog ever and super loyal to family. You must train them as they need jobs to do and make sure they know commands in order to control them as they are super smart, and they need major exercise to keep them out of trouble. Do not leave anything on the floor you do want the puppy to chew up I used to do long walks, and major play catch and ball. The longer they are with their mom healthier the dog, most dogs are taken away from their mom too early. Great he loves the water not all dogs do.
Joe & I are giggling at your comment because everything you said was on point! We’re already learning to keep everything up that we don’t want chewed haha! And he’s learning commands well. So far; sit, come, down etc. He’s been a great addition to the family. Can’t wait to get him up to Alaska! 😊
Congratulations on the new addition to the family. Just find your channel a couple months ago. Love what you all stand for. We need more like you. Keep up the great work love the videos
Isn’t he precious? He will run and drop everything he’s doin’ to get the door for me. Then he says, “you in mama?” And shuts the door for me…girl, my heart melts every time too! ♥️♥️
@@shegathers6120 he learned it from Joe. Joe always opens my doors…and one day Parker took over the job lol. Sometimes they tease and run to the car to see who can open the door for me first haha! Don’t I feel special haha! Thanks girl, I sure appreciate that sweet compliment. You know as a mama…ya wonder sometimes. So thank you! ♥️♥️
Oh, and let me also say, Joe should know that that little sexy smile that he throws out every once in a while can surely light up a room. You can feel so much of a positive vibe from that it is unreal. And I love how you stimulate him to get him to do just that.😆 show that emotion because we like it out here. U2 are such an amazing beautiful couple spiritually, emotionally , physically, 👊💖
I had a Dutch Shepherd that was four months old too when I first got him. I remember my first reaction when I picked him up, and it was like yours. I expected a puppy but got a DOG! Being a Dutchy, he was dark-brindle, almost black and his whole demeanor was intimidating, to say the least. At four months! He turned into a massive animal and the most exciting dog I've ever encountered. Dutch Shepherds and Malinois aren't the "same", but both have that aura of "don't mess with me" and my Dutchy was scarily intelligent. He died at nearly 16 and I've never had another dog like him. I did consider a Malinois, hoping he might be a little less intense, but ended up with two Staffordshire Bull Terriers in a row. Can't say I ever regretted that. Staffies are a lot of dog in a small(er) package!
Awe, that is so sweet, congratulations on the new puppy. He sure is going to be a great asset to the family. And so happy Parker has a new buddy, (as well as Ollie). To pal around with. So happy for you All 💚💚💚
Fantastic dogs. I lost my Malinut many years ago. I still think of him everyday. He was the real deal. He was a little more than I anticipated. But, with consistent training, he became my best friend in the world. He waited for me to come home and died in my arms. I miss him terribly. Make sure you spend time training him or he will train you. Best wishes.
I've grown up with German Sheppards all my life I'm 50 still have one ...MAL I want one so bad now your boy and family are lucky and will be loved protected the dog / breed has no quit ...like my GSDS don't awesome time for your family
Really great family. Love your handsome Son. God Bless him with the best of health and a long life.. love the puppy. Awesome dogs. The mallinois is a beautiful breed of dogs.. very intelligent.. Iv been watching the breed and they are very protective n full of energy. God Bless you all.. Sorry.. just love the family. Very kind hearted. Joe is a great guy.. you can see his happiness for the puppy..
Hi! Hello! We didn’t have a video dedicated to getting Bradley. But we did introduce him on this video towards the end!ua-cam.com/video/dPxSlQ5iar8/v-deo.html We fell in love with Gunner right away & thought it would be great for him to have a companion up here in Alaska!☺️
Malinois are great dogs 🐕 they have to be kept busy though. They tend to get in trouble if they don’t have a job to do. Congratulations on the new addition. 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you Margie! Thankfully it’s summer and we’re out of school so we’ve been taking him to the beach, to the park etc., trying to keep him busy lol. It’s funny at home, you can tell when he gets bored lol! It rained yesterday so we stayed in. He was def bored! 🤣
Gunner is so well mannered! The breeder has done a terrific job with him I had two Malinois back in the early 2000s when I lived in the outer banks. Such good protective dogs. I almost got two more last year but got two Karelian Bear dogs instead. I live in the Appalachians in SW Va bordering WVa and the bears are bad here My dogs are used for deterrents. My neighbor a mile away has bear problems on an almost monthly basis, so far I’ve had zero. Congratulations on your new baby! I know you will love him ❤️
Oh wow! Sounds like you have great dogs for being up there in the mountains! I’m really excited (like I said in the video) for us to have Gunner on the Alaska property because we will def have bear & moose right there on/around the homestead. Hoping he’ll deter them the same way! I worry about lil Parker playing outside!
@@HomeFreeAlaska I’m excited for you! I always liked change and moving to new places . If you get a chance ( or you even want to). Check out Fly_ Explores on Instagram. She has Karelians and lives in Alaska. The pictures she takes of her dogs and the Alaskan scenery is just breath taking! Have a great week!
@@donnaward5508 oh ok I will totally check her out! And I agree…I love the adventure of moving to a new place. It’ll be an adjustment for us to stay in one spot now! Lol. We’re used to moving every few yrs!
It looks like you got a relatively mellow Malinois, which is a good thing. A high drive working line Malinois would eat everything in your apartment as a puppy if he wasn't exercised for 2 to 4 hours per day, hard.
We went back & bought his brother as well. Had both now for about 3-4 months. Best breed we ever had. We leave to move to Alaska in 40 days! They’re going to love the property up there. Until then, we take them to the dog park & the lake, etc., almost everyday so they can run & play! They’re great dogs!😊
@@HomeFreeAlaska Malinois are fantastic when you get a good one not too nervy. I still think working line German Shepherds are the best all around protection and utility dog but up there with them is in Malinois working line German Shepherd cross or X malinois. A little more muscle and bone, better looking, and have the nice off switch of the working line GSD.
