Please also advocate for all the Malinois in shelters or rescues! Four months ago I adopted Maxi, a 14-month-old Belgian Malinois from a local shelter. So far she's incredibly intelligent, loves to work and learn, we work hard but always end exercises on a positive, she also loves to nap with me as I watch a movie or read and loves my other dog. She has some fear aggression but that is slowly passing as she builds trust in me, interacts with people using a strict protocol and learns more exercises that build confidence. She's also shown interest in bite work. While high prey drive is indicative of the Malinois, there are Malinois that are bite work flunkies and end up in shelters because they're couch potatoes with a low drive, not suited for police work, dog sports or Ring sports. Everyday pet quality Malinois absolutely do exist, some of these lower drive dogs just want to nap next to you while you read or watch TV. There are a more medium drive Malinois, these dogs are often better suited to scent work activities or other sports like dock diving, agility etc. You might still need to keep the dog mentally stimulated and work them with physical exercises it's just that they are not the high drive over the top working line prey drive type that are typical of the breed. This is why if a person can't handle a Malinois exhibiting a high prey drive then please adopt an adult from a Malinois rescue, they will match the dog's personality to the human and with an adult dog, you will know what your dog's personality will be.
Agreed. I just got an emergency call on a 14mnth old Mali who spent her entire life in a crate & they only got her out long enough to beat the crap out of her because they were going to make a 'guard dog' . I took her on the spot. The first 2days were long & a little rough & she has no reason to trust a human. She has been with me a month now & were doing long line work, playing agility, obedience & hiking. she's still a bit of a spook but a totally different pup. The past 2 nights she has curled up on the bed with me with her head ever so gently touching mine. I understand this level of work with this level of pup is not for everyone & we have a ways to go, but I adore this girl & wouldn't give her up for anything.
@@thomasd9237 Well done!! Your message was a bright spot in my day. I just found out my mom just passed away. My advice is to move your hands slow around her until she realizes the hand isa good thing. Andy Krueger, and Michael Ellis are two of the best Malinois trainers. Look through Miracle K9 Training with David Tirpak, I have learned so much from these three trainers.
The first dog I got after leaving home was from pet store (not something I would recommend), but not something I ever regretted. My puppy loved everyone and everything. I worked for a horse trainer and my baby was leading horses in to the barn when she was only a few months old. I would just drop the horse's lead and she would grab it and lead the horse into the barn. All the horses would just drop their head and follow wherever my pup led them, no matter how high strung the horse was (we had a couple x-racehorses around). When I had kids, they were her babies. I never had to worry about her smothering them, but I knew that no one would ever harm my kids. I worked nights so I would sleep in most days. My son was always up before me and wanting to head out of the apartment to go and see grandma (who lived across the hall). My pupper always slept on the mat in front of the door. I would get up to see my son sleeping on my dog and she wouldn't move until I picked him up off her ... no matter how much she had to go outside. The best dog I ever had ... she was a shepherd/border collie cross (I know, not a Mal, but still awesome) ... kind of think there was a bit of malamute in there somewhere though (back talked like no one's business). My dream is to have Malinios ... but my lifestyle has to seriously change for that to happen. Great video.
When I got my 2 Female's mutl colors brendals Belgium Mel Rock yes it's a tag team affair. How I choose from the liter after watching the pups for several weeks. I picked the 2 that stuck together like glue ate together an so forth, you all get the idea. Yes it's a tag team affair a lot of work ahead it will be beautiful when done. Be safe everyone an watch your six!
Actually not responsible, woman should use their intuition, instead of following the man dominated dog world. Dogs are intuitive. Nature is intelligent.
Thank you! Another great addition to your three part series. Before watching this video, I don’t think I would have been able to identify the subtle differences in “drive”. I see this benefits for both, the perspective new owner and the pup, as it allows you to fine tune your needs with the pups unique personality. I’m sure not everyone that has a Malinois is wanting the full blown protection working dog version (although much is common across the breed), I much prefer my Mal’s moderately high, less “intense” personality. She fits perfectly into our active lifestyle without being obnoxious. Thanks for bringing us along on this informative and interesting journey. Can’t wait for next week.
