Are you considering a Malinois as a family dog?

[@morganbarron1026]

I am obsessed with your channel! The malinois community can be so, so elitist and condescending and I think you are just so kind and generous. I feel more confident being a malinois mama. My little guy is gaining more energy but just so so sweet and SO happy! Like SO happy. I love him so much and he just inspires me. His training begins next week and I am so excited.

[@MaligatorMom]

Morgan Barron Aww thank you so much! I’m glad you found encouragement in my videos! 😃 Training with your new pup will be so much fun! Congrats!

[@jimbrownmusic]

Kudos for such an honest, helpful video. For anyone interested in learning more about Malinois or protections dogs, especially in the context of family protection, this is an excellent starting point.

[@fdemunter]

Our three daughters and our Belgian Malinois. . . all I ever needed. They have a lot in common: they need a lot of caring, a lot of loving, and a lot of devotion. And our daugters left the house, but luckily, my Malinois stayed.

[@artyman10]

“Drive” stems from the eagerness to please and participate. When that has no aim, it’s dangerous. When it has aim and structure it’s glorious

[@RT-qz5ci]

Thanks for posting this. I have a mal and totally agree the stigma is unfair. There is such an elitest mindset when it comes to these dogs. If you have the time and patience anyone can learn to work with them.

[@MaligatorMom]

RT Definitely! 💙

[@UjwalSandeep]

How much time a day?

[@MargaretYoung-ud8xy]

Erika is with me almost 24 / 7. She spends some time playing with the husband and sons, but I devote a minimum of two hours and often three or four to actively doing something with her, whether that is walking, training, playing or trying g to understand eachother.

[@MargaretYoung-ud8xy]

I think they know that. Th problem is they need the dog for their image and it would ruin their image and often career if people realised anyone could train them.

[@RT-qz5ci]

@@MargaretYoung-ud8xy i agree!

[@MayankKumar-nl8nu]

Till now the best and genuine info about malinois on You Tube.. A big thumbs Up

[@SOLRAC200633]

This is great stuff, I completely agree with you! It’s awesome to see that you are able to raise a family and two Mals, most people can’t deal with one Mal and no kids. Great stuff!!

[@chloew925]

I've been looking around at different dog breeds for after I graduate from college. I'm looking for a few things in a potential companion further down the road; trainablility (or overall smarts), easy to manage coat (normally short hair/fur), and protective. The Malinoi caught my attention because they fill those requirements nicely! Now I just need to see if one would be a good fit for me once I'm out of college through more in-depth research and hopefully finding someone I can ask in person. Seeing your videos has given me more insight into the breed, so thanks!

[@timoteobattadjr2246]

Aloha, just wanted to say Mahalo (Thank You in Hawaiian) for your videos. I love the breeds but will never have one because of my situation but love learning about them. With what you’re sharing is awesome and I’ve gained so much information about them and I appreciate what you’re doing. Keep up the good work!!!

[@Cryan-]

It's refreshing to find someone who isn't elitist regarding owning a mal. I only learned about this breed around 3 years ago and since then I've done the research and it's become one of my favorite breeds. Every single day I search something about malis, I see people saying "DO NOT get a Malinois! They are NOT family dogs! Mals can never be pets! You HAVE to be extremely experienced! If you get a mal you better do bite work and compete!" It's sad to see. There is no advice or suggestions, just "don't own it". My question for those people is, what is a family dog/pet? I don't have a mal but I do tons of obedience, nose work, bikejoring, hiking, tricks, play-obedience mix. My dog is not your typical couch pet who gets 20 minute potty walks twice a day. He easily gets 3+h of physical activity plus all of the mental stimulation. I still call him a pet, even if he is "working" a lot. I get it that a Malinois would require even more work but it doesn't mean normal everyday people can't own this dog. I take dog training/owning extremely seriously and I LOVE to work with my dog and spend time with him. I don't have friends or anything else to do so doing stuff with my dog is all I do most days. So, even if the mal would be a "pet", what's bad about it? In the end, what counts, is how much work you put into your dog. No, you don't have to do bite work or some crazy competitions. You don't have to do every single dog sport there is to satisfy your mal. My future plan will be to own a Malinois. It might be in 3 years, 5 years, or even longer, but I do want to own this breed. Until then, I will stick by the accepting community and learn even more.

