How to Play with your Malinois Puppy - TUG and Fetch

[@ShinIrrox]

Exelent lesson , when he tries to re-grip then tease , when he gets a full grip let him win , got it !

[@JC-xb4lx]

This is a great video.. I've been struggling with our new 6 mo Mal/GSD rescue self rewarding too much when exercising her in our large yard, which is filled with distractions. I like this as a way to keep our fetch sessions more structured. Thanks!

[@ursulaatkan]

Beautiful - thanks so much for sharing!

[@rhondaroberts9983]

Thank you, I needed to see this 😊

[@RobertCabralDogs]

I'm so glad!

[@Heyitskayxx]

Great vid! I'm trying to build toy drive in my GSD and she loves to run away with it after I've let her win. At what point do I use the line to bring her back to me to encourage play?

[@greg778123]

I fell in love with the belgian malinois after a friend rescued two of them I’m repaired to get a trainer and study videos. I know you really don’t like the craigslist puppy’s but there’s some for 300 bucks 5 hours away and very close to where I’m working next week. What should I look for if I go there

[@jramp2783]

Hey, Robert been awhile since I've reached out. Do still watch your videos. it's sad what goes on in this world its nice when you bring the attention of good things too. Question My four-year-old Malinois mix plays this same game every day and all day once you get her started. She love it, it's just part of the breed they all love it. I was curious as to your objection to the regrip you mentioned in the video being a negative thing. Would you mind explaining why. THANK YOU

[@marka1712]

I love letting my dogs win at tug or tag or whatever we’re playing. My male is a dominant hard fearless type and my female is a nervy neurotic type and both have gained so much from the playful contests and letting them win. I’m a strong powerful big guy so for them to see they can beat a monster of a man gives them so much more than if I beat them every time

[@cheriseszuba5429]

I have a 2 1/2 yr old & he plays tug roughly. He shakes is viciously but will stop or release when asked. How can I get him to not play as hard?

[@lesliereynolds4492]

This may be a dumb question but are the different varieties of malinois very different. There is a breeder of Turvurens, the long hair that I think are beautiful, who lives in my area that I’ve been thinking of getting. I’ve also heard of the black ones who they call grandma dogs, that’s me ( but not a grandma) and wire hair. I’m waiting to retire so I’ll be there to train him or her. I had a dog in my life almost all my life and prefer smart dogs.

[@hannahwinstead6894]

When I was first getting into dog training and breed understanding, I actually asked this sort of question too and Robert cleared some things up for me from his videos. But something to keep in mind is that a malinois is a breed, not a variety. You may be referring to herding breeds as a “variety” or category but a malinois is a breed and there is a standard for them which is why Turvurens, GSDs, and Dutch Shepherds are kept separate from the Malinois as a breed. Each breed will have different characteristics and it’s so important to research each one. Genetics are everything and when you say you prefer “smart” dogs, in my opinion any dog can be “smart” if trained properly. Mals are not for everyone by any means. So definitely do lots of research on the specific breeds and not malinois “types” since you’ll probably find more misinformation on the breed than what may be helpful for you.

[@robinnolan8006]

Tervs are amazing! I had one for 15 1/2 years. Just brush often, brush hair backwards, and they won’t smell, they shed more but are amazing and as smart, loyal and loving as Malinois. Mine was quite a herder too, although from a show line (Bonheur Belgian Tervuren) so maybe different than working line Tervs…I still love her even though she is gone. Belgians are the best breeds I believe. mine was an amazing frisbee and retriever and herder. I don’t remember her being as “bitey” as Malinois pups.

[@robinnolan8006]

Black are Belgian sheepdogs aka Groenendael. I think the lakenois is the curly haired are a hybrid…not been around more than about 15-years…I think.