I'm 5th generation malinois owner and 3th generation belgian ring trainer. The most important selection part is missing. 1st decide what you want to do with your dog 2nd look for bloodlines that do this work 3th within these lines look for a male and female that do the work the way you like it. 4th check the performances of their ancestors. 5th test their sound sentivity and the way they recuperate 6th if you have done your homework it comes down to personal preference while choosing the pup. My 2 criteria - the one that comes out sleepy bites my trousers and fals asleep while still holding on - the smallest of the litter. Tey heve never let me down
Is it a bad sign if mom is not at breeders home at the time you go to see litter? The puppies I went to see the breeder stated the mom is his daughters dog so she stays with her but puppies were only 6 weeks old
Gorgeous dogs! I love their obedience, as they look up at the trainer. When our Shepkita did this, I said, “Quit looking at me, watch where you’re going.” My husband, the trainer…🙄 I allowed Maximillion to lolly gag, just like me. 💙 I’m pretty sure I, being the omega, would never have an awesome Malinois, my husband loved them. I’m on my own, and I’d like a dog that will give the presence of authority and protect me from Bear, Coyotes, and people with nefarious intentions. Thanks for the video! irrEgardless, of what dog I get, picking a good puppy is stellar.
I live in Romania and i looked at the braveheart kennel amd i didnt think much, but seeing their dogs being imported to america is great definetly going to take a second look
Thank you for your amazing video's! I'm going to pick a malinois pup at november 6th, so can't wait! My dad has trained malinois as k9 policedogs for over 40 yrs and I grew up with this great breed. Now that my kids are 6 and 9, I'm going for a lovely malinois male, not as police dog, but as a sportive companion of the family. I am going to do some sports with him, like agility or some sort. So nice to see what to look for in the pup, as we normally always chose the pup with the highest drives.
Love this series! Congrats on the pups, they're beautiful. Would like to know how you start to socialize these puppies at such a young age. Do you allow strangers to interact with the puppies with permission when on outings? Cant wait for the next episode!
My dog (working line GSD) was one of the chill pups in the litter, she's a great family pet for an active home. We do obedience and fun gundog classes with her, but I don't think she'd excel at bitesports or anything serious. Her sister however spent our entire meeting biting my boyfriend, she's a full time search and rescue dog now. So, so important to get the right dog for the right home.
New to the channel and new subscriber here so apologies if my questions have already been answered previously. One, what are those tactical looking pants you are wearing? Secondly, what price range should you expect to pay for a puppy if purchasing a from a respectable and knowledgeable breeder like the one you visited in this segment? This is really fascinating, insightful and helpful info. Thankyou for sharing.
Hi Maligator mom, I love your videos. Are the two pups you're working for sale? I'm looking to purchase a Male Malinois pup. Are there any more pups available at Outlaw Malinois? Please let me know. Thank you so much.
Good afternoon. First time to your channel and it’s great! I was wondering if it’s possible to have a Mal for a companion dog? I ask because I’m an amputee who can only get around by my wheelchair and crutches. Would a Mal be a great companion for someone disabled? Thank you so much and have a blessed day.
I'm trying to choose a puppy from a litter currently and was wondering if low drive means low for everything or just low prey drive. Would a dog like that still have just as much motivation for activities such as obedience and agility or nosework if you just don't want one for bitework but want a motivated dog for those other purposes? Also, if a puppy is not engaging with it's littermates as much as the others does that indicate shyness or just more of a calm temperament?
If you don't have lots of time and experience don't get a high energy working dog! Don't!! We have two dogs, we're retired and have 80 acres for them to hunt and train on. They will do whatever we are smart enough to train... They love to work and train.... every single day. We watched hours of vids to be prepared. Thank you!
