Teaching My Son To Train Protection Dogs Episode 1 | Malinois & Dutch Shepherd

[@StonnieDennis]

Are you a fan of my training style, but can’t travel to Kentucky to see me in person? No worries! I offer an awesome online dog training course, which includes access to an array of exclusive videos and content, personalized coaching, journaling, and in-depth mentoring and evaluation by yours truly! Just need some an advice or have a couple questions you need answered? I also offer professional consulting by the hour. Both of these great services can be found here: kentuckycanine.com/onlinecoaching/online-basic-obedience-program Thank you all for your remarkable support over the years! I cannot express enough how grateful I am for your appreciation and patronage of this channel, my training style, and my kennel. Always remember, it’s a great day for a puppy-sized adventure! -Stonnie Dennis

[@hitjamctd1]

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[@mr_fundraiser8581]

Where can I take these online classes?

[@strawberriescherries144]

@@mr_fundraiser8581 I could be wrong but I think this is the link he meant to put in his above comment. Hope that helps. kentuckycanine.com/onlinecoaching

[@kathleendircks5577]

I wish you would put series like this protection one and the one on starting Mal puppies on DVDs and sell them❤️

[@lindamcneil711]

Great technique! Very impressed. Thank you for these videos.

[@JustABoringDadNow]

"You buy a dog with a lot of drive, then get mad at thrm because they're not good at being still"... Truer words have yet to be spoken.

[@taylorammons678]

The average person knows very little about canines. They purchase dogs purely on looks or wanting to "impress" others with their dog. Dogs with high drives and "heart" do not need to be strapped to a couch potato owner, PERIOD! People need training just as much if not more than the dogs they own.

[@aesir_playgrounds6143]

I can confidently say this is the most accurate comment I've ever seen I recently purchased a German Shepherd purebred working line for personal protection reasons I got her at 8 weeks I specifically asked for the most high Drive puppy within the lot of 12 and I got my gorgeous Azula the third day that I got her I found myself complaining in about to yell at her to calm down I quickly corrected myself and convince myself that I asked for this now I have to deal with it and ever since me and her had a bond like no other Sheppard's are great breeds but when people say they are working dogs they're not lying if you're planning on having a shepherd and not doing physical activities are giving it a job to do you're in for a shitshow. 10/10 recommend sheps btw not one single regret

[@tresav4247]

@Hound Jaw facts its unbelievably how many times I encounter people with untrained dogs especially the bigger ones it be annoying

[@tgty5519]

Every person that ate pasta in their life at least once, die. There, truer words.

[@SL-sd3sg]

Yes, I know my limits, I only have small dogs. You can pick them up and run if needed.

[@AnAxetoGrind]

That your son wants to follow in his dads footsteps speaks volumes to your relationship. This is a very good video on so many levels.

[@dizzystar.]

"Its like a german shepherd but on steroids and crack" this exact quote made me cry from laughing for around 15 minutes.

[@jonathanjones635]

How is the smaller dog (dutch shepherd) on steroids compared to the larger and more muscled GSD? It is like saying Sylvester Stallone is like Arnold Schwarzenegger on steroids and crack. Also, as dog trainer, I would say that a GSD is also more cracked out than a dutch shepherd. I have never heard of an owner of a dutch shepherd coming home to find their dog chilling in the aquarium, or 24 feet up in a tree, or in a 7 foot deep hole, or balance precariously on the banister, or halfway in and out of a travel crate window... you get the idea, normally I just hear dutch shepherd tear stuff up and do some zoomies. Honestly the only breed I have heard more crazy stories about over the GSD is the Border Collie

[@katsim6799]

@@jonathanjones635 malinois is a version of dutch shepherd. Some german shepherds are also very high energy high drive. Malinois may be slimmer but has higher energy and drive. German shepherds and belgians do not jump has high as mals, etc so despite the slimmer build they have more athleticism.

[@rubeehernandez3545]

SAMEEE

[@jonathanjones635]

​@@katsim6799 ​ Malinois are a version of Belgian Shepherd not Dutch shepherd. DS evolved alongside humans where as BM were specifically created. What I meant was steroids usually means greater mass and more muscles. GSDs have greater mass and more muscle. I will revise my statement on the crack portion, because it is true that Malinois are faster and generally have more energy, but they tend to be more straight forward than GSDs, where GSDs tend to be more... kooky when bored. I was interpreting the adjectives as steroids>stronger, crack>crazier. But I guess if you interpret them as synonyms for energy or lack of impulse control then they would be accurate

[@MiekeJacobs]

@@katsim6799 a Malinois is a BELGIAN Shepard, not Dutch shepherd. In Dutch it is named 'Mechelse Scheper' or 'Mechelse Herder', from the city Mechelen in Belgium

[@justinrickert3485]

I have been using this kzbin.infoUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU as a handy reference book. I read through the book and enjoyed the little glimpses of examples. I love that this author believes in rescue dogs. The tips and training has been invaluable and gave me moments of...."how simple why didn't I think of it" so it's been a great tool. Thank you!

