FETCH IS DANGEROUS!! MUCH SAFER ALTERNATIVE EXPLAINED! PT.2 BELGIAN MALINOIS TRAINING

What's UP everyone!! This week's video is PART 2 to a video I made called 'WHY I NEVER PLAY FETCH!' If you haven't already, give that a watch after this one! The traditional way of playing fetch can actually cause gruesome and severe injuries to dogs. I NEVER PLAY IT! BUT, I do play this much safer alternative. It takes more skill and training but is about as safe as fetch can get if trained correctly! WATCH TIL THE END!! I propose an interesting perspective on accepting physical risk on behalf of your dog.
If you're really interested, scroll through some of the comments on Part 1 to this video. There are horror stories of injuries sustained by dogs playing fetch. Hundreds of them.
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[@ellieran9907]

I took a dog training course and took my dogs to training. I also study dogs/behavior, etc and enjoy watching these videos. I REALLY want to be able to train like that! My timing sucks!

[@alwayson999]

I found my forever dog training channel. Heading to patreon. Sooo much noise on yt around training. This is the most informative and succinct content I've seen.

[@cl4649]

I have a puppy malinois and it is the second time that he is limping after playing fetch, so in my experience this is very true! I will replace fetch with these exercises from now on! Thank you so much for this video!

[@AndyKrueger]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@janicestreet824]

Andy, thank you so much for your well thought out video. I have trained dogs for 67 years, and close to 40 different breeds with some hybrids mixed in. This is my first Malinios. I started at the age of ten with my 1st dog training of basic obedience and lots of tricks. In my later years, my training progressed to Schutzhund training. My 1st Schh III dog was a Lab X Doberman. She was 85 lbs and lived to be 14&1/2 years old. She was the finest example of hybrid-vigor. She was the 1st and only mix-breed to be Runner-up at the Southeast Regional Schutzhund Championship. I can truly say that she was my dog of a lifetime. I’ve trained German Shepherds, Dobermans and Collies since then. Now I have a Mal, and she is fantastic. I really like your training and am so glad that I found your videos. Thank you so much for making them available.

[@AndyKrueger]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@user-is6gv7jx1v]

This is so important! Our dog has suffered physically in his adult years in part from our playing fetch with our very intense Rottie. It all seemed so harmless and fun to watch his amazing athletism and drive. We feel terrible that we did this to our dog- unknowingly. We will never do this again in the same way and have changed our play/training with him and our other dogs.

[@thomasd9237]

You can do a variant of this exercise by setting up a basic fly ball style run. Place 4 Low jumps at 10 ft intervals & place the reward toy on a cardboard box 15 ft from the last jump ☺️ 🐾🐾

[@cindymcdevitt952]

That looks a total blast! Thanks, going to incorporate this in my training .. loved it

[@gomergomez3303]

I love your videos , they give my so much knowledge. I can't wait to get my first malinois. Thank you for your videos

[@macedoniangangster8085]

Man your dogs are incredible!!

[@randysmith1926]

I totally agree with you on playing fetch with the ball. My GSD is 6 an loves to for me to throw the ball, however I've seen her stumble, twist an even fall trying to get it. I'VE BEEN VERY FORTUNATE not having any injuries. Tomorrow I'm changing it up . I see more benefits in doing it this way. A lot less chance of injury, more personal engagement between me an my dog an much needed exercise for me. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge an experience with us Andy. 🐾

[@AndyKrueger]

No injuries that you know of. I believe a lot can go unnoticed to the naked eye! Thanks so much for watching and you are welcome! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@randysmith1926]

@@AndyKrueger very true. Thanks for adding that.

[@mikezeevat6947]

Well my first malinois pierced her throat, caching up with a stick. I went to the vet, and there was nothing to see. We went mountain biking, swimming, many activities the coming month... The dog was a bit out of it, so after a month during an operation they pulled out a stick the size of a pinkie that was through her throat. Only balls after that! These dogs are too hard for there own good, and they wint tell you there hurt!

