8 Things to Know Before Getting a Belgian Shepherd Dog

[@housewolves3273]

“When they‘re not trying to kill themselves. They’re super smart and eager to learn!” 😂😂 Poor Rancho. He just want to be with his hoomans at all times. 😅

[@ranchothedog]

hahaha, so true 😂😂😂

[@jhondoe6630]

I like that. I want a dog that always want my attention

[@Edgar-c4y]

When I was 6 years old.I asked my father for a wolf. My dad and his brothers were into all black Begian Sheperds. My dad went to a breeder, and he sent a female Belgian Sheperd to Germany to another breeder. The female was bread to Autinshiden Cinder Bear. I don't know if the first part of the name is spelled correctly. In means marching in German. Ques: Does anybody know of this bloodline. We named the pup Lord Cinder Bear. He had papers 📃 on his bloodline. How could I find out about that blood line or attain a dog like I had as a child ?

[@arctwosix4331]

I have a belgian shepherd cross border collie.. unreal intelligence.. and requires 6 walks a day from me, he is ALWAYS climbing tree's with me.. and he watches me all day every day, when I sit at home, he is SOO relaxed, and the moment I get up he bounces into action.. I love my Humbug so much, you've highlighted so many reasons why we are perfect for each other. Oh mint.. the last tip I did naturally.. I would leave him for 5 hours once a month, and 3 hours twice a week.. and his howl was so heartbreaking.. but his excitement when we came back together is something i'll never forget.

[@anacurrie8671]

Thank you for this video! We recently lost our beloved Belgian Malinois female at 10.5 years of age, after a 2-month battle with a fast-growing tumor on her spine. She was the finest, most intelligent and affectionate dog I have ever had the pleasure to know. We did agility, K9 scent detection and lots of ocean swimming. I am in the process of purchasing a Tervuren puppy from a wonderful breeder in Hungary (the sire is from one of the breeders you have mentioned, Dog Arabat). However, because we live in Hawaii and there are very strict rules for the pre-importation protocol (there is no rabies in Hawaii and they want to keep it that way), the new puppy won't arrive until he is almost 7 months old. The breeder has shipped many dogs overseas and is familiar with these complications, and has been so gracious in her commitment to keep him and manage the vaccination protocols until it's time to ship him. She is keeping a female pup from this litter, and will be carting the two of them along to shows and agility trails as part of their socialization process. I agree with you that teaching a puppy to be OK with being alone for a bit is of utmost importance, but I don't see that happening in her busy home ... any suggestions? I've subscribed to your channel and look forward to more helpful videos!

[@Maritzen84]

Elvis bites alot when we is happy. He is 6 months old now and his biting is becoming more gentle. I love it when a shepherd dog looks you in the eye. There are so much love in their eyes when they look at you :) We take Elvis to puppy/beginers training, so he can meet many different dogs and people. Elvis is our first belgian shepherd, so thank you for making these videos. Its different to hear from someone who own one themself, than to just read about them.

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. Kisses to Elvis. :)

[@nyssatang1173]

I like my dog to be independent, loyal, brave, cautious and protective as much as a working dog should be since I'm not a fan of a pls-pet-me kind of dog. Thus, my breeder placed me in his waiting list for almost three years since all previous litter failed my personality test. And, finally, my little guy was born 4 month ago. He's the third born of a litter of 6, but showed a pretty aggressive attitude when fighting for milk since the beginning and was grown to be the strongest one by the time they were introduced to solid foods. I spent a lot of quality time with him even before I took him home and early stimulation and playing with him did build a special bond between me and him. Despite his age, he's already showing strong prey and food drive which make him pretty easy to train. He's not afraid of height, sound of blast, fire even without training on purpose. My little guy is definitely everything I'm asking for so far. His loyalty towards me is a bit of problem though since he would only take orders from me and ignore my family members sometimes. I would work on that to correct this issue for sure and try to balance his personality in future training. I totally agree with you in regards to daily activities and energy 🔋of this breed, working breed was born to be fully occupied and would be down and depressed when hanging around and doing nothing, it is a genetic thing and we as onwers should be aware of that before getting one (apply to all working breeds). This idea of getting rid of dogs once they pass that cute puppy phase and become hard to handle is pathetic and sickens me so much(happens a lot). People, pls do some homework of the breed that intrigues you and know exactly what kind of situation you're getting yourself into before taking them home, it is a lifelong responsibility.