[@MaligatorMom]

Arbi Thank you so much for your kind words and I completely agree! I found the same elitist attitude from Malinois owners when I began researching the breed. It kept me from getting a mal for quite some time... I’m glad I didn’t listen because I would be missing out on an amazing hobby that I’ve come to love! And yes, owning a Malinois is a hobby lol 😂

[@ranchothedog]

Totally agree with you. They can be great dogs for novice handlers who are willing to learn and dedicate their time to them. Can’t wait to watch your puppy grow 😊

[@meceiza5575]

I love it!! I have a Mal and she is super sweet! I do exercise her often, but I would like to train her better.

[@markmiller1664]

Thanks for the straight talk.Gave me the encouragement I needed for our rescue Malinois puppy. Looking forward to your other videos.

[@britnidugger4290]

I am glad I found your channel! (I am also in middle Tennessee) We are considering a mal. I am familiar with the breed and their drive- but never owned one. I was torn between a cane corso or mal and I think the mal is just more fitting for me. Going to be watching more of your videos and looking into your recommendations💕

[@MsJillianWilson]

Great video! I have a 5 month old Belgian Malinois. They truly are incredible ❤️

[@MargaretYoung-ud8xy]

Erika is one of the high points of my life she has brought so much joy and laughter into our homes. She is not protection trained.. She was meant to be sons dog. And they do love eachother, but he was spending about an hour a day with her, and I had her the rest of the time. I believe she saved my life with XL bully attack. But she is actually more protective of my son. But at about 4 -5 months I had her out for a walk. I am disabled but I .damage a few metres with crutches. I had her on a long lead and she was straight into the river while I tried to negotiate about two metres of sloping slippery ground. It didn't go so well I remember hearing 2 splashes and then feeling water drop on me and her breath blowing into my nostrils. She must have covered about 24 feet in three lunges. She helped me up the bank. Well to be honest, She dragged me, helped me get to the scooter and home. Since then she has decided it is her job to look after me. I haven't been to A&E since we got her. She has taught herself to run to me if I am an unsteady, to lead me to a chair or bed if I am near fainting, to go get the husband If I need medication and a rather terrifying manoeuvre to break my fall. She has also learned to pull if asked so I can walk a bit further leaning into a waist belt, or if the scooter gets stuck. She will pick up anything I point to and ask for , and can open doors for me. She spends ages trying to teach me to understand what she wants, how to communicate. And despite being much stronger than I am or perhaps because of it ,She is so gentle and careful never to hurt me. She has also alerted to smoke just in time. And she absolutely offends so many of the more elitist Malinois owners, th done a who I sits on shock collars and these dogs are deadly weapons. It just ruins the image they want to project to have one so carefully taking care of an older disabled woman. They are what we make them. That said , I have a lot of time for her. I do not think things would be so easy for us otherwise. I absolutely would not recommend the breed to most people , simply because the amount of time they need. It's not a breed for someone who thinks a 20 minute walk after work and maybe a 20 minute walk and a bit of training is all a dog needs.

[@castejilian]

I love and appreciate you channel so much. I am in 2 weeks into raising my Mal puppy who is 12 weeks. She keeps me on my toes but I know the hard work will pay off. A year and half of consistent training was scary to think about but I'm taking it a day at a time. Thank you for your honesty in your videos.

[@My_You_Tube]

Hi Jessica...My wife and i are visiting one of the breeders of BM next week . I just wanted to ask you how is your training and dog doing? Thanks J.

[@viniaedwards1062]

Hello Jessica I”m picking up my Mal puppy 12-21 . Can you give me some pointers on what you did when you brought your puppy home ?

[@Frost46475]

Can't wait to see how raising the puppy goes. You talked about picking a breeder who breeds for certain traits more suited for family dogs; it would be super helpful if you could make a quick video talking about some of the things you looked for when getting your malinois because it seems like whatever your criteria it worked out really well. Cool video and good luck!

[@MaligatorMom]

Excellent idea! I plan to discuss my "puppy picking" criteria in a future video. I'll make sure to cover breeder info!

[@christinebasher9470]

Agree

[@Urbanhomestead2015]

I have my first Belgian malinois that is now 3 years old. I didn't have any experience of this breed at all. I got him when he was 13 weeks old. I watched a lot of KZbin videos on how to train him. He is a family and a service dog for my husband that is a quadriplegic. He is a very loving and loyal dog. I don't do those sport training with him at all. He his very calm and lazy in the house and is very full of energy when outside off leash. He is always in a working ready mode but calm about it.

[@Blml1217]

This is awesome! Thank you for doing this! I was new to the breed when I got my mal. He was a terrible puppy 😂 He is amazing now a year and a half later. I’m glad I ignored the elitists! That being said, people need to be prepared to get with a trainer if they want a Malinois. More for the moral support than anything. These dogs are so worth it though!