[@nicholasdambrosio3591]

So happy I seen this video. Just got my boy home yesterday from top breeder in the country and this is exactly what was happening. Just doing flips bec he couldn’t control him self… Going to be starting this tomorrow. 🤝🏽

[@matthewkeating6538]

Great content as always - thank you 👍

[@AndyKrueger]

Thanks!

[@tallybeaverman9462]

Good demo!

[@AndyKrueger]

🙏🏼

[@dancohen9983]

What a champ👊always enjoy your videos pal!keep it up👍

[@AndyKrueger]

👊🏼👊🏼

[@gsdawgblues]

Just a great video. Spectacular dog, great training; and, just as important, all your reasons for the training made perfect sense. Getting a working lines GSD this year and based upon your advice I'm changing what I did with my last GSD to incorporate your advice. Thanks.

[@AndyKrueger]

Awesome! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@MatthewPierzchala]

Really appreciate you taking the time to make this content, I've learnt a lot from your vids! Would love to see two future vids: One about your dogs' relationship with your kid and how you made sure there's no risk given their bouncy energy? The second about some basic tug toy techniques like when you tap and when you stroke the dog and the thought process behind this. Many thanks and look forward to your future content.

[@AndyKrueger]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@leonardoaruca1]

I am so glad I ran into your channel I have never seen you before Thanks for all the advice

[@AndyKrueger]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@leonardoaruca1]

@@AndyKrueger ?

[@leonardoaruca1]

? If I may ask what do you charge for your training

[@AndyKrueger]

@@leonardoaruca1 My Patreon is the best source. Patreon.com/andykrueger I’m not currently accepting new clients besides virtually 🙏🏼

[@patdwyer6274]

What an amazing partnership. Fabulous in fact! 🙂

[@AndyKrueger]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@andreeca]

Andy...you are the GOD of trainers!

[@fredhosseini2327]

Thanks, very good

[@GK-mv1vu]

Brilliant. He is such a beautiful dog.

[@AndyKrueger]

Thank you

[@sniper4646]

That dog worth every second Of training !! high quality trainer great vid keep up the good work . . Fully enjoyed it 👍

[@AndyKrueger]

Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@aminaburic9647]

Another great one by you andy! I was wondering if in the future you would mind making a video on utilization of whistle and how you teach it?

[@AndyKrueger]

Great idea!

[@workingonit5107]

Never thought about the risk of injury, but, I can definitely see the potential. My GSD loves playing fetch and my 5 month pup loves chasing her and often crashes into her, furthering the chance of injury. Dam, I need to change up my game! Thanks Andy.

[@AndyKrueger]

Thanks for watching! 🙌🏻

[@chevymontana7624]

Spot on with this buddy 👍🏼

[@AndyKrueger]

🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@manueltaboadadetorres3399]

Awesome video!! Looking forward for a third part. Generalization on the send away (location, tug placement...) that would be great!! Just an idea 😉. As somebody said our limitation is due to constipation of imagination! Great way to incorprate training, play, relation building... In one sesion.

[@AndyKrueger]

Wow that’s a great quote! Thanks for sharing🙏🏼

[@robertoacosta6111]

100% agree with the entirety of this video! I have an 11 month old who Ive been playing/training fetch with for 8 months and Ive noticed him limping or hurt someway a few times already. This all makes sense, def not doing fetch anymore! Thanks Andy! Once again you provide priceless insight =)

[@AndyKrueger]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@onthespotwithtaalibah983]

Hi. I Appreciate this informational piece about fetch and the dangers of possible injury to a dog. Your method of fetch makes the dog get his exercise without jumping. Thank you.

[@AndyKrueger]

Yes! Thanks for watching 🙏🏼

[@FrankGomez-lf7bt]

Thanks so much excellent

[@rico4you]

Great video Andy. Training is also managing risks! Will try aiming for you technique of placing the Tug at a distance and getting my Mal to fecth....key point we place the tug together so she knows walking back her awesome tug is there...release and got get the tug!

[@AndyKrueger]

Yep!