Personally I would be looking for a SD type of drive dog while my bf is looking for the guard/ protection aspect of it. In short a low and high drive dog since SD’s can’t show any signs of agressive forms or tendencies to bite while on duty obviously off is another matter for play 😂 while a protector/ guard a good bite hold would be needed and that high drive desired for sure. In short both would be working dogs but for diffrent fields of work. Thankfully we both are also very active so exercise I don’t see being an issue between the two of us
Lots of information and advice. Thanks. PS I get a kick out of the comments that all of the sudden turn this into a sex channel, WTH is wrong with people.
"How do you access a litter of Belgian Malinois?" If you withdraw hand with all fingers, dog may be suitable for a pet. (or puppy may have been asleep) If hand you withdraw is only missing one or two fingers, puppy may be suitable as a guard dog. If you withdraw a stump, dog may be suitable for Police work... 🙂
Does low drive mean they get scared easily? What does a low medium drive mean when it comes to them? we want a companion , one that doesnt get scared so easily and loves cuddles and to be held and sleep with my 14 year old. My 14 yr. Old can go walks with, play and take swimming at the beach. My 14 yr. Old has anxiety, ptsd, high functioning autism and ADHD.
I don’t understand why he isn’t selling his own pups. Why are you buying pups to resale? Is this a thing in this breed? I’ve never heard of this type of thing.
Thank you for saying there's no shame in asking for a companion mal. They DO exist even in working lines. Dogs are biological beings, not copycat products off of a conveyor belt. THat doesn't mean it's going to be a lab in a Mal costume either; just maybe not the pup that hangs off of your pants 24/7 (although come to think of it some labs will do that too if you let them).
The vast majority of people on here don’t have a clue what they are letting themselves in for , a Mali is not a first time dog for a new owner , it’s not a first time dog for a lazy, inconsistent, cruel dog owner ……and this lady gives you an important lead …..see Robert Cabral videos ……
that second braveheart pup would make a killer companion what he lacks in bite drive he makes up in sweetness and love big difference in pups
Rocko reminded me of the old Ferdinand the bull story . hahaha !!! His brother is the bomb !!! Crazy drive .
He did the click/kiss sound and my cat came running! Hahaha
Please also advocate for all the Malinois in shelters or rescues!
Four months ago I adopted Maxi, a 14-month-old Belgian Malinois from a local shelter. So far she's incredibly intelligent, loves to work and learn, we work hard but always end exercises on a positive, she also loves to nap with me as I watch a movie or read and loves my other dog. She has some fear aggression but that is slowly passing as she builds trust in me, interacts with people using a strict protocol and learns more exercises that build confidence. She's also shown interest in bite work.
While high prey drive is indicative of the Malinois, there are Malinois that are bite work flunkies and end up in shelters because they're couch potatoes with a low drive, not suited for police work, dog sports or Ring sports.
Everyday pet quality Malinois absolutely do exist, some of these lower drive dogs just want to nap next to you while you read or watch TV.
There are a more medium drive Malinois, these dogs are often better suited to scent work activities or other sports like dock diving, agility etc.
You might still need to keep the dog mentally stimulated and work them with physical exercises it's just that they are not the high drive over the top working line prey drive type that are typical of the breed.
This is why if a person can't handle a Malinois exhibiting a high prey drive then please adopt an adult from a Malinois rescue, they will match the dog's personality to the human and with an adult dog, you will know what your dog's personality will be.
Agreed. I just got an emergency call on a 14mnth old Mali who spent her entire life in a crate & they only got her out long enough to beat the crap out of her because they were going to make a 'guard dog' . I took her on the spot. The first 2days were long & a little rough & she has no reason to trust a human. She has been with me a month now & were doing long line work, playing agility, obedience & hiking. she's still a bit of a spook but a totally different pup. The past 2 nights she has curled up on the bed with me with her head ever so gently touching mine. I understand this level of work with this level of pup is not for everyone & we have a ways to go, but I adore this girl & wouldn't give her up for anything.
