Watch This Before Getting a Belgian Shepherd | 5 Questions to Consider

Watch This Before Getting a Belgian Shepherd | 5 Questions to Consider
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In this video we talk about 5 questions you should ask yourself before getting a Belgian Shepherd. If you're considering getting a Belgian Shepherd, whether it's a Belgian Tervuren, Groenedael, Malinois or Laekenois, this video will help you decide if this breed is the right choice for you.
1:09 - How much exercise - physical or mental - does a Belgian Shepherd need?
4:09 - Training your Belgian Shepherd
5:32 - Family Dog
7:15 - How well do Belgians tolerate bad weather?
8:32 - Shedding
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Rancho the Dog is a 4 year old Belgian Shepherd Tervuren. There are 4 varieties of the Belgian Shepherd Dog - the Malinois (short coated), the Groenendael (black long-coated), the Lakenois (wire-haired) and the Tervuren (basically a long-coated Malinois, as far as color is concerned)
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[@mslongnleanlegs]

Very informative. Very true. I adopted a 3 yr old neutered male that had minimal training in first 3 years. He was a HANDFUL!!! He had an extensive bite history. I was bitten by him often in the beginning. And he barked a lot and very sharp bark. Between the time he came into my life & his leaving (unexpectedly hit by vehicle) he was getting better and better. Less negative behaviour, more snuggles & so much love!!! His death was sudden and I’m still grieving deeply. Run free Toby. He was 5.5 at death.

[@yuesun7564]

I'd say also be prepared for the possibility that the terv may not be what you expected and you may need to earn their affection. On top of all the usual terv traits I wanted a dog that cuddled. However initially he treated me differently than everyone else since I was the person that worked and was away the most, he growled and tried to bite whenever I picked him up or give him a kiss on the forehead. He also had food aggression mostly towards me. It took a lot of training and a long time for him to warm up to me. Another thing about having a belgian terv or any dog for that matter is safety must be taken seriously at all times. My dog fractured his femur and sprained his wrist from falling out of a moving vehicle. He went out of the window from stepping on the window switch the one time I forgot to put the child lock on. After surgery, he was supposed to be on crate rest, but I didn't have the heart to keep a 8-month puppy in the crate for 23hr40min a day, he had chances to jump around. He ended up breaking the plate that was holding the broken femur, which I had no idea was even a possibility, and the vet had suggested an amputation. I pushed for another surgery to repair the bone, but because this time there is less bone surface to work with, there is still a small chance of an amputation. Luckily the surgery was successfully. The crate rest was taken a lot more seriously this second time. As frustrated as he was to be in the crate for 8 weeks, he healed completely after that. He is able run and jump again. In addition, early on socialization, meaning from the moment you get the dog, is crucial for this breed. Because of covid and the advice that he should not interact with other dogs prior to his vaccination, he spent a lot of time only seeing the family in the first few months. By the time we took him to his puppy class, he was no longer used to meeting new people and growled at anyone who tried to approach, the instructors had no idea how to deal with him. We then went to someone who had experience with this breed, and were able to make a lot of progress. But unfortunately it was mostly lost when the injury hit. To this day, he is not able to walk through an area with a crowd without being super protective, and I must shorten his leash whenever a biker or large male approached, otherwise I can't guarantee that he won't lunge at them and bare his teeth. We get a lot of people who would stop and complement him on his beautiful appearance which is never well received by him, as everyone looks like a suspect to him. Luckily we live in a low density area, there is no way I could manage if I were to move into an apartment with him at this point. As for the personality of my belgian terv, I think he is strong opinionated, highly cautious of all new objects/experiences, fiercely loyal, never takes s*** from anyone, he is smart in the sense that he's good at reading when he's pushed the boundaries too far and knowing when to behave himself, he leaves you alone when you are busy and comes for cuddling the second he sees that you are done working. It does take a lot of work to get to a place where you can comfortably coexist.

[@Huskyandwolfdog]

Great info! It's so important to ask yourself these things before you get a dog. Even when you check all these things there are always a chance on health risks, we just try to take care of them the best we can....🐺🐾🐶

[@omryanChannel]

I'm here my friend 🐺🐾🙋‍♀️

[@Huskyandwolfdog]

@@omryanChannel 😘

[@ranchothedog]

You're so right 😊 You can never be sure they'll be 100 percent healthy. Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@JAR64]

Adopté una Groenendael de 9 meses , ( tengo una meztiza pastor aleman de 6 años ) , realmente es todo como lo describís , es incansable . Las perras se llevan muy bien , les encanta juegar rudo . Ahora la mestiza esta tan activa , que bajó un par de kilos y se tonifico muscularmente . La pastora aprendió todo muy rapidamente , y copia algunas cosas de su hermana . Lo que más me esta costando , es que cuando ve otro perro se desespera , no para atacarlo , sino para jugar . Tengo que controlarle esa ansiedad

[@Jean-Christophe-J]

A realistic portrait of the life of a Belgian Shepherd! I give it to him and he gives a lot! Thank you very much for this portrait.