[@MaligatorMom]

Absolutely! Without my trainer I may not have made it past the puppy stage 😂

[@gsdbear6123]

This is great! Love that you’re championing the breed, mals are amazing and often underrated!❤️

[@1RobW]

Just noticed that you have no playlists on your channel. Could you make one for your new puppy when you get it to make it easier to follow your journey without getting mixed up with your other videos. Love your stuff.

[@christinebasher9470]

Thanks for info 😁

[@ericrose7850]

Awesome video, what you described actually happened to me. My wife “heard” a Malinois is a military dog meant to attack and I had already purchased the dog months prior. Long story short I left my money with the Breeder and hope to be able to get my dog in the near future.

[@anabda16]

I love your channel! I'm getting a 8week old malinoise in April I'm not gonna lie... I was happy at the beginning but when I saw all the people saying " Malinoise are not pets , only a bad ass can handle it" I was scared... I want to have kids in the future and I'm so happy I found you ! I'm happy now and can't wait for my little girl..

[@dreamst]

Thank you, thank you thank you. I am doing my research right now and am absolutely determined to do this well and right, you are inspirational. Keep up the great work. :)

[@hwhernandez]

Just bought my first Malinois. I wanted a German Shepard forever, but it never felt just right. The Malinois is perfect on many levels. My son, who lives separately and with 7 daughters bought a male litter mate, and I bought a female. There is some sibling fighting but there is much hands on training going on. I thank you for this insight and encouragement because it is very elitist community that has identified with this breed and I think I can do a good job. However, you’re right, both our puppies are never alone. There is always some guidance and some form of training going on. I am trying to find a community that will support Marz’ and Dante’s development in the SoCal area. Thanks again.

[@thankfulmomof2]

Thank you so much for making all of your videos! Please keep making more because they are so helpful! 😊👍❤️ As of a week ago--we adopted a "Shepherd 7 month old mix. "The vet said she feels she is a Belgian Malinois. With that being said, I sincerely want you to know that your videos are helping me so much! We start training her with a professional trainer today--and haven't had her a week yet so I want to thank you for your videos. You are so wonderful sharing and showing how these dogs can be amazing with training and commitment versus the other videos that have scared me about the breed. We took her for a temperament test on Friday at the dog trainer's we are taking her to and she passed--- 🐕👍❤️ so that was exiting! I was super worried when I found out she may be a Malinois, but your videos have calmed me down tremendously--and I appreciate how you are so informative. (We also have a 12 year old rescue and she's Dachshund mix that we've had for 11 years. We watch them both constantly and "so far so good"---but I'm looking forward to seeing your videos about your new puppy as well and any tips you have bringing a new puppy into your home. ) ❤️🐕🐕❤️ Thanks again for taking the time to make and post. I had to comment because I wanted to thank you--- and share how you are so helpful with this information.

[@MaligatorMom]

Thankfulmomof2 Thank you so much! I really appreciate your encouragement and kind words! I absolutely plan on posting more. I’m shooting a video this week to show what types of things I buy and like to have on hand when I bring home a Malinois puppy! Im so excited for you and your new pup! Great job connecting with a trainer right away. This will go a long way in making sure you’re starting off on the right foot! Keep me posted how things go! You CAN do this! And it’s so worth it!

[@thankfulmomof2]

Maligator Mom Thank you for taking the time to send me a message! You absolutely made my day! Can't wait to see more of your helpful videos! Thank you so very much! 🐕❤️

[@MaligatorMom]

Thankfulmomof2 Of course! Check out todays video I just posted of my gunner kennel review and tomorrow I’m premiering a video that shows and talks about all of the puppy products I like to have for my Malinois puppies!

[@athenaioannis]

Omg. She nails it every time ❤️. NOTHING like a Mal 🥰. And I hate those trainers that talk shit like no one else could ever , ever handle a malinois. This is my first and we have done just fineeeee.

[@bodanel3377]

Thank you for the video. I've been hearing that I've made a mistake when I got my mal 1,5 months ago and having a small child. Even tough I've made my research before get her but I was doubting myself with all those talks. We're starting training this week and this video was just what I needed.

[@TheNeoProdigy]

I also agree with these Facebook groups. They are so negative. I joined them and started to see their true colors. I left those group and found better advice on KZbin. I understand these breeds are hard but how do you expect people to gain experiences with these dogs if other people are being so negative. The way to gain experience is to raise one and see it first hand. It's like a job, they expect a person to have a degree and also have years of experiences. The only way to gain experience is to give them the opportunity. Keep up the awesome videos!

