32 thoughts on “BEFORE YOU GET A BELGIAN MALINOIS – WATCH THIS”
I got a Malios x German, 16 months old was found starving in a shed and you couldn’t have a more loving loyal dog, after having a boxer for 14 years, you do notice the difference, from day one she needed a purpose and has naturally became a protector, She has the same routine, lays in the hallway outside the bedrooms, until it gets light, then goes in every bedroom (I have teenagers and an 8 year old) if the doors are shut she knocks with her tail! Too be let in, licks their faces too check them, then lies in my room for an hour and goes for her walk. She loves the car and protects me towards strangers, we are currently training her too not bark at other dogs so much, using Treat distractions, which is working but I really don’t find her massively much more hard work than a boxer, she adores my 8 year old, always snuggling up to him and would protect him too the death!
One thing I suggest YouTubers to stop is telling people they shouldn't be pets this is the very reason the shelter is full of them because of the very reputation these people are giving them. The Malinois will be the next 1980/90s crisis of the GSD and Dalmatian. Then they will be begging to adopt them, please people of you get one get a trainer and have them go through obedience training, walk with them on a prong and crate training! Make them earn their meals every day and do bite work it was what they were bred to do it stimulates them.
I don't understand, I can't have a Malinois because it's not a pet, so it only serves to bite and attack. I ask this because I want to buy a female, but I have grandchildren and pets. For many years I had German Shepherds and Rottweilers, I trained them myself, and they did not let me down, I never made them aggressive, but by their very nature they were protective. Now watching your video I wonder if this dog seems to only be good for hunting and attacking.
I acquired my malinois from a guy who had no clue about this breed . We believe he is 16 months old. After having him, ( Atlas) for almost 6 month's , he's been a awesome companion to our family. All he wants is to be loved and please his owner's. I couldn't have made it better decision on taking him into our home and lives. He's so smart and is protective of our family. He also has learned a few parlor tricks. We love Atlas so much and can't wait to have a lot of fun with him over the year's.
Thank you so much for clarifying this. I have 4 Mali's and a Dutchie and all have a specific job. I own a training facility and have founded a Non-profit for Service Dogs and tell my clients this on a daily basis. Thank you for keeping it honest and real!
I have a knpv Dutch shepherdx Mal. Every thing you said in this video is spot on. These dogs are real as hell. I have to talk people out of these guys about once a week it seems. People think they are gsd mentality dogs. They are the definition of extreme. Luckily I manage a horse ranch where he gets exercise and socialization with lots of people and other dogs and ranch animals. Otherwise it would be hard. The first year was the hardest, because of his lines. He was ready for war at 8 weeks and 9 pounds. He's 4 now and the best decision I've ever made. Just be careful everyone. If you can't take em with you everywhere you go, then you probably shouldn't have one. These are not dogs that you can just leave in the back yard. Have multiple outlets for them, give them a job, or please leave them be. We don't need ruined blood lines or dead dogs because people don't understand what the word no means.
We have a 1 1/2 year old male. He is HECTIC. But he's unbelievable. So incredible. I do a thing with him. I put him in a plats and I have a ball and a bite toy. Then I get him to come. as he's running to me a throw the ball. He catches the ball and keeps running. He then hits the bite toy that I'm holding. Scary having a Mali coming at you at full speed. You need to be VERY sure about getting one of these dogs. Yes they are amazing but it's like having a Ferrari as your daily driver.
The most important thing in my experience with these guys is you have to socialize them asap, I'm a trainer and got mine from the family I was helping, he was 6 months old and never socialized, it's something that is easy to do but if not done when there pups it's almost impossible when there adults. Same could be said for all breeds but these guys and there extremely high energy is especially important.
Thank you for this Video. So many don't know, what they do, or underestimate, just wanting some special or exotic dog for show, insta or whatever. And the dogs suffer by this… .
