How much exercise does a malinois need
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2024
- So many viewers ask me, "How much exercise does a malinois need?" and more often than not, they are surprised by my answer...
If you are wondering how much exercise a Belgian malinois needs, you will probably get a different answer depending on who you ask. Today I share my personal experience and opinions with you based on my successful incorporation of 3 Belgian malinois into my busy life and the exercise needs of my dogs. 
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What you said about the gate keepers. That's how I felt while doing my research. It's like, they wanna keep it a secret or something, Great videos!
i felt that too. This video definitely changed my perspective
Agreed. It's wonderful to hear someone experienced feel confident in saying so while being fair minded. Yes, people need to be realistic and prepared if they are going to get a dog, but let's face it. Most people into sports still are going to keep a dog in the house. Most people have jobs or careers and families, friends or maybe want to go out to dinner, etc. Nothing wrong with that either. It's life.
It's also about modern breeding goals. Behavioral genetics is in its infancy, but there are already genes identified that cause the "glaze over" and a ruly frame of mind, when there is even one copy, and it's worse when there are two. Altering selection can keep the drive and the right amount of energy without creating the insanity some have.
When in doubt, behavior training and problem solving - especially scentwork (Nosework, tracking etc) - can really wear a dog out or satisfy it, no matter the breed, at least for awhile.
yes the early days on RUclips when Belgium Malinois Were becoming popular own people. A certain type of demographic made you to believe that only they could own. I've been doing my research of Belgium Malinois since 2014 iv Learn a lot of what they are and what they're also not. Bottom line they need to be stimulated a lot of the time. The owner needs to realize what their breed needs before they go out and purchase a dog, and then Completely execute and what their dogs needs are.
Great advice
I swear when doing my research before my purchase, it seemed like everyone wanted to steer me away from these dogs. The negative videos were 90% of the information I came across. WTF....
Ive got a low drive 3 year old Malinois, 20-30 minutes a day of vigorous exercise is all she wants. She naps or lays around the rest. Very well behaved, she was a search and rescue “flunkie” that didn’t make the cut due to ......you guessed it...low drive.
Just my thoughts! I own 2 Malinois, one high drive from a working line who is 22 months old and one low drive showline of 15 months. With the high drive I train approx. 2 hours during the day (obedience), the other one rather lies on the couch or plays with the high drive dog. We don't keep them in a crate, only when they were very young. They behave well inside our home and are not destructive. Malinois are not for everyone, but if you can offer them structure and consistency they are wonderful dogs.
Thank you for sharing your experience. 🙏
I’m getting my first ver Mal tomorrow and I have no knowledge on training a dog but I’m set on working my ass off to make sure i train it properly both mentally/Physically, would it be a good idea to take out to the park and introduce it to other dogs when I get her?
@@shiftside8128 How exciting! It is always important to introduce a puppy to other dogs, as long as you know that you can trust the other dogs! You do not want them to have bad experiences or bite incidents. Furthermore there are lots of good puppy training video's on RUclips so you can start right away with short exercises. Good luck!
@@shiftside8128 Happy with your puppy? 😀
@Eugene Hausenfus There are more people who keep them outside for various reasons. As long as they have a proper shielded place it is no problem. But Malinois shed a lot of hair and I assume you will have physical contact with the dog, that could be a problem for your allergy.
Yes, physical exercise is not enough! Mixing in obedience and mental stimulation games help in so many ways...reinforces correct behaviors and wears down energy. We like to place a tennis ball around the yard (hide in different places) while I have them sit and stay and then on my command, I yell “find it”. Fun to watch them “work” for the ball.
Great content. 👍🏼
I used to use tennis balls, but was warned against it, because they can split the ball and get half stuck in throat and choke. All people at dog club recommend the balls with a rope attached 👍
Very interesting! 😃 do they watch while you are hiding the ball? I would love to try that with my new pup!