[@dianebrayden4123]

My first large dog was a black belgain Shepard he was the best dog I ever had❤❤

[@jean-louisfroger3960]

Elle a raison ce son des chiens qui ont besoins de leurs repaire . Ne pas les mettre dans des immeubles . Ils ont besoin de beaucoup d'intentions , de se dépenser dans la journée . Les faire travailler et les chieńs berger belge savent vous le redonner . Je le vi tous les jours et sais merveilleux . Je suis Français .

[@elainedefreitas8106zw]

Google needs refresher in French. The second sentence reads “Keep them off furniture.”

[@maartenm.437]

I grew up with a female tervuren, and I absolutely adored her. She had this mischievous, loving energy about her. One thing it taught me for sure is that to own a dog like this requires a lot of time and attention, I had to walk her an hour a day (which I didn't want to do at the time, but looking back I miss those times) after school and my parents walked her 2+ hours in the morning and again in the evening. She passed away in 2017. I've never had such a close bond with an animal before, and it's going to be a long time before I ever will again.

[@ranchothedog]

So sorry to hear that 😢 they are special dogs ❤️

[@catherineboehm9558]

I had a female tervuren and loved her dearly. Years later I got a male tervuren and he took my heart wholeheartedly and completely. I lost him 2 years ago to cancer. He was 7 years old. I couldn’t get out of bed for 6 months. My sister took me to Mexico every month just to help. I still miss him every day. We were a team, training in obedience and wanting to do schitzhund. My female earned tittles in obedience. I think because I was older the training was so much more in investment. We were a team. Not to leave out, he was a stunning tervuren. He had points towards his championship at 11-12 months. I named him Epic. Tervs just get into your heart because they will settle for nothing less. I cry now.

[@maartenm.437]

@@catherineboehm9558 I'm sorry to hear about your loss and how much it's affected you. I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment that Terveurens have a way of really becoming a big part of their owner's lives. All the best.

[@catherineboehm9558]

Thank you!!! Sadly he got epilepsy also. A problem in tervs. I looked for 2 years and 9 years ago I paid 2000&. Had a contract that guaranteed his health against any genetic diseases. They ran from me instead of reembirsing me as stated in his contract. I had a great vet that said if they replaced him they probably would have euthanized him. I was blessed 7 years. But I do every thing I can to eradicate epilepsy in this beautiful breed. He still had 80 % good days and still trained as he was proud and loved us working together. I know Rancho is good because genetic epilepsy appears at puberty in tervs. Breeders are better but all breeds have genetic differences. Thank you for addressing me.!! I would love a third tervuren, but I’ve had a hip replacement. And I know their beautiful high energy. I love that energy!! Afraid I won’t keep up with what he would need. I loved how he slept by my front door. How in seconds I could tell a lot about someone and knowing he would run someone off if needed. I used that ability twice. He was Aplus in his job. Your assessment is spot on and I love your videos!!

[@jamesv3922]

He is so cute!

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks ❤️

[@ianmintz12806]

@@ranchothedog is his fur soft

[@ianmintz12806]

@@ranchothedog is he good with children

[@Gluckstadt007]

Very nice video and agree with most everything. I was very successful in the Schutzhund sport in America during the 90's and even show x3 in Germany. You are so right about the difference in working dogs and show dogs. And still that is a crap shoot. I would recommend the importance of teaching you dog to down on command no matter where you are with one command. It could save your dog or save you $$ for lawyer fees. I currently have an 11 yo German Klein poodle and I'm telling you now, he's no lap dog. He catches rabbits when I was living in Germany while the others failed. Back to teaching your dog to "Platz" or "Down", you could be in the woods and some young lady is ride a horse they may get frighten, if you have taught you dog to down on command it will help you no matter the breed. Again, Great video. Merry Christmas and Happy New from Texas!

[@singatune]

My husband and I bred, showed and trained Groenendael Belgian sheepdogs over 20 years in 1960 & 70s. These were American lines. Over the years the breed has changed a lot. With all those dogs I will say they each have their own personalities. The fur was very soft. Some had white on chest and sometimes on toes. They were both shown and herding and police work. Their size was lighter. Very intelligent. Sensitive! Jealous for attention. Some train easily and others were very difficult. They were snobs. At training class and shows they ignore other breeds except Alaskan Malamutes which they were aggressive towards. If they saw a black GermanShepherd, their ears would perk up. One sniff and they were not interested. As I said each of them had different traits. One thing we did for puppy training was flushing toilet. Some were curious, some indifferent and others very skittish. Before heartworm preventative our kennel was wiped out by heartworm. After over 40 years we decided to get another Groenendael. We did not like what we saw. Seizures was one of them. We also considered a Malinois. We finally decided to get a rescue dog. Black and cute that turned out to be a flatcoated retriever. They have health issues, too. He has been a delight. At times he resembles the Groendael but much larger. Whatever breed of dog you get, always protect from heartworm and other diseases. Train them and be the alpha dog!