[@georgejetzon3833]

Finally someone showing how these dogs are when they're young or untrained(both dog and trainer). Thanks Stonnie!! And thank mom too!

[@Hits999]

I so agree with you ... Thanks stonnie

[@edwardsch149]

Exactly I know working dogs and this dogs has had quite a bit of training. A truly untrained duch would drag this kid.

[@michaelmartin1511]

@@Ali-pb6jb the most biggest dog in the world

[@jameswhitehouse8901]

Was a nice video. As loved the dog. Meaning she has true color. Excellent confirmation. Stock dogs herders my favorite s. I realize their has been some not issues over the name of the breed . So I'm a pure old line genitcs correct person. All headers are the same in a general aspect. From the Belgian Shepherds, or Netherlands shepherd, called the Dutch in this one. I due like watching the videos and by far I don't know it all. But I do still appreciate watching as it helps me see the issues of mistakes. Difference in training methods. This one though ummm for mature dog. She needs off camera and so much back to basics as I refer to. Yea yea. I know who is this guy. Even when training my clients show horses and mine. You have to go back to the basics. Love the dog but needs work. Good job on going over the obstacles. As stated be it a Belgian Shepherd, Corgy, Blue Heeler, Rottweiler, Australian Shepherds. Stock dogs have to have and house drive. That's their heritage. Good luck. But she needs back to the basics.

[@TuscanyFTX]

So many people don’t realize that protection dogs HAVE to have the BEST obedience. And not just sometimes, but at ALL times. That’s why they seem like someone literally flips a switch in their heads and turns them on and right back off at command. But the way they start is exactly the way you’re doing it. They have to be taught what is expected. Proud dad moment here I’m sure. Congrats on all your successes and I wish Georgie all the best of luck. With a little tenacity and good coaching from you, he will excel at this. You are a blessing for anyone who was considering these dogs as a pet. They are NOT a pet. They are a WORKING dog and HAVE to be treated as such first. Being a pet comes secondary to work.

[@PhillyFan344]

Exactly, you give these dogs an inch and they’ll immediately take a foot, then a yard then they’re out of control. A good mal/ds undergoes constant training and socialization. It’s never over with them. Absolutely love them but it’s high risk high reward

[@esmeraldamansky7130]

Great job Jorge.going to be good trainer

[@Nothingregular]

@@Allenkcw not necessarily true you want your dog to be neutral and able to adjust to different handlers. You don’t want your dog to be put down if you were ever indisposed. There’s Igp dogs that have different handlers and trainers to achieve a final product. There’s successful dual purpose apprehension hard surface tracking dogs that have gone through multiple handlers. You really shouldn’t want your dog on edge as it could easily misread a situation you want superb public access, balanced nerves, killer drives, and phenomenal impulse control. Truthfully it doesn’t matter who feeds the dog the relationship builder is in the structured walk. For example the trainer can feed rations in obedience and the handler never feeds the dog once but if that dog is getting an hour walk with its handler daily the relationship will be remarkable.

[@angelapiccolella1491]

So true. People ask me to do protection training all the time and I say sure... we will start in about 6 months to a year when your dog is actually under control. The groundwork for protection training takes way longer than the training itself.

[@williamcoleman2011]

Amen

[@christylaporte135]

George, thank you for for allowing your Dad to post this. You represent "real life” for a lot of us. I am learning so much more from watching your Dad work with you rather than the dogs alone. This is fantastic! I look forward to more.

[@joelucas8529]

AGREED!

[@silasmarner7586]

It's like learning to drive or rebuilding a transmission or wrestling or anything. It takes application and work.

[@monkisethojane2218]

I totally agree with you.. I'm in the market for my first dog. And I want to be a strong confident leader, I'm starting with a Lab. And I like how I can see the difference in being a pro and novice! George I can see he has talent!

[@shellymillet5365]

@George thank you for having the fortitude and vulnerability to share your lessons with us on KZbin. I am Inspired by the level of patience and control of emotion you have for your age. I can’t wait to work with my French Shepherd using these techniques.

[@Squirtle360]

Georgie got some good parents. Underrated blessing to have mom and dad together working as team. Dope skills

[@StonnieDennis]

Societies rise and fall based on Mom’s and Dad’s doing there respective jobs, IMO...

[@Patricia-lg8vg]

george did great! I am impressed at his work ethic and wanting to learn. well done

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@martyisabeliever]

Can i come trian with George and Lexi too please?

[@analarson2920]

Ditto, super job

[@Skyvibes13]

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[@misticrose0462]

I agree! I think George did excellent!

[@wadebradley9281]

"You'll buy a dog with a lot of drive and get mad at them because their not good at being still." This is the best advice I've ever heard for an inexperienced dog owner!

