Malinois DANGER Signs - So You Got a Belgian Malinois
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- Опубликовано: 14 май 2021
- This video is a reply to a viewer who sent me a lengthy email asking for help with her Belgian Malinois. The email is quite long and I answer each question, offer advice, make suggestions and point out the good, the bad and the ugly.
This is not a good situation for the dog and the family. The history is bad; issues with the breeder, bites, attacks and so much more. My heart goes out to the family as well as the dog - my advice pulls no punches, its the truth this woman needs to hear -as well as so many people.
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If this family wants to surrender this Malinois. Have them contact The Malinois Rescue Ranch on Facebook. I know the owner Julie. An she more than likely would take this Malinois instead of him being put down, because the family/handler didn't install any structure. I hate to see people buy Malinois with no experience in this high drive working line breed, when they end up in shelters or put down!
@@lynnellisonii4675 It seems like it's too late to restructure this Malinois, once they taste human blood for the fist time that is the time to act and take the animal away from the K9 if you can but when they taste human blood twice and from the one that feeds them, not restructuring will bring him back to reality.
i would for free take on this dog i have train GSD dogs since 1997 not as good as you sir but open obedience competitions, i have been around GSD all my life lived with my uncle that was a Security Guard Training , i would not want to see this dog put down. i just lost my mally after 18 years old see my video. my family has other working gsd. i am 50 years old on the 30th of june and can spend 24 hours a day working with this dog.
I hate to say it but it sounds like she's spoiled this dog, gave him no structure or Corrections and she created a monster! I have made that mistake with my German Shepherd when he was a puppy but I learned very quickly, got a balanced trainer, you basically teach me what I was doing wrong. You have to be the leader the dog is a basket case because he does not know who the leader is fortunately for me I learned early when my dog was a puppy was able to overcome this and I have a great dog now very well-behaved German Shepherd! Please please listen to Rob because he is right and he is trying to help you!
What he's saying is so true he's not a good match for your family he just isn't not unless you are willing to go through training and stick to the program! At this point it might be better for you to rehome him! It's going to be hard, it's sad and I understand you love this dog but because he has been doing this and getting away with it so long, disrespects you, and there's already a history of biting shows me that he's not the right dog for you and family! your own dog bit you I really don't think that you're capable as Rob already explained you're a good person but you are too emotional with this dog he doesn't get consequences obviously because he would not be acting like that if you gave him consequences like I said when my dog started showing that behavior as a puppy muzzle punching me in the butt bullying me basically and I have a German Shepherd so I know what could have happened had I not got him a good training but I worked hard and stuck with it! You cannot slack off with these dogs they are very powerful working dogs ! I don't believe you can train these dogs with treats alone! Structure, consequences, training doesn't stop after the trainer is gone! You are the trainer now as well as the Handler and your job is to train your dog not let him train you! This is what my trainer taught me! I constantly follow Rob's videos when I have a problem! He has amazing training videos good information most you can watch on RUclips. Robert Cabral is telling you the truth because he knows this is what he does he is an amazing trainer I enjoy all the videos and thank you rob for putting a lot of free useful material for all of us to learn from!
My girlfriend got a Mal about a year ago. Her first dog, and her family’s first dog over 30 lbs, and all of our first experience with a working breed. Dog training is a lot more about human training than people seem to realize
so true dog training is more about training the human then it is about the dog.
@@jugaloking69dope58 That's what she said.
The average everyday human thinks that if you buy or get a dog it will just simply be a companion in your family that always does the right thing. Some, could not be more clueless - if the clue phone rang and they Actually picked it up, Some people won't even follow what is common knowledge or good advice from close friends whose dogs do behave, and who apparently do know what they're doing.
@@jugaloking69dope58 That’s what I said also when people ask me to teach their dog. I say I’ll just teach you then you teach your dog.
@@kayceegreer4418 ko lp
She was looking for redemption, not advice. She already knew what she needed to do.
As a retired disabled 30-Marine, my first service dog is currently a Labrador Retriever. His temperament is perfect (non-aggression) I'm able to walk in public areas and will place himself between me and fellow humans. He sleeps with me and wakes me up from nightmares. He senses will I'm down or in a panic act and clams me. I don't need an attack dog, I am the weapon, and Trevor (service dog) is my safety switch. Trevor and I spent 7 months attending "K-9 Veteran Solutions". Trevor has AKC STAR and CGC. Finally, Trevor passed Parts A & B of B&H. While attending service dog training fellow veterans would show up with German Shepherds, Pit bulls, and Dobermanns which left me cracking my head. For the last ten years, Trevor has been with me except when I was on the operating table. If you veterans out there are suffering from PTSD/TBI you certainly DO NOT need a war dog!!!
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I'm just a regular dude, not a vet... I'd say none needs a war dog, unless u really are a Sheppard/ live in the wild
@@babbo9881 A war dog isn't a thing. Working Dogs are a thing.
I had my GSD for 8 years lost her to cancer she was sweetness. A labradoodle and a begal mix tore her up. She did not fight back. That is a special GSD with the abilities to do anything. Her name is Lucy and she will always be my GSD
What the hell is this “war dog” labeling? About as ignorant as “assault rifle” title.
Good dogs come From good owners. Bad dogs come from bad owners. No such thing as a dog bred bad, just taught bad and allowed to dominate without correction until they cause problems and need hard corrective balance training
The more I listened the more I realized that Ranger was completely running that household.
HAhahahaha xD
Yeah, like most kids. 😈
Yea that’s what it seems
I don’t understand why people get dogs like this that aren’t prepared for their needs. I’m so sick of hearing stories like this I see it weekly. I work with these dogs & it’s so frustrating.