@@primalcritters completely agree. Own a Mali x GSD & a pure Mali. The Mali x GSD is the best dog I’ve ever owned. Owned lots of dogs over a forty year period)
@@user-cd5up9ph3y same here. As a matter of fact, most of the contracted canines police and military are X malinois X herders. The Dutch don't really admit it, they keep their secrets to themselves, but people in the know know that the working dogs for Patrol specifically are a combination of dutch, belgian, and working line German shepherd. Sometimes they will even outcross with apbt and other Mastiff breeds. Then they will breed back. Fawn is dominant so the dog can look like a Malinois, unless breeding Sable to sable, but they will have more muscle tone, larger heads and larger chest cavities, and a little more stability not as nervy. That's from the working line German shepherd. But they still retain the agility of the Dutch or Mal. Recent stud dog in the Netherlands was outcross to a Presa Canario and then they will breed back. Them people think they'll have a purebred Malinois one day when they come to the states with puppies and it's far from it. Doesn't mean they're mutts, they're very selectively bred working dogs primarily from the shepherd breeds and sometimes extra. For SAR yes, they can use purebreds because they don't need the added size and seriousness that they need for Patrol. Detection is a tossip it can be anything between a purebred working line German shepherd, malinois, or the X herders like I just described. I like them because purebred Malinois are wonderful but they're just a little bit too nervy hyper and too fine boned for my taste, too narrow of muzzles. I think the working line German Shepherd brings great stability, off switch, size and incredible looks. No show lines though! I just wish they would be more specific because lots of people think that the Malinois the only dog used and it's really a Shepherd mix that is used
I just have a warning. My sister in Wasilla AK has one and it wasn’t socialized so is over protective and somewhat dangerous. They are truly beautiful, intelligent and protective. Perfect for country living. Good lunch! Congratulations. OH they LOVE to fetch nonstop!
Have you seen our recent videos?!?! We went back and bought his brother too. We’ve had them for 2 yrs now & they’re the best, most well-behaved dogs we’ve ever owned.😘
I love this so much seeing you get gunner and how well he accumulated so quickly. I always worry about him missing their mom or their brother or sisters but dang that only lasted just for a short minute and then he was right there with the family. “This is my new family now.”😆 I went to see where you also got Bradley, I can’t find that video. Do you have another video of that? And if you could point me in the right direction. thank you hon. I have really enjoyed watching these two dogs Bradley and gunner together with your family in Alaska they absolutely love it there . anyway, thank you sweetie and have a great day.👊💖
We actually didn’t have a video dedicated to getting Bradley. But we did introduce him on this video towards the end!ua-cam.com/video/dPxSlQ5iar8/v-deo.html I’m very happy we went back & got Bradley. They are literally BFFs. And being up here on open land like this, it’s nice they have each other as companions!☺️
Aww-how sweet! Gunner is such a beautiful dog! I think you all are very smitten with him! 😉 It will be fun to watch him grow, and adjust to Alaska! Congratulations! 🥰🦮
Thanks Teresa! He’s been great so far. Couple accidents…he ate a few of Parker’s toys LOL! So we’re trying to teach Parker, he’s a puppy! Put your toys up lol. He’ll get it eventually. 🤣
What a great puppy! Gunner is a great name for him. I have wondering if Ollie was going to be getting a little brother to go to Alaska with him! I would be less worried about Parker being outside if he has Gunner with him too. Great addition to the family guys, congratulations!! (Going to need some merch with Gunner on it lol!)
Yes! Def need some Gunner merch haha! I do feel much better about Parker in Alaska with Gunner at his side. Especially as Gunner matures, he’ll be even more protective over Parker! 😊
Gunner is very handsome and looks like he will be a very well mannered part of your family. Enjoy him! I have 5 Mali’s two of which are working k9’s (one retired now), they truly are an exceptional breed if you can give them what they need.
We love our Belgian Malinois! They are the best dogs I could have ever asked for. We have twins. It breaks my heart to say this but we had to put one of the twins down yesterday and my heart is broken. They are 9 years old. You will love them they are very playful dogs and great with kids. Good luck with the new baby! 🐾
I am so happy for you. I got my Belgian Malinois at 4 months and I absolutely love her. She did need obedience training but unlike a lot of the videos online, my girl is easygoing and very loving. She loves her toys and can destroy one in about an hour. TJMaxx has the best toys. You're going to love your new puppy. Enjoy
Anissa! Thanks so much. Yes, we love this breed! We actually went back and got his brother lol! They are so sweet. And like you said, ours are so loving as well. Very well-mannered. 😊
I have a Belgium Malinois Shepard. She was being attacked by a couple of larger dogs. She was maybe 8 weeks old. Someone asked me if I might want to take her because she couldn't keep her. I have a weakness for orphaned fur babies of all kinds. Needless to say I brought her home. I didn't know at the time what breed she was. She's about 5 months old now. When I learned what her breed was from the vet, I was totally surprised and shocked. The vet said she wasn't a mix breed. I love my girl so very much. It is, somewhat, an adjustment because of the traits of BMS
Just make sure your pup has a purpose!! Great animals, but are definitely likely to be much more than what you're used to. They love and need a job. I saw you've had dalmations, but from what I've seen malis are another beast
Actually these are no different than the Dalmatians we’ve owned. In fact, this breed is better. Way more focused. They have a job and that’s to be our family pet. It’s completely inaccurate to think these dogs can only be used for working dogs. They’re a great family pet. As long as they’re given the attention they need & plenty of exercise, they’re wonderful.