I’ve had my all black Mal, Freya, for a little over a year. We got her when she was just 10 wks old. She was so malnourished, underweight & full of worms. We got her to the vet, dewormed her, updated shots, flea/tick bath, & w/in weeks she was growing so fast. I was feeding her some dry kibble 3x a day along with vet approved/dog safe fresh fruits/veggies along w/ a single cooked egg a day (scrambled w/ nothing added, again, vet approved) she’s now 16 mos. old, happy & a huge part of our family. We’re fortunate to be able to raise her on our farm/ranch so she gets so much space to run & play. Believe it or not, her best friend is my daughter’s rescue donkey. How THAT dynamic works is beyond me. I grew up with high energy, large dogs my whole life, she is my first Mal however. Not a single day goes by that I regret getting her. She’s actually detected very low blood sugars twice (between 35-45 range), I sometimes have very hypoglycemic episodes. Also, Saturday night my daughter fell out of her bed, got her foot caught in the ladder & Freya ran to her. When my daughter made it to the bathroom across from my room, Freya came, nudged me awake & kept grabbing my wrist like she does when she wants attention, she took me to the bathroom & my daughter told me what happened. In the short time we’ve had her, she’s been an amazing dog, plays when it’s time, works when it’s time, and will chill and watch Disney+ with the kids (Fox & Hound is her fav 🤷🏻♀️).
I do wholeheartedly agree with you though, if you aren’t willing to put in the time, energy and effort it takes to own a Mal, DON’T. You’ll only live to regret it & a good dog could be ruined in the process. If you truly want a cuddle buddy, get a labor doodle.
We wanted a professional to train our mali but we could not find one who would train with out shocking. No Shocking! We trained her with pure positive reinforcement on our own. As for the biting, we do the bite work but we taught her to also bite gently. At night when she is tired she loves to cuddle (aka sit on me) and chew my fingers. Sence Owning a Mali I: have not slept past 5am, every morning, no sleeping in ever. I have no shoes left, even my work shoes (my last pair of shoes) are slightly chewed. My house is full of hair and my pockets are empty of money. We love her so much. No shocking!
Someone abandon two Belgian Malinois puppies in my neighborhood (Orlando, Florida). I found and took in one of the two. The other one has not been seen after a week later. A friend help me ID the dog breed and sent your video to me. The puppy is about 6 months old. I have eight dogs now. Can someone recommend a place I can contact to turn her over to them? She is sweet. She does not growl at my dogs. You can take the food away from her and she will not growl.
She does a lot of playful biting. However, from your video, I now realize this is part of her genetics. What is so sad about things, she appears to be nice at this time, however, after seeing this video, it may be temporary.
I have 2 maligators… they are amazing FAMILY DOGS! *not pets! I couldnt ask for anything better to watch over my little kids than these awesome animals. Super intelligent and protective of their pack! If your against guns you should consider this breed for home protection( or stop being a sissy and just buy a gun). By the way… you dont need to pay any trainer… you just need to be an alpha pack leader instead of a biznitch
I rescued a purebred Texas Heeler. (accidental litter by the breeders) My pup inherited his parents fear aggression. He was the pup that hid behind mom & hated anything new. When triggered by scary things he is confidently insecure. Acts big & nasty! I essentially got a redneck malinois. I knew he would be a handful, but I also know the people that would’ve got him would probably have just euthanized him, so I gave him my best shot. I guess you could say I’m tapping my toe in the water of high drive, working class, biters. I have always loved dogs & dreamed of being a military k-9 handler. I have read countless books on animals, & have a list of trainers I follow. Tom Davis is a great one! I also help rescue/train horses to ride & have a good friend who breeds Aussies & Anatolians who works with me. I also am friends with the local sheriff office’s trainer. I do turn blue in the face trying to explain to people & family why my dog would rather be in his crate or kennel or muzzled rather than running around with strangers & kids. They think he is a bad dog because of what he was genetically engineered to do. He is great with my other 3 dogs & 2 horses & 2 parrots & any other animals. He just doesn’t care for people he doesn’t know or who don’t know how to behave around dogs. I am going on 6 years with him & he is awesome. He swims long distances with me (2 miles) occasionally takes a quick break up on the paddle board, goes up & down ladders without needing training, picked up agility & acts almost bored with it, loves to travel, loves to push cattle on the farm, loves any water activity, great-great boy!
I got a Malios x German, 16 months old was found starving in a shed and you couldn’t have a more loving loyal dog, after having a boxer for 14 years, you do notice the difference, from day one she needed a purpose and has naturally became a protector, She has the same routine, lays in the hallway outside the bedrooms, until it gets light, then goes in every bedroom (I have teenagers and an 8 year old) if the doors are shut she knocks with her tail! Too be let in, licks their faces too check them, then lies in my room for an hour and goes for her walk. She loves the car and protects me towards strangers, we are currently training her too not bark at other dogs so much, using Treat distractions, which is working but I really don’t find her massively much more hard work than a boxer, she adores my 8 year old, always snuggling up to him and would protect him too the death!