Yeah, might be true and although it is clear the owners of the dog in question are well over their head in trouble, I don't think this video will help them. When reading from their letter, Robert seemed quite angry at times and what he presents as "the truth" is hardly that - however competent and experienced dog trainer he may be, it is still just his opinion based on the circumstances described in a letter. This did not sit well with me at all. If he really wanted to help them, he could have done that privately and saved them the public humiliation of this kind. This is just harsh without good reason and it can well crush these poor people.
You’re the only trainer I know of who will address this stuff publicly. Thank god you do. I hope they listen to you.
Larry Krohn does as well. They have different styles, but I find both Robert & Larry to be good resources to watch.
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@@JukasZor yes
Shield k9 does in a different way as his focus is working dogs.
This is a great channel
@j w yes love Shield k9 too.
I adopted a Mal when she was 4 months old at which time my male GSD was 4. My Mal was incredibly anxious, had no boundaries, mouthy, crated most of her young life and distrustful of men. Thankfully, she got along well with my incredibly compliant GSD and vice versa. I immediately implemented Robert's training techniques and to date, use them consistency and I am happy to say she is a loving and compliant dog who does well with dogs, all people, including men. ;-) Structure, leadership and consistency is incredibly important. I trust Robert because his techniques have proven to work.
I Thank You Robert for your honesty & be a straight shooter!! I do appreciate you😊✌️
BM's are special dogs...require special homes and handlers. Wrong combo and you're looking at a disaster....RIGHT combo and you have an AWESOME PATRNER.
Robert, I want to commend you. A a retired Military K9 Handler, Training NCO and Kennelmaster, run into people just like your video describes. But it is extremely refreshing that you are NOT sugar coating the issues. Kuddos.
Working Dogs are not for everyone, sadly people watch a movie and think that they want a working dog and fail to realize that not only your must commit to the dog but most importantly you must know what you are doing or hire a qualified trainer and then pay attention to that person.
Keep up the good work Robert.
Louie
thank you for your kind words and THANK YOU for your service!
So then what dogs are for everyone?? Every dog is 'not for everyone' and every dog is 'not the dog for first time owners'!!
@@redchilli450 there are a lot of people who shouldn't own a dog of any breed.
There are certain breeds that the majority of first time dog owners shouldn't get, because they are too much dog.
People think that they want a working dog until they get a working dog.
People ending up with dogs that they shouldn't have even though about getting is a huge problem, take my favorite breed for an example.
My breed of choice is the
American pit bull terrier they are purebred dogs recognized by the
ADBA,BFKC,SDR,ICDR and supposedly the UKC.
Everyone has heard about pitbulls, everybody knows someone who has a pitbull, and everyone has an opinion about pitbulls, and their opinion is always right because it is based off of their personal experience with a pitbull.
Here's where the problem comes in to play, people these days don't even know what a Gamebred American pit bull terrier is. People will say that they have a pitbull but their dog is clearly an American Bully.
People don't know if a pitbull is a 180lb dog like Hulk or a 35lb Staffordshire bull terrier.
Everything from XXL Pitbulls, American Staffordshire Terriers, UKC pitterstaff, American bullies,
working pitbulldog, pocket pits, and exotics is a pitbull.
So now there's a ton of misinformed people who swear they know all about pitbulls but they've never heard of the ADBA and they have never seen real American pit bull terrier.
What happens when these people end up with a heavy linebred, hog hunting, prey drive through the roof, Gamebred American pit bull terrier?
A disaster is what happens.
When people get dogs that they have no business having disasters happen.
Real American pit bull terriers are amazing dogs but they aren't good dogs for most people. They are good for people that hunt hogs,and people who are experienced with the breed that compete in k9 sport's, and people who are fully aware of what they are getting and have seriously detected themselves to their dog.
American pit bull terriers that have been linebred off of working stock dogs that have been hunting hogs for several generations.
Aren't good for first time dog owners for numerous reasons. They tend to be strong fast high-energy dogs that are extremely prey driven.
It's not easy to make a good house pets out of these dogs, they are bred to hunt hogs. They will destroy a house quick, they can escape from any yard if they aren't on a chain or in a kennel.
Dogs like this will be miserable if they are locked in a house or crate for hours at a time and they have been known to break their teeth trying to get out of crates. They don't typically do well at dog parks or around other animals.
These are all things that make them a bad choice for first time dog owners.
I would recommend breeds like the
Boston terrier
Staffordshire bull terrier
Irish setter
Golden retriever
Labrador retriever
Brittany spaniel
American bully
Pomeranian
Maltese
King Charles cavalier spaniel
Even breeds that are little bit more difficult but not Malinois difficult like
German Shorthair
Whippet
Beagle
Fox terrier
Rat terrier
Some breeds that I don't think are good for first time dog owners are
Malinois
American pit bull terrier
Jagdterriers
Paderdale terrier
Doberman pinscher
Rottweiler
Akita
Husky
Presa Canario
Fila Brasileiro
Dogue Brasileiro
Gull terrier
These are just some of my thoughts.
sad to say but its very difficult to find a good trainer. even if you can afford it lots of them its waist of time :) more people like Robert :) good job
Your last comment about a reputable breeder taking the dog back at any time for any reason is spot on! I purchased a pure bred 13 years ago. Unfortunately I got an overseas assignment and could not take my dog. Heartbroken, I search for a good home for this senior dog for almost a year and found no one. I contacted the breeder and guess what? They took the dog in. People should only be purchasing from reputable breeders.