Gunner was BIG at 4 months. Mals can vary a lot in size and coloration. They can be rangy or stocky. Gunner is the classic rangy-framed Mal. One thing you may want to get your Mals is a classic or bone-shaped Kong dog toy. They are basically indestructible, even for the most aggressive chewers. Police use them for their K9s (especially Mals) because most K9s work for their reward toy(s). If a dog has a strong "play drive" he will be a good working/protection dog and easily trained. My Mal also liked the hard plastic Nylabones. Once he chewed the ends off, of course, I would discard them, but they last a long time.Good for keeping teeth clean.
Remember that the reason why Mals range so much in size is because a lot of the ones you're seeing that are big, more muscled are outcrossed with Dutch Shepherd and working line German Shepherd. Sometimes they're even outcrossed with American Pitbull Terrier and even other Mastiff breeds. The Dutch don't talk about.. almost all of the contracted Patrol canines come from Holland or Eastern europe. They regularly outcross with working line German Shepherd and then breed back to add a little bit more stability, seriousness, bigger heads, size but retain the agility. Recent stud dog and home was out crossed with a Presa Canario and then they will breed back. You can easily see it in a lot of the dogs by looking at the head and then the body type. Bigger chest cavities, wider heads, don't have the narrow snipey muzzles of the classic Malinois.. also, the Dutch Shepherd when it almost went extinct utilized both Malinois and working German Shepherds to bring the breed back. Anyways, my point is simply that the actual contracted canines are not FCI dogs. Very few of them are. Most of them are X herders or X Malinois for a reason as purebred Malinois bred to Malinois can create dogs that are a little too nervy and too fine boned. For patrol they need a little more muscle.. fun is dominant unless you're breeding stable to sable so they can look like a Malinois but basically a Malinois that's much bigger and has a much nicer head
Such a pretty boy. We also have a Belgian Malinois that we got at 4 months old and is currently 11m old. They are such a smart breed and do require a lot of attention. I love my boy, you will have so much joy from Gunner
If you desire to have a dog with you for many years consider small sized dogs. I recently adopted a standard dachshound that is mixed with beagle, chihuahua, and maybe ridgeback. She is about a year; I house trained her (tough work), and she is a handful. I adopted her for my other 8 year old Chug and the two play with each other everyday. They are both very happy active, and healthy :)
Tina, i am watching this almost 2 years later and its so amazing to see how much Parker has grown! Also, I think Joe is SO handsome without the beard. Since you now have Gunner AND Bradley, when did you go back and get Bradley? Gunner was cute and a very smart pupoy!
Have to say, Gunner is perfect. The breeder obviously did everything right. Tip: get a 40 foot training leash. They allow the dog to explore and run around while still in your control. They are essential for recalling.
Hi Tina. I LOVE your dogs! I love dogs and animals period. My question is... What happened to Ollie and how did you come about getting Bradley? I have searched and searched and can't seemed to find the video that would clear that up for me. Will you please just fill me in so I can stop searching. I love the way the two dogs interact. It always makes me smile. They are so cute and so good with Parker.
Hi there! Ollie was actually our daughters dog. Our daughter moved to CA about a yr ago & we were keeping him for her until she got settled and could have him. We shipped Ollie to her last summer. They’re both doing great!🤍 I mentioned getting Bradley at the end of this video here: ☺️ ua-cam.com/video/dPxSlQ5iar8/v-deo.html
I'm not a pet person but I was so glad you got Gunner before moving to Alaska. He will be a great guard dog and protect your son while out on the property. He is really a nice looking puppy. Congratulations
1000% agree if i could get a puppy thats a little older. Not 8 weeks old and the breeder puts time into training for basics a little. Amazing. 8 weeks old. You can’t replace their mom and stuff. No point of wanting them any smaller :) it’s just chaos and tiresome time potty training and cleaning :)
@Kakyoin stop it. You’re ridiculous! We even went back and bought his brother! 🤣 They’re awesome dogs. Strong? Yes! But highly intelligent! We have 15 acres of land that we’re moving to in ALASKA, is that enough land? You sound ridiculous. They’re walked, exercised and trained! Best dogs we’ve ever had! So get out of here with your negativity. ✋
My mom has a German malinois who never barks but talks!! Then the puppy is a Belgian malinois and she's just tiny but omg fast!!! I have a half great Dane and half chocolate lab bird dog and she's just smokes him on a dead sprint and she's the one who. Feels like the protector of the house..... But yet the biggest baby when all 3 see a mouse they all huddle under my desk the funniest thing ever
I really like Gunner 👍😍. I totally agree with the 4 months ..that the puppies stay as long as they can with their mothers. I've got my Husky puppy with 9 weeks because suddenly where Covid in the world. Everybody picked up the puppies in panic. That was not good. I wanted to pick him up at 3 months..he's 2 years now and has some fears. 🙄😒 Have a wonderful time with your amazing dogs. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Hard not to be. I miss mine. They were the best. I never had a worry with them around. I always felt the safest. I am looking forward to your adventures going forward with Gunner. I loved all of your excitement. Blessings to your family 💜
I had a Maliniois 22 yrs ago. Back when almost no one else had one. Mine was the only one at the three different dog parks I would take her to. Loved her, she was awesome.
Your Puppy shows very promising. I had a similar dog in the Special Forces. I trained him with my own System. 80 Commands with voice and signs in 4 Languages and a secret Language. We got shot, stabbed, kicked and all. We did it all. There is no greater Bond and joy as a dog who has a real reason to exist and has an important role to play. No deeper Love and Friendship as well. Your Dog may be such an Asset in Alaska, for fun but security reasons too.