So glad to discover your channel. I have raised and lived with both GSD and Dobies, but the gate-keepers were keeping me away from Malinois. I now have an intact male Malinois who is just as well behaved as my GSDs and is acclimated to living with a cat as well. Judicial use of a kennel during puppy stage has helped greatly as it does with any puppy. So many videos of people using Malinois for protection work and useless and dangerous stunts, like jumping over 6 foot fences. These gate-keepers constantly over-rev the drive of their Malinois and then wonder why they are unmanageable in their own homes and with other animals. Malinois are shepherds. They naturally want to protect their humans and other animals in their pack. If you give them structure and balanced training, like a GSD, they will excel in a family environment.
"These gate-keepers constantly over-rev the drive of their Malinois and then wonder why they are unmanageable in their own homes and with other animals. "
THIS!
Finally! Someone who is realistic about this breed! “Self proclaimed gatekeepers!” Ha! Truth! 🙌🏼 thank you for your transparency and honesty!
I just got a Malinois puppy to train as a service dog, and I'm disabled and deal with a lot of chronic pain. This video was a big relief to me, because all of the videos and articles I've seen that have said that Malinois need insane amounts of exercise were kind of scary to me. Thank you!!
I actually am doing the same and have been watching many videos and ready many articles and have found that. a) it depends on the individual dog. b) while they require a lot of exercise it can be MANAGEABLE but you need to know how. c) they are smart as a wipe and you need to keep them busy (which is why I think they would make amazing assistance dogs)
I love that you point out no one has 5 hours to work on their dog. We constantly get compliments about how involved we are boe and he has not had more then 2.5 hours a day since we worked on a ranch. We do give him commands regularly though out every day though.
It's good to dispell the myth. I used to exercise and train my Malinois for 5 hours a day until I learnt how their mind works. Now the regime is disengagement and calming techniques interspersed with several 5-10 minute focused training sessions and 23 hours of good manners around the house and hanging out with me. Teaching disengagement is the key to unlocking the potential in these dogs. It stops them wasting time caring about squirrels or joggers and leaves them able to give 100% of their drive to any task you give them.
Love seeing your videos.
Stuart
5-10 mins? Lmfao you definitely have a low drive Malinois. With that being said. Mental stimulation is more tiring than physical exercise. Lol 5-10 mins. Smh
Omg! THANK YOU!!! I can’t tell u how conflicted I was for the first year with my dog. All due to constantly coming across trainers and dog sport people who are always posting about how people who don’t do dog sports or are police or military shouldn’t have a mal. I do understand where some of them are coming from but it is SO discouraging for people who absolutely can handle them but just need some advice. There are better ways to educate people about the work that goes into having one of these dogs. And also discourage certain people from thinking they want them. Believe it or not some of us are more than capable of making a lifestyle out of the breed. This video was the first time I’ve seen a schedule similar to mine. I think it’s a great example of what it looks like to live with these dogs especially for someone who might be thinking they want one. They are definitely different but for the dedicated dog person, so so rewarding!
@@Couchlover47 My bad. I took it wrong.
@@Couchlover47 Check out this guy! I don't know what lines Versace has behind her, or how Gene picked his puppy, but he found a way to do what he wanted, with the dog he wanted. Proof that if you know what you're getting into and you're determined, and it makes you happy, you can find a way with some support and creativity.
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Watching how you handle and train your dogs is incredibly satisfying to watch. Mali are a breed I love from afar, despite needing a dog for security work, I just know even with the work they'd do, I just couldn't handle the drive. Love love LOVE your videos ❤
Finding your videos helped me take the plunge and get my own Mal. She's 10 weeks old right now, her name's Moira. She's so different from everything I've worked with before, even GSDs. But the way she learns is amazing. I needed a dog with drive to help me learn since I'm doing a dog training apprenticeship. Watching your vids helped me decide because I had only seen these dogs working and never interacting in a home. So, thanks for sharing all this info with everyone.
I have a deposit down with a breeder in FL that seems to understand that a medium to low drive MAL can be a great all round companion. Thanks for the assurance that our new addition can be a 'regular' dog with the right amount of attention and exercise.
Thank you very much, great information! I have been thinking about getting a Mal for a few years and your channel has really helped so very much!