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks for sharing! We don’t have heartworms where we live but we’re going to Croatia and Italy on vacation and our vet gave us some pills to use before and after, since in those countries their mosquitoes transmit heartworms. Btw, our next door neighbors have a flatcoated retriever!

[@singatune]

​@@ranchothedogsince this posting my Flat Coated Retriever died from a very aggressive form of cancer. I have tried to find a new dog but in US many dogs are spayed. About 80 %. That limits the gene pool. I liked the lighter and shorter Belgian Groenendael and think good health is more important than a AKC title of best in show. I had Belgians with white toes and I wish I had bred them because their genetics are lost. Now the breed in USA have seizures, hip dysplasia and other problems we never heard of. I trained a dog for 8 years. Lost to a cancer that studies show neutering Flat coated males at young age has greater risks of developing. I had found Flat Coated Retriever puppy but it fractured its leg. 😢

[@리글맘]

멋진 털 엄청나게 활동적이야👍 좋은정보 고맙습니다😁

[@EwanMacdonald1974]

Very informative 👌

[@kuligadtc]

My 3 year old was not exposed to young kids and only encountered them once or twice as a puppy. Unfortunately, those events involved these small humans chasing her. As a result, she does not trust and instantly barks at young children. If I could, I would have introduced her to young kids in a very controlled way, more often and with supervision to avoid this issue she now has with them.

[@mudrachaitanya362]

He is handsome..

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks :)

[@333movie]

좋아요 하나 더. 1.8천 + 1 = ? 301

[@badrabbit9964]

This dog is so much calmer than my brown lab, who would never sit quietly through this.

[@wolrdtraveller]

We have three Belgian shepherds (all siblings). I can’t imagine my world without them. They each have very different personalities. One is the perfect working dog who loves to work and has to be reminded to rest who is eager for the next challenge. The second is a sensitive, confused little girl, who is unsure whether she is a working dog, or working towards killing herself (every single day). The third is a lazy, giant gentle bear child who has poor recall (or supreme “free will”). They all have separation anxiety if all three are not together, and one of the humans isn’t around. I LOVE how they look me in the eyes, and I feel as though the first one is trying to learn how to cook every time I make dinnee. I consider myself to be very lucky to have them as my babies! 🥰❤️💕🐺🐺🐺

[@catherineboehm9558]

You are so lucky!!!

[@wolrdtraveller]

@@catherineboehm9558 I certainly feel lucky! I’m thankful every day for them. 🐺🐺🐺

[@TheFaeHavens]

My boy is 5 months and I get so many comments on how focused on me he is already. It's nice to know the intense eye contact (which I love and appreciate) is a common breed trait. He loves to take whatever chew/bone I've given him and boop me with it. Such a little attention seeker.

[@HeatherSpoonheim]

Years ago, I fell in love with a Belgian Shepherd who was a 'drop zone dog' at a branch of my skydiving club. I have never forgotten that dog. I hope one day, probably when I'm retired, to live in the country and have a Belgian Shepherd. I think of them as a perfect retirement companion - to keep me active and moving in my golden years.

[@catherineboehm9558]

You never get a Belgian out of your head and heart. You remember them always. Remarkable dogs. I’m retired now and still should have my male. He was to be my last dog. Just from my experience, get another one now. Because I ended up having to use my time on hip replacements. Don’t wait until retirement!!!’

[@MsLaikaTheHusky]

You clearly have to know what kind of commitment you are making when getting a working breed. Some people learn it the hard way 😅 Great educational video ! Love to know more about the bread 🙂

[@ranchothedog]

haha, very true 😅 Thanks for watchingm frens.

[@garavgill3274]

Okay two things I will say: 1) My shepherd (groenendael) completely destroyed his rear leg 2 weeks ago and your video helped me through the process so much I can’t even begin to tell you so thank you for that; 2) This video is spot on. My pup is 2 years old now and everything you said applies to him perfectly Great video and it I know its been over a year for you now but looks like Rancho's leg is as good as new!

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks a lot. I'm happy to hear that. ❤️ Yeah, luckily Rancho's leg is as good as new. I do hope your boy's going to be fine too. Take good care of him.