Thanks so much! He’s very smart, I’m impressed with this breed so far! Can’t wait to get him to the wide open spaces in Alaska!😉
These are very high energy, labor intensive dogs. They require a lot of training. They are beautiful dogs. You are going to have your hands full. Enjoy your new baby.
Hi Jan! They are fantastic dogs. We are used to raising high energy dogs as we’ve always had Dalmatians. These Mals are prob the best breed we’ve ever owned. We’re moving to Alaska in just over a month where they will have 15 acres & a pond for their back yard! Looking fwd to life with the new pups (we went back & bought his brother also). ♥️♥️
I was thinking oh boy, do they know what they got into. Alaska, he's going to freeze his missing balls off. Belgian Tervuren for Alaska maybe. Smart high energy dogs are great for the right owners, really rewarding compared to your average house dog. Ferrari vs Honda Civic.
@@jeffk464 everybody has their balls! 😂 We have two Malinois now, went back & bought his brother a month later. The Malinois breed are great in cold climates!😊
@@HomeFreeAlaska can you tell me the breeder you got your Belgian malinois from?
@@andrewwinger3355 hi! Plz send me an email: homefreealaska@gmail.com
if interested!
He actually has 2 females left from this litter!😊
As a 1st time owner of a Belgian Malinois that we picked up @ 8 weeks old and is 10 months old now, work on his obedience training daily. Don't be afraid to ask for professional help.
Congratulations he’s beautiful, my son has one his retired Army dog, he’s so affectionate, he loves his alone time too but we think that’s because of his military career. Congratulations 🐾🖤
How much does it cost ?
Hi im getting a belgian Malinois at 3 months i think how so i train him?
A belgian malinois is a good dog for us a female belgian is so nice she care more to you if you care to her
Seeing this makes me miss my Belgian... I got her as an outdoor dog, but the first night she scratched at the backdoor because she was cold and lonely. The next today, i put a dog door on a brand new insulated screen door. And she could come and go at will... She lived a highly active and long life. That was over 30 years ago, and today, I have a German Shepard simply because Belgians are so active and high energy. An example is while my Shepard will play ball for 30 minutes. My Belgian would never stop playing. So much to the point she always had a ball in her mouth. And now, at my age, I wouldn't be able to keep up with her... A truly remarkable and wonderful animal. I have been a dog lover all of my life and had a lot of different types. All dogs are great, and their is no such thing as a bad dog. Just bad owners. Dogs are truly mankind's best friend.
Beautiful Belgium shepherd....our Shelby girl Malinois is a little over 12 year's old . She was diagnosed with DM. She hanging in there ...we take her camping & travel's everywhere with us ! I've had a few different breads of dog's but must say she's been the best . She been a great dog sin e a puppy and very protective .... enjoy your puppy and make great memories ...
what's DM
Good luck. Lots of smarts and tons of energy, lots of training every day.
Congratulations on the new Mal baby! Please remember that mental stimulation is almost more important than physical exercise. Dogs aren't truly protective naturally, it's actually reactivity. These dogs can be amazing protectors with the proper training. I hope you have lots of fun raising your new baby! They're honestly my favorite breed hands down. Maybe I'll get to see you guys eventually as i also have 2 Malinois's and live in Alaska!
Teriffic choice! Train the family & you will have a great dog guard dog!
These are high energy high intelligent dog. You have to keep them focused, train and do not allow them to get bored. Please learn all you can, Mals are the best of the best.
Agree! We went back a month later & got his brother. Had them now for two years. They’re well trained & are living their best life on our 15 acres in Alaska!😊
@@HomeFreeAlaska Thanks for responding to my question about your location. I have another reason to smile today, watching you and your 2 fur kids is amazing. I am from Saskatchewan, Canada so have a hint of the weather but Alaska is the only pristine state left. 15 acres, your children, all of them, have been given the best chance. Thank you for your posts, an 80 year old woman lives vicariously through a glimpse of a lovely 🌹😍😍
I love how Gunner is taking up with your baby! That’s gonna be a long lasting bond. So happy for you all!
Yes! He has really taken to Parker which is exactly what we were hoping for! 😊
Beautiful Mal. We have a 6.5 year old Belgian Malinois mix (heavy on the Malinois) named Molly. Got her when she was 10 weeks old. Greatest dog ever. High energy. Very protective. Went through three levels of obedience training with her. Very good dog.
They love to work. If they have a task they're super happy. But, you need a good strong alpha hand over them. Not harsh, but patient. They are very vocal dogs, be vocal with them. Lots of praise. They'll own your heart. Your ruined forever. There's no other breed 🙂
I love these dogs I have had two both have passed....best dog ever and super loyal to family. You must train them as they need jobs to do and make sure they know commands in order to control them as they are super smart, and they need major exercise to keep them out of trouble. Do not leave anything on the floor you do want the puppy to chew up I used to do long walks, and major play catch and ball. The longer they are with their mom healthier the dog, most dogs are taken away from their mom too early. Great he loves the water not all dogs do.
Joe & I are giggling at your comment because everything you said was on point! We’re already learning to keep everything up that we don’t want chewed haha! And he’s learning commands well. So far; sit, come, down etc. He’s been a great addition to the family. Can’t wait to get him up to Alaska! 😊
Congratulations on the new addition to the family. Just find your channel a couple months ago. Love what you all stand for. We need more like you. Keep up the great work love the videos
Hey Scott! Thanks so much for subscribing, glad to have you! ♥️💯😜👊🏻🇺🇸
Every time your son holds the door for you, I die!! 😍
Isn’t he precious? He will run and drop everything he’s doin’ to get the door for me. Then he says, “you in mama?” And shuts the door for me…girl, my heart melts every time too! ♥️♥️
@@HomeFreeAlaska Tina! You have no idea what an honorable young man you are raising. I wish our son did that!!!