Great video and an excellent glimpse into the way you use your time with your dogs, your obvs doing a great job, so well done. And thanks
Love and agree with everything you said! I own a Mal and foster them as well. Your comments, training, Ecollar use for recall is spot on!! You nailed it!!!
Love that you pointed this out 👍 because I understand the hate around Ecollar use, I always have one on my dogs when walking them off lead for this same reason described, other dogs can pick fights and people don't understand that dogs will defend and you will struggle in that situation to grasp your own dogs attention to stop it, people see the collar and assume you misstreat your dog because of it. Also when explaining the real reason I use it people misinterpret that to be oh so the dog is vicious. NOT correct 🤬😡 it annoys me so much. I totally agree with the video message too, Nailed it for sure 👍
I am so glad to have found your channel. My Malinois puppy is coming home soon. I agree with you. Nice vid. Thank you!
Finally someone who gives a straight forward answer on how much Mal’s need to stay content in the home, with no BS. This is my first video I’ve seen from you and now I’m subscribed. And I *rarely* subscribe to someone on the 1st video. I look forward to what else I can learn from you in preparation of getting my first Belgian Malinois.
Thanks for being so frank. I've had a Giant Schnauzer for the past 12yrs and since his passing I've been looking seriously at getting a malinois. I had my GS during my going through chemo and we really bonded during this time even though I couldn't be an active participant other than throwing a ball for him. Love your comments, insights and personal sharing of your experiences with your dogs.
Fabulous video, you are slap bang right about all the gate keeper stuff and more correct on the exercise amounts.I know my life would be much less without my Malinois. I always break up the day with mental stimulation, as you do 20 mins here 30 mins there, you just know when the dog is ready for action, coupled with in home obedience makes for a fabulous personal protection dog. Well done keep up the vids love em. ❤️ oh and by the way I am a 50 yr old female 🤦🏻♀️
This Vid made me Subscribe....me and my wife in line for a pup soon and this vid is EXACTLY what we needed ...Thank you!!!
I wanna thank you so much! I’ve been dreaming of a mal for a future sport/pp/companion but was getting mixed results on how much physical and mental exercise was needed, after seeing this video and hearing your point of view I think I’ll be able to handle a dog like that in a few years as I already spend 2-3 hrs a day exercising, playing and training my working line German Shepherd. For now I’ll continue to research until I know as much as possible about the Malinois. Thanks again
Looks like you got one in the end how sweet! It’s beautiful ❤️
Thank you so much for doing this video! So helpful!!
Great work :) You are doing a great job giving me a good picture of what it’s like to own one of these dogs. Bravo! Appreciate all it takes to do what you do. It’s no joke effort! Keep it up girl!
Thank you so much for this video, we have had a malinois for nearly 3 years now and while we did give her a lot of training as a puppy my husband kind of just stopped there (she's his dog) we have 4 small children and we've had such a problem with her chewing up their stuff and we couldn't figure out how to get her to stop, your video literally saved us from throwing out half our house, thank you thank you so much, also I love they way you convey information, very no nonsense, professional
Love this channel and your content! Thank you!
Thank you for this very helpful video! We are a week into our now 7-week old Mal female. Crate and potty training in progress. She is training us... It's a freakin' lot of work but she is a sweetheart. For now her favorite exercise is wrestling with (me manipulating) a big stuffed "Snoopy" dog toy that wrestles with her like a littermate would. She wins and the stuffed dog plays dead... then suddenly comes back to life and wrestles her onto her back. Poor Snoopy takes a beating... has to be a firm and sturdy stuffed dog to survive this Mal-abuse.
Thanks for sharing! This video could lead into another great video about mental exercises!
I have a malinois girl I adore twenty weeks old first time owning one but love there high energy and robust of life and and loyalty to protect your videos are so good to watch they will help thankyou
Two working line mals and a Heeler here. Love your vids!
The gate keeping comments were eye opening! Thank you!
Your honesty is refreshing!
Thank you for your videos. I adopted a puppy from a shelter listed as a shepherd mix. He is 4 months old and I believe he is mostly Malinois. Your training videos have helped me a great deal. After my vet told me what breed he was I honestly was intimidated. I was afraid I had more dog than I could handle. With your advise he has been very manageable and I am enjoying him very much!