[@kayleenelsen1280]

I just wanted to add that it isn't always catastrophic injuries. My dog loves fetch (frisbee) and is INTENSE! Now at age 3 we are dealing with bicipital tendonopathy, essentially tendonitis in his shoulder that will require 8-12 weeks of exercise restriction followed by months of rehab to heal. (Not easy for a super active dog) Wish I had seen this video earlier. Wish there were more videos out there on how to work dogs without causing damage!! Thank you for demonstrating a safer fetch alternative!

[@lizwright2317]

Watched your video from Northern Ireland 🇮🇪 😀 love watching your dogs and training your explanation of dangerous fetch was brilliant. I have a working cocker she is fast I now see and understand what you are saying. I will try this

[@AndyKrueger]

What’s up Ireland!! Thank you 🙏🏼 I love cocker spaniels! 🙌🏻

[@lizwright2317]

Thank you for replying, brilliant dogs 🐕 she is a welsh working cocker work cut out for me very busy breed she is a year old 😀. Keep sending those brilliant videos oh by the way have you ever trained this breed take care

[@debcameron9577]

Just came across your channel and lm hooked.

[@adamoneill2660]

love it!

[@floydalcantara8785]

Awesome!

[@AndyKrueger]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@tazistarfire]

My Mal absolutely loves fetch, wakes me up at 3 or 4 to play lol but I understand what you’re saying. I have put a lot of mental stimulation into Maya’s fetch and I’ll add theses tools for further play and training.

[@dogperson2852]

I’ve been watching your vids for a while. great job your videos are making me less nervous to get a malinois. Also do you have any training tips for me?

[@AndyKrueger]

Master the basics 🙏🏼

[@mariodelariva9897]

U r doing a good job with your dog 🐕

[@02jaguilar]

I like how u train ur dog I have a new puppy same breed as yours and I’m listening to what u teach so I can teach my dog thank you

[@AndyKrueger]

👍🏻

[@kyleranney8930]

Great video

[@AndyKrueger]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@kyleranney8930]

@@AndyKruegerNo, thank you 🙏

[@AndyKrueger]

@@kyleranney8930 👊🏼

[@dhominator14]

🤣😂🤣. You’re the man Andy I’m disappointed you didn’t bring up my comment, about stimulating the dogs brain and using its nose to search. Yes your dog was definitely playing fetch getting the tugs, he’s a good looking boy bro. If my dog got hurt you better believe I’d feel, they’re taking care of and eat better than most dogs I know. If my dogs hurt I’m hurt worse. I’ll also go out to my field and hide balls so the dogs can get warmed up and go search for the balls before we begin tossing, I understand your point and if I had a wreck less dog willing to break it’s neck to get the ball I’d stop, but I haven’t ran into that problem. My dogs are smart we train for psa. Good luck to buddy keep up the great videos.

[@AndyKrueger]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@Tkidddd]

Andy you convinced me, since the first video; I've been throwing the ball, hitting my chest, and when my dog jumps up I catch him and then I run to the ball. That's a workout.

[@AndyKrueger]

Wow sounds like you have some strength! Must come from that William the conqueror bloodline! 👑🙃

[@Tkidddd]

@@AndyKrueger hey I heard the Vikings used Belgian malinois but they had different name for the dog.

[@Tkidddd]

@@AndyKrueger it's the shield maiden.

[@HT-Denmark]

Safety is my main thing in evertyhing i do with any animal. Next is trying to have fun. So nice to have you explain it so people understand it. Not many do and just throw a ball and let the dogs roam free after it.

[@AndyKrueger]

Exactly! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@calvintompkins2111]

Litte kid in video: can i have doll? Andy: no, choking risk. Heres a mannequin

[@Stenssonx]

The fun thing about haters is they still generate views, no such thing as bad pr! Great video as always Andy!

[@AndyKrueger]

Totally agree!! 🙏🏼

[@JustinRoyal]

As an owner of a stupid fast dog, this video was educational.

[@tuckerstevens9689]

Andy, I love 99% of your content. This one though is a weird hill to die on. It almost feels personal.

[@AndyKrueger]

Being passionate about defending dogs who’s owners are reckless with their health and safety is a weird hill to die on?

[@davidcantu7263]

Wow…. Amazing.