[@freetruth123]

Thank you! Fell in love with my next door neighbors 8 month old dog while gardening in my back yard this summer. She would watch me intently and I would go over to the fence and rub her and talk to her. This was odd because I never really liked dogs. I was always a cat person, but this dog simply captured my heart. Not being a dog person, I had no idea what breed she was, but that didn't stop me from dreaming about the her. Yes, she would show up in my dreams. When my neighbors could no longer take care of her they asked did I want her I said absolutely! Came home to research her breed and read all these scary articles and watched extremely scary videos. Your video was educational, encouraging, and exciting. I look so forward to giving her a new home now. Thanks for a great video!

[@MaligatorMom]

Erica Ruth This is so wonderful to hear! Thank you for taking a minute to stop and share that with me 🥰 So glad you are able to be there for her and offer her a home!

[@dlg.studios5649]

Great that you gave a dog a home! ☺️

[@RuffnItOutdoors]

Wow I am super impressed like holy cow. Your going to be a 20k channel no problem

[@thomashowlin4353]

Great channel, positive, realistic, only wish you the best !

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

This was an amazing video. You are one hell of a lady and Raptor mumma!!! Such an inspiration

[@MaligatorMom]

Lucy Lane the Queen of Balmain Thanks so much! My raptors and I love your channel!

[@DigitalHeadShots]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm getting my first maligator and I keep constantly being told I dont want a malinois. I'm excited to train protection and obedience with our new puppy.

[@richardjones4080]

Your an inspiration to those of us who want to get to know this spectacular breed better love your channel and your absolutely stunning furry duo

[@alishacuarenta5443]

Hi I’m new here! I love your channel. My husband and I have wanted a Mal for years but when I have done research it has scared me out of it. A question that keeps repeating in my mind is will this dog turn on me, hurt one of my children, or someone else? How do you confidently know that your dogs won’t snap one day and do that? I know any and every dog is a liability.

[@MargaretYoung-ud8xy]

I have the same level of confidence that my Malinois will never turn on me or my family as I have that the earth will continue to orbit the sun. Have absolute and complete faith her. I do trust my husband as well but honestly I could see any human you g insane and. Becoming an axe murderer before Erika turning on her family, barring an epidemic of rabies in the UK. But all the claims of them being monsters scared me off getting a rescue. Knowing what I know now, I wouldn't hesitate to take a rescue. And I won't ever have another pup. By the time the dogs I have now have loved out their lives, I will be too old to.consider a puppy and will have to seek out rescues with elderly dogs .

[@alishacuarenta5443]

@@MargaretYoung-ud8xy thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my concern! It has helped a lot!

[@Carsofficial671]

I likee ur attitude so much and thank you for this video ,and i think having a dog like Malinois so intelligent dog ,it’s not all about special training its all abou how much you love him and care for him go out with him play with give him attention learn him some moves like sit ,back, right,left…. We doesn’t need special training cuz we aren’t all police or military its all about how you want him to be Good Family dog or Good Guard Dog i don’t have a dog yet but am in love with this breed 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@bchawell7193]

I would love to learn how to plug into your positive community on how to work with these beautiful creatures. She is our first of these breeds and we love her to death. She is a malinois/shepherd mix.

[@MaligatorMom]

B Chawell Welcome aboard! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. All the links are above 😃 I usually do live video on TikTok a couple times a week so make sure you’re following us there and join in!! Congrats on your Malinois!!

[@leegrass6954]

Your dogs are awesome and you are awesome! I think when you get a balanced poppy and you really train that Puppy correctly you are right in what you’re saying. I find that the problem lies with people who want this type of dog kind of like some want pitbull‘s, but they really aren’t in to the training. The one thing with a Malinois is they are very expensive so that keeps people from getting them that shouldn’t have them. But most people are not hobby trainers, and don’t want to spend the time it takes but they want the glamour of owning the dog breed. This is a dangerous combination with any working breed dog.

[@oliviawalters9458]

How much are they to a breeder and where do you get them from if you wanted one

[@maxblank1017]

Great job

[@OnPointDogs]

How did you stop the rough-housing between the dogs inside the house? Thanks.