This has made me so happy! I have gotten a lot of judging for buying a Malinos! ❤️
So happy for the clear and understandable way in which you relate to not only your dogs but to we the listeners. I was blessed with a German Shepard / Malinois mix after the loss of my 2 - 7 lb Maltese full service dogs. Having raised German Shepards for a blind school and subsequently going to work in their office, I learned so much about service animals. My Dad also trained dogs used in WW11 in the Pacific. I’ve been around dogs all my life - yet when I adopted a dog from the shelter she turned out to be a gift right from God. Apparently she had had a litter of pups and was surrendered. My luck to be at the right place at the right time. After a month and a half I am learning about the high energy & smarts of a German Shepard/Malinois mix. We are learning together and I like you believe in building the relationship first and we are adjusting together nicely. She is certainly getting me out and more active than I had been for awhile & since I have her she is certainly getting my butt moving and in shape. So together we learn. I’m a senior citizen and find the joy and activity she requires to be the best companion I could ever hope for. Thanks for your great videos and sharing what you know - so many are being helped by your outreach. God Bless You Maligator Mom. All the Best, Miss Ellie and Ariel…
When I finally found my perfect fit trainer after trying 5 others (I thought I had found the right one before my dog arrived), I found out I was exercising her way more than I needed to. My life does still revolve around her exercise and mental needs but it is definitely not as restrictive as it was before finding my perfect fit trainer. I knew she did not have an off switch and I was not exhausting her by any means but I gave up my life because of my work schedule being so demanding. Mental stimulation toys and scavenger hunts in the house are her favorites.
Great video!! They are so beautiful! 💙💜 Thank you for sharing!
Brilliantly explained. There should be a mental assessment for the handler to clear out, if the person is able to see the needs of the dog. And adapt to it.
Great video. Thank you for giving us a glimpse in your life.
In my experience you’re spot on. My Malinois is the fifth dog in my pack and it’s all about the mental stimulation and asking a lot of them - the more you ask, the happier and better behaved they are as they don’t enjoy being bored or having to find entertainment of their own, and if you do have high expectations of them while they’re awake, and break the days up with frequent short bursts of play and obedience/searching etc, they’re as capable of switching off as ANY breed.
I would love to see/hear about how you exercise/stimulate your dogs on those nasty-rainy-stormy days where getting outside is difficult.
Or hot days
Great video. I have a dobie. Your advice and info applies here for my 2 year old as well.
Have to say, 2 hours seems reasonable for any high drive dog. But, the 3-5 times a day, even as 10-20 minutes a time, is still a large dedication for people to make and it should be stressed, i believe, to ensure the breed is going to someone who will support their genetic trait needs.
Thank you for saying that 2 hours a day is okay. I feel guilty because I cannot do more. I work, I have a husband, I have a life. Glad I found your channel.
My husband worries that people will get one then they will end up at the pound if they do not realize how much attention they need! They will never be a couch dog! But no after 40 minutes of training time they are BORED! This is why people must know they need much time stimulation! But hey if I can then most dedicated people can! You have done an AWESOME time with your dogs!!!! KUDOS!!
I think most people working end up getting rid of their dogs. No escaping or outings makes a dog destructive. I rescued dogs and we expect them to be in a house all day and do nothing till 6pm. They have issues from neglect
I love, love, love you channel! My bf and I have two 10 month old brother and sister mals and a Great Dane mixed who is 7 years old.
I understand hands being full! We’ve taken the mals to get trained but have been doing most of the work ourselves and we’re doing pretty good. They need more professionals so training so we are going to continue that route. I think it’s crucial when owning Mals. I just want to get to the point where we can have them in the house.
what do you mean are you saying you don't have your dogs live I'm the house with you ??
Thank you so much for your Honesty!
My girl is 12 ...I remember those young days of very high energy . I was very fortunate when she was young I never had a problem with her tearing stuff up when she was left alone, and never had to create her ! Great video .
Thank you for this video! I love malinois so much 🤩 I have done a lot of research and plan on getting one in the future
Sadly can’t adopt one because most places won’t allow it since I don’t have the experience
Great info. Thank you.