@@thomasd9237 Well done!! Your message was a bright spot in my day. I just found out my mom just passed away. My advice is to move your hands slow around her until she realizes the hand isa good thing.
Andy Krueger, and Michael Ellis are two of the best Malinois trainers.
Look through Miracle K9 Training with David Tirpak, I have learned so much from these three trainers.
Andy Krueger, and Michael Ellis are two of the best Malinois trainers.
The first dog I got after leaving home was from pet store (not something I would recommend), but not something I ever regretted. My puppy loved everyone and everything. I worked for a horse trainer and my baby was leading horses in to the barn when she was only a few months old. I would just drop the horse's lead and she would grab it and lead the horse into the barn. All the horses would just drop their head and follow wherever my pup led them, no matter how high strung the horse was (we had a couple x-racehorses around). When I had kids, they were her babies. I never had to worry about her smothering them, but I knew that no one would ever harm my kids. I worked nights so I would sleep in most days. My son was always up before me and wanting to head out of the apartment to go and see grandma (who lived across the hall). My pupper always slept on the mat in front of the door. I would get up to see my son sleeping on my dog and she wouldn't move until I picked him up off her ... no matter how much she had to go outside. The best dog I ever had ... she was a shepherd/border collie cross (I know, not a Mal, but still awesome) ... kind of think there was a bit of malamute in there somewhere though (back talked like no one's business). My dream is to have Malinios ... but my lifestyle has to seriously change for that to happen. Great video.
I went with a lower drive for home protection but also good with my 3 year old son I got him at 12 weeks
When I got my 2 Female's mutl colors brendals Belgium Mel Rock yes it's a tag team affair. How I choose from the liter after watching the pups for several weeks. I picked the 2 that stuck together like glue ate together an so forth, you all get the idea. Yes it's a tag team affair a lot of work ahead it will be beautiful when done. Be safe everyone an watch your six!
GREAT video I hit the 100th like. EXCELLENT tips for Mali pups.
Good timing, now i can develop my pups better thanks to your video.
Volhard puppy aptitude test is also a great insight
Good information! I hope many people that are considering picking a Belgian Malenois from a litter will see this video. WELL DONE.
Super valuable information. Thank you for these videos.
Congratulation on theese two beautiful puppies🥰🥰 Can’t wait for episode 3🥰
Perfectly done!! Great advice for choosing your new puppy from a reputable/ responsible breeder They’re all so beautiful. Thank you so much! ❤️
Actually not responsible, woman should use their intuition, instead of following the man dominated dog world. Dogs are intuitive. Nature is intelligent.
Great content. Much needed approach when educating folks on Mals
Thank you! Another great addition to your three part series. Before watching this video, I don’t think I would have been able to identify the subtle differences in “drive”. I see this benefits for both, the perspective new owner and the pup, as it allows you to fine tune your needs with the pups unique personality. I’m sure not everyone that has a Malinois is wanting the full blown protection working dog version (although much is common across the breed), I much prefer my Mal’s moderately high, less “intense” personality. She fits perfectly into our active lifestyle without being obnoxious. Thanks for bringing us along on this informative and interesting journey. Can’t wait for next week.
Great video. Was looking for a video I could send to somebody who could really use this info. The pups were really nice. Thanks again.
I'm 5th generation malinois owner and 3th generation belgian ring trainer. The most important selection part is missing.
1st decide what you want to do with your dog
2nd look for bloodlines that do this work
3th within these lines look for a male and female that do the work the way you like it.
4th check the performances of their ancestors.
5th test their sound sentivity and the way they recuperate
6th if you have done your homework it comes down to personal preference while choosing the pup. My 2 criteria
- the one that comes out sleepy bites my trousers and fals asleep while still holding on
- the smallest of the litter. Tey heve never let me down
Is it a bad sign if mom is not at breeders home at the time you go to see litter? The puppies I went to see the breeder stated the mom is his daughters dog so she stays with her but puppies were only 6 weeks old
@@lizzylewis5793that's a massivr red flag.