[@ranchothedog]

Many thanks!

[@FOXTheCutestDogintheWest]

These are questions to ask before getting just about any dog. Hi Rancho you have great pawrents to give you everything you need! It all makes great sense. I enjoyed this video. 👍🏻😁❤️🦊

[@ranchothedog]

You're right, deifnitly :) And hey thanks, glad you enjoyed it. 💙

[@lornamackenzie343]

Rancho needs a lot of physical and mental stimulation and you provide him with that. I love to see him running about or on a hike with you. 😊💙

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks so much Lorna 😊

[@TheLookylook]

I thought we were active people until we got our Tervueren Tove. People also ask me if she ever gets tired. 😂Yes she does, like you said, if all her needs are met. This a great instructive video! Hope you guys and Rancho are doing well!

[@ranchothedog]

😃 hehe, yeah, they're really good at showing us how lazy we actually are! Thanks for watching 💙

[@renerensenbrink3410]

Thank you for this clear and educational video. Very recognizable. Whether you like dog hair?.... great 🤣. Another tip: Reserve a monthly amount for vet costs when owning a dog. Stay happy and healthy 👋👋👊

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks Rene :) And what a great tip. Deifnitely very practical 😊

[@RuffnItOutdoors]

I love how you broke this up with the b roll followed with such valuable information! Great job

[@ranchothedog]

Glad you liked it, Josh 💙!

[@MsLaikaTheHusky]

Recall is the most important command for us too. We wouldn't be able to have them off leash anywhere if it was not mastered ❤️

[@ranchothedog]

So glad to hear it 💙 They can get so much more freedom if they're well trained :)

[@pavlinasenikoglou7601]

@@ranchothedog how did your trainer do a good recall?

[@MaligatorMom]

Love the concept of asking the 5 questions! Well done 👍🏼

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks so much! 💙

[@michaelorsini9695]

I have a 2 year old male Malinois...you're so right about them needing to burn off their energy. I'm recently retired from teaching with a large backyard. He loves to play fetch for about 15 minutes then go for a long walk. I do that twice a day in the morning and later in the day. He also plays in the yard and trains there as well. He would much rather play than eat...in fact he loves to play while he eats.

[@alice-4766]

I love this channel! Its so good☺️

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you 😊

[@maelughran6981]

These dogs are, as the video explains in helpful, articulate wording, 24/7. That's TWENTY FOUR SEVEN! No if's, buts or maybes. That is teh commitment and dedication they demand. Yes, these dogs will tell you what they want! They are incredibe communicators. They will return your inputs and investments in them, one hundred fold. You will learn to adore them, love them, like a son or a daughter...only, unlike the son and daughter they won't give you any grief. The most amazing companion you could ever hope for.

[@littleprincess8526]

It's the same with the groenendael, Malinois (if you get a pure breed and Laekenois. They are all insanely smart, great commmunicators and the best friend you can imagine. But people should also realise that they take lots of your time and mental stimulation is something those breeds really need.

[@SmudgetheBeagle]

Awesome set of questions to ask and things to consider for potential belgian shepherd pawrents before taking the plunge. Puppies are so cute and hard to resist, but any dog is big commitment - being forewarned and prepared definitely helps toward happy dog owners and dogs. 😊

[@ranchothedog]

So true 😊 Thanks so much for watching Smudge and fam.

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Hey great video guys!! Good questions too

[@ranchothedog]

Awesome thank you Lucy!

[@elenavivi2662]

Ranchooo!!! This was entertaining and definitely informative. If you’re planning to get a Belgian Shepherd, “All their PHYSICAL & MENTAL needs have to be met.” $ for dog training. There is so much to learn & consider. Rancho is gorgeous, that face!!! Shedding is something I’m used to. Yes!! Do your research!!! Find the perfect fit for you!!! We love ya Rancho and fabulous fam! 🥰👍🐕🐾💕

[@ranchothedog]

Exactly, doing your research is the most important thing :) Thanks so much for watching and commenting Elena 😊 Hope you are doing well.