[@tracyblack1509]

Praise George in public, he’s doing a great job. That’s a lot of dog. The mistakes are how we learn. Nice work camerawoman. 😊

[@heidibeal7154]

I appreciate the real talk concerning dogs and their training. It's incredibly frustrating to have a dog trainer tell you that you can get an aggressive, high energy dog to sit and be calm with a "yes" and a tuna treat.

[@trumpsaid3550]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@ab935]

My high aggression caucasian started growling at me when I had to pry open her mouth for meds. Treats and "too bad" stopped it. I didn't go the disguise the pill route in the first place just so I could get her used to some annoying handling

[@viceb7]

Lol plenty of high energy dogs have been trained to stay with marker training, maybe it's frustrating because you didn't know what you were doing

[@JohnDoe-dj3lw]

high energy dogs like malinois can be trained to high degrees. They are pack animals, they respect the pack leader. Impose yourself as the alpha and train him every day with commands, they are incredible

[@jw-vx8im]

@@viceb7 maybe you should get one these dutchies with aggression in them and see how you go. Marker training is good but it's not the be all and end all if you can't fulfil the dogs drives

[@Danny-kp7ht]

"She's either going to have to deal with her neck being sore, or she's getting put to sleep." Sad, but true. Owning powerful dogs is a big responsibility, if you're not stern enough to control them and remain calm, they're the ones who ultimately pay the price!

[@RatdogDRB]

George, don't allow yourself to get frustrated. Learn your dad's technique, learn the handling procedures like the back of your hand. Kudos to you for facing a maligator with no manners. You're gonna be fine, hone your skills. Don't give them the opportunity they're seeking out. They're smart and watching and studying you. Once you earn that dog's respect, then you're off to a good start. They'll continue to test you for weaknesses too. Soldier on young man! You're very fortunate to have a veteran coach in how to do this.

[@mindandbody3383]

Honestly George really did wonderful job helping / working alongside his papa

[@Paxtiny]

Rarely do you see a lesson in dog training and parenting in one video. Beautifully done. Kudos to the patient mom.

[@Kovidkillermalinois]

Good job George! If you start with a difficult maligator, you will learn lots of techniques. Your dad is amazing and like he said, we all get a bite or 10. It's just part of it. I also started at 14 with mals and bouviers.I joined the USAF and was a MWD handler. I couldn't wait to get my own

[@LUZ-zv6pq]

Your comment made me very jelous 😁. I tried to join the UK Army as a dog handler and the recruitment guys talked me out of it. 20 years on I wish I stood my ground I've always done well but I love dogs and that was what I wanted to do.

[@jw-vx8im]

How are the bouvier for a home protection dog

[@sslk8978]

@@jw-vx8im they can turn nasty towards the woman and children of the house. That's why they are not used any more here in Europe, the Netherlands. Too much incidents towards family members.

[@jw-vx8im]

@@sslk8978 so they really only bond with the master?

[@sslk8978]

@@jw-vx8im yes and also very unpredictable, unstable nature, they can turn unexpectedly on others in a split second for no apparent reason. They are put on the dangerous dogs list of the police.

[@jurlinquist]

Seeing your son show interest in what you do is just as awesome as the training alone! He has a lot of respect for his father!

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@TheStevecgibbs]

I used to train gun dogs with my dad and remember being Georgie’s age. This video brought back so many good memories. Dad passed away in January and I would give anything to have one more session with him and the dogs. Great video, well explained and has helped massively with me and my new 6 month old malinois

[@KM-px8cs]

Watching a dog out of the corner of your eye while teaching stay is great advice, it never fails I always learn something from your videos.

[@hbishop8475]

That's some good tough "sore neck" love there. Youre keeping that beautiful girl alive with it.

[@Vridesandvlogspp6xl]

Dude trained the dog and the trainer at the same time. Legend 😎

[@dubnewych]

This is one of your best videos! People need to know what to expect when they get a particular type of dog. I work at an animal shelter and we are very careful when adopting out Malanois or Dutch Shepherds to the public, because unfortunately people are drawn to them by their beautiful looks, and have no clue that all dogs are not equal in temperaments.

[@kinguin7]

Yeah, people will say things like "It's all about how you raise them!", and believe or pretend that the breed (or characteristics of an individual dog, for that matter) are un-important.

[@nsh1772]

@@kinguin7 How you raise them is important, but genetics, drive levels are also something you have to be aware of.

[@kinguin7]

@@nsh1772 yeah, you can't ignore either one.

[@stuarteckersley8943]

You seem to be the only Shepherd/Malinois trainer thar makes sense! I got my Malinois from a rescue centre 9 months ago. He is now 18 months old and I have concentrated on training calmness, impulse control and not so small challenges. All the KZbin heros seem to concentrate on the easy stuff (chasing and biting) whereas you promote calmness and good manners, enabling owners to have cool adventures with their dogs. I've watched your previous videos since you started doing them and they gave me the confidence to get my first dog. Picking a Malinois could have a bad idea but a wise man once said "a tired dog is a good dog". Looking forward to this series of videos. Regards Stuart PS. We live in the UK.