[@bexa777_]

Thanks a lot for that talk, I am a new subscriber and I find your videos so informative and useful. The content in ur channel is so interesting !!! We always had animals in the family , but I never chose a dog by myself, one that fits my expectations and lifestyle. We now have a small dog in the family that my sister chose , but I dont spend much time with it cause I might love it but its not suited with me and my energy level and athletic everyday routine. That's why I fell in love specifically with german shepered, mals and dutch sheperds.I kinda done my ''research'' (still doing tho, cuz the info are never enough ) and decided to get one.Your videos also helped me a lot. Im a 18 yrs old girl, I have a LOT of free time and a very athletic-active lifestyle , that's why Im looking for a dog that fits my lifestyle and character. I also go for long walks ine the mountains and I want a good ,curious, full of energy ''companion'' to join me and ''explore'' the forests with me, haha. I also want a dog to protect my house as I live outside a village nearby the mountains where there's no traffic at all. Im about to get either a dutch or a malinois in this summer and ofc Im planning on hiring an expert to train my dog. So which gender would u recommend me to begin with ? Which bloodline suits better for me? Shall I take an expert to my home for the training or do it in the dog training center? ( We had some dogs in the family before, but this gonna be the dog I'll take everywhere with me , I want it as my ''personal dog'' . excuse my english btw, Im not a native speaker :)

[@marshallb146]

I have been considering on buying a Belgian malinois for over a year now, and this video has touched a lot of concerns that has me some times reconsidering on owning one from watching other video’s…. This type a dog has me really interested because they are so smart and they are so beautiful. I would like to do exercises and obedience training most importantly, the protection training is not so important… my question is does he have to go through protection training or is exercise and obedience training enough?

[@MikeYusi]

Love your channel. Any good Mal trainers you can recommend in Orange County California? Our Mal Doom is 10 months, sweet, but protective, knows the basics, but we’d like to get him dialed in as a well trained family dog.

[@stefaniromanyak9202]

Do you offer a one on one maybe zoom appt for new mal owners? I'd love info if you offer that!

[@Davena]

Would you do a video on your kennel setup? Mine are indoor dogs of course but they are also kennel/crate trained for their protection when I am not home which is not very often as I work from home.

[@MaligatorMom]

D ツ ya I’ve actually sent back the Gunnar kennels I ordered to exchange them for a bigger size, so when I get them I will show that and my garage set up! Thanks for the suggestion 😁

[@Davena]

@@MaligatorMom I updated my KZbin user name as a nod to you.

[@MaligatorMom]

Ohio Malinois Mom ツ 🥰

[@xm_tech]

Thank you for sharing. Honestly I raised dogs before. I stayed away from the Malinois, not because they had bad reputation, but because unlike other dogs, especially at young phase, they require more attention and time. Now, I have a two, 3 months old Malinois. They are playful, funny, they train fast, but they are demanding. Other dogs can settle for several hours alone, those little new ones can't. Even their sleep time is weird, they sleep for a maximum of 3 hours and wake up fully charged wanting to play. What do you recommend we do to make them sleep during the night? They wake up exactly at 02:30 for the bathroom and 04:00 to play. Last night we took them out for a long walk and play bit before midnight, yet they still woke up at 02:30 sharp.

[@MaligatorMom]

Mo Al that’s wonderful! Your pups are probably waking up at 2:30 because that’s the schedule they are on. At 3 months old, they can definitely “hold it” overnight if you set them up for success. That means take their water up 2-3 hours before bedtime. Place a sheet over their kennel at night to prevent them from environmental stimulation and stop taking them out at 2:30. You might have a few nights of them whining but they shouldn’t need out to potty in the middle of the night at 12 weeks old. Get them nice and tired right before bedtime and then put them in their crates and allow yourself a break and the ability to sleep through the night! 😂 good luck! I’ve raised two Malinois pups at the same time and I would never do it again so props to you!! 💜✌🏼

[@xm_tech]

Maligator Mom thanks for the tip. So two nights now, yes they barked and complained. I just stand in front of the crate and they go silent, a bit. But they definitely held their potty time till breakfast time which 5am. Hopefully with time they’d stop barking and sleep through the night.

[@MaligatorMom]

Mo Al excellent!!

[@robosdrumworld]

I wish I could afford one!

[@kristyk4546]

This is great! Thank you so much! I've been wanting to get either a Mal or a Dutch (honestly both lol) and every thing I keep seeing is ridiculous. Thanks!!

[@MaligatorMom]

Thanks for watching! A lot of disinformation out there from the gatekeepers of the breed.