@@shegathers6120 he learned it from Joe. Joe always opens my doors…and one day Parker took over the job lol. Sometimes they tease and run to the car to see who can open the door for me first haha! Don’t I feel special haha! Thanks girl, I sure appreciate that sweet compliment. You know as a mama…ya wonder sometimes. So thank you! ♥️♥️
My husband was a truck driver in a logging camp in Alaska back in the day. All the drivers used it. Works great.
New to your channel….totally understanding…my German shepherd “Arnie” was THE most beautiful addition to our family😍
Awesome video. Gunner is amazing. Hoping all is going well since it’s already been two years. 🐕
I have 2 Mals. BEST DOGS EVER. He'll be a wonderful family member. Congratulations!
Thanks Connie! So far so good. He’s so obedient, kind of crazy how easy he’s been lol.😊 We’ve never had a breed this well-mannered.
Love your family and enjoy all of you my wife and I thank you for your service glad you are retired and enjoying Alaska ❤
Thank you Steven! We sure appreciate that!
Hes beautiful, love water is great! Such beautiful family for him. God bless.
Good luck...hope you have lots of time for him! They live on energy! Lol
Nothing but time once we retire in Alaska Elaine LOL! 🤣😉
Nothing but time once we retire in Alaska Elaine LOL! 🤣😉
They are your Go to dog for protection,best choice ever
He’s lovely, I hope you have done your research and are committed.
We wouldn’t have got him if we didn’t! 😉
Oh, and let me also say, Joe should know that that little sexy smile that he throws out every once in a while can surely light up a room.
You can feel so much of a positive vibe from that it is unreal. And I love how you stimulate him to get him to do just that.😆
show that emotion because we like it out here.
U2 are such an amazing beautiful couple spiritually, emotionally , physically, 👊💖
I do love that lil sexy smile of his!😉🤣
I had a Dutch Shepherd that was four months old too when I first got him. I remember my first reaction when I picked him up, and it was like yours. I expected a puppy but got a DOG! Being a Dutchy, he was dark-brindle, almost black and his whole demeanor was intimidating, to say the least. At four months! He turned into a massive animal and the most exciting dog I've ever encountered. Dutch Shepherds and Malinois aren't the "same", but both have that aura of "don't mess with me" and my Dutchy was scarily intelligent. He died at nearly 16 and I've never had another dog like him. I did consider a Malinois, hoping he might be a little less intense, but ended up with two Staffordshire Bull Terriers in a row. Can't say I ever regretted that. Staffies are a lot of dog in a small(er) package!
Awe, that is so sweet, congratulations on the new puppy. He sure is going to be a great asset to the family. And so happy Parker has a new buddy, (as well as Ollie). To pal around with. So happy for you All 💚💚💚
Thank you Cindy! He’s doing great & we are so happy to have him! Can’t wait to get him up to Alaska to the wide open spaces! ♥️♥️
Fantastic dogs. I lost my Malinut many years ago. I still think of him everyday. He was the real deal. He was a little more than I anticipated. But, with consistent training, he became my best friend in the world. He waited for me to come home and died in my arms. I miss him terribly. Make sure you spend time training him or he will train you. Best wishes.
Aw. We have lost two dogs also so I can totally relate to that loss & sadness. Thank you.
Congratulations ! Such a beautiful dog. So blessed to find Gunner, he will fit in perfectly 😎💕
Thank you!!! We are so excited to have him! 💜
Chilled out malinois … Unbelievable ❤❤❤
I've grown up with German Sheppards all my life I'm 50 still have one ...MAL I want one so bad now your boy and family are lucky and will be loved protected the dog / breed has no quit ...like my GSDS don't awesome time for your family
Your malinois is really beautiful . He seems very kind. BRAVO ! Congratulations. Christophe.
Thank you so much! 😊
Really great family. Love your handsome
Son. God Bless him with the best of health and a long life.. love the puppy.
Awesome dogs. The mallinois is a beautiful breed of dogs.. very intelligent..
Iv been watching the breed and they are very protective n full of energy.
God Bless you all..
Sorry.. just love the family. Very kind hearted. Joe is a great guy.. you can see his happiness for the puppy..
Aw thanks friend. Love your comment, so kind!♥️♥️
I related we treat our rescued dogs like familly for EVER
Wow. These are super high energy dogs and it requires lots of training
Oh, this was such a nice video learning about gunners story. What about Bradley? Can you share about when you got him? ☮️❤️
Hi! Hello! We didn’t have a video dedicated to getting Bradley. But we did introduce him on this video towards the end!ua-cam.com/video/dPxSlQ5iar8/v-deo.html
We fell in love with Gunner right away & thought it would be great for him to have a companion up here in Alaska!☺️
I love it when you said, you think you run this place, you're pup is stunning congrats.
Malinois are great dogs 🐕 they have to be kept busy though. They tend to get in trouble if they don’t have a job to do. Congratulations on the new addition. 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you Margie! Thankfully it’s summer and we’re out of school so we’ve been taking him to the beach, to the park etc., trying to keep him busy lol. It’s funny at home, you can tell when he gets bored lol! It rained yesterday so we stayed in. He was def bored! 🤣
@@HomeFreeAlaska LoL 😂 yes. They do let you know. LoL
I think this is a mellow Malinois. I don't think he's from strong working lines so I think they'll be fine.
he is so cute i cant wait till he grows up hes gonna be so much more handsome
Thank you for sharing this experience about your new pet and your little roadtrip.
From Grenoble/ France
Outstanding choice of K9. You got a winner with Gunner.