[@halplummer4795]

Hi Stuart, I would be fascinated to hear how you got on with your Mal, I am from the UK as well. Get in touch if you don't mind me asking you a question or two. Cheers, Hal.

[@StonnieDennis]

It's like having a sports car; the accelerator is the fun part but the brakes are the important part!

[@stuarteckersley8943]

@@StonnieDennis George really has turned the curve. His body language is testimony to the hours of work he has put in with those dogs. Shake his hand from me. Regards Stuart

[@philipbailey9670]

@@-RAYZ- we're very trusting in the uk

[@neilshort1734]

@@stuarteckersley8943 hi Stuart where about s are you in uk. I’m Derbyshire. This is best Mali video I’ve seen

[@sidneykoepp3655]

Hats off to Georgie. It's not easy to keep going after a challenging session and getting bit. I hope he watches the video to see his own body movements. Especially about switching feet on the rope rather than turning & twisting it around himself. Being shorter than Dad makes it harder to keep the dummy out of reach. I appreciate your family's time in creating this video. I gained some insight to use on my GSD who doesn't want to give the fetch item back up. We made mistakes while having fun that I have to untrain. Best wishes.

[@BBAMEG]

This is SO good! As a trainer, there is a wealth of information here that can be use in basic obedience training. Being calm and patient is the key in any training and trying to get owners to be that way can be as challenging as training the dog! Thanks very much, Stonnie, fo freely giving us all this valuable insight.

[@shastafog2516]

All about calm, intentional reps

[@Robin-rj8vg]

I agree. I'm only 5 ft @ 120 lbs, and it can be a real challange to work with big dogs. I have a male pit bull that was a surprise gift, he was 3 months old. Luckily I'm retired so I could work with him a lot. I turned everything into a lesson,positive reinforcement @ would swap rewards from treats to affection or sometimes just good boy. By 10 months old he knew all basic commands in German @ english,then I also taught hand signals @ vocal cues. I was blessed with a very smart dog who is patient,gentle,@ very loving. He will be 4 yrs old in October @ I've not done any protection training due to an incident that happened with my 23 yr old son that really made a bad impression on my dog and he has been over protective of me since it happened to the point he bit my oldest son on the hip for moving too fast and reaching to hug me. He leapt off my bed @ grabbed his hip sinking all 4 canines in. I yelled OUT!! KENNEL! He released and kenneled immediately, but left 4 punctures @ dark bruising. My dog is 100 lbs, so now I'm very cautious about ppl getting too close to me . I'm 63 @ not a trainer and can't afford a trainer, so all I know to do is use his kennel,keep him leashed and be careful.

[@fr.scottmurray4931]

Kudos to George. It takes humility to do a video like this. He did a great job in a tough spot, and this was an incredibly helpful video to teach trainers about their presence. Great job guys!

[@dburd58]

I’m impressed that at such a young age George has patience to deal with driven dogs, I would’ve lost it which is why we have a Brittany.

[@edgaralicea3548]

I will definitely be paying close attention to this series. I have a 12 week old Dutch Shepherd & OMG these dogs are no joke. Absolutely love the drive and playfulness.And no way near a GSD which much calmer. My GSD recently passed away. So, I needed another dog and went with a DS. Just came from a trainer who trains malinois and dutch shepherds. He said she was excellent. Hope to learn some tips and tricks with this series. Love the channel keep up the awesome work.

[@carolcanada9035]

I have a 13 week old dutch Shepherd and wow I have learned more today about this pup than I did from the breeder.. will definitely be watching

[@misticrose0462]

I agree! I've owned GS & Dobie and the Mal I have now is so much more intense, focused and fast reaction! Incredible dogs!

[@animeshbeladiya5470]

Hey , how’s your experience with dutch shepherd? Plz explain

[@svenk5221]

I have a six month old malinois girl. Have her since she is 8 weeks old. Worked a lot on being calm from the very beginning. This video is one of the best I’ve ever seen about this breed. Great job guys!

[@blind_ninja]

Looking forward to the next installment. Keep up the good work George!

[@cassandrascott2613]

Thank you George for showing us what normal people look like when training their dog!

[@bernhard8540]

The more you don't hold tugs up in the air the more the dog becomes used to it and they don't jump at the tug. Always keep it down and correct them to leave it alone 😀 you did great showing George why he shouldn't bring tugs up to his throat area 👍👍

[@igun4fun352]

Well done George. Patients and persistence will pay off. I'm excited to watch the series and see you grow as a handler.