[@AndyKrueger]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@user-uu7uo9nt9c]

Thirst time post. Awesome instruction/information that I will implement. I will be getting a Malinois in the next 6-12 months and so excited. Just one constructive criticism...you speak of "animal cruelty" from 1700 to 2200 and I absolutely agree but just a bit long. Keep posting!

[@akisalaib6844]

Im a huge fan of you buudy! your content is creative fun and educational! its really an honor that I got you by my side!! Id love to show us some bungee work and some control work when decoys are out! it would be really fun seeing you guys working on those things! Great level of work!

[@AndyKrueger]

Thanks brother ⚔️

[@ib1ray]

I have a doberman puppy 5 months old and I NEVER even considered him getting hurt playing fetch! Bad Owner! I will make some changes ASAP. I also subscribe to your patreon. Many thanks Andy for the education

[@Ashley-eg4zf]

You’re a genius😎

[@AndyKrueger]

At least one of us thinks so 😆

[@stephenowen1644]

I needed this video! Thank you! I have a 1 year old female rottweiler and she is insanely high drive and very fast and 90 lbs. I changed our play time based on this video. What do you call the bag you are using in this video?

[@Asymmetrical.athlete_]

It’s the little things that make me love this breed, like the happy whines…my little girl does the same thing lol

[@cretudavid8622]

It's not the breed it's the good training, he wants to play more

[@Asymmetrical.athlete_]

@@cretudavid8622 training doesn’t make the dog make whining sounds…my mal isn’t trained this good and she does it all the time. It just happens when they get excited

[@griffinreitz7041]

I've had to control fetch for my last two dogs the last 15 years or so to keep them from killing themselves. The female I have now I have taught a whoa, before she gets to the toy . I like the barrier idea, but we travel a lot and I'm not sure she's smart enough to stop when her brain isn't on. She's a great old mans dog, but she's not the brightest bulb on the chain of lights. If you aren't worried about your dog getting hurt you haven't trained long enough.

[@AndyKrueger]

Amen 🙏🏼

[@alvarocosta1626]

Great Contents with practical and useful info!!! TOP I used to fetch the to my Maligator and it hit a light post on the run to the ball 🤦‍♂️ Had some issues with the tendons because of the quick sprints and "brakes"... Stopped that. Se now we run together several times a week at the same Pace and my girl is perfectly well 👌💪 Thanks and Hello from Portugal

[@AndyKrueger]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@arzkh7601]

Jasper is adorable 😍😍😍

[@No1StoppedMe]

Jasper laying there watching dad talk thinking to himself....."Yeah...you say that now Dad! Remember that one time I went hard into the fence! Oh was I not supposed to say that on the video?" LOL joking!

[@AndyKrueger]

Hahaha! 😆

[@No1StoppedMe]

@@AndyKrueger sent you an email the other week. Can you check to see if you got it?

[@AndyKrueger]

@@No1StoppedMe Yes let me check 👍🏻

[@AndyKrueger]

@@No1StoppedMe Ah found it! Sorry about that, I get swamped with emails. Responding now! 🙏🏼

[@rebeccasuraci7666]

Omg he’s such a good boy

[@wallsofgab]

I never thought about this - thank you for posing that kind of question. I just got around to having the perfect fetch with my dog, even got a chuck-it, and I didn't consider the physical consequence with my dog. Especially since we HAVE a fence. My dog is /so/ fast. She will tear actual dirt and grass with her kind of momentum (32lb pitbull/chihuahua and VERY athletic). I'm going to start teaching her this instead.

[@AndyKrueger]

Awesome! 🙏🏼

[@ib1ray]

pitbull/chihuahua!? I don't think I've ever seen one of those! I can only imagine the attitude lmao

[@wallsofgab]

@@ib1ray She kinda just looks like an oversized Chihuahua that didn't skip leg day 😂 Very sweet lap dog, but can flip a switch and be very confident and athletic. The most perfect mutt I've ever had, honestly!

[@ib1ray]

@@wallsofgab i pictured that and laughed out loud!