You're perfectly right that one should not over exercise a driven dog like a belgian malinois. Because they would indeed do anything you ask them until they drop dead.
And the more you physically demand from your dog the more it improves it's fitness and the more demanding it gets. Which will not lead to good results.
Mental stimulation ist the key with high driven dogs to make them calm.
But what I actually wonder is: don't you take your dogs for a walk?
I am of the opinion that daily walks and obedience training or some kind of dog sport is the right thing. For 2-3 hours a day.
Maybe during the week 1,5-2 hours and more on the weekends.
Hello, we're getting a Belgian Malinois very soon, as a working dog. We will usually spent 3-4 hours a day. From 2 different people, also it'll take a while until I get my dog. I love your dogs, 3 precious dogs!
You are so correct in so many ways.
Thank you so, so much for this video🥰
Thank you!! I completely agree and as a professional dog trainer, we probably have less time than that. When you spend 8+ hours with clients and dogs. I agree as well thats crap, good Management is key. Thank you for sharing your experience.
FInally I had a chance to watch the whole video :) Great input and yeah, noone has time to spend 5 hours exercising their dog. I mean the dog would probably be very happy about that. That's for sure. But It's just not possible. I think 2 hours is just enough. 😀👍❤
Just because you don't have 5 hours to spend with a dog doesn't mean that no one does. What is the point of getting a working dog if you only have 2 hours a day to spend with it?
Not only you answered my question last month, but you also made a video to show us how to do it right.
You give me the courage to go and buy a malinois in opposition to other owners who often like to say ''you can't own these dogs if you don't give them 100 hours of exercise every day''.
I have a suggestion for the next video to show us some examples of mental exercises?
Thank you for one more time. Catch you next video.
OMG I just love love this channel ! So happy I found you Maligator Mom :))))
Good video and info. Beautiful dogs. Thanks
Great information thank you.
My mal averages 2 5 a day but honestly the last 2 days I've only done an hour and he's fine.
Never knew it came down to mental stimulation but that makes a 110% sense now thank you
Having these great dogs for your home for protection of you and your family...totally cool.
I just found this channel. I love German Shepherds and Malionoins.
I have a 5 month puppy I believe has malinois in her. Not saying she full blooded. I just wanted to say thank you. This helps all with her energy
That puppy looks awesome
Thank you ! I have been doing this with my.mal! 15 to 20 min 3 or 4 times a day. Mix of walking and playing fetch
Plus mental stimulation
About to get my first Mali. I have a shepherd now and I know they’re a bit different need wise but you really broke it down. This dog is going to make me a better person by getting me off my ass! They’re worth it when they reward you w their love and affection.
Nice and truly video, lot of people think about the phisical exercise, but the true is that they need much more mental exercise
I see so many gatekeepers on various platforms. I agree that not everybody can have this breed due to all kinds of reasons. For me its experience and mobility. I dont have any animals, but i enjoy all of them. Malinois are awesome dogs, i love your videos
Thinking about getting one but watching so many videos on their temperament they need a lot of simulation but good video learned a lot 👍
Great job mom. I agree with your time estimate. :)
Here's a good gauge for all the Malinois owners out there. If your dog is happy day to day and they are NOT destructive, then you're on the right track. Let's think for a moment about Malinois that ARE Police or Military dogs. If it's a slow day and not much happening, those dogs will SOMETIMES ride around in a car all day with their partner. They might take a break and get out of the car to walk or play. Military and Police Malinois DO NOT get worked hard EVERY SINGLE DAY. It just doesn't happen. My Malinois is napping in his chair across from me right now as I type this. He's crazy high energy, but he also loves a good nap. There's seems to be a lot of "Mysticism" around the Belgian Malinois. Maybe that's from some of those "gatekeepers" also. Who knows. :) The "gatekeepers" sometimes go a bit to far, but their hearts are in the right place.