Gunner is so well mannered! The breeder has done a terrific job with him I had two Malinois back in the early 2000s when I lived in the outer banks. Such good protective dogs. I almost got two more last year but got two Karelian Bear dogs instead. I live in the Appalachians in SW Va bordering WVa and the bears are bad here My dogs are used for deterrents. My neighbor a mile away has bear problems on an almost monthly basis, so far I’ve had zero. Congratulations on your new baby! I know you will love him ❤️
Oh wow! Sounds like you have great dogs for being up there in the mountains! I’m really excited (like I said in the video) for us to have Gunner on the Alaska property because we will def have bear & moose right there on/around the homestead. Hoping he’ll deter them the same way! I worry about lil Parker playing outside!
@@HomeFreeAlaska I’m excited for you! I always liked change and moving to new places . If you get a chance ( or you even want to). Check out Fly_ Explores on Instagram. She has Karelians and lives in Alaska. The pictures she takes of her dogs and the Alaskan scenery is just breath taking! Have a great week!
@@donnaward5508 oh ok I will totally check her out! And I agree…I love the adventure of moving to a new place. It’ll be an adjustment for us to stay in one spot now! Lol. We’re used to moving every few yrs!
I LOVE THIS DOG FACE, ADORABLE
It looks like you got a relatively mellow Malinois, which is a good thing. A high drive working line Malinois would eat everything in your apartment as a puppy if he wasn't exercised for 2 to 4 hours per day, hard.
We went back & bought his brother as well. Had both now for about 3-4 months. Best breed we ever had. We leave to move to Alaska in 40 days! They’re going to love the property up there. Until then, we take them to the dog park & the lake, etc., almost everyday so they can run & play! They’re great dogs!😊
@@HomeFreeAlaska Malinois are fantastic when you get a good one not too nervy. I still think working line German Shepherds are the best all around protection and utility dog but up there with them is in Malinois working line German Shepherd cross or X malinois. A little more muscle and bone, better looking, and have the nice off switch of the working line GSD.
And yes I agree they got a mellow malinois. Definitely not a high drive working Malinois
@@primalcritters completely agree. Own a Mali x GSD & a pure Mali. The Mali x GSD is the best dog I’ve ever owned. Owned lots of dogs over a forty year period)
@@user-cd5up9ph3y same here. As a matter of fact, most of the contracted canines police and military are X malinois X herders. The Dutch don't really admit it, they keep their secrets to themselves, but people in the know know that the working dogs for Patrol specifically are a combination of dutch, belgian, and working line German shepherd. Sometimes they will even outcross with apbt and other Mastiff breeds. Then they will breed back. Fawn is dominant so the dog can look like a Malinois, unless breeding Sable to sable, but they will have more muscle tone, larger heads and larger chest cavities, and a little more stability not as nervy. That's from the working line German shepherd. But they still retain the agility of the Dutch or Mal. Recent stud dog in the Netherlands was outcross to a Presa Canario and then they will breed back. Them people think they'll have a purebred Malinois one day when they come to the states with puppies and it's far from it. Doesn't mean they're mutts, they're very selectively bred working dogs primarily from the shepherd breeds and sometimes extra. For SAR yes, they can use purebreds because they don't need the added size and seriousness that they need for Patrol. Detection is a tossip it can be anything between a purebred working line German shepherd, malinois, or the X herders like I just described. I like them because purebred Malinois are wonderful but they're just a little bit too nervy hyper and too fine boned for my taste, too narrow of muzzles. I think the working line German Shepherd brings great stability, off switch, size and incredible looks. No show lines though! I just wish they would be more specific because lots of people think that the Malinois the only dog used and it's really a Shepherd mix that is used
I have a Belgian Malinois very smart Learn very quickly and they are very much super soldier dolls very protective
Yes! We love this breed. They’re fantastic! We went back & got Gunner’s brother too! So we have both brothers now. 😊
That face and those ears remind me of my Husky mix...... Beautiful dog.
I just have a warning. My sister in Wasilla AK has one and it wasn’t socialized so is over protective and somewhat dangerous. They are truly beautiful, intelligent and protective. Perfect for country living. Good lunch! Congratulations. OH they LOVE to fetch nonstop!
Such a cute puppy. Parker has him a new friend.
Yes he does! Super cute to watch them together! ☺️
Amazing, great puppy, enjoy the ride...the ride of a life time, they are amazing!!
You are going to have a very interesting time training this animal😳😳😳😳
Have you seen our recent videos?!?! We went back and bought his brother too. We’ve had them for 2 yrs now & they’re the best, most well-behaved dogs we’ve ever owned.😘
Good luck with the new puppy. GET HELP!! 😊
We have 3 Belgian’s, 2 girls 5 months old and 1 male 2 years old. They are great dogs. Very “loving” can be very destructive.
I love this so much seeing you get gunner and how well he accumulated so quickly. I always worry about him missing their mom or their brother or sisters but dang that only lasted just for a short minute and then he was right there with the family. “This is my new family now.”😆
I went to see where you also got Bradley, I can’t find that video. Do you have another video of that? And if you could point me in the right direction. thank you hon.
I have really enjoyed watching these two dogs Bradley and gunner together with your family in Alaska they absolutely love it there . anyway, thank you sweetie and have a great day.👊💖
We actually didn’t have a video dedicated to getting Bradley. But we did introduce him on this video towards the end!ua-cam.com/video/dPxSlQ5iar8/v-deo.html
I’m very happy we went back & got Bradley. They are literally BFFs. And being up here on open land like this, it’s nice they have each other as companions!☺️
Aww-how sweet! Gunner is such a beautiful dog! I think you all are very smitten with him! 😉 It will be fun to watch him grow, and adjust to Alaska! Congratulations! 🥰🦮
Thanks Teresa! He’s been great so far. Couple accidents…he ate a few of Parker’s toys LOL! So we’re trying to teach Parker, he’s a puppy! Put your toys up lol. He’ll get it eventually. 🤣
@@HomeFreeAlaska it will be an adjustment for all of you! I'm hoping he will be another "protector" for Parker!