[@finleythedoofusgroenendael9119]

Very informative, thank you! We should've done more research before we got our Groenendael -- energy level is just through the roof!

[@ranchothedog]

Great point!

[@LearnMarketingChannel]

This video has so much integrity in every single word that, even though I don’t know you from a bar of soap, I have absolutely nothing but the deepest respect for you! If ONLY all dog owners treated getting a pet, this seriously, it would be a much better world.

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you

[@connerq3726]

The ending hit home for me! I did my research but I taught myself everything I know about training in order to prepare and had to learn along the way because I was never in a spot long enough to get him professionally trained. Five years later I have a baby and they love each other and he’s been patient with us both. They are the silliest and sweetest and give the best cuddles and hugs I think because they really get into it. I love them so much but I don’t think I’m getting another. Are you on Facebooks Belgian page? It’s a wonderful group.

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks for sharing. I am in that group 💖 I love seeing all the Belgians from around the world.

[@ivanka3885]

Nerozumím ničemu, ale pěkný video 😂👍Hodně zdraví Ranečkovi a vám všem 😘❤❄🐺❄

[@ranchothedog]

hehe, díky moc 💙 Pusu Lejdynce 💙

[@cathygriffith746]

WOW. RANCHO CAN REALLY JUMP. GREAT VIDEO. SWAMP HUGS FROM LOUISIANA

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks 👍 He sure can hehe 😊

[@justthisandthat.]

what a beautiful dog! Husky and Wolfdog sent us. Not ready to get a Belgian Shepherd, but we'll love watching yours.

[@Huskyandwolfdog]

Hi sweeties😘

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks so much for coming 💙

[@NatureDogRealms]

Very informative! Always good to learn about different breeds😍🥰💖

[@ranchothedog]

Glad you enjoyed! 💙

[@Zera223]

5 yes and 1 maybe. I'm not a very active person by nature but I want to be. And I have been more active recently. I'm getting a Groenendael pup in 2 weeks and I've already looked into training and swim lessons and obstacle courses we can do. I want him happy and I really do feel that I'm going to love him so much that I'd do anything to make sure his needs are meant and by doing so he's going to motivate me and make me better. I'm excited 😁

[@elenadelawder6913]

Great video! I love these dogs! 💖❤

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you so much!

[@alternateperspective5]

ohh man, your dog looks lovely, so beautiful. amazing

[@pegsclips]

hi, came over from our good friends Husky and Wolfdog's shout out. happily joined your channel

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks for coming 😍 welcome to the family!

[@GermanShepherdDaphne]

Good morning! Beautiful video

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks for visiting, Daphne and Mom 😊

[@josefinasy3165]

Great dog Rancho❣ Great pawrents❣ Great video❣ Thank you for sharing❣🐺😎💙👍👍

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you very much! 😊😊😊

[@iamjasminlofranco7003]

The face features of Rancho is similar to my 5 year old Kato my German Shepherd. And that's true i vacuum almost everyday coz my shepherd has a mix coat between short and long haired . Hair is everywhere all the time. Love your Rancho

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks so much 💙 Kisses to Kato.

[@PercyisGolden]

I think i'm going to look into training Percy with a trainer. He doesn't listen as good as I need him to. Rancho! listens very well to you!! Great video!

[@ranchothedog]

Great idea :) and thanks, he's not always that obedient tho, hehe.

[@Alejandra11393]

I´m not thinking of getting a dog at the moment, I´ve watched the vídeo only out of curiosity. I just wanted to say that in my opinion, the answer to the first question should be yes from anyone who is thinking of getting a dog. My dog is a cute 13 years old mongrel of only 9 kilos and I spend 3 to 4 hours walking her around per day, plus the time at home. On the contrary of your dog, mine doesn't enjoy going out in bad weather, and if I can´t take her for long walks for a few days maybe because I´m sick, she will be fine and won´t mess around in the house, but not because she doesn´t complain means she doesn´t need it. I think any dog deserves at least 2 hours of walk per day. I enjoy your vídeos very much! :)

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks so much :) You're right, it's definitely applicable to other dogs as well.