[@BigriMingri]

YES! before get dog or some pet, we should know about them. It's good information! 👏👏👏👏

[@ranchothedog]

Yes, thanks

[@Saxxonknight]

I have a Belgian (Groenendael)/German Shepherd mix (all black). She is 12 now and still acts like she is 3-4. Another of my pack is a Belgian/Border Collie mix (black with white toes and small patch on chest), he is 13 and still very active though he exhibits more BC herding traits than the other dog's ball drive. Both are intensely focused and when they are excited their common traits come out in the same bark, though in most other cases their barks are different.

[@valkyriesardo278]

I would think Tervurens constantly watch their humans because they are bred to herd. Their humans are their herd. Growing up, the family dog was a collie shepherd mix. The family would take him with on long hikes through the Lake Michigan sand dunes. Some of the trail was single file and the family would end up spreading out at considerable distance. The dog would wear himself running back and forth from the head of our line to the tail end. He felt driven to keep us all within sight. Sometimes the dog would get so tuckered out that Dad carried him draped about his shoulders for a spell.

[@melechc7267]

I have a working line Malinois male. If you need a livestock guardian that barks, chases and bites the Belgian shepherds are without pier ! They LOVE their owners. They are LOYAL to a fault and WILL NOT back down from a threat. Please don't get one unless you have a job for them to do! The shelters are full of them and it breaks my heart.

[@nivethkumar5707]

How do I teach him to be alone? He's now 2 months old and I'm working (8 to 5) + single🥴. What should I provide him to spend his time alone at home??? I'm a first time owner, I don't know a thing.

[@shangrowla]

Thank you so much for this video! Very informative, well-presented, but at the same time very real and authentic. I really appreciate what you're doing with this channel. There aren't many resources out there for people like me considering this breed, and it's so helpful to see what real life is like with a BSD. I'm falling more in love with Rancho with every video

[@rabbittailsbyfarrahmartis]

Awww...no doggo wants to be alone! Our Russian Shepherd tore the house down when we went out and do did all our Labradors! They're just too social🥰🥰

[@rabbittailsbyfarrahmartis]

@Peter Harper 🥰🥰🤗 you're a darling

[@ranchothedog]

yeah, they just want to be with us all the time 😁 I wish that could be possible.

[@LittleMyism]

As a Groenendael owner I whole heartedly agree with everything! Great video👍🏻🐺

[@ranchothedog]

Awesome! 😅 Thank you so much!

[@acyberchasm]

My groenendael don't like to be touched by strangers as well. And he also jumps like Rancho did on a walk, it's very true. I can also tell that belgians doesn't like to be neglected and they need a lot of things done everyday with owner, and it's not only a training, but playing and goofing around. When I was busy, my belgian looks depressed in the end of the day and his eyes immediately brights up when I'm coming to him to play, so for me it's very important to be very, very, very best friends with a belgian, and then they will respect you. And I think and I saw that belgians pick one person and they're most likely to be fully attached to that one person. Also, they're not that lovely at the beggining as puppies, can show that they don't want that much contact and can warn you. It's very important to be stricted, but loving at the same time, you can't act agressive towards belgian. For example, my groenendael has very sweet personality, because he grew up being worked up and loving, and his brother on the other hand, is very agressive and his owners are afraid of him. Also when they grow up a little, they become so, so lovely that I have never get that much love from an animal ever. And it's a specific kind of love that not everyone can handle, that breed isn't for people who are lazy and don't know much about dogs in general, but if you're dedicated and you understand them, they can be the best dog you ever had. Rancho is beautiful tho :)

[@ranchothedog]

So true. Agree with everything ❤️ They're amazing dogs. :) and Rancho says thanks ❤️

[@catherineboehm9558]

Spot on

[@laus7504]

Dog is so cute! He's one of those fluffy types, Tervuren, right? The extent of my dog expertise is adopting my rescued stray mutt. Kitten took a short nap just now. Something sounds exciting. LOL He's awake.

[@herrootsareshowing1534]

This was really well done, and I’m sure will be helpful for any potential Terv owners. Thank you for sharing it.