One thing I suggest YouTubers to stop is telling people they shouldn't be pets this is the very reason the shelter is full of them because of the very reputation these people are giving them. The Malinois will be the next 1980/90s crisis of the GSD and Dalmatian. Then they will be begging to adopt them, please people of you get one get a trainer and have them go through obedience training, walk with them on a prong and crate training! Make them earn their meals every day and do bite work it was what they were bred to do it stimulates them.
I don't understand, I can't have a Malinois because it's not a pet, so it only serves to bite and attack. I ask this because I want to buy a female, but I have grandchildren and pets. For many years I had German Shepherds and Rottweilers, I trained them myself, and they did not let me down, I never made them aggressive, but by their very nature they were protective. Now watching your video I wonder if this dog seems to only be good for hunting and attacking.
Excellent video
It’s great to see someone discussing the realities of this breed as well as the reasons for those. Thanks.
I acquired my malinois from a guy who had no clue about this breed . We believe he is 16 months old. After having him, ( Atlas) for almost 6 month's , he's been a awesome companion to our family. All he wants is to be loved and please his owner's. I couldn't have made it better decision on taking him into our home and lives. He's so smart and is protective of our family. He also has learned a few parlor tricks. We love Atlas so much and can't wait to have a lot of fun with him over the year's.
Thank you so much for clarifying this. I have 4 Mali's and a Dutchie and all have a specific job. I own a training facility and have founded a Non-profit for Service Dogs and tell my clients this on a daily basis. Thank you for keeping it honest and real!
Soild advice!
Bullen Beisser. Cow Killers.
I have a knpv Dutch shepherdx Mal. Every thing you said in this video is spot on. These dogs are real as hell. I have to talk people out of these guys about once a week it seems. People think they are gsd mentality dogs. They are the definition of extreme. Luckily I manage a horse ranch where he gets exercise and socialization with lots of people and other dogs and ranch animals. Otherwise it would be hard. The first year was the hardest, because of his lines. He was ready for war at 8 weeks and 9 pounds. He's 4 now and the best decision I've ever made. Just be careful everyone. If you can't take em with you everywhere you go, then you probably shouldn't have one. These are not dogs that you can just leave in the back yard. Have multiple outlets for them, give them a job, or please leave them be. We don't need ruined blood lines or dead dogs because people don't understand what the word no means.
I hope the Akita in mine balances him out . to be calmer nature .
We have a 1 1/2 year old male. He is HECTIC. But he's unbelievable. So incredible. I do a thing with him. I put him in a plats and I have a ball and a bite toy. Then I get him to come. as he's running to me a throw the ball. He catches the ball and keeps running. He then hits the bite toy that I'm holding. Scary having a Mali coming at you at full speed. You need to be VERY sure about getting one of these dogs. Yes they are amazing but it's like having a Ferrari as your daily driver.
So right, I Had a lot dogs incl German Pointers and Australian Shepherds, but my first Mali was different
The most important thing in my experience with these guys is you have to socialize them asap, I'm a trainer and got mine from the family I was helping, he was 6 months old and never socialized, it's something that is easy to do but if not done when there pups it's almost impossible when there adults. Same could be said for all breeds but these guys and there extremely high energy is especially important.
It's more like a partnership..u dont want to be attached at the hip..not for u..
Thank you for this Video. So many don't know, what they do, or underestimate, just wanting some special or exotic dog for show, insta or whatever. And the dogs suffer by this… .