Probably your best video, no fairy tale ending but the harsh truth.
The big issue here is that someone with very little breed experience jumped into the deep end of the pool and made a decision to get a breed that is specifically selected by LE and military for its genetic need to bite, defend and be alert to everything. Breaks my heart!
Wow, I absolutely adore this clip! I have a mal I got when he was 1,5 y. o. I was his third home and I got a sad and angry dog with a lot of luggage. He was also neutered and who would have thought his first owner was a policewoman with a family and an old German shepherd. Her colleagues gave her some bad advice how to raise the puppy and told her she needed to be tough with him.
We had our arguments and battles during the years, but I promised him at his arrival that he would never leave me alive. He never needed any manhandling, he needed boundaries and consistency which I gave him. He's a happy dog, soon 12 y. o. Comes from a good breeder but had a ruff start in life. I did my homework before I took care of him and he's not my first Belgian but my first malinois and probably not my last.
vastanberga Thank you so much for taking him AND keeping him til the end, which hopefully will be far in the future. 🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
@@evawoods815 Thank you. 🙂 My grumpy old werewolf, I do hope we still have some nice years left. 💕💕
Thank you, you must be honest about your capabilities , this is a extremely high energy dog bit on the hyper side. I love to watch them think they are amazing. You are so right about your points on raising any dog, what you get back from them is priceless. I looked at malinois but went for working line GSD, both great dogs. Like a child, the first few months are crucial. Well done
I own two Belgian Malinoise and they are loving as any other dog when treated right. They have a natural protective instinct that may be a bit stronger than other dogs but they’re easier to train because they’re very smart.
You are a smart owner, not easy to have if you are not a smart owner.
smart, but the instinct takes over. Took me four weeks to get ours to remember that traffic is dangerous. Well, one week plus three for every time he saw a cat across the road.
@@juchetony1910 You’ll never take their instincts away , all you can do is keep them safe with a proper leash and collar on walks. Always look ahead for possible issues and choose where you walk wisely.
Just saying 🤘
. Spot on. Owner must be smarter than a Malenois!!
I watch videos on dogs because I love them. I watch Westminster every year. The Belgian Malinois is an amazing dog and it would be an honor to be in a position to have a relationship with one. I watch the videos because I know I could never be equipped to give that dog what it needs. I wish I could have a dog but I'm not in a position to give any dog what it needs. All this to say I really appreciate the way you handled this session. If she doesn't listen to you, she won't listen to anybody. Your words about people and dogs so profound, and accurate. It's not often that you find somebody who's willing to tell it like it is. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should
Dogs are wonderful companions. I’m sorry you are not in a position to own your own dog. If you want to spend time with dogs, go to your local dog shelter and volunteer to be a walker and play pal. It would be great for you and for filling. It will be great for a shelter dog to receive some love too.
Your absolutely 100% correct. Ive been training service dogs for over 20 years. Mals,gsd, rottis etc. people who buy high drive high aggression working lines & want it to be a back yard pet are literally stuffed in the head. I deal with these sorts of people daily. 99% own a mali. These breeds need a job & structure they need routine & a strong handler who is calm & confident. PEOPLE STOP BUYING THESE BREEDS BECAUSE THEY MADE MOVIES ABOUT THEM🤦♂️ buy a pet breed & enjoy your life
Sorry but I couldn't disagree more with your overall assessment of the Malinois breed, I know for a fact they can be fantastic family pets, protectors, and supremely loyal companions, if, and only if you are able to give them the time, energy and training needed. They are working dogs and they need to have a sense of purpose.. Our family adopted our first pure bred maligator nearly 3 years ago, he was already over a year old at the time. We adopted him from a college age couple that had clearly bitten off more than they could chew..... They cared a lot about the dog but we're gone a lot and I don't believe had much living space. He had been through some very basic training at that time and had a few bad habits... I knew it was gonna require a lot of work to make this dog a good family dog...
It has and it has taken time and hard work... Between walking/hiking a ton, training, and socializing our whole family has put a lot of energy into the dog.. In the end it's all been worth it, he's a wonderful dog, great with the kids and other dogs but also protective with fantastic instincts...
They are so smart, I lost count of the commands he knows.. More than my 5 year old child... lol
It's not the breed that's the problem, it's the people who think it will be easy to have the cool military dog from the stupid movie that buy them without doing there research...
I dunno, you reap what you sow...
Well said. They are not pets. They can be, but only to an experienced handler.
I guess my Mal identifies as a lab when indoors 😂. It’s all about how they’re bred and trained from birth.
I think if u read it again it's actually what he's saying mate
Meanwhile, I saved my Mali in a Huddle House parking lot- I didn't need that kind of dog, but she definitely needed me. And we bond like no other, and she adores taking naps with me for hours on end, and the fact she's 8 months old and active but wants to nap with me is something else. It depends on the bond, the owner, and the dog.
I have a malinois, he's almost 10. We adopted him when he was 2 months old...he was a Christmas gift puppy for someone and they didn't want him. We honestly had no idea what we were getting ourselves into but we very quickly woke up to the reality that this dog needs structure otherwise he will be a disaster. We did make mistakes, we didn't properly socialize him and still has issues with other male dogs but he loves the ladies :)
He did try us both, my husband and I, with the growling, when he was young but my husband put a stop to it both times and we never had issues anymore. Now he's just a lazy old slug sleeping next to me and I love him so much I don't know what I'm going to do without him.
He is very smart and we also communicate through signs. We don't need to tell him what to do, we have signs for everything sit, stay, go etc.