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you so much for watching :)

[@billyrena2778]

You have a beautiful voice, very pleasant, soft , easy on my ears

[@malinoisLinda]

хорошая порода , но очень сложная для обычного человека

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you :)

[@shining_valoka]

I wanted to ask something Before, I'll explain a bit of my situation. My family had a dog before but he wasn't trained or anything. It was a Pinscher mix, pretty small, didn't need that much exercise and the majority of the memories that I have of him was when he was pretty old already. But big dogs always had a place in my heart, specially shepherds. Then, a few time ago, I fell in love with the belgians. My dream life would be having a Groenendael. But I don't know if I'm ready to have one. I have researched a lot (like, really A LOT) about belgians, shepherds, training, but I never actually had experience with the dogs, so I'm uncertain about what to do. I thoght of having a German Shepherd or a Shetland Shepherd before, but the more I look at the Groenendaels, the more I realize how much I love them and want to have one. Anyway, regardless of what decision I take, I still have to move to a new house to have a dog, so I still have time. Well if you want to know it, for breeders, I found only one breeder that looks decent and responsible in my country and I'm actually pretty confident that it's a good breeder. I saw no red flags, and the ratings were pretty good. They seem like good people. So what I wanted to ask is: even if I never owned a dog before, do you think that with enough research and guidense would I be able to raise a Belgian Shepherd? Well, I just wanted to hear what do you think about it. Also, English is not my first language so sorry for any mistakes

[@ranchothedog]

Hey, from what you're saying I think you're ready to have a Belgian. Many people get them without doing any research and you've done a lot and you're still convinced that you want one. It's not always about having experience but about being willing to learn and dedicate a lot of time to them. As long as you can do that, your dog will be in good hands.

[@shining_valoka]

@@ranchothedog Thank you for the reply!! I'll still think about it but that helps a lot

[@sandrag7716]

Thank you so much...our Groenendael - German Shepherd Cross will join our family in a few days. This is very informative!

[@ranchothedog]

Glad it was helpful!

[@naeaman]

My family has had a Groenendael for 13 years now and this video is spot on true. Thanks!

[@DeboraIrisMena]

Amazing video! My Groenendael puppy is arriving by October. I'm very excited to put all of your tips in practice ❤️❤️❤️

[@ranchothedog]

Wonderful! ❤️ Hope it'll be useful.

[@lornamackenzie343]

I never knew there were so many different types of Belgian Shepherds. Rancho mum gave good advice 😊🐶❤

[@ranchothedog]

Yeah, there's 4 of them actually :) Thanks, Lorna. 😊

[@michellesvortex7237]

You just got a new subscriber I'm really impressed with your knowledge. I appreciate that so very much thank you

[@rabbittailsbyfarrahmartis]

Haha...he grabs a stick and pokes you with it!😂 I learned a lot about Belgian Shepherd dogs! Very well presented 👍👍 Rancho is gorgeous 😍

[@ranchothedog]

Hehe, thanks 👍 Glad you enjoyed it :) Rancho says thank you 😍

[@rabbittailsbyfarrahmartis]

@Peter Harper haha you're doing a great job 👍🥰🤗 Have a wonderful week ahead 🌺🌻🦋

[@rabbittailsbyfarrahmartis]

@@ranchothedog you're a doll 🤗l

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

oh Rancho... Lucy does the same thing running around. She will run into random walls, trees and things. Silly prey drive

[@ranchothedog]

hahahah 😅 yeah, these shepherds are going to give us a heart attack one day 😅

[@ZeusTheGreedyHusky]

Slow to mature..❤❤.. Used to being alone...separation anxiety 😱

[@ranchothedog]

💛💛💛

[@FYTFDMA]

I own a Groenendael, and it is wild how completely unprepared I was for her. She is only 1 and a half years old, and she has no off button. Everything she does is at 110%. It's tiring. I've grown to love my little cloud of chaos, but wow, it's definitely been a wild ride so far. I had a border collie, so I thought I'd be okay, but she is different.

[@vixtion9180]

So it sounds like They are a lot of work for a lot of reward

[@danbruka]

Hope this isn't going to be as shocking as for the Blue Healer I have. A belgiun shepherd turned up at our place and never left so we've adopted him and I'm wandering why he sits staring at the wall sometimes or seems to be lost , or this could be from having been abandoned or literally lost at some point before he found us.

[@alenadavydovich3252]

Act first, think never 😁It´s my working groenendael puppy life motto. But it is one of great things about him) By the way I also have him from Deabei Kennel

[@mojitogreen5957]

Hm, our tervuren is happy to be scratched and pet by strangers too, she is especially open to kids and older ladies 😂😂😂 She just comes to them and runs her side against their legs asking for scratches

[@gsdbear6123]

Grabs a stick to poke you 🤣 he’s such a character! I love this breed!