[@robertkosnik7942]

Andy...this is great food for thought. I'm trying this in my training. May I ask what command in French are you using to send Jasper to go for his tug...I can't quite understand what your saying. I'm training my 2 girls in French also.

[@GTWCS14]

I use this skill to teach and improve hunt capabilities. Directly relates into protection sports abilities.

[@AndyKrueger]

Cool 👍🏻

[@jeffdog78]

Very true These types of high drive dogs will push themselves to the point of injury during play, training or real protection. Any injury may take your dog out of training or competition for a month if not the rest of their lives. Anything we can do to reduce or eliminate injuries is our responsibility.

[@AndyKrueger]

Yes!! 🙌🏻

[@jacobisraelmwila4114]

I like your dog men

[@akisalaib6844]

Jasper is really a talkative vocal guy isnt he? Just like my dog... sometimes its getting anoying man hahahaha. The drive inside them are telling them GO ATTACK YEAH GO GET IT FULL SPEED FULL THROTTLE

[@AndyKrueger]

Yeahhhh I built him up a little too much 😆🤦🏻‍♂️

[@robertkosnik7942]

@@AndyKrueger What command in French are you using to send Jasper after his tug/toy?...I can't quite understand you.

[@christinehaas8105]

That's true my dog love fetch so much that he got ccl and we take him to the chiropractor I got were you are coming from mine is pit cathoula mix

[@AndyKrueger]

🙏🏼

[@chengsterboi07]

Good info. If the dog is properly warmed up then fetch is ok. Dogs are athletes so proper warmed up will help their muscles. I do a lot of activity for my dog but i don't have a malinios. I have a Labrador that I use for waterfowl hunting. We teach similar concepts for hunting and hunt test. We have a thing we call blind pile where we send the dog to the pile but they don't see the pile or how far we go. Once they know where the pile is then it is a pattern blind. Very similar but we always starts with thrown training dummy to teach concepts of seeing where the dummy land so they can hunt the area or go to where they saw the dummy fall.

[@AndyKrueger]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼

[@Motoch3]

Yes, I have a working line German Shepard. We play a lot of Frizbee. He flies through the air and I do for it is his favorite thing. Done it for years but just ran into an issue with his shoulder. Think it might be what you are talking about.

[@AndyKrueger]

Definitely the frisbee. Super dangerous and harmful.

[@torhockers1482]

I’m diligently doing my homework on this breed & the more I read & watch about them the more I realise that my job is the main problem. I have spanners, a Springer & two cockers. They are working dogs & they are also my pets. They come everywhere with me. I’m an active person which keeps them super chilled, however, my job as a Gardner means that my clients love seeing & playing with the “girls”. Young & old they play & pet them fetch being the one thing that clients that are parents love as the kids fuss & play fetch with them. I encourage the kids to play hide & seek with the ball but my elderly clients love to sit down in their gardens petting them & playing fetch. I’m not always able to keep an eye but the “girls” know that they stay away from machines & sort of entertain themselves. This I find is the issue with the malinois breed. I work by myself so up ladders where I’m busy with hedges & trees I’m busy for hours & can’t be seen to spend my clients time to train my dogs. The spanners have always had an older dog to play with & they don’t really bugger off, I feel that not being able to be 100% an eye on bad behaviours & nip them in the bud as & when I see it. The “girls” are high drive but with constant guidance they are gentle & respectful of humans young & old but feel the Malinois will be a more difficult breed for my work. The girls are not prey drive more seek I’ve done a lot of work with them around cats, small furry pets, squirrels & anything else that runs away & it’s paid off. They do well working in their domain but I think the prey drive in the malinois is going to be a whole different kettle of fish. Again, I’m a really active person & love working with my dogs, they are rarely left at home alone, it’s mainly when the weather is so hot & we need to go to the shops or I’ve got to finish an afternoon off at work so they have a splash before they settle down for the afternoon. Maximum is four hours, I feel that would be too much for the BM.

[@timz7815]

What about Frisbee? I did sport division frisbee with my Tervuren for years. No injuries, and he loved it.

[@abrown6539]

I love that tug, where'd you get that? Is there a brand name?