There have been plenty of people who wanted to get one too because they saw ours and how well trained he is but we always encourage them to get another breed because mals are difficult. They don't come trained and my husband always tells them that the training never stops. It lasts for their entire lifetime.
My Deaf son trained his Malinios when he was 12 years old with sign language. Sweetest dog. We thought he was a GS. Years later when I learned of this breed, I realized our error. He became like yours. A big lazy bum! He was never aggressive. I’m so thankful.
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This video and your comment are the most helpful things I've seen since I started researching these types of dogs when my neighbors puppy charged me when I was sitting on our shared back deck. I think her paranoia rubbed off on her dog which sucks even more because these dogs already have a instinct to bite and protect. I've never had a pet of my own, but dogs and I have always gotten along well. That said, my neighbors malinois has already tried me twice when all I'd been doing prior to it charging me was sitting quietly. Thanks again for your comment.
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What I love about this video is that he speaks a lot about the psychology of the dog but also of the psychology of the owner. A dog needs to be educated correctly just like kids should. It has its similarities in some ways of teaching and terms of education. Malinois are working dogs; don’t take one unless you’re willing to dedicate your free time and willingly free your time to work with your Malinois!
Robert, your videos have helped me tremendously as a professional Dog Trainer become a better teacher and not worrying about offending my clients. Thank you!!! And God bless!
This is like giving a granny a formula 1 racer, then disecting the crash. Its too much dog, for someone who is not a leader. Nice caring person, but that does not help the dog
Yeah, I just a lion the other day, it just keeps biting my leg off. I'm tired of getting my leg sewn back on!
Do I just need to move the snacks more slowly?
Please advise, thank you!
@@violent_bebop9687 hahaha!
Agreed ‼️💯
Much respect for your honesty! Heartbreaking but can’t see this fixing itself moving forward.
Thank you for making this video. And an even BIGGER thanks to the person who emailed
I absolutely love your integrity and honesty! You have to be the Alpha in the relationship with any animal!! Animals have a natural instinct. It is my responsibility to train my dogs. I lay down the TORAH instructions. Why do so many people humanize their animals? We in South Africa depend on our animals for safety. They have to be trained by us, not send off to a trainer to train your animal for you. You are suppose to be there and learn from the trainer. Thank you for these brilliant videos. I am binge watching them. God bless.
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@@RobertCabralDogs You speak so much sense. Re the dog in the video, Any decent breeder who cares for the dogs they breed WILL request that the dog being returned to them if not wanted, for any reason.{As you say at any age...be it 6 months or 16 yrs}
But these responsible breeders give the ''Third Degree'' to potential owners first, to ask about suitability.
Some people in UK in the past sought to give ''Aggressive'' herding type dogs to the Police.
The police said aggression with fear is an absolute no no.
A good police dog is bold and calm, not edgy and aggressive. Even breeding their own they have dogs that will never make the grade when assessed as very young puppies.
Bold calmness is what is wanted.
Thank you for not being PC and just speaking the truth RESPECT unfortunately you are spot on when you said they can't keep this dog it will end horribly for the dog and his victim
A true professional. You've touched on some 'in between' subjects that I never hear folks talking about. Thank you for your time.
Robert, you're a blessing to the sports of dogs, a champion FOR dogs, and a great contributor to handles/owners' understanding. This is a tough one, and thank you for breaking it down. Thanks for keeping it clean for those younger viewers...we ALL need to learn.
Thank you for this, I don't need this for my dog training self, I need this for my living life.
The details and emotional part hit home.
What a great video! Nicely done..Every dog owner no matter what kind of dog they get should watch this it gives so much insight on dogs in general. So often people unintentionally mess dogs up its sad..
Thank you for your honesty🤗 I hope this reaches people who need to hear this - even before getting a dog.
Makes me so grateful my own Mal. She is 15 months old and such a good, loving dog. So much of that has to do with all of your and Stonnie Denis videos. Thank you for all your input
Just watched the whole video. This is great that you are putting this out there for people who have a mal or for the people that want to get a mal. I really enjoy your honesty througout the whole video. I also really wanna learn more about the structure your talking about. Good job, good video!
Amazing and honest talk. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge with us through your channel. It is really helpful and refreshing to hear the truth.
I love that you are brutally honest in your videos, your videos are the reason I didn’t buy a BM, watching your vids made me realise that I don’t have the time needed to own one. It’s abundantly clear that you care more about dogs than your subscriber count, and that’s why I subscribed (that and the brilliant training vids).
Robert, I'm a member of your sight and i'm very happy to see this video publicly available and thank you for your no nonsense appropriate to making videos like this. I have had many people reach out to me because I own an Mal(s) that I worked with using tips from your members site and they are wonderful and as expected bonkers animals. Anyways, my point is just because I own Mal's and familiar with the breed I'm not a specialist and would highly encourage anyone that owns this breed or similar please do your research and get professional help as needed. I point people to your site as well as encourage they reach out to professional handlers as well.
A common "dog" person can not always answer the questions or address the problems that can manifest without proper training. Just a note - While im a member of Roberts site I also work with a professional handler in Ring sports with my Mal(s) this breed takes work and dedication.
Please please please if you want this breed understand the needs of the animal. They require much more dedication than your average dog.
I went into owning my puppy Malinois eyes wide open. I trained her from day one using training techniques from a trainer friend of mine. Being retired, I spent every day with her, training her and bonding with her. She is also trained to leave my 3 small dogs alone. They all ignore each other! She has turned out to be an amazing dog. Such a mild and sweet temperament. A very well behaved dog. But alert to anyone coming to my property fence. AND NO I DO NOT USE TREATS. I bonded so much with her that she’ll die to please me.