[@ranchothedog]

Hehe, thanks so much 🤣 Sometimes I feel like I should start taking Xanax 🤣

[@loulou194]

Attention il y a 4 variétés dans la race Berger Belge . A savoir : Le Malinois, le Tervueren, le Groenendael et aussi le Laekenois. 🐾🐾

[@Huskyandwolfdog]

If you want a certain breed it is a good thing to get to know all about that breed.Don't just go for looks, see if you can give your dog what he/she needs....This is great info, and might help anyone who wants a dog like Rancho (which isn't possible anyway, as there is only one Rancho😉)🐶🐾🐺🤗

[@ranchothedog]

You're so right. Their cute faces may mislead many people into thinking they're easy to own. Just like huskies or wolfdogs. Thanks for watching :)

[@clairecordell2461]

My Belgium shep does that - flies along at full speed and looks back at me with a massive grin , tongue lolling out. ..........BANG ! head first into a traffic cone , arse over tit, manages to recover , looks totally pleased with himself ! I like this woman's advice, good knowledge and commen sense. ..... Just train them before they train YOU ! .......you talkin bout dogs or women ? 🙈🙉🙊

[@Nature_Inna_Box]

I have a working line terv puppy (6 mos) and he really isnt into being ignored for too long. I work from home and he''ll squeeze that head in there and try and get your attention. Super affectionate

[@SmudgetheBeagle]

That was interesting, lovely to learn more about the breed and Rancho in particular. Beagles also get separation anxiety. We had trained Smudge around this but we were a bit worried that when lockdown eased she would revert to exhibiting distress having had weeks of constant companionship but fortunately she didn't. It's great that your neighbours mentioned it or you may never have known and been able to address it.

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you Smudge :) Great to hear she didn't have any trouble getting used to being alone after lockdown. I had the same worries but Rancho was fine too. I guess when you teach it the right way, they understand that they have nothing to worry about.

[@ZeusTheGreedyHusky]

Act first...😱..Hits a tree...climb a ladder to get to mum...super smart❤

[@ranchothedog]

hehehe :) And super stooopid at the same time.

[@tomaszcudzio4322]

I had one dog in half Groenendael for 7 years. I love these dogs in the way they look and act. I agree they need much walking and moving all the time . Demanding attention and looking in eyes is their main character. In future I hope to have one but rather Tervuren... Lovely and friendly

[@ranchothedog]

They are all great dogs 🙂 thanks for sharing!

[@Eztoez]

What an adorable face. Awwwwww so cute ! I'm thinking of getting either a Belgian or German Shepherd. Tell me, does Rancho bark at the mailman when he delivers mail or when the doorbell goes ? What is he like with fireworks. We had a Welsh Border Collie who was terrified of fireworks. 4th of July was horrific for him. Poor thing.

[@kurtcooper3699]

Teach them to be alone? U need to describe the steps u took to teach the dog to be alone. Because that remark alone doesn't help. No dog that has this type of dogs back ground wants 2b alone. My akita never accepted being alone or walking other dogs w/out him. He never excepted being alone & his hi IQ would allow him to figure out how to get out of fences, enclosures & anything else u could use to require that he stay w/the property & not follow. The things my akita did after I left would blow yr mind. He didn't destroy out if frustration anything but once he understood his territory then any other dog encroaching on it would be a big issue. Even behind a commercial grade 6' chain link enclosure was no match for him. He would destroy the fence to get out side to the front property if a dog peed or dumped as a marker or if I was @ home once I left he would destroy the gate or fence to get to the front property then smell the dogs pee area & then track the dog around the block to its home & sit patiently until the dog came outside & then kick the snot out of it & then come back home walk back thru the torn up mangled gate & when I came back home just look @ me like, I don't know how that happened???? The owner came over & told me what he did & then apologized for actually allowing his dog to pee on my property. I like this belgian dog alot but it would need a play partner. So either I consider 2 dogs that can be best buddies or it's not realistic as we can not be that physically active even though we would have several acres of woodlands to guard or watch over. I've had experience w/many dogs & I don't want to settle for a general lap dog type that is great to just lay around either. Which is why I haven't had another Akita or any other dog in 20 years. It's tough to say good by & harder to start over. Akita/Rotty canine rescue exp.

[@peterbordenii1080]

I'm in my seventies and had many breeds of dogs, my Groenendael was the finest, loving , gentle companion ever. I don't know what you're basing your opinion on but you are absolutely misinformed.

[@Joannecurrie-r6b]

I have a belgiun shepherd cross which his ears don't stand up the way you're dogs does also he's not got sharp pointy muzzle like you're dog I think mine Is crossed with a collie he's got the long hair the ears and the small muzzle like a collie . But when we got him he was 6years old and very obedient.