In all fairness to the "gatekeepers", their sole aim is to prevent these AMAZING Malinois from ending up in a shelter to be put to sleep because people DIDN'T know what they were getting when they got a Malinois. Hollywood makes a movie about a Malinois and everyone rushes out to get one, only to find that the dog doesn't fit their sedimentary life style. They refuse to give the dog training and structure, then the dog begins to cause trouble and chew up all their shit. Finally the dog ends up the pound and eventually put down because he's to high energy and no one is willing to adopt it.
Again, if your Malinois is happy and NOT being destructive, you're on the right track. If you're Malinois is begging you to do something with them, then get up and go do it. If not your Malinois WILL chew up all your shit and dig foxholes in your yard. Please don't test me on that. Your Malinois will come as ask you to spend some time with them. Just listen when they do. :)
Sorry for rambling on. I'll shut up now. :)
Great video, thanks for sharing!
This is my first comment and I must say you have given me the confidence to move forward with my decision to get a Malinois puppy. I'm 68 single and retired living in Texas, having the time to devote that most don't but lack the knowledge. I have identified and am considering a calmer 6.5 week old female.
You have been helpful in this process by sharing your thoughts and experiences.
Be Blessed
So did u end up getting the dog ? :) ( and if so how s it going)
@@lovrozeljko3243 yes I did! She will be 13 weeks tomorrow. After I realized how intelligent she is and wanting the best for her and myself I enrolled her in a 6 week board and train. She is simply an amazing. She has two speeds, first bouncing off the ceiling, second crashed out. Sleep, pee, poop, eat, drink play, rinse and repeat.
@@deanm8262 like most dogs then 😂 the high energy and high drive of the Mali I would say because of the use of them in the Armed forces most people misunderstand and put them across as not suitable for family pets ect but in my experience all dogs are individual like people and have different levels of drive and Mali's are no different from German shepherd's or Rottweiler or alot of other working breeds of dog, genetics plays a big role but as a pack animal the owner sets the rules so a little terrier can do 5hrs of exercise following a pack leader same as a Mali but is it completely necessary 🤔 wild dogs go days without food but do we starve our domestic pets for days 🤔
I'm just about to get my pup Mali did you get yours at 6 weeks
Thank You for Your great video.
Thank you so much. This has put a positive spin on having a Mal. Other videos and opinions I've seen have a very 'you can't sit with us' vibe. I get that you don't want people getting dogs that their lifestyles can never work for. But it doesn't help to completely scare folks off. A lot of times, having an active dog forces people to become disciplined and abandon their sedentary ways, which also helps with mental health. I don't like the idea of telling people they are going to have to give up every other aspect of their lives if they want a dog. I've heard some people say Mals aren't for families or pets. Like what?? Are they dogs or wild wolves? If they are dogs, they love butt scratches and attention, and by jove, they will get all they can from me. 😂
I think your the best Mali trainer on youtube by far.
I have a Belgian Shepherd (Groenendael) so I guess Belgian sheepdog in US and I totally agree on 2hours! More than that means you are training an athlete and the more you get them used to the more they will need. Unless you wanna do professional sports with your dog you can easily get them used to 2hrs of walking/playing and have a super happy Belgian!
Amazing energetic dogs...
I think if ppl get the proper info & learn about the breed ( Malinois) and are willing to do the work . Mals can & are a great dog to have . I do 15-20 minutes 4/5 times a day physically & mentally .Also weekly hikes / runs . So true when you say they’ll run / play till they drop 🤣 When I say enough she’s knows we’re done . Thanks for another great video !
I totally believe what you’re saying. As far as the gatekeepers I thought to myself these people are very negative, and if these dogs are so awful because they sometimes make them sound like they’re awful to have then why do these people have them? Thank you for keeping it real!!! Please do a video on mental stimuli that you use.