[@chrissy9876]

Hi! We have a 7 month old male mal. He’s got high drive and his line is protection. Around 4 months old he started being more intolerant to our nieces and nephews. We are now to the point where he has to be on a collar and leash when our family comes over and we are just not sure what to do. Just this morning my niece was giving him a treat (while on a leash w my husband) he let her pet him… and then all of a sudden out of no where nothing changed but he did a terrifying snarl at her and lunged. We have had him with 1 on 1 personal training along with my husband working with him multiple times a day every day. He is worked with. He works for food and treats. I don’t know what to do. Our mal who passed away this spring was literally the greatest with everyone who came in our home. I just don’t know why this is happening and I’m curious if you have any insight of what we could do to help this situation. We have never been people to “put our dogs away” when company comes over. But we are now at that point if we can’t be with him and have him on a leash. I’d appreciate any suggestions or thoughts you might have

[@Davena]

Two bits of info. I LOVE your intro music - but it's volume is very loud compared to your soft voice. I wear earbuds (like most viewers) and the volume difference between the two is shocking. LOL. I meant that in the best way as I know we are all learning. And, could you do a video on your house cleaning process? Thanks very much. Looking forward to watching Storm grow.

[@MaligatorMom]

Ohio Malinois Mom ツ Yes thank you! Someone else pointed out the intro music as well so on my latest video I corrected it and moving forward it won’t be such a stark difference in volume anymore 👍🏼😊

[@sandystewart8784]

I have feel in love with this breed I want one for T1D service dog and propection for my job so it would be with me 24 -7 so I'm on the go all the time but not sure if that would work can i get your advice please any would help thank you

[@456lyon4]

First, thank you for your video. I am new to Malinoise breed. I am learning more about it and considering big time to take Malinoise puppy. However, I have a question for à choosing a guard dog for protection. Did you not consider Doberman? I was considering Doberman and went pretty far taking one Doberman. Until I discovered your channel. Your videos changed my direction to Malinoise. I found a trainer who will find me a Malinoise adult dog etc… but all my friends & my husband are absolutely against Malinoise…. So back on Doberman… want to know why you did not consider Doberman or German Shepard ?

[@estebanserrano1303]

I really enjoy your channel and learning about this breed. My wife and I still work fulltime even though we are both (61 & 60) and we currently have two Chihuahuas in the home. We go camping as much as possible and are considering getting a Malinois, but as you explain in this video there is a narrative out there of mainly negatives about this breed. So refreshing to hear a different and positive point of view. I have so many questions, but for starters, can I train a puppy with such a schedule? I'm currently working from home, but unknown when I'll be required to go back into the office. Are there Malinois owners out there that work full time? I won't bombard you with any more questions and appreciate your input. Thank you.

[@shaneyfirth7066]

No not with working full Time

[@GA-ju3kp]

What age was your youngest child when you adopted your first malinois? Did your children have any negative interactions during the training phase? I have a 3 year old and a cat and am trying to determine if this would be the right fit. Thanks for your videos!

[@Shiinawav]

I just got a mal today and I'm kinda afraid of what he grows up to be because they're large dogs. i let him stay inside my room for his first night and he isn't crying that much.

[@MaligatorMom]

Shiina Crate training is a great tool for your new puppy and I recommend hiring a professional trainer ASAP 😄

[@viniaedwards1062]

I really enjoy your Channel this video help put my mind at ease. I am getting a Mal puppy in 12-6-21 any suggestions what I have to take with me when I pick him up ?

[@MaligatorMom]

A crate and a blanket to throw over it lol grab an interactive toy for the crate on the drive home as well. (Kong filled with treats etc)

[@viniaedwards1062]

Thanks again. Now I have Kong, blanket, treats and the crate. I will keep you up to date when I get him we are going to be the best of friends 💓.

[@Remi-bt7tp]

So it’s possible for friends and family who are strangers to them can come over and socialize etc.. without fear of being harmed ? I don’t mean just your dogs but Malinois’ in general ?

[@koimagic]

I appreciate your comments you sharing with us about your Mall experience and yes I've been watching a lot of videos listening to a lot of different trainers And getting all kind of Stories As if I made a bad idea by getting mal So I have a five-month Old German Shepherd Named Toby and I have a four month old Mal Name Nila Looking forward to seeing more of your videos By the way they're doing great and the puppies and they need to be manage and I'm managing them well at this point Thanks

[@MaligatorMom]

Philip Gray that’s wonderful! Thank you for following along 💜💜💜

[@michaelraia275]

Hi are the Malinois good with 9 month old baby’s? Because I wanted to adopt a 11 month old Malinois

[@jesslivingg]

Going to be getting a Malinois puppy at the end of the week. Very excited to train with him as he will be my first Mal but nervous to see how my American bully boy adjusts since he’s the spoiled boy right now. I think and hope they get along and tire each other out since my bully is already extremely welcoming and playful. Also nervous for that puppy stage again but getting him into training right away with the breeder/trainer any other tips? We’re getting him from a breeder who focuses on k9 work but they typically have 2 litters going on at same time a high drive litter and a low to medium litter. Got a low to medium due to although I am in law enforcement he won’t be full time work dog that will be just training. Any tips and thoughts on all of it? Awesome videos by the way, loving the content!