What a great puppy! Gunner is a great name for him. I have wondering if Ollie was going to be getting a little brother to go to Alaska with him! I would be less worried about Parker being outside if he has Gunner with him too. Great addition to the family guys, congratulations!! (Going to need some merch with Gunner on it lol!)
Yes! Def need some Gunner merch haha! I do feel much better about Parker in Alaska with Gunner at his side. Especially as Gunner matures, he’ll be even more protective over Parker! 😊
Lol! Take your vitamins! You will need it!
Hi, just found your channel today. Binge watched a bunch of your videos. Love the new puppy. So well behaved.
Hi Celeste! Welcome to our channel, thanks for joining us! 😊 Glad to have you!
Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!
Gunner is very handsome and looks like he will be a very well mannered part of your family. Enjoy him! I have 5 Mali’s two of which are working k9’s (one retired now), they truly are an exceptional breed if you can give them what they need.
Thank you! We went back a month later & got his brother. Had them for almost 5 months now. Love them!
@@HomeFreeAlaska that’s awesome! They will do well together. I really liked his brothers black mask and chest!
We love our Belgian Malinois! They are the best dogs I could have ever asked for. We have twins. It breaks my heart to say this but we had to put one of the twins down yesterday and my heart is broken. They are 9 years old. You will love them they are very playful dogs and great with kids. Good luck with the new baby! 🐾
Just gotta luv those magnificent ears!! 😍
I am so happy for you. I got my Belgian Malinois at 4 months and I absolutely love her. She did need obedience training but unlike a lot of the videos online, my girl is easygoing and very loving. She loves her toys and can destroy one in about an hour. TJMaxx has the best toys. You're going to love your new puppy. Enjoy
Anissa! Thanks so much. Yes, we love this breed! We actually went back and got his brother lol! They are so sweet. And like you said, ours are so loving as well. Very well-mannered. 😊
What a beautiful pup
He is so beautiful congrats on finding a great match for the family
Hey Buddy! Thanks so much! 😉
Congratulations on Gunner! Gorgeous boy! Love his name. I'm sure Ollie and Gunner will be bff's soon.
Thank you Anita! He's quickly become a part of the family. We're so happy to have him!
Congratulations!!!!
Thank you friend! ♥️♥️
I have a Belgium Malinois Shepard. She was being attacked by a couple of larger dogs. She was maybe 8 weeks old. Someone asked me if I might want to take her because she couldn't keep her. I have a weakness for orphaned fur babies of all kinds. Needless to say I brought her home. I didn't know at the time what breed she was. She's about 5 months old now. When I learned what her breed was from the vet, I was totally surprised and shocked. The vet said she wasn't a mix breed. I love my girl so very much. It is, somewhat, an adjustment because of the traits of BMS
Sweet glad you guys support back yard breeders very ethical!!!
I sense a bit of smart-assness in there? Calm down, you’ll be alright! 😉
Ohhhhh I absolutely Love your dogs, especially Gunner!!!!!!!
Thank you Louise! ♥️
Congratulations. They’re a spectacularly intelligent breed.
Beautiful country where you’re at. Have many years of puppy love and adventures
Just make sure your pup has a purpose!! Great animals, but are definitely likely to be much more than what you're used to. They love and need a job. I saw you've had dalmations, but from what I've seen malis are another beast
Actually these are no different than the Dalmatians we’ve owned. In fact, this breed is better. Way more focused. They have a job and that’s to be our family pet. It’s completely inaccurate to think these dogs can only be used for working dogs. They’re a great family pet. As long as they’re given the attention they need & plenty of exercise, they’re wonderful.
@@HomeFreeAlaska Thank you :). Yeah tbh it probably all depends on the dog and breeding
Oh my gosh his a beautiful dog! Congratulations friend 😊
Thank you so so much! ♥️
LOL when I first saw your kennel I was like that is too small then you returned it too cute
Right?! Lol…we totally misjudged his size LOL!🤣
@@HomeFreeAlaska 🤣
Gunner was BIG at 4 months. Mals can vary a lot in size and coloration. They can be rangy or stocky. Gunner is the classic rangy-framed Mal. One thing you may want to get your Mals is a classic or bone-shaped Kong dog toy. They are basically indestructible, even for the most aggressive chewers. Police use them for their K9s (especially Mals) because most K9s work for their reward toy(s). If a dog has a strong "play drive" he will be a good working/protection dog and easily trained. My Mal also liked the hard plastic Nylabones. Once he chewed the ends off, of course, I would discard them, but they last a long time.Good for keeping teeth clean.
Remember that the reason why Mals range so much in size is because a lot of the ones you're seeing that are big, more muscled are outcrossed with Dutch Shepherd and working line German Shepherd. Sometimes they're even outcrossed with American Pitbull Terrier and even other Mastiff breeds. The Dutch don't talk about.. almost all of the contracted Patrol canines come from Holland or Eastern europe. They regularly outcross with working line German Shepherd and then breed back to add a little bit more stability, seriousness, bigger heads, size but retain the agility. Recent stud dog and home was out crossed with a Presa Canario and then they will breed back. You can easily see it in a lot of the dogs by looking at the head and then the body type. Bigger chest cavities, wider heads, don't have the narrow snipey muzzles of the classic Malinois.. also, the Dutch Shepherd when it almost went extinct utilized both Malinois and working German Shepherds to bring the breed back. Anyways, my point is simply that the actual contracted canines are not FCI dogs. Very few of them are. Most of them are X herders or X Malinois for a reason as purebred Malinois bred to Malinois can create dogs that are a little too nervy and too fine boned. For patrol they need a little more muscle.. fun is dominant unless you're breeding stable to sable so they can look like a Malinois but basically a Malinois that's much bigger and has a much nicer head
Such a pretty boy. We also have a Belgian Malinois that we got at 4 months old and is currently 11m old. They are such a smart breed and do require a lot of attention. I love my boy, you will have so much joy from Gunner
We love him so much! We actually went back a month later & got his brother! ♥️♥️
❤❤❤❤❤Hello from Vietnam . Your Boy baby so cute .