She loves hiking with me and having her next to me allows me to feel safer. I love this dog.
I love this 🤗 leading with treats never seemed quite right to me, it makes the food the one in control imo
I'm retired, "Moose", 3 months old...... Is training ME!
Previous German shepherd owner of 11 over the years .... Only intelligence is the common thread!!! 🤪😝🤣
God bless your soul, Robert, for having the guts to speak the truth straight up. I pray that all dog owners will benefit from your effort in one way or another.....keep up the good work yeah!
Robert, this is why I watch your videos and training sessions. You don't sugar coat anything. You tell it like it is. I've learned and I'm still learning so much from you. Thank you.🐾
Everything you say is SPOT ON! Thank you so much for being real and honest with people.
Absolutely priceless...this content in this video should be played to all potential dog owners...as a behaviorist i meet people that i have to educate like this at least once a wk coz they get the wrong dog for the wrong reasons an cant deal with them...its pitiful it really is.
Thanku robert i hope more potentials watch this.
Thank you for always giving honest straight forward advice. It's not always what we want to hear, it is however what we need! Ranger's story is very sad, I am hopeful his owners will listen to your advice they appear to be very caring folks.
Thank you for seeing it this way.
I just found this channel. I subbed. THIS is the kind of honesty about dogs and breeds that we have needed for a very long time.
Love your openness & kept it real & honest. Thanks for sharing.
thank you Robert, I think its essential to be truthful to people, and you are. I'm lucky to have a good dog (female Terv) from a good breeder, but as a beginner, I had to learn a lot and your videos and podcasts help so much! I also enjoy them, i quite often listen to them when walking with Demi :)
I was the "temporary" haven home for a Mal. I had her for 12 years. It seemed her first owner didn't know the breed (neither did I) and she was aggressive and dominant and all the above. Luckily, because I kept her, I got free training from a great trainer who basically said a lot of what you said - she's not your little fur baby, she is your dog your responsibility and liability IF you act like an idiot. She was a ton of work and she turned into 80-85% sweetheart but I could never leave my guard down until the very end. I had a security system at my house but, man, did I have a first responder!
Lol that was a long "temporary"😂 good for you the best dog's I've ever had I got the same way people are bad about not doing any research or looking into dog breeds before they buy them.I think it part stupidity and part ego.
Honesty is the best way to go. Great to listen to everything you said.
Will, is right you are a great trainer. You truly know your dogs, God bless you for your help.
This video helped me accept that I made the right decision about rehoming a rescue dog that I had adopted; of course to a home that was better equipped to handle his issues.
Despite a really good trainer, vetrainarian, and vetrainarian behaviorist, we simply were not the right home environment for the dog.
A person does get overly emotional about a dog when you put so much of your time, effort, and money into dog; it is a hopeless and lost feeling.
I absolutely agree that a person needs to remove their emotions and make the best decision for themselves, their family, and the dog; ideally before you even decide to bring a particular dog into your life. I mean really think about it.
I made a hasty decision just a few months after losing my dog; i thought helping a dog in need would help me heal, meanwhile ignoring many red flags from the rescue. And I knew better!!!
Any dog will be happier and more fulfilled in the right environment. This is why choosing a breed for your lifestyle and technical training abilities matters so much.
Thank you for your honesty.
Thank you for doing the hard thing of letting go of that dog instead of letting pride or anything else keep you from admitting that you had to find a new home for that dog. You truly made the right choice for it. I wish more people could do the same thing. I hope you've found a dog that is meant to be yours and you it's human👍❣
I'm sorry for the situation, but love this video. Trainers should be this honest all the time! You are a great example. 😊
Robert thank you for your commitment to this lady and Ranger in taking the time to speak with solid honesty.
I watched right through, and I agree with everything you say. 💖
God bless you abundantly, love from me and my two strong dogs here in New Zealand. My two are my best buddies, and I love taking the time to train them well. One is a rehome and one is a rescue puppy who is now 5 months old and she's amazing. 🇳🇿😍💕🌿👍🏾
Your honesty is greatly appreciated! It also adds to your credibility. Thank you for sharing your experience and reflections.
Great advice! I have shared this with many friends, who dont realize what they need to do when they get working line protection breeds. Great, sober advice
Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you Robert for doing this video.
Glad I stumbled upon you video. I like how you give information. You tell it like it is.
I really enjoyed listening to this insight, very honest and educational.
Lack of Correction training since it was a puppy! Tell it the way it is, no sugar coating. People wanting these "working breed" dogs do not realize the need for daily training/corrections and structure they need. Dog owners need to be trained as much or more than the dog. Great video Robert!!
Agree 100% everything you said is true....people want like ipo-3 dogs behaveing like champions and have extrwme obedience but dont want to spend time learning and training, these dogs need extreme structure and many hours put into training
Lol working bread
@@meraida1538 lol
Hi Robert, I loved the video, I watched all of it. I shared it as well. I hope this video gets a million or more views. Your message is so very important.
Well Said , Your best podcast to-date ...Lets hope these people take this all to heart and do what is best for the dog...