[@AndyKrueger]

Sorry it was awhile ago, don’t remember.

[@anjakeitel2665]

How did you set up the recall from the prey with whistle?

[@twinter]

Hey Andy another great video ! Do you have a recommended training order for pups? I know it takes time and different training sessions just thinking work on xy first then progress to z ?

[@AndyKrueger]

Thanks! Engagement, hand feeding and play are always NUMBER 1 in any/ all environments. You have to be the most important/ interesting thing to your pup anywhere and everywhere! Don’t move on until you have that 🙏🏼

[@nikolaberisic7254]

The fetch dog is a machine

[@daltonpelham1757]

Malinois are dangerous...reeee.... loved how smart and driven jasper is to go after the tug and basically not be phased by the toddler haha

[@MLadder23]

Ok cool I got him to slow down as he’s picking up the tug. How do I get him to slow down as he’s bringing it back to me!? Lol I taught my dog to do what Jasper does on recall, goes through your legs then comes back out your legs again. I had to do away with that though because l had a bad experience. Let’s just say that my Mal is pretty tall and he didn’t clear his head all the way as he was going through my legs!! Am I supposed to be wearing a cup?! Lol I just have him go around me now.

[@AndyKrueger]

Haha! Sounds like going around or flipping into Heel will be much safer! 😆🙌🏻🙏🏼

[@DanielIsraelFamily]

It’s a cool concept, but it also defeats the purpose frisbee, maybe no more grounders though.

[@AndyKrueger]

Yeah personally I hate frisbee haha Insanely dangerous

[@joeyprince2910]

Question, completely off topic but,could you please answer or make a video on the subject. How do you address “Whining” ? I have a 2yo Corso/Rottie mix , he is very well behaved and does almost all that is asked of him. But if it is something that he doesn’t want to do he will whine about it before, and during that task. Example; ask him to sit/stay at door before we leave, and the whining starts as soon as he’s asked to sit and doesn’t stop till I break him. Example #2; while walking if I notice another dog approaching I call him to heel, as soon as he notices the other dog the whining starts. He will remain at a heel and continue walking with me, even if the other dog is aggressively barking/growling & lunging at us, but he’s doing so while whining. Example #3 and the worst; While preparing his breakfast and dinner, he is asked to place and down in our living room while his meals are prepared in our kitchen. He does place/down/stay perfectly but he does so with whining. I must mention that his whining is extremely high pitched and loud . During his meal times I have tried waiting him out before I break to eat, the first 2 times that took about 40 minutes. The next 2 times I stood there for more than an hour until my head and ears were exploding. And the rest of the evening I was laying down with my eyes closed and my head throbbing. Please help!

[@AndyKrueger]

Have you tried correcting him on a training collar?

[@kushdeepsingh5452]

Can you tell how do you teach any command to your dog

[@AndyKrueger]

With food and a leash.

[@inkwhiskers9948]

I know I already commented but I have to add, with working breeds, this problem is much, much worse. Along with the fact that my GSD will keep playing until she collapses. So of course it's the handler's responsibility.

[@miacrystal7474]

We’re currently doing some research before keeping a stray Belgian malinois puppy we found and we want to know what types of activities we can do everyday in our backyard. So, I understand that playing fetch is a no-no. But is fetch similar to playing frisbee? We’ve seen a lot of videos with Belgian malinois playing frisbee. Would that be safe for them?

[@AndyKrueger]

Frisbee is the most dangerous activity you can do. I’d strongly recommend finding a local credible trainer you can work with weekly for at least a few months. You need to master the basics in obedience first and foremost 👍🏻

[@miacrystal7474]

@@AndyKrueger thank you! We will find a trainer if we decide to keep her.

[@JERSEYTOMATO]

LOVE TO “WALK”-

[@inkwhiskers9948]

I have a working German Shepherd. She hits the ground HARD when she gets the ball. And she's not a malinois, skinny little guys. She's a thick, chunky German Shepherd and I am always scared she will seriously hurt herself. Maybe I'll try this technique, thanks!