Thank you Ruby!❤️
Best of health and times.
He’s a pretty calmer pup for a mali but keep training regardless. They need mental stimulation a lot.
If you desire to have a dog with you for many years consider small sized dogs. I recently adopted a standard dachshound that is mixed with beagle, chihuahua, and maybe ridgeback. She is about a year; I house trained her (tough work), and she is a handful. I adopted her for my other 8 year old Chug and the two play with each other everyday. They are both very happy active, and healthy :)
I love it,Joe tries sooo hard to not look pleased.
Tina, i am watching this almost 2 years later and its so amazing to see how much Parker has grown! Also, I think Joe is SO handsome without the beard. Since you now have Gunner AND Bradley, when did you go back and get Bradley? Gunner was cute and a very smart pupoy!
😂. We went back a few weeks later and picked him up.
Glad we did, because they are best buddies and would be so board without each other.
Have to say, Gunner is perfect. The breeder obviously did everything right. Tip: get a 40 foot training leash. They allow the dog to explore and run around while still in your control. They are essential for recalling.
Thanks John! We will do this for sure! We’ve been working with him everyday & so far he is doing fantastic! Very well-mannered lil pup! 😊
Hi Tina. I LOVE your dogs! I love dogs and animals period. My question is... What happened to Ollie and how did you come about getting Bradley? I have searched and searched and can't seemed to find the video that would clear that up for me. Will you please just fill me in so I can stop searching. I love the way the two dogs interact. It always makes me smile. They are so cute and so good with Parker.
Hi there! Ollie was actually our daughters dog. Our daughter moved to CA about a yr ago & we were keeping him for her until she got settled and could have him. We shipped Ollie to her last summer. They’re both doing great!🤍 I mentioned getting Bradley at the end of this video here: ☺️ ua-cam.com/video/dPxSlQ5iar8/v-deo.html
My Mal won't even get her feet wet in the creek. Funny how different they can be of the same breed.
I'm not a pet person but I was so glad you got Gunner before moving to Alaska. He will be a great guard dog and protect your son while out on the property. He is really a nice looking puppy. Congratulations
Thank you so much! It’s always a little nerve racking getting a new pet, but we were blessed with Gunner! So we’ll-behaved already! ♥️
1000% agree if i could get a puppy thats a little older. Not 8 weeks old and the breeder puts time into training for basics a little. Amazing. 8 weeks old. You can’t replace their mom and stuff.
No point of wanting them any smaller :) it’s just chaos and tiresome time potty training and cleaning :)
That's a huge BM! 4 months old for that size.
What a gorgeous dog!😍 He will be great for the whole family ♥️ ❤️ ❤️
Thanks so much!
@Kakyoin stop it. You’re ridiculous! We even went back and bought his brother! 🤣 They’re awesome dogs. Strong? Yes! But highly intelligent! We have 15 acres of land that we’re moving to in ALASKA, is that enough land? You sound ridiculous. They’re walked, exercised and trained!
Best dogs we’ve ever had! So get out of here with your negativity. ✋
My mom has a German malinois who never barks but talks!! Then the puppy is a Belgian malinois and she's just tiny but omg fast!!! I have a half great Dane and half chocolate lab bird dog and she's just smokes him on a dead sprint and she's the one who. Feels like the protector of the house..... But yet the biggest baby when all 3 see a mouse they all huddle under my desk the funniest thing ever
I am a big fan of Malinois....
I really like Gunner 👍😍. I totally agree with the 4 months ..that the puppies stay as long as they can with their mothers. I've got my Husky puppy with 9 weeks because suddenly where Covid in the world. Everybody picked up the puppies in panic. That was not good. I wanted to pick him up at 3 months..he's 2 years now and has some fears. 🙄😒
Have a wonderful time with your amazing dogs. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
I have that picture hanging in my dining room. The dog is so cute!!
Hi Amy! Which picture are you talking about? I’m looking around my house this morning trying to figure out which one you’re talking about haha! ♥️
@@HomeFreeAlaska the second amendment pic you saw while you were shopping. Love that dog of yours!!
@@amycallihan3691 ohhhhhhhh! Yes I remember now! I seriously love that! 🇺🇸
Me too!!
Oh myyyyy goodness, the puppies are soooooo cute!!!
Adorable! So hard not to take both LOL!
Soooo precious!
Thanks friend! He’s perfect for us! ♥️♥️ Can’t wait to get him up to Alaska!
Congratulations on your new addition.
Thank you! ♥️
He is so Handsome!!!
Isn’t he Deborah?! And those ears! Lol! 🤣 Thank you! ♥️♥️
Excellent choice! The Best Breed !
We are so pleased with him! He’s wonderful. I think we’re hooked on the breed now! 😊
Hard not to be. I miss mine. They were the best. I never had a worry with them around. I always felt the safest. I am looking forward to your adventures going forward with Gunner. I loved all of your excitement. Blessings to your family 💜
“Gunner” is a good name for a dog.❤