We have a 1yr old mal which we obtained at 8 weeks old. By far the best thing our family did was to get him into training. We started training with obedience then moved into different classes. Now pay monthly dues which gives us access to multiple classes a week. I would strongly advise to be involved in the training and not just hand the dog over to someone else to train. You can’t be a lazy sloth and have a breed of this type. I’ve learned that majority of the problems are because of what we allow or don’t allow. If my wife and I have been lacking in training time at home, when we go to class, it’ll show in the dogs behavior, you have to constantly put in the work and be involved. Training keeps us accountable and helps sharpen the fundamentals and build on them.
this makes no sense to me at all. perhaps its the way you communicate. once a dog is trained to be a pet, that is the so called training is over. now you move into life, and life is 100% training 100% of the time.hopefully you understand what i mean. i am talking pets here, not competition dogs. i guess maybe a better way to say it is. once structured training is complete which does not take long. you move into reinforcement training which should be done 100% of the time. that is what i am calling life training where you enforce all the rules and boundaries 100% of the time period. there is no need to keep going to training classes that makes no sense to me. correct me if i misunderstood you
Watching this makes me so glad that I did my research on how to properly train and give structure to gsd’s before getting one. I may be biased, but I have the best gsd ever!!! Thanks to trainers like u out there!!
gotta love how you get straight to the point. ty for being so educational2
Thank you and God bless you. I hope this family will take the advice you gave. I feel so sad for this dog and this family, but I agree with you. Mals can be a handful. We raised ours with 2 cats. We work with her daily, we also have a trainer and we still watch her around the cats, and she loves them. She is very protective of all of us, but she is still only a yr and a half pup so we are careful. Love your advice and the work you do!
People who don’t like you because you’re telling the tough truth, really don’t like themselves. WELL SAID Robert. And I recommend to anyone to join your members page!!! Phenomenal.
EXCELLENT video. Great advice. I learned a lot. THANK YOU.
Robert, I love the way you inform people using the "brass tacks" method. No b.s. That woman needs a Yorkie, not a Malinois
I just found your video whilst looking online for tips with my mal x GSD, whom we’ve owned for 3 months. We have him starting training next week with an ex military handler, they are the best in a 2 hour radius from us so that we can commit to regular sessions.
I have to thank you for your no bullpoop approach, and I really look forward to listening to some more of your videos while I do housework!
My boy is just over a year old, and is a great pet. He only displays a rare aggression but is nervous of people, this video has given me a lot of hope - as he is already doing so well. Training is not just about teaching your dog, it’s about learning how to be the human your dog needs and I can’t wait to learn more valuable information as we begin our journey. Thank you!
Thank you so much for posting this. I have a married couple who are 78 years old a piece and purchased a two-year-old Malinois from the kill shelter. I have done everything I can to give this dog structure and he is almost to the point of what these poor people are telling you about. I have advised them to take the dog back to the shelter because they cannot handle this dog or give it the proper structure. They've reached out to three other trainers that I personally know and they're telling them the same advice. I really appreciate you making this public
That's sad!! I wonder why they think they want a Malinois? I hope the dog gets rehomed sucessfully, and perhaps someone like you can help them find a more appropriate dog. Perhaps a calm, older German Shepherd if they're really focused on a "Protection Breed", but even then--how could they even exercise it enough, unless they're very exceptional 78 year olds?
@@Karina-Loves-Andreas they thought he was cute. He was a puppy when they rescued him. 2 years later...... You are right" they need a different dog.
I think it's almost impossible for most people to take their dog in knowing it will be put down. It's really a horrible situation.
@@jeffk464 I'm thinking the dog Lori is working with, with the 78 year old owners, still has more options for a successful rehoming than the poor dog from Robert's email. Frankly, I'm sure the 78 year old owners made mistakes, but they also hopefully provided enough bonding and structure that THAT particular Malinois can have some hope of a good adoption. Fingers crossed.
@@Karina-Loves-Andreas hope so
I watched the whole video and I just want to say thank you finally someone who is honest and smart about dogs. And by the way I like dogs much more than people too.
I love this man he’s so blunt and that’s what the world needs more of
Thank you for your honest and courageous video!
What a story. Thanks for the video and advice.
First time viewer and I hit the sub button. And I haven't even seen you work a dog! I hope this lady listens.
Robert ...another great explanatory video .....Any one coming across this video ..play it to the end ...you’ll never regret it if only one thing sticks in your mind.
Great job in this video! I listened to every second. Awesome advice. More people need to be exposed to this reality.
A good rule of thumb for Malinois is 'A tired Malinois is a well behaved Malinois!'. If you do not have the time, dedication, and consistency to devote to them - please do choose another breed.
Haha so true! I live on a farm and when she's not running around after me on the quadbike, my Mal is flat out sleeping and charging her battery ready for the next round 🤣 she's either working or asleep, there's little in-between.
Even if you think you do, think again lol. My life revolves around meeting my dutchie's needs.
We have to have the calmest Mal in existence. She's a mix, so that might be why she's calm. She'd rather sleep than do anything else.
We had no idea that she was a Mal (she was listed as a German Shepherd/Husky mix) until we took her to the vet for her after adoption check up.
@@parkerbrown-nesbit1747
When I first started reading this husky came to mind. Cheese, sleep, howl, cheese. And chew up your entire deck.
Same for huskies. They need exercise and socialization. They don't only chew up your yard furniture when they don't get enough exercise, they will chew up your whole deck to toothpicks. They are not watchdogs. They will help a robber move your furniture out for cheese. And they shed 5 to 8 times a year I swear. Get a dog you can handle and live with.
I have been involved with dog training and owned and trained Dobermans and their people for over 50 years. I love this Video.
Some of the best real talk from a real legend
Spot on. Your candor is greatly needed. Your viewpoint crosses all breeds. The anthropomorphizing of animals and EXCUSES is what keeps shelters full. I THANK YOU for speaking the truth, also about neutering, which usually causes more harm than good. Also LIFETIME TAKE BACK, as responsible breeders our FIRST DUTY is to the dog, no matter the reason/ circumstance or amount of time that has elapsed. God Bless.