[@AndyKrueger]

Skinny little guys lol

[@inkwhiskers9948]

@@AndyKrueger 😁

[@kjamesjr]

With my heeler it’s a 100 yard full send with the longest chuckit arm I can find.

[@AndyKrueger]

Why you need a chuck it? Don’t know how to throw a ball?

[@kjamesjr]

@@AndyKrueger It’s saves on my elbow. Also, I can get the ball far enough in front of him so he knows where he needs to be.

[@carolcrosby2177]

100%

[@MarvinB21]

So without a fence i cant play it?

[@Roger-kg2js]

I don't play fetch. My dog just runs away with it and chews on it, but if I place it in a ground with out her looking then give her the command "find it". She looks for it and gets it, but always brings it back for more.... Why do you think that is? same ball and everything.

[@Roger-kg2js]

Nevermind I should of watched more of the video, I got the answer! Thank you for the info!

[@AndyKrueger]

She probably just lacks formal retrieve training, step by step. Thanks for watching 🙏🏼

[@swn69]

My dog runs over his ball, slides, rolls... etc... once at the dog park another dog ran in front of him and he sprained his leg trying to stop himself from running into the other dog. So I know exactly what you mean.

[@AndyKrueger]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@rebeccasuraci7666]

Step one: You gotsta swing your jasper

[@AndyKrueger]

😂😂🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@alaskayoung3413]

I’ve realized since learning to train is peoppe look at a trained dog like they do most things. They say “I want a dog like that!” But they don’t wanna put in the training hours and work to get a dog to that point. Just like they say “I wish I had abs” but won’t learn and diet and work out. “I want a Ferrari” but they won’t work overtime.

[@AndyKrueger]

Nailed it! 🙌🏻

[@annakoenig7803]

If people don´t understand why fetch can be dangerous then they maybe never experienced a really fast dog. Maybe it´s okay for their dogs then. I had a doberman with lighning speed + high drive even for a dobi and she would have killed herself over almost everything if I had let her.

[@AndyKrueger]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@russellaustin4988]

Teach your dog how to be human? I go the opposite way. I try to become a dog and act like a bigger dog. My dog understands when I growl at him he's in trouble. Just the way a dog would make him listen. Dogs will go into a thorn patch with no thought of pain. They only hurt if it's a shock to them.

[@kangdanlin]

also, change the place of the toy....the dog should never learn the spot. you are teaching here " go to place " command. Always change the spot, and you need to indicate the direction where he should go!

[@kangdanlin]

you are doing it all wrong. if you dont say "Stop", that dog needs to jump the fence and keep going!!!!!. go out in a field with no barrier and work it without visible landmarks... thats the correct send away

[@AnimaTriste]

So... every malinois owner who is into frisbee sport is wrong, then?

[@cretudavid8622]

Most malinois these days are not that motivated to chase a toy

[@AndyKrueger]

That’s actually a great point. I certainly wouldn’t use the word wrong. But the average person chucking a frisbee for a Malinois is a terrible idea. BUT, if someone with a lot of experience, technique and respect for the dog can perform frisbee tricks safely, that’s their right as a dog owner. I’d probably call frisbee an activity not a sport, but understand your point. I’ve also seen people with years of experience playing frisbee almost cripple Malinois with reckless practices. So I guess that all just depends.

[@AndyKrueger]

@@cretudavid8622 Haha that’s silly

[@Phorlakh]

By his logic yes, but in this case his dog is not a professional disc dog. If you do disc seriously then of course you accept the risk because it's part of doing it. Ring sport is tough as hell and dogs get hurt all the time, so it would be really stupid to risk a career-ending injury on something as banal as fetch. It's like if a young guy just got drafted to the NFL then decided to also take up bull riding. Halfway through the season he goes to a rodeo, gets tossed, screws up his back, then gets permanently benched. Was playing a cowboy worth throwing away his future in pro football?

[@AndyKrueger]

@@Phorlakh Nailed it. That’s a great take! 🙌🏻

[@REBELLIOUS513]

man this is perfect for me after a meal..get to get my steps in lol ..Cant wait til im able to get me a Belgie

[@AndyKrueger]

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