That is the truth, your gate keeping comment is so on point kudos
Thanks for this video. Yes i was curious on this topic. I have 3 dogs an old pomeranian, a 4 yr old shepherd cattle dog mix, and a 3 year old northern inuit dog we think. We've lived vanlife for a couple years and soo yes its possible to have any dog live in a small space as long as they get enough excercise (outside) and mental stimulation. We do about 1 1/2 - 2hrs excercise a day running, jogging powerwalks mixed with pack walks (im a dog walker) we also do obedience on the walks and the dogs go every where with us soo they get a lot of mental stimulation, we also do hikes, skateboard, biking with them etc. They know in the van its calm chill lazy time and they usually get soo much sight seeing and in different neighborhoods and on our walks that they're pretty tired midday onward and are easy the rest of the day since i usually do a lot of the exercises with them in the late morning. Theyre actually pretty chill dogs compared to all my clients dogs that live in big houses with yards and everyone says they're soo well behaved. I think having a couple dogs can be hard at times but i think its good for them too because they can interact with each other and also they mentally stimulate each other and are there for each other on dog levels.
But you are right I used to sleep in till 8 and since Luna we get up together and from 8 to about 10 we do outside but she just needs to run and run then she is o.k. with about 40 minutes training (sit, down, heal,) I only have trouble when She goes in crate while I clean and do my chores, she yells till she is tired yes when the phone rings she is so so bad, but I will keep up your advice! I can't vacuum and have her out, she grabs it and won't let go! Yes she naps and I take advantage of this to do my food preps!
Love your videos
I've seen these dogs climb up a wall, couldn't believe my eyes!! One of a kind breed..
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Amazing how just with the e collar how much more attentive ours is. It’s like okay now time to work and pay attention.
I was going to ask you about the e-collars. I am glad to see that you use them. I actually asked my husband for one for Christmas for Sadie. We live out in the country and have no fence around our property. Just this morning I took Sadie out to do her business, it is kindof funny to me but she will not go until I throw her the ball. Anyway, it was still dark outside, she was doing her business with her ball in her mouth, must have seen a deer probably frozen in fear and Sadie took off. At that point, recall does not work on her. UGH!
I got 2 Mali X boy and girl 3.5-4.5 months black and regular color. I have e collars and use only the warning bell. I use almost the same techniques. I take my dogs to parks and to work. We have a back patio at work and I let them play there for 5-10 mins too. We do balance training (positive reinforcement, redirecting and ecollar as last resort.
Yep same here I hate that thing but like she says it’s just a “if needed” 😌
thank you for this video we are getting our malinois puppy in a few weeks and i was getting worried because a lot of videos made it seem like you have to spend 5-6 hours per day with the puppy and while i know it will be a commitment 5 hours is a lot lol
You got my subscription. This was a great video. I have gotten so much discouragement from the majority of feedback from the "gatekeepers" out there. I get their stance though. They see so many Malinois given up and sent to shelters so they're pissed about it. However, I feel they should be advocating, encouraging, and educating for these amazing beasts. But hey, people gonna do what they do. I am a first time dog owner. I was looking for a GSD through a Working Dog rescue in my area. Particularly a puppy because I have kittens and kids. They had one puppy at the rescue... A pure bred Malinois... I wasn't sure about it because of all the negative BS on most malinois forums, channels, etc. But I'm also a stubborn ass myself and when someone tells me not to do something, I'm driven to prove them wrong. So Odin came home with me. Long story short, I met with a trainer for puppy basics and obedience. I've had him for about 7 months now and he's a year old. At this point, he's the best dog I've ever been around. He's a puppy still and he can be an asshole sometimes, but he has brought so much enjoyment and fulfilment to my life. An aspect of life I never knew I was missing. Yes, he needs work, but it's not the end-all-be-all of existence some make it out to be. Odin gets about 2 hours a day on average. (Sometimes less.) He's in his crate for large spans during the day. And so far, he's doing great. He's great with my kids and cats, good with other dogs and people, and walks perfectly on the leash. Love him to death and I'll probably get another one fairly soon. Keep up the great work! I enjoy your videos!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! I'm on this way right now and all these comments and advices just making my eyes flitching. I love this breed so much and now I have so many doubts that it just causes me a lot of suffering. Thanks to people like you, other people here Who share and especially Maligator's mom, I hope that one day I will be confident in my desire and capabilities, and in the end I will get a Malinois puppy.