I always recommend Robert to people who are having their dog take them for a walk. I bought a Malinois 4 mos ago and and he is 6 mos today. He pretty much spends 23 hours a day with me. The other hour wifey takes him for his 2 mile walk in the morning. He spends most of the day in my shop working with me and we work on training and playing through the day. I don't crate him and he has a place in the living room and bedroom and doesn't leave it unless I allow it. He knows down, stand, sit, and out when playing ball plus his recall is great. I took him on his first off leash walk last night on a bike path through the woods with the e collar. These dogs are amazing on how smart they are. If you put the time in it and learn from Roberts videos you will have a wonderful dog. The other thing is how powerful he is. At 6 mos he's 55 lbs and will be on the larger side not to mention what a good looking dog he is and all the complements we get on his manners. I will not socialize him with other dogs and don't let people touch him when we go to Lowes or Home Depot. I use to train horses and was pretty damn good at it. You have to be consistent with the dog just like the horse because that 1200 lbs animal can kill you not to mention what a Malinois can do. He is still mouthy but it's tapering off as he gets older. Follow Robert's methods and you can't go wrong and don't get a dog if you don't have the time to train it. PERIOD! Thanks Robert.
Bless you. Your boy sounds amazing, you sound exactly like the right kind of owner for a special dog like yours!💖
Well said don't get dog if your not willing to put In the time unfortunately alot of people do that and the dogs suffer the shelters fill up because of this .the majority of dogs are good people are the problem
Just curious, what's the reason you don't socialize him?
@@jaykebrwn I’m wondering about that too? Are you afraid of him attacking?
@@jaykebrwn Exactly!...this guy will have problems with his Mal later on because he will not socialize him with other dogs and doesn't let people touch him, lol, you can't do that with a Malinois. You have to socialize this breed with everybody, everything possible. And when you think you've socialized the dog enough, it's not enough, keep on doing it over and over again.
I've had Malinois since '92 and in the beginning I didn't socialize with my mal, and later on I had all kinds of problems with the dog wanting to bite everybody, and he was very dog aggressive!
That's all we need is idiot's getting a Malinois or Dutch Shepherd.
Thank you for being genuine or real with us Robert. I appreciate the candid conversations.
DON’T STOP BEING YOURSELF.
Thank you soooo much for your honesty. I hope with all my heart these and any other owners similar to these owners listen to you. I also wish people who criticize people for owners who realize they got in over their head and got a breed that their knowledge and experience was lacking and end up wanting to rehome their dog into a home that is equipped for such a dog, would stop criticizing them for wanting to rehome.
Excellent. I always appreciate your honesty and passion.
100% correct. Great content as always👏🏽
Jesus Robert you have more patience than I would ever have .....with people.
Thank you so much for this information. I am heartbroken for every person and animal involved. I have had many dogs over my lifetime and I know myself enough to never get any type of dog like this. I would be in way over my head. We are in rescue and foster dogs and we always tell people, before you even think about getting any dog, do research, talk to people who have the breed you may be interested in, know your limits and abilities, and then do all these things again. You owe it to yourself and to the dog. I know I am nowhere near your league, I admire you immensely and hope to GOD these people listen to you. I appreciate your candor and honesty.
Hi this is one of a few of your videos I have watched and I really liked the content and your answers for these people. I am not a dog trainer myself but my whole life has been spent with animals of all kinds. I get up on a farm, groomed dogs for around 20 years and worked atavist clinic. I have had a Belgian Malinois for almost 3 years and I love her to death. I got her from a breeder who had years of experience training and breeding Malinois. His love for the dogs is very apparent. I told him exactly what I wanted my dog for and he picked out a perfect one. I spend a fair bit of time at my home alone as my husband works away a lot and my kids are all grown. I wanted a dog that could look somewhat intimidating but not be aggressive towards people as a whole. I love to learn how to do the training but have found it difficult to find someone I like. The breeder has been helping me but the lives over an hour away. So good videos like these are great. I talked to him once about how I think people research the breed of dog they should have and I told him that I think most of them already know which dog they like the look of and convince themselves that all the things they read will fit perfectly into their life style even though its not even close. He agreed with me. their are a lot of videos out their showing off all the amazing thing these dogs can do but have now clue how much time it takes to train them. Im sorry this was so long winded but thanks for the video I have subscribed and am interested in becoming a member.
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I have a 2 1/2 old female BM and she is the best dog ever. I trained my self. This is some of best advice I have heard . He is telling you the truth.
I'm guessing you didn't send your Mal off to a Board & Train at ELEVEN WEEKS old and didn't "label" your dog as aggressive at 8-9 weeks old, right? Maybe I'm wrong, but I think shit went sideways the day these folks brought a puppy they weren't prepared for home. Sad story, isn't it?! Did you got your Mal as a pup? I bet your spent significant time socializing properly and bonding in the early weeks since you have a great dog now. Or SOMEONE did, if you got her older💕
@@Karina-Loves-Andreas I bought my MAL at five weeks. There is no Aggression over the food and fighting at that age. She was potty trained,setting, standing ,down and going to her crate at 8 weeks. Thanks
@@goldwp2 At 5 weeks?!
@@thepackpetservices7383 yes
@@goldwp2got my male mal at 8 weeks and he wasn’t food aggressive either , fed him by hand and gave him high reward food by hand as well , and now I can take the raw bones I give him without a single issue or growl
This whole video is the reason why I do an evaluation on potential clients and dogs before we do any training..