[@janaklein3518]

Not very different. In my observations, Tervs are a little more laid-back (especially boys,) Groenendael are similar to Tervs but a bit more sensitive, and Lakenois seem to be the stoic member of the Belgian family of herders. If you're a lower-energy human but still love that classic herding dog mentality of wanting to work *for* you, then a Tervuren would be a great choice. I love them!! Do your research, though and talk openly with breeders--the longhaired breeds are developing some different health issues both in US and Europe. Good luck!🙂

[@janaklein3518]

​@robinnolan8006 Lakenois aren't a hybrid. They were heavily used in the second world war (youtube is so weird right now about deleting comments), and numbers suffered for it so they're less common today. They were later to be accepted by the AKC, but we're starting to see more of them. The curly textured coat is cool! I suspect, better suited to the more southern regions, but not sure about that.

[@SPIRAL-qm5to]

How would i go about teaching them their name

[@stephangrobler5524]

Hi. Hope you are well. I have been enjoying your channel and thanks for the great content. I would like to know if you have ever experienced or heard of a trained malinois attacking a child? I am adopting a 1 year old female and introduced her to my kids. She seems to be calm and submissive towards them. But my wife’s college’s daughter was badly attacked by their malinois yesterday. The dog was purchase from a breeder and was getting obedience training. The mali is apparently 7 months old. But the pup was showing aggression towards their other dogs. The mali showed no aggression towards the family and even slept in the younger daughter’s room. Apparently the dog attacked the older sister whilst she was leaving the home and walking towards the car. Bites were to the arm and face. Now my wife is very afraid of the mali we are in the process of adopting. I feel the dog must have been triggered by something but not much else is known. I would appreciate your opinion on this. Thanks.

[@robinnolan8006]

So funny, I’ve been trying to get my now 9 mo old to do this and he still… no matter what I entice him with, from HVTs (high value treats), tug, running and chasing for object….he just isn’t a returner like my last Malinois. 😂😂 He likes to try to chase flying birds going over the house and loves to watch airplanes…I should have named him Sky Herder!

[@PrettyGoodLookin]

Personally I don't think it matters what command words you use. I would go with the naturally used words in the human language. Ex: Drop it, Bring it, Go get it...get it, Sit, Don't move, Stay there, Come here, No, behind me, get behind, stand next to me, right here, go potty, Larry's coming over, I am going to the store...you can't come....you are staying here, etc. Also, mix in pointing and hand gesture communications with the direactive an communcative words. Dogs can handle about 250 words....or more. I love dogs. My best friends.

[@helenvondrus5712]

❤

[@watchmoivies123]

Oh this is funny.

[@anitajaggie8542]

🥰

[@watchmoivies123]

Could Ziggy be the litter of your puppy? They look very much alike.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

No

[@watchmoivies123]

Litter mate

[@thefifthhorseman8886]

Where can u buy his brain??? Is he in NY?

[@watchmoivies123]

Ziggy has to be a very young dog. He just doesn’t realize yet and he’s having a good time.

[@reit335]

Pure door 89

[@jennifersdramaticpaws]

I find that it is hard for owners, in training, to let go of being a mature civilized human and just be goofy, make funny noises and weird actions to keep their dogs interested. Be something your dogs wants to interact with rather than some boring, routine, normal person that is making them do things.

[@jerrymolet]

That's not a game for this dog because his prey drive is minimal. He finds more interest in the ground odor and visual distractions. The dog is also not into the owner, and that has to be fixed first, where he looks to the owner to drive the fun. The dog would never check in with the owner if he was off-leash.

[@JuanCruz-zk3vn]

The helper wasn’t listening to you Sometimes dogs are more obedient than peoples

[@Jon.Cardi.]

No offense after watching this my Mal is on another level at 9 months. She can sitz on a fetch so kudos to me 🎉🎉 I can tell he doesn't spend that much time with him sorry but not.his focas on his handler not there

[@Righteo-n4u]

So it teaches the dog to be vicious.... exactly what TUG does

[@RobertCabralDogs]

😂

[@michael_notMike_stillman]

NO, it teaches them to engage with you and play with you and that you are fun and awesome!

[@milenataylor2]

@@RobertCabralDogs😂😂😂

[@tylermartin7245]

This guy didn't listen to a word you said