As former rescuer and trainer, dogs in crates is not healthy. I recommend dog walkers, camps, doggie day care, and other forms of exercise. Think how crazy one gets locked up with no work, games, 0 to remain mentally ok. I have had dogs so aggressive and out of control I just took them to wilderness to chase rabbits and run off steam....just saying....
Thank you! I could do 2 hours a day thank you so much!
I love animals......
Love your videos 😇
Loved the advice on personal time with puppy. I have an almost 7 month old and 20 month old Malinois (and five cats!) and love them, and NO I also don't have 5 hours a day. (I had a beautiful Czech German Shepherd I lost 4 years ago)and started looking again for another one, when I came across my first Malinois and just fell in love with him, so the time came he needed a friend to play with so we got him a sister. Crazy energy yes, but smart and funny and goofy.... They are trained pretty good, (she still learning leave it with cats, but listens!) but I do need to work on the heel and the in-between and just that close walk off leash.. Do you have videos on that? (New subscriber today!) Oh, I found your grooming one first as I was googling grooming tips for them as she sheds really heavy, him not as bad. Awesome videos and dogs! thanks!
Great stuff ...
I would love a recommendation of a breeder you are comfortable with
I like your videos! Its lovely to see. Could you do a video on socializing your dogs?
Thanks for the info I finally found you just sent me to your site and I'm glad you did I enjoy you and I enjoy him with Versai I will be trying to check out your videos also thank you for the info sweetheart great work
I agree
Finally someone is telling the truth
I have my mix German Shepard for 16!years
So a year after he was gone I started to look into adopting a puppy
Its not easy to find a puppy in the shelter Almost impassable to find German Shepard mix puppy
I was looking for a year and one Sunday one of the rehoming place called me that 3 German Shepard mix puppy’s are available for adoption
I was so happy
Anyway they have 1 female a 2 males siblings
We pick a male a took him home
I have experience with German Shepard and know right away that he was a little different then any German mix i was familiar with lol
The first 3 months I did the basic training I noticed that he was very smart and intense to the point of neurotic
He also was obsessed with any flying grass or leafs
It was impossible to leash walk on windy days
I was not familiar with B Mels
My vet never suggested anything on that subject
But at about 6 months old I was pretty sure that he was very little German Shepard and almost 100% whatever he was mix with lol
I did my research and found out very quickly that he was Maligator lol
By that time I figured out how to make him behave and got his nipping bites under control
The more important thing was to teach him how to snap him out in less than few seconds when he is absorbed in fun plays and starts to be alligator
They are extremely smart and by 6 months I could use my hands as enthusiastic entertainment in plays and he wouldn’t put any pressure catching my hands in his mouth
But I think that was the key and you need that enthusiasm snapping under control first
I agree with everything you say
My Belgian is with me for over 2 years now
For everyone who is considering taking them into family they great smart extremely happy and loving loyal dogs
Since they become popular we have more and more of them in shelters in need of home
What they need is anyplace with you
If you have a yard and think you can let them out to exercise on their own it’s not going to happen
They will sit there and wait for you to come out and exercise with them
I work full time and we have strict schedule
My Indi knows exactly when I go to work and what time I will be back
He is perfectly good with that
They need to exercise hard for 20 minutes a day
And like you said I do 10 minutes of hard play twice a day
3 walk’s a day in addition to that
Twice a week dog park or dog beach
He loves the ocean
But he is only invested in dog plays for 10 minutes and he is back with me
So even dog play time don’t get you a break
He is just interested in everything you doing and need to be involved all the time
Saying this they perfectly happy just following you around the house and watching your doing cooking cleaning and taking shower
Its important to training them during play time inside
Anything that is challenging and requires mental involvement is a everyday play time for us
So 20 minutes hard core exercise
a day
Minimum of 3 walks around a day
20-30 minutes split in 2 session of mental challenges inside play
I only train him by play
So he will be ok with you gone to work and he will be waiting and relaxing when you gone but when you home in addition to providing play and exercise
you need to understand that he will be only happy if you let him be near you
The Belgian need to know what you doing all the time
Hopefully you consider adopting because they great
I Love you r patienceee😱 even after having threeeee Belgian Malin . Still I can't figure how could how handle three most energetic guys