I’ve had my all black Mal, Freya, for a little over a year. We got her when she was just 10 wks old. She was so malnourished, underweight & full of worms. We got her to the vet, dewormed her, updated shots, flea/tick bath, & w/in weeks she was growing so fast. I was feeding her some dry kibble 3x a day along with vet approved/dog safe fresh fruits/veggies along w/ a single cooked egg a day (scrambled w/ nothing added, again, vet approved) she’s now 16 mos. old, happy & a huge part of our family. We’re fortunate to be able to raise her on our farm/ranch so she gets so much space to run & play. Believe it or not, her best friend is my daughter’s rescue donkey. How THAT dynamic works is beyond me. I grew up with high energy, large dogs my whole life, she is my first Mal however. Not a single day goes by that I regret getting her. She’s actually detected very low blood sugars twice (between 35-45 range), I sometimes have very hypoglycemic episodes. Also, Saturday night my daughter fell out of her bed, got her foot caught in the ladder & Freya ran to her. When my daughter made it to the bathroom across from my room, Freya came, nudged me awake & kept grabbing my wrist like she does when she wants attention, she took me to the bathroom & my daughter told me what happened. In the short time we’ve had her, she’s been an amazing dog, plays when it’s time, works when it’s time, and will chill and watch Disney+ with the kids (Fox & Hound is her fav 🤷🏻♀️).
I do wholeheartedly agree with you though, if you aren’t willing to put in the time, energy and effort it takes to own a Mal, DON’T. You’ll only live to regret it & a good dog could be ruined in the process. If you truly want a cuddle buddy, get a labor doodle.
Its not a dutch sheppard :(… its a malinois which means Mechelen (place in Belgium).
At last..
Someone who talks science.. thanks.from uk..
We wanted a professional to train our mali but we could not find one who would train with out shocking.
No Shocking!
We trained her with pure positive reinforcement on our own.
As for the biting, we do the bite work but we taught her to also bite gently. At night when she is tired she loves to cuddle (aka sit on me) and chew my fingers.
Sence Owning a Mali I: have not slept past 5am, every morning, no sleeping in ever. I have no shoes left, even my work shoes (my last pair of shoes) are slightly chewed. My house is full of hair and my pockets are empty of money.
We love her so much.
No shocking!
Someone abandon two Belgian Malinois puppies in my neighborhood (Orlando, Florida). I found and took in one of the two. The other one has not been seen after a week later. A friend help me ID the dog breed and sent your video to me. The puppy is about 6 months old. I have eight dogs now. Can someone recommend a place I can contact to turn her over to them? She is sweet. She does not growl at my dogs. You can take the food away from her and she will not growl.
She does a lot of playful biting. However, from your video, I now realize this is part of her genetics. What is so sad about things, she appears to be nice at this time, however, after seeing this video, it may be temporary.
I have 2 maligators… they are amazing FAMILY DOGS! *not pets! I couldnt ask for anything better to watch over my little kids than these awesome animals. Super intelligent and protective of their pack! If your against guns you should consider this breed for home protection( or stop being a sissy and just buy a gun). By the way… you dont need to pay any trainer… you just need to be an alpha pack leader instead of a biznitch
Agree with everything you say, but I have never seen one from the show lines are they different?
Good video. Cheers.
Well said 👏
I love this dog unfortunatlly I do not have enough space
I rescued a purebred Texas Heeler. (accidental litter by the breeders) My pup inherited his parents fear aggression. He was the pup that hid behind mom & hated anything new. When triggered by scary things he is confidently insecure. Acts big & nasty! I essentially got a redneck malinois. I knew he would be a handful, but I also know the people that would’ve got him would probably have just euthanized him, so I gave him my best shot. I guess you could say I’m tapping my toe in the water of high drive, working class, biters. I have always loved dogs & dreamed of being a military k-9 handler. I have read countless books on animals, & have a list of trainers I follow. Tom Davis is a great one! I also help rescue/train horses to ride & have a good friend who breeds Aussies & Anatolians who works with me. I also am friends with the local sheriff office’s trainer. I do turn blue in the face trying to explain to people & family why my dog would rather be in his crate or kennel or muzzled rather than running around with strangers & kids. They think he is a bad dog because of what he was genetically engineered to do. He is great with my other 3 dogs & 2 horses & 2 parrots & any other animals. He just doesn’t care for people he doesn’t know or who don’t know how to behave around dogs. I am going on 6 years with him & he is awesome. He swims long distances with me (2 miles) occasionally takes a quick break up on the paddle board, goes up & down ladders without needing training, picked up agility & acts almost bored with it, loves to travel, loves to push cattle on the farm, loves any water activity, great-great boy!
Mine is so nice but when I got her she messed up up my whole room but she’s was so easily kennel trained because I work all night she’s 2 now
Super easy to train
She pulls me on my long board and she loves it and I had a rottie before her but she is soo much more high driven than a Rottweiler
people are selfish and dumb
raw chicken that's it! and water.
your great!!!!!!!!