Thank you Robert we appreciate you. 🐺⚔️
you are one of the most honest man i ever seen in this business.
Hello channel! I’m a long time watcher of your videos but now I’m a subscriber. I’m super impressed with your skills and rely on your professionalism to help me with my mals. I’ve been training mals for less then 2 years and I would take ranger and train him but training is not the issue....It’s consistency. And it’s the environment of the home
Good to see a trainer that tells you the truth 👍
Great and honest video Robert. Than you : )
Robert, it was a pleasure to hear your honesty. Your K9 experience immediately showed through in the first few minutes of the video. You just gained another subscriber!
Well done and clearly expressed. This issue with the owner is quite complex, but starts with some fundamental questions that you did cover. People need to be fully aware of the breed designation, working, show, and have taken the time to understand if your (the owner) abilities and commitment align with the breed. It took me 2 years to vet, not only myself, but a reputable breeder that would not only take the dog back, but firstly, make sure I am right for this dog. And that is assessed through a number of variables on my part. 12 years later, my guy and me have a balanced and happy lifestyle. But yes, that comes with a very disciplined, balanced, and flexible training with him.
Thank you so much for this video. I have had almost the same conversation with a family that bought a mallinois for its looks. Things went well at the beginning but I constantly said this was not a good family pet and they needed lots of training. They slowed down on training and issued appeared from a dog I felt was a nice pup. Now it will attack family members and I told them this was in the cards due to their not being able to handle this breed and not being committed enough. I finally had to say to them that they should return dog to breeder before a tragedy happens. I had to cease working with them and made me really sad as I feel the pup was ruined. Heartbreaking.
I see these problems often, but even with some familiar with the breed. For instance, my handlers get a pre trained dog, then go through training with the dog. Mind you, we have already selected the dog based on all the things we look for and then pre trained the dog. Now the dog gets finished so to speak with many weeks of a handler course then advanced course afterwards. These handlers are excited and later want their own personal dog at home. They get a puppy and realize later on that they are in over their head and unfortunately most times I take the pups. They just assume a well trained highly intelligent dog starts out like that and don't understand the time, behaviors and raising a working puppy from great lines is more than most can handle.
Interesting. What did you think of the timeline here? Did trainer #1 at NINE WEEKS & off to Board & Train at ELEVEN WEEKS seem weird or premature to you? Also sounds like training/reinforcing dropped off after puppy came home at 13 weeks from Board & Train. If you as a trainer wanted to develop a dog for a FAMILY, even with protection training added in, wouldn't it make sense to spend the early weeks 9-13 with socialization & bonding mostly, with "puppy basics" like sit, come, down and potty training at that YOUNG age? Puppy was taken away from mother rather early, and its sounds like early socialization & bonding with human family got lost in the mix? Curious if you think that's part of root cause.
@@Karina-Loves-Andreas Keep in mind, you can take a perfectly trained dog, put it in a home with inexperienced owners, and watch the bad behaviors begin. It is a BIG PICTURE sort of thing. Especially with working breeds. Once a dog has proven untrustworthy, it will ALWAYS be a greeter risk, needing more experienced handlers.
Your honesty is greatly respected and appreciated. Thank you. I love your take on their 'trainers'. I also believe anyone who turns their dog over to a board-and-train facility shouldn't have a dog ... any dog ... especially a high-drive dog.
There's nothing inherently wrong with board-and-trains. However, it's when people like these try to use them as Band-Aids, that's when the problems start.
Thank you for doing a very honest and detailed video like this. As a professional trainer, these types of situations are always the hardest. You don't want to insult anyone, but you can't lie or sugar coat the truth either. You did an outstanding job of giving a balanced reply.
I'm not a Mal expert by any means. But you hit point for point what I would have told them (albeit, you did a much better job than I might have... again, it's a really tough talk to have). From what was said, I think the writer is a nice, caring person who wants to do right by her dog, but she doesn't sound equipped for this dog. Ranger sounds like he's either poorly bred or not getting the structure he needs or both. One thing I have seen is people who breed and say "I have champions in my line" but that doesn't always mean the puppies will be stellar. You can have an anomaly or the genetic workup between the parent dogs was not done and the dogs produced a puppy with genetic behavioral issues.
And as you said, this is a working line dog. That dog needs to have a job to do which translates into structure. I listened to every word on this video from start to end and you nailed this. This dog, from what was written in the email, hasn't had structure. A dog with structure doesn't choose his crate, as an example. A dog with structure complies.
I feel for the writer and her family and for Ranger. I hope they follow your recommendation and find a solid person (which would likely be a highly skilled trainer with extensive mal experience to take Ranger and then get themselves a really nice dog who was not meant as a protection dog, but rather as a pet dog.
Good job, Robert!
Thank you for seeing it this way.
As always very sound advice!!! I really hope she listens to you. I love mals but I know I’m not able to control one.
Same here. I ll stick to my golden retriever 🙂
@@mirthepeeters65 I think I can handle a more laid back GSD. That’s what I’m shooting for.
So good. This video has increased my confidence in your integrity.
i listened to your advice and my 5 coming 6 month old belgian malinois mix is lovely, thanks man
Bless you Robert Cabral!!! The world needs about a million more of you!! I have this discussion with people WAY too often. Some people seem to start to understand, only to go right back to completely not understanding. As soon as I hear or see people making excuses for behavior or letting a dog make decisions, unless the owners drastically change their whole demeanor on the situation, the end result is catastrophic!! I occasionally have bred GSD's and I will take ANY of my dogs back anytime, no matter how long its been.