[@MildGreenChile]

I’ve had 5 Tervs and about 10 Mals. I have always crate trained to give them a safe place. Your thoughts?

[@user-ek8rb4iy1y]

I've a belgium shepherd puppy 2months old, how to teach her to do not scratch everywhere? She is so funny 🤣

[@rodneylay1151]

My Tervuren is spectacular. Yes, they control your life, but wouldn’t have it any other way

[@시바견아랑이-e6v]

a handsome and cute puppy!!😊

[@regieeson4230]

hello, how can i get a showline belgian Groenendael? I'm from the philippines. plssss notice me

[@marilinwisbey7403]

My last GS,.he never liked police man.😂

[@soapiesoap5649]

I have one I explain to people they’re like any high energy dog but on crack they are very intelligent and obedient put in the work early on and you’ll have a great dog if you’re after and can handle something very high energy.

[@2.5_jared]

I just adopted my puppy and I can’t leave her in her little area for a second because she’d start crying and howling any suggestions??

[@ranchothedog]

Start with a few seconds, reward for being calm. Very slowly extend the time. Be patient. Good luck 😊

[@TheLookylook]

I so recognise everything you said! My Belgian shepherd is 5 months now and we know we have to socialise her but we have been I lockdown for months. No-one could go visit the breeder when she was born, when we had her we could not visit any family or friends,and it shows! She mistrusts every human. She is so scared of people. We live in a big city (Antwerp) and took her from less crowded to much crowded parts in little steps. We do our best to socialise her to the max within our ability but I am so scared it won't be enough.

[@ranchothedog]

So sorry to hear about that. This whole situation is quite unfortunate. I hope you'll be able to take her to more places and meet more people soon. 💙

[@danielhope7763]

God I got a Belgian Malinois x GS and she is a real handful😂 so Intelligent and loving but got a hell of a lot of dog in her

[@goldenboygq9]

Are they good with kids?

[@ranchothedog]

It depends, but If you get a balanced, well-bred one, they can be great with kids. Rancho loves kids. :)

[@pingproductions819]

How have i never found this channel before :O ???I love belgian shepherds i subscribed!!! :)

[@ranchothedog]

Welcome aboard!

[@phoenixgate007]

Excellent video, excellent advice, thank you. I plan on getting a Belgian as a service dog and I will keep this advice in mind.

[@ranchothedog]

Glad it was helpful!

[@twizzmizz4960]

I have a giant baby 18 months old and 220 pounds and he is always nipping and playing

[@toniabrown4376]

I used to dog watch a Belgium Sheppard and I used to attach my keys on the leash handle

[@felixkjonsberg6493]

I'm worried about mine not keeping up on cross country skiing.

[@TheName7293]

It's all true :D very nice video. I love the fact that belgians look you in the eye. Our Enzo (our terv) doesn't do it as much, but Azkaban (our malinois) stares into your soul and then steals it :D

[@ranchothedog]

yeah, you're right. We did have a crate at the beginning but by the age of 7 m/o, Rancho'd grown out of it and we didn't want to buy a new one (we thought he didn't need it any more as we'd mostly used it for potty training) and I actually think that's when the howling started. Although I don't know for sure. Anyway he never really leanred to love his crate which was definitely our fault too. :)

[@sarahgoffstein2347]

I absolutely love your videos. Since the beginning of the pandemic, I have been wistfully eyeing Groenendaels and watching videos about them. Your videos offer the most important details that I think can be overlooked and I appreciate how you offered examples of very specific behaviors and breed characteristics. Comparing the working and show lines also helped me understand why there seem to be very different characteristics within the Belgian Shepherd breed.

[@johnotooledoggames2336]

👍☘️🇮🇪. Very good video sharing

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks for visiting

[@sonicbaseballzoodreams]

Do Belgian shepherds make wonderful family pets? 🐶🐕🐶🐕👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

[@ranchothedog]

they sure do, as long as you give them all they need.

[@paultagliabue2404]

Però ripeto la mia razza preferita sono i pastori tedeschi nerifocati pelo corto e lungo. Poi mi piacciono molto i Grigioni. Ma anche quelli neri.

[@jesusfidelmartinezizquierd9304]

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[@Smitman58]

Thanks for this very good presentation. Spot on! They are lovely dogs but , please do read the manual book before ordering one😉.