[@MaligatorMom]

jesseromo01 Yay for you getting a puppy! It’s a very exciting adventure with a Malinois pup. It sounds like you’re doing things right by getting into training right away so GOOD JOB! One simple tip I always offer to Malinois puppy owners is to never feed your puppy from a bowl. Make him work for his meals/kibble through training sessions. This does a lot to establish a hierarchy and bond between you and your puppy as well as prevents food aggression later. Keep me posted how it goes!

[@beam3250]

On point. But all rules and changes for your lifestyle (for 12-15y) are also necessary for other workingline shepherds. A lot of people do not understand the meaning of work. Work is not something you just do.

[@buttersrose8689]

I wonder where I can find a breeder for a mid drive Mal not high

[@mukfu]

I just found your channel. Really want a Mal. Is there a video where you talk about the time commitment? If not can you comment. That's my biggest fear.

[@southernspunk3397]

Would love to pick your brain. I have a 6 yr. Old GSD that is a rehome. We've had her 4 months. We also now have a dumped, landmark (MAL) 7-8 Mos old. Both females. I'm committed to both. But this is a totally new experience. I just want to talk with someone that loves and knows both breeds. I'm thinking at looking into search and rescue with my MAL.

[@emilyclay3485]

I just found your channel and love this video!! We got our first mal 8 mos ago and she takes ALL of our time so I admire you for having almost 3 mals and 4 children! I love our pup more than I could've imagined...she is such a handful and without our trainer not sure we'd of made it this far, as we are first time dog owners ourselves, but she's changed my life already. I'm always watching all these vids from trainers saying first time owners cannot have mals and they arent pet dogs....it gets me frustrated when we are going through challenges sometimes with our pup so this video lifted me up when I needed to hear these things. Also what is your advice on dealing with reactivity towards other dogs? She goes to parks, stores etc but she's very reactive to other dogs still. Any advice is much appreciated!! Glad to of found your channel!

[@MaligatorMom]

Emily Clay So glad you found some encouragement in my videos :) It sounds like you’re doing the right thing by getting trainer. I too would have been lost without mine so I always stress that point to new Malinois owners. But I also encourage people to consider this breed if they have the right commitment 😀 Because they can be awesome family dogs! Dog reactivity can be a multifaceted problem so I try to stay away from giving advice beyond “basic” training online. I always advise people to seek the help of a professional when issues such as these arise and it sounds like you’ve done just that!! Cheers to you and tour pup and I’m excited to have met another Malinois owner like you! 😃

[@snowjosh3058]

I want one but I work 8 hr a day ; what you recommend me..?

[@vtace1890]

thank you for this im in the point of giving up on my malinois puppy.

[@MaligatorMom]

vtac e I can totally relate to that feeling... I’ve hit that wall before but just push through! You can do this and your dog deserves your full commitment! If you’re having a hard time reach out to a professional trainer (if you haven’t already) and work through it together 💜✌🏼

[@SarahReayYoung]

Definitely a great video!! ❤️

[@MaligatorMom]

Sarah Reay-Young thanks so much, Sarah!

[@brittneygray4981]

Hello, I love you videos. I wanted to know If you have your Facebook page for your dogs on advice? I have a Malinois he is 8 weeks old. I also have children. Looking for advice to train his for a protection yet family dog.

[@woodyforest7308]

they do say owners look like the dogs...its must be true both of you are beautiful.

[@MicronautMaia]

Well said. I'm a 5ft woman who owns a 6-month-old malinois, and I always ALWAYS get these types of comments like "can you handle that dog" "that's a working dog" and "it's not a good idea for such a small woman." It definitely took a lot of time and patience on my part, and there are times when I almost believe these things that I hear, but I persevered. My dog, Arthur, is the best friend I ever had, and I am amazed by how he learns and perceive things. Thank you for building this community

[@Anna-nr3up]

Is obedience training going over every command u have taught ur dog like 15-30 minutes a day?

[@MaligatorMom]

sarah taylor A Malinois will require more than 15-30 minutes of obedience training a day. I think for a typical “pet dog”, 15-30 min a day would be fine but I work many many short sessions a day with my Malinois. 5-10min sessions and always end on a high note. But remember, there are lots of ways you’re probably incorporating training into your everyday life with your pup without realizing it, and those count too! :)

[@Anna-nr3up]

Maligator Mom Thanks , just is obedience a job?