Two other videos to this
I going to look at a litter next week. Going to look at the males
Thank you for this series. I am looking at Malinois's as a retirement companion, you bring out excellent points that I have not considered.
Think again
Retirement companion!? Unless you’re an ultra runner in your 60s, go for a different breed
I would love to see those last two pups play together
Very Beautiful dogs
I let my puppies pick me out the litter 👍
Great Video. Enjoyed the lesson on the different prey drive pups.. the visual and Listen to Breeder input was the Best..
Heyyyy!!!! Making Jaco jealous with these puppies! Ugh. Little name drop in there for Crisis lol
Beautiful biting babies
The fiesty puppy still makes baby sounds, so funny
Great information thank you!
that was incredible ! thank you
I know there is a Mal in my future, but I am not ready right now. Thank you for sharing.
amazing, high educational video! thanks maligator mom
No that was a awesome video thx for sharing.
Great video!! Those pups are gorgeous!! So much great information!! Thank you for doing these videos. 😁
The more i see of these dog's and learn about them, i gotta say there's no better breed in my opinion...
Awesome video-thanks so much!
Gorgeous dogs! I love their obedience, as they look up at the trainer. When our Shepkita did this, I said, “Quit looking at me, watch where you’re going.” My husband, the trainer…🙄 I allowed Maximillion to lolly gag, just like me. 💙 I’m pretty sure I, being the omega, would never have an awesome Malinois, my husband loved them. I’m on my own, and I’d like a dog that will give the presence of authority and protect me from Bear, Coyotes, and people with nefarious intentions. Thanks for the video! irrEgardless, of what dog I get, picking a good puppy is stellar.
Rocco is everything 😂❤️
I live in Romania and i looked at the braveheart kennel amd i didnt think much, but seeing their dogs being imported to america is great definetly going to take a second look
Really great information on picking the right Mal puppy for what you are looking for. Very much enjoy the content on your channel. Thank you!!👍
Thank you for your amazing video's! I'm going to pick a malinois pup at november 6th, so can't wait! My dad has trained malinois as k9 policedogs for over 40 yrs and I grew up with this great breed. Now that my kids are 6 and 9, I'm going for a lovely malinois male, not as police dog, but as a sportive companion of the family. I am going to do some sports with him, like agility or some sort. So nice to see what to look for in the pup, as we normally always chose the pup with the highest drives.
Love this series! Congrats on the pups, they're beautiful. Would like to know how you start to socialize these puppies at such a young age. Do you allow strangers to interact with the puppies with permission when on outings? Cant wait for the next episode!
My dog (working line GSD) was one of the chill pups in the litter, she's a great family pet for an active home. We do obedience and fun gundog classes with her, but I don't think she'd excel at bitesports or anything serious. Her sister however spent our entire meeting biting my boyfriend, she's a full time search and rescue dog now. So, so important to get the right dog for the right home.
Excellent content! Thank you for sharing.
New to the channel and new subscriber here so apologies if my questions have already been answered previously. One, what are those tactical looking pants you are wearing? Secondly, what price range should you expect to pay for a puppy if purchasing a from a respectable and knowledgeable breeder like the one you visited in this segment? This is really fascinating, insightful and helpful info. Thankyou for sharing.
Hi Maligator mom,
I love your videos. Are the two pups you're working for sale? I'm looking to purchase a Male Malinois pup. Are there any more pups available at Outlaw Malinois? Please let me know.
Thank you so much.
I think you are awesome
That’s a good breeder
It would be too bad if your a tRumper, it really would. Especially for the dogs.
Good afternoon. First time to your channel and it’s great!
I was wondering if it’s possible to have a Mal for a companion dog? I ask because I’m an amputee who can only get around by my wheelchair and crutches. Would a Mal be a great companion for someone disabled? Thank you so much and have a blessed day.