[@Smitman58]

Yep indeed. They know what they are talking about! Always a pleasure to watch their videos! 👌

[@ranchothedog]

Haha, yes. Exactly. Thanks for watching, Rene. Happy you liked it. ;)

[@anjaleeranasinghe4881]

I can't believe how accurate this is! It's like I was watching my own kiddo in the video! Excellent work! ❤️ Gotta train my baby to stay alone

[@ranchothedog]

Awww thanks so much ❤️

[@YOLOPUPLA]

So important for people to know 🙏thanks for making this video!

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks so much :) Yeah, peopel need to know what they're getting into.

[@androgynousgamer7489]

I just wanna know, I'm not someone who's very good at taking care but I like a companion in the future too. Could I take lessons on how to train these dogs the right way?

[@ranchothedog]

You definitely could. But only if you're willing to dedicate a lot of time to the dog :)

[@androgynousgamer7489]

@@ranchothedog Awh hell yiss thanks!

[@stever285]

My local Vet runs puppy classes at their clinic, best idea ever. They have a half dozen dogs per class, one hour a week over five weeks, they teach the owners the basics of training and caring for the dogs, it gives the dogs a chance to socialize and best of all gets the dog comfortable going to the Vet because nothing unpleasant happens to them. When I take my dog to the Vet he drags me inside and his front feet go up on the counter so he can talk to the staff. Look around, see if you can find a Vet that runs classes on site, it'll be worth the time and cost and chances are you'll have found an above average Vet as well.

[@xandersadventures7527]

Hi Rancho! 👋 Xcellent and interesting information here furiend! I likez to look into my Humom'z eyez too. I drill into her brain and send signalz to git more treatz! 😉 Just haz to tellz you that you havez a very nice long snoot buddy. I bet the chickz iz all over you when you goez out! 👌🤜 Big tail wagz furiend! ~ Xander Greyhound 🐾

[@xandersadventures7527]

@Peter Harper Henlo furiend! 👋

[@ranchothedog]

hahahha, thanks a lot :))))) Your long snoot is also very cute, my fren 😉

[@xandersadventures7527]

@@ranchothedog Thankz you buddy!

[@bartekszulc2894]

1:14 my dog looks like that but hes a little fatter but es not fat fat

[@ZeusTheGreedyHusky]

Amazing...presentation..so informative Unlike golden retrievers...not cuddling with strangers..zeus is the same

[@ranchothedog]

thanks, Prem. Good to know that :)

[@Yupppi]

What do you think about getting these highly intelligent and stimulation demanding dogs in pairs though? Doesn't that help a lot with their energy and socialising demands? Not get rid of the requirements, but making them less likely to act up if you're not focusing on them all the time and chasing them to ground?

[@1650million]

It´s complicated. In my experience, dogs do great in pairs, but only whenever they are relaxed, and have a "brother" to play with. On the other hand, when they´re alone, and both feel the anxiety separation, the playfulness stops, and they tend to boost each other misery and anxiety, more than anything else. For that purpose, I´d recommend pairing your dog with a cat, which usually don´t give too much of a FF, and it´s pretty much guaranteed to pester the dog (and keep it "entertained", so to speak), much more than another dog would do, without sharing and/or boosting the anxiety separation. Best.

[@bhwandeep3125]

Hiii I want this puppy How much Delivery in India punjab Tell me plz

[@ranchothedog]

Hey, if you're sure you can give this dog what they deserve, you can start looking for registered breeders.

[@paultagliabue2404]

Mi piacciono molto i pastori belga Groenendael.

[@jtr549]

ALWAYS get a working line.

[@jesusworksbro4Life]

Jesus loves you and is with you

[@ZeusTheGreedyHusky]

Rewatch,sending you loads of love

[@nigelm5777]

Perfectly presented and a good knowing chuckle at times.

[@ranchothedog]

Haha, glad you enjoyed it ;)

[@joannadanielak7327]

Thank you so much for all information. Unfortunatelly i have big problem with findind tervueren puppy. In Poland we have only few kennels.

[@ranchothedog]

Sorry to hear that. Hope you find a good one. It's not such a long way to the Czech Republic or Germany :)

[@bitey_k9s268]

Hello I know I’m here a year late. I’m getting a turveren for service dog work. I’ve seen so many do well

[@ranchothedog]

wow, awesome. Conngrats. 😘

[@ivanka3885]

Tak ten závěr máme úplně stejný ☝️🙈Pusu Ranečkovi a vám všem pozdravy😘❤👋díky za video 🐺🤗

[@ranchothedog]

hehe, děkujeme ❤️❤️❤️ a zdravíme. :) Pěkný den.