[@vmccracken2379]

Thank you for this video! Dog training and Dog trainer training in one! I appreciate your work and George did excellent! I learned just as much from his mistakes as I did from the correct way. We have a 4 1/2 month old Czech line GSD (a 9 year old GSD as well). Our pup does not have the meth/crack head drive of the dogs you show cased today, thank goodness, but we have built her a little "small challenges" course and work with her daily with tips we have gotten from watching your videos. Thanks. We are going to have an amazing well mannered and polite dog in part from what we learn from you.

[@b1t0k01]

As a trainer myself in the Netherlands i always say, loyalty between the dog and the human is the basics of owning a shepherd. I prefer the females because they are more loyal and more fearless when it becomes to protecting her family. Easy to learn the basics but also advance behaviour or commands. Like guarding, attacking, assistance, babysitting, ect. Great family dog to verry patient with kids and always keeps an eye open on them like it where her own. Great content though keep it up :)

[@misticrose0462]

I agree so much with you! I also prefer females over males! They seem to pay attention to their people & surroundings better. In my opinion!

[@sugarkang]

52:02 Watching George was very instructive because that is what a normal, inexperienced person would have to deal with. Stonnie handling the untrained Malinois makes it look too easy and gives us, the viewers, the wrong perception that it would be easy for us too. Thank you for showing both aspects of the handling of the dog. Excellent video.

[@madelinegregory6034]

Nothing warms my heart that watching your son admire and learn from you!! Good job, Dad!

[@StonnieDennis]

You are so kind!

[@Thebeautifulmia]

One of your best videos I saw on this subject. I think it is eyeopening seeing the different handling from Stonnie and George. You learn much more from looking at the mistakes and then how to do it the right.

[@ruffianeo3418]

This is a very useful video indeed. Most people will see stuff, then try it themselves and wonder why it is not working at all. Then complain about the "flawed method". The second dog knew exactly, with whom he can play his games and who will spoil it for it. This teaches a lot about life, even outside the context of dog training. It subsumes a ton of "failed interaction" situations which leave us to wonder, what the heck went wrong. It also shows, there are no shortcuts. To be able to walk the walk, you have to walk the walk until it works.

[@ruffianeo3418]

This is a very useful video indeed. Most people will see stuff, then try it themselves and wonder why it is not working at all. Then complain about the "flawed method". The second dog knew exactly, with whom he can play his games and who will spoil it for it. This teaches a lot about life, even outside the context of dog training. It subsumes a ton of "failed interaction" situations which leave us to wonder, what the heck went wrong. It also shows, there are no shortcuts. To be able to walk the walk, you have to walk the walk until it works.

[@destiny8012]

This is one of the best, most helpful Malinois videos Ive seen. Absolutely love the long platform. It was concise, thorough, inspiring. Thank you!

[@nagendravishwamitra3652]

You are the best .. No other trainer explained personal protection training like this

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@MrKaypet]

Totally agree!

[@chrishunt8817]

His understanding of the breed and protection is limited

[@chrishunt8817]

Very scary he is out here offering advice and showing videos of working dogs....they are not labs his techniques will get you bit

[@hdavis3034]

Poor George. Its not easy. I wish him luck. You are a great trainer.

[@D.Elkridly]

awesome thing about showing us teaching your son to train is amazing lessons cuz by his mistakes we learn better thanks so much Both dogs are my favorite breed

[@sfloridapatriot5572]

I have a mal/dutch cross. I have him going into a down and wait before I thow anything. That helps. No down, no throw...has helped immensely.

[@lesliecronkhite]

What’s the difference between a mal and a dutch

[@sfloridapatriot5572]

@lesliecronkhite a Dutch Shepherd and Belgian Malinois are a lot of dog. Both have their own qualities. But they are a lot of dog. As time has gone on since this original post found out he is Mal/ GSD. I had always thought I saw no Dutchy in him.

[@jamesbell8861]

I just love Lexie she really seems like she wants to please. Goose is pretty awesome too ... just needs time patience and firm calm daddy time, just like any high octane fur baby ❤❤❤!!!

[@Davena]

This is FANTASTIC!!! I have two 10-month old Mals I will be implementing this with. Love seeing the whole family working together.

[@chrsjeffcoat]

He is such a respectful son. To a great dad

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@GavinCharnock-u3p]

Obedience is KING. Great video. No embarrassment Son. You handled that dog very well for the little training you've had. Your Dad has years. Keep up your passion. Hard work pays back double.

[@markcampanalie3382]

George has some courage to hang with the “Malinois Menace”. Eye opening. No sugar coating. Exceptional content. Goose should be renamed “Lightning” Looking forward to the series.

[@integrityinvestigations]

Outstanding video. Stonnie, you're a good dog trainer and a good dad. Your son, George, is a good son, a tough kid and is on his way to being a kick-ass dog trainer. A total pleasure to watch all of the dynamics in this video.

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you so much!!!