I'm trying to choose a puppy from a litter currently and was wondering if low drive means low for everything or just low prey drive. Would a dog like that still have just as much motivation for activities such as obedience and agility or nosework if you just don't want one for bitework but want a motivated dog for those other purposes? Also, if a puppy is not engaging with it's littermates as much as the others does that indicate shyness or just more of a calm temperament?
WOOOOO MALAGATOR MOM RULES
the dog is nervous peeing, hates the sleeve... for sure had a rough session with that smoothed voice aggressive beast of a dude hahaha.
What's the price for one of those puppy?
I love malinois, I want a puppy here in Pakistan.
If you don't have lots of time and experience don't get a high energy working dog! Don't!!
We have two dogs, we're retired and have 80 acres for them to hunt and train on. They will do whatever we are smart enough to train...
They love to work and train.... every single day. We watched hours of vids to be prepared. Thank you!
Can you recommend a good breeder where someone can pick up a good puppy that is stable not nervy and the very good healthy quality appearance
❤🤩
How much are the puppies
Just ordered some Muenster dog food.
Yay!! Your pups gonna LOVE it!!
Personally I would be looking for a SD type of drive dog while my bf is looking for the guard/ protection aspect of it. In short a low and high drive dog since SD’s can’t show any signs of agressive forms or tendencies to bite while on duty obviously off is another matter for play 😂 while a protector/ guard a good bite hold would be needed and that high drive desired for sure. In short both would be working dogs but for diffrent fields of work. Thankfully we both are also very active so exercise I don’t see being an issue between the two of us
Lots of information and advice. Thanks.
PS I get a kick out of the comments that all of the sudden turn this into a sex channel, WTH is wrong with people.
Ya I just saw that! I reported it lol 🤷🏼♀️
Love this video makes me want to go to my nearest malinois kennel and buy a dog thank you so much,at least I know what to look for.
Get a Malinois and get into shape!
Thank you this was great , I’ll be in the market for one mid next year , so I been doing my studying and learning , thanks again
So with a lower drive pup, instead of protection dog status would he be more apt to do scent detection?
"How do you access a litter of Belgian Malinois?"
If you withdraw hand with all fingers, dog may be suitable for a pet. (or puppy may have been asleep)
If hand you withdraw is only missing one or two fingers, puppy may be suitable as a guard dog.
If you withdraw a stump, dog may be suitable for Police work... 🙂
Let's Go Brandon!!!!
Lame
@@phoenix-pz7uy Creative and PG I thought, lighten up Debra the downer.
Bellos🐕💖 malinois no dudas.cuanto $$$$ 1 poppy 8 weeks.?
Does low drive mean they get scared easily? What does a low medium drive mean when it comes to them? we want a companion , one that doesnt get scared so easily and loves cuddles and to be held and sleep with my 14 year old. My 14 yr. Old can go walks with, play and take swimming at the beach. My 14 yr. Old has anxiety, ptsd, high functioning autism and ADHD.
Price plz
I don’t understand why he isn’t selling his own pups. Why are you buying pups to resale? Is this a thing in this breed? I’ve never heard of this type of thing.
Dogs should not eat ANY grains....meat fat and bone that is it.
👌👌🙏🙏🙏🎉🎉🎉 sister
Any puppy available?
Thank you for saying there's no shame in asking for a companion mal. They DO exist even in working lines. Dogs are biological beings, not copycat products off of a conveyor belt. THat doesn't mean it's going to be a lab in a Mal costume either; just maybe not the pup that hangs off of your pants 24/7 (although come to think of it some labs will do that too if you let them).
The vast majority of people on here don’t have a clue what they are letting themselves in for , a Mali is not a first time dog for a new owner , it’s not a first time dog for a lazy, inconsistent, cruel dog owner ……and this lady gives you an important lead …..see Robert Cabral videos ……
무슨말인지 모르겠다
You just had to make this video political....
Not smart.