[@MaligatorMom]

sarah taylor no

[@maurinphillips9293]

Every dog owner was once a newbie, rookie, amateur, first time owner. Every single one. Sadly, many lost sight of that.

[@sammyc1234]

As always great work and great videos @maligatormom

[@halimadaoudi6015]

❤️❤️❤️

[@lbb101]

They are more effective than a gun. Plain and simple. A gun doesn't alert you before a burglar/attacker even gets into the house either. I am convinced only a Darwin Award contestant would even try to break into a house with two Malinois, let alone protection trained ones ... . My own experience there, is with the sweetest most people loving Leavitt bulldog. (I was dog sitting her.) Point is, middle of the night the owners awoke to two masked guys shining flash lights through the terrace door. The dog showed pure aggression. The owner told me later, she cleaned dog spit from the glas door - over 5 feet high. That wasn't a trained dog, that was instinct alone. The burglars smartly decided to run ... :)

[@bronwynwright7335]

Im 11 and want to be a decoy

[@MaligatorMom]

That’s an AWESOME goal! I know a guy that is an amazing decoy and he’s just 18!

[@bronwynwright7335]

On tiktok you asked for names i think a great name is delta

[@MaligatorMom]

That’s is a great name :) thanks for the suggestion. I need to go through the TikTok comments and start a list!

[@nycas2192]

Do you train themselves or you hire a trainer

[@ZigzauerLT]

I both agree and disagree about a necessity to be a professional to get Malinois. Like you don't really have to be a professional but you must be dedicated. Most average dog owners don't have time or dedication to work with their dogs and Malinois aren't the ones to be left alone or to lay on a couch for months. If you can spend at least an hour a day to walk around, play and train with your dog - in most cases it's gonna be fine. BUT if you are not around for most of the day and expect 15 minute walk at most - this isn't the dog for you. Malinois will figure out a way to entertain themselves and as they're so bity - it's gonna be a mess. Regarding kids - it's okayish in most cases but you still have to be careful as they are very bity ( even the play bites or nibbles may hurt ) and relatively clumsy for a breed that can easily jump nearly 2 meters into the air so they can hurt them by accident. And most importantly - do not ignore the protective features of the breed. If your dog is attached to your kids - some friend or neighbor may do something unusual near you or your kids and may get bitten without any hesitation. Same for people coming into your fenced yard without warning - this may be a welcome feature to protect yourself or kids from strangers but image some other kids coming to your door to ask your kids out - this can imediatelly become a shit show

[@cindythompson7391]

This is awesome! I feel the same way about guns in the home. I rather have a dog. Riot is so beautiful 🥰

[@MaligatorMom]

Cindy Thompson Yes ma’am! To each their own but I prefer to not have guns in our home and these dogs are honestly a much more practical deterrent and security in my opinion 💜💜💜

[@inkwhiskers9948]

They sound like German Shepherds. They can absolutely be a family pet, but you definitely shouldn't just get a puppy and put them in your back yard and hope for the best. There is a high level of commitment with these working dogs, and you need to be aware that they absolutely need training I think.

[@MaligatorMom]

Indeed! 💜✌🏼

[@teddybedlam2022]

Ours is the most lovely pup . ever x but hes a cross breed

[@trapperweasel5781]

The elitists are just being gate keepers and like the ego trip of a cool dog. Most mals I've come across were family pets and were thriving and well balanced and well trained dogs. Everyone says GSDs are versatile dogs who can do it all and can also make good pets at the same time, but for some reason those same people turn around and say malinois, a related and equally versatile breed, cannot ever, absolutely never, be a family dog. The online communities are toxic with that mindset lol.

[@jjbowman4653]

Literally every video it’s some man say those things though. Defiantly a “male dominated” stigma. My point is that I would talk to a woman who has done it because they are not going to tell you “you just can’t do it”, again many videos of people who are open to mals as family pets have women.

[@diegovandromme3471]

Was my first dog at age 16 she did everything with me even slept with me... When I had a girl over she needed to sleep on the floor I knew she didn't like that cause she always pulled apart the girls bra or pantys 😂

[@dlg.studios5649]

Haha, lol!

[@Splashstar216]

I disagree with protection dogs because it's selfish to the dog. What if the bad guys had a gun? You are endangering your dogs' lives. You could just keep a strong taser in your pocket at all times. I think you should have emphasized all the work you had to put into your dogs in order to have the dogs relax at home, bc I have a friend who wants a mal & he doesn't think he has to get involved in any sports or activity other than maybe two walks a day. He also wants extremely aggressive dogs bc he wants protection dogs (without any training....)