[@williamalexander7481]

Watching this has made me realize how chill our Belgium Sheppard is.

[@Beckylu-zq5zh]

Very PROUD of George and his passion for a high drive dog ! He's going to be an AMAZING trainer soon! God bless you all !

[@CinderellaCoach]

OMG! Thank you for this video! It is unique authentic and describes my 11 month old male GS to a T! His behavior is exactly like goose, but he’s more aggressive and reactive. I am counting the seconds until the next video comes out. I am a single mama with just one left at home who is 21 very gentle meek and weak. She has a tender spirit and a compassionate heart and my GS bullies her a lot! I had her watch this video and she can relate to George. I respect and admire you for not being afraid to show a video of a dog who has impulse issues. It’s like you said. Some days he does real well and other days he acts crazy and I cannot work with him at all! Sigh! He destroys everything that is made of plastic, and has damaged window frames baseboards doorframes the barn door the deck planks etc. I have started him on CBD oil and that does seem to help. I get it from a very reputable company. Thank you again for this video. You are an answer to prayer. I have been advised by neighbors and others to get rid of my GS. I am not entertaining that thought at all . He also does the chasing of anything that moves has already been nicked by a car, and excessively barks. He has a reputation and the nickname of being the menace of the neighborhood. When I can afford it, I will be contacting you for a board and train! And train, and train!!!! lol

[@philipsatterthwaite4361]

WOW! Thank you so much, this video is super helpful on so many levels. I think that in a sense it better to see George learning that takes quite amount of more effort (compared to your expert level). Because I’m still learning myself on being an amateur dog trainer( except I’m 33 haha) . Great job George fighting through it! Love the new series for amateurs. Working on “off” on Homer’s retrieve. Needed this encouragement . thank you Stonnie and family!

[@wholesome122]

Lesson #1 with Belgian or Dutchie, No herky-jerky!! Awesome to see the comparison between someone who is experienced with training these animals and someone who is just starting out.

[@natalieblacklock3302]

Best Malinois training video I have ever seen! Looking forward to this series! Love, love, love this!

[@glfarren]

Great series! Kudos to the family project!! I'm thinking about rescuing a Malinois and this series answers a lot of questions. Well done folks!!

[@iwonder-t1r]

I'm so glad Georgie has this interest! I love your other training, but it's really exciting & interesting to see you cover this type of training. Look fwd to the rest of the series and seeing Georgie and these two very different dogs learn and excel. I'm training our Euro Dobie - social skills (got him at 8wks, now just shy of 6 mos). I can totally understand how Georgie feels here - It's really hard to get all the moves right and timely (and early on, I got my hands/arms in the way plenty, lol). I recently started working with the trainer/breeder and what a difference it's made! I'm communicating much more effectively. Lots of work ahead, but we're having tons more fun & rewarding for the both of us. Keep up the great content, Dennis family!

[@SoulfulSmokie]

I could not stop laughing when I realized Lexi was actually very bored with the course. She is a beauty.

[@BobBob-vx4ck]

I have a Belgian Malinois and the number one thing that helped me with her was what I learned from you. A tired dog is a good dog. I'd tire her out then do some obedience and towards the end of obedience she'd have her energy back and be ready to go😂😍

[@mrmelgazaharlemworldblitzg9509]

George’s gonna be a top dog trainer when he gets grown!!! I use the same type training with my Boerboel!! 🗣💯

[@onepairgames]

This is by far the best video I've ever seen on dog training. I will need to re-watch this, take notes and re-start training from scratch. Forget wiki-how and other places, this is the way.

[@compa4929]

Stonnie, the biggest differences I see between you and George is your energy is much calmer and you have much better voice control over the dogs. George just needs to learn to remain calm and confident, which is hard as a teenager, and use his voice more. He's off to a good start and obviously has a good teacher.

[@zoejohnson6473]

He’s also... a kid? And his dad is a grown, burly man who’s voice has dropped. He’s trained tons of dogs throughout a longggg career, and this is the kids first time working with a breed of dog that frequently injures its trainers, whether or not it’s on purpose. That dog could seriously injure him and the kid knows that so obviously he’s not going to be perfectly composed.

[@onepairgames]

@@zoejohnson6473 And also has a lot more weight to control the long line for example. Higher height to put the toy out of reach. And of course, experience.

[@shastafog2516]

Thanks GEORGE 😊 for being the example of how we look with a long line. It's important to see both sides

[@karah3829]

Great training advice and very down to earth practical tips. I totally agree with your style and approach. I deal with rescue dogs and they come with issues. Very helpful that your son is out there doing it because my girls have tried training dogs with issues and staying calm is a lot harder than it looks. Great job and I look forward to future videos.

[@daynaandsteve]

I just learned a lot about my lower drive malinois. He’s not “no drive” but I have some ideas moving forward to help him be the best dog he can be. Not personal protection, (we have a farm and he has a few jobs). He’s just 8 months old and so awesome. Thanks for this video, I’m going to break out the long line! It’s the missing link we’ve been searching for. Good job George!!!

[@coreysaxe3902]

The protection part was how to protect the Jr trainer from getting bit!😀 that was great! Get Georgie a tourniquet!

[@11ops11]

Such a great video showing the personality of these working dogs. The malinois I worked with in the army were even crazier than this girl. So many great tips in this video that I wish I would have know when i first starting working with these dogs. ESPECIALLY the part about not yelling at them when you want a calm behavior. I would scream at my dog during an out command (and choke up on her collar) and couldn't understand why she wouldn't obey. One day I had her attacking my buddy in a training exercise. I hyped her up during the attack and yelled praise at her but when it was time for the out I just whispered it to her. It completely got her out of the zone and my calm tone of voice broke her mental lock on the attack. Her ears pirked up and she immediately released and came back to heal. Worked on her ever since. Not saying it's the way to go for every dog (I dont consider myself an expert) but that's the fun part about training. It's like a puzzle figuring out the most effective techniques for your dog. Keep up the great videos Stonnie!

[@barbaraalton5837]

Well that didn't take long, George is no longer shorter than you!! You have such a Beautiful family!! Thanks for another great video and make sure to pay the camerawoman extra tonight for putting up with the 2 of you!! Your friend!! Dennis

[@jnozaki1]

George is a brave young man for taking on training this dog.

[@DogDetailsTV]

This is a really good video! You explain things so well, Stonnie.

[@LynnRPerry]

Hey George, I want to thank you for putting yourself out there so you can learn And all of us watching can learn. You are where many of us have been over the years. This is a dance young man and learning that dance takes time and patience. Stoney, thank you for putting your sons’s experiences online. I have learned exponentially minute for minute watching him and the dogs then you stepping in and going through each step. This has been Invaluable. It speaks to both you and George that the young man can take criticism and instruction from a parent showing respect and obedience. We homeschooled our kids and we got this type of learning in our home but many kids never get the benefit. The kids and the country loose as a result. George is a very, very lucky fellow!!!

[@juliepdem5275]

I concur completely! Well said.

[@ghadaheshamhegazy5281]

So happy I stumbled upon this! There's a wealth of knowledge in this video for teaching even non-dog trainers how to be calm around their dogs so that it can be reciprocated from dogs. I especially liked how the training session started with a course to kind of get the dog in the flow of things - almost like an intro between dog and trainer that sets the tone for the training session. George is doing great, especially after getting bitten. His patience is awesome, especially for someone of his age. Keep it up. :)

[@joeyprince2910]

This is awesome to watch! It reminds me of when my dad was teaching me to train horses. I really looked up to my dad and was always with him all my teenage years, he was a god to me. I miss him very much. (Passed in 2010) Just a heads up Stonnie, when I hit about 18 years old we started butting heads quite a bit. I see now what I didn’t then, but teenagers tend to think they already know it all.

[@kristenlane7179]

We definitely bought a dog like Goose when we decided foolishly to get a Malinois as companion animal. It wasn't until she bit me in the face and sent me to the hospital that I realized we needed more training than Petco could offer. We refused to give her up, though it was tempting at times, and now we have a fantastic dog. I couldn't ask for a better companion. Trail running, cognitive games, fetch, and swimming have taken the place of work for her.

[@Amazing_missB]

Kudos to the “cameraman” for her resolve, good work, trust, and most of all courage and bravery to see her amazing son learn how to train these dogs knowing getting bit often is just part of the job.

[@takeahike2993]

Working dogs are for the youths! Haha, my milage is getting up there, and working dogs are ALWAYS on!

[@ronkays4637]

Stonnie, thanks for making this series. It brings back fond memories of training my Mal, Zephyr. Georgie is doing fine and should not get discouraged. Training a Malinois is hard. I had plenty of failures and bites when we were training Zephyr, but thankfully had a great mentor trainer who helped me greatly. I lost Zephyr last month to cancer after 12 great years. While it hurts a lot right now, I will get another dog in a few months, but it won’t be a Malinois. I love the breed but will get a Golden or a Lab for two reasons. First, Zephyr was such a good dog that I would have unreasonable expectations for another Malinois and would struggle to be fair. Second, I am older now and just don’t have the energy to do justice to another high drive Malinois. Looking forward to the next installment of this series. Georgie, keep up the good work!

[@bernhard8540]

That's super true the leash is like your internet cable to the dog just like an E-collar is a wireless internet connection to your dog .. Tom davis said once that if a dog can smell your blood pressure they most certainly can tell what mood your in through a leash haha ❤️

[@etc8607]

Lolly gaggers out here everywhere. Going to watch all these episodes, God Bless you guys, Glory to God for what you do, and how you do it.

[@TheBunkerbunny5]

This is my dog!!! And the mistakes you’re mentioning are mine. I need a supplies list and I want a vest too 😆

[@solisdruid8442]

Amazing! I really enjoy your methods. Safe and healthy ways to mold both the animals behavior and the owners. Such a great resource you're creating here.

[@nicolesnyder4893]

Your son is amazing! So nice hes following your footsteps! Love this!

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@martinaguilar8394]

I have a Dutch Shepherd, and what he says is absolutely true. He is a coiled spring, and I have to wrap the leash around my waist when I sense he is going to explode. He will turn every challenge into a game that he has to win and is so aggressive with other dogs. I needed to see this.

[@felathar1985]

This was amazing. I congratulate you man. Your kid is well behaved and really smart.

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@jolujo5842]

Love your approach to getting into a dogs head. I learned the same approach by my own natural gift with animals. Never stop spreading the word! 👍

[@margaretfleming3554]

And no e collar in sight! Wonderful training video! Also the insights into the breed should hopefully make people think more than once about buying one as a pet! Hope your son’s arm’s okay, the Malinois really caught him.

[@k9crypto998]

I LOVE THIS!!! i own a small dog training business and work with alot of malinois' and dutch shepherds. all the fancy vidoes are fine, but this is what dog owners and other trainers really need to watch. such a great example of dog training done right, plus a great explanation of how and why you do things the way you do. just great work all around, i absolutely love seeing young dog trainers being taught such great technique! keep up the good work, i wish i would have found you when i first started learning about training dogs!

[@tj6930]

SHE IS HUGE!!!!!!! She looks like a statue from Egypt! No dog has cuter zoomies than the Dutch Shepherd!

[@GypsyGirl317]

Stonnie you are a phenomenal teacher, and I can see that George is going to be a great trainer as well. 😊

[@Fernwald84]

Masterful session with a pretty intractable dog, Stonnie. And your work with Georgie is no less masterful.

[@StonnieDennis]

I really appreciate your comment! Thank you!

[@StonnieDennis]

@Johnny Appleseed Post a link to you teaching your son valuable life lessons; maybe I can learn something.

[@StonnieDennis]

@Johnny Appleseed What is your real name? Let's have a real conversation about who knows what? Here's your chance to put your money where your mouth is...

[@StonnieDennis]

@Johnny Appleseed Let's get this straight. If you are saying that you know more about training dogs than I know, then tell us your real name and post a link to your work.

[@StonnieDennis]

@Johnny Appleseed LOL...give me your real name and then let's have a live video discussion about dog training. I'll stream it on my channel and you can show the world how much you know. I'll even make it an open book test for you and I will answer while I am working dogs. Do we have a deal?

[@leemp337]

This is an awesome series idea!!! So much better than cable TV. I have a 7month old Australian cattle dog and he has the same energy and drive and impulse control problems as these dogs. This series will help me with my training. Thank you so much. Subscriber for a few months already and your channel has be very helpful.

[@justSomeUserOnYT]

I've had my malinois get really excited and jump up at the same time I bent over to pick up a toy and he just slammed his mouth and teeth into my forehead and gave me a nice little cut. It definitely was not intentional, it was just pure excitement. So I am really trying to work on what you explain; keeping the dog calm and use all the energy to retrieve.

[@lesyanazaruk7843]

Wow! That’s nice how you show the difference between beginners and professionals. Very neat! Appreciate your time to do this kind of videos.

[@shaunalexander3331]

Can you post the link for the training vest you and your son are wearing?!

[@sessions33]

That should be the vest

[@shaunalexander3331]

Brandon Sessions ???

[@sessions33]

Shaun Alexander you asked for a link to the vest they use for training and I posted the link.

[@shaunalexander3331]

Brandon Sessions not seeing the link. Can you post again?

[@sessions33]

Shaun Alexander if you still can’t see the link it is called a “Filson mesh game bag”

[@Mitch_Ryder]

Another great one. Loved watching George's learning process. Thanks Stonnie.

[@fifty5712]

8:20 Training a dog to STAY (Great tip here!) 9:20 Transition to Play. The Dog's excitement at Play. (Dog is play motivated> Food motivated) 10:50 Working on a calm delivery and an excited retrieval 12:05 Working on a calm delivery 24:00 Tip for how to hold the leash! 28:45 What does this have to do protection dog training? Please comment with suggested edits!

[@StonnieDennis]

Dang, thanks a lot. I copied and pasted those time stamps in the description. It worked perfectly!

[@fifty5712]

@@StonnieDennis perfect! When i finish the video Ina few days, I'm hoping to add time stamps to the second half of the video!

[@Drock1212]

My pittie does this same thing when playing fetch or tug. He’ll out then as soon as I go grab the toy he cuts me off at the pass and grabs it again.This is one of the most helpful vids I’ve seen.

[@tscarborough2196]

Learned a lot.

[@StonnieDennis]

I'm glad you liked it!