[@sandracoombs2255]

Very helpful - thank you. I’m already experiencing some of these and as my Groenendael grows, I’m sure they’ll all kick in. I especially appreciated hearing the length of time over which you got Rancho trained. My trainer is suggesting detection training forward - have you heard of it? Anyway, thanks again. 🐕😊💕

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks a lot Sandra 💙 Detection training sounds exciting. What exactly is it? Scent detection? Have a great week. 😊

[@sandracoombs2255]

@@ranchothedog Yes. It’s definitely scent detection. I’ll need to find out more though. But apparently it can keep them occupied even indoors - I saw you hiding treats for Rancho indoors during one video. Perhaps it is this. 🐕😊

[@lucythegoldenretriever]

Very cute and sweet!! Lovely.

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you! 😊

[@Maritzen84]

Great video :) Elvis is 1 year old today :) Time goes fast. We stopped obedience training, because Elvis is a big teenager at the moment and he can´t concentrate. He just want to play with the other dogs ;) But a couple of months ago we started nosework with him and he is still a big teenager, but we both think that nosework is more fun. A Belgian shepherd has a great nose and nosework is one of the few things that actually makes him tirred... :)

[@ranchothedog]

Nice, glad you found something Elvis likes. Some time ago we tried nosework too, it was fun 😊

[@JeannettePaterakis1]

so beautiful,such a great share,I wish you all the best

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you! Cheers! 💙

[@martinbrown847]

Your stuff is cool

[@StepsbyKaatje]

A Belgian Shepherd looks like a lot of work! We have a Siberian Husky and they also like long walks. Lucky for us we have a big garden, so she has a lot of fun chasing rabbits and birds without our help! 😁 Came to check you out from Husky and Wolfdog! I liked their shout out! ATB

[@Huskyandwolfdog]

Hi Kaatje😉

[@ranchothedog]

Awww, thanks so much for coming 💙 We love husky and wolfdogs so much :) I like your channel too and subbed.

[@StepsbyKaatje]

@@ranchothedog thanks for your support! 😁👍

[@coleenfarquharson3009]

Good morning mom and Rancho..happy Monday friend😘

[@ranchothedog]

Hi my friend 😊 Hope you're doing well.

[@Yupppi]

I guess the bottom line is still that you can never learn enough to compare to the experience of having one. And like with babies, you grow to the task or you were not made for it. You can be concerned if you can do it and commit to it only so much. In the end it's trial by fire and you'll learn if you can meet the challenge. Some people will never show that they're capable of it until they have a real requirement and then they just excel at it. Yes, I'm terrified if I was active and dedicated enough and will have time for the next 15 years. But truth be told you'll never know before hand for certain, life can be unexpected even if you thought you are ready. On the other hand being concerned before hand is probably a good sign of importance and dedication to good care.

[@shining_valoka]

Warning: Very long comment coming. 1- Great video, as always!! Very informative and the clips of Rancho are so cute. I only thought it was difficult to read the questions with that backgroung, I wold recommend putting a solid white or something else. 2- Update on my "should I get a belgian" thing. The answer is no. I realised a few things, first of all, exercise might not be my problem, but actually mental stimulation and training. As I said in other comments, I don't have experience with training dogs at all and having such a demanding dog is not very ideal. But, I still love the breed and I'm eager to learn so the answer for the fist question might be "not for now". I am not ready and will not take on such responsability without having the proper knowledge. And some news: I adopted a dog! I kinda wanted an adult dog but ended up being convinced to get a puppy. She is really small, she could fit on my hand when she came home and I'm having a bit of a hard time with training. Theory: I have some learning difficulties and I find it troublesome to "translate" a knowledge from one situation to another. I might know exactly how to train Zak George's dog, in his house, with his things, but bringing it to my situation is a bit hard. Theory number 2: I got myself ready for a big dog, following the same line of the other one, but it's that I don't know how to handle a dog this size and with these needs. But anyway, I'm very happy with my little doggie, it's been interesting and it gave me a lot of knowledge I didn't have. For curiosity's sake, her name is Chihiro, from Spirited Away, she's around three months old and weights 2kg. Pretty hyper for her size, I can't wait for when she has all of the vaccines and will be able to run around. She has short black fur, her head kinda resembles a chihuahua, but with labrador-like ears. She has a bit of a pit bull looking stop and face, but is not even half of the size of those haha. To wrap things up, I talked to a breeder back in december and they might have new puppies in march this year, so I'll be talking to them and hopefully getting some advice, but now is definitly not the time to bring one of these little beasts home. Anyway, thanks for all the information you and Rancho have been providing me with, I'm very thankful that it helped me make the right decision. Thank you! Give Rancho some cuddles for me!

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks for the feedback :) I'll use something else next time. And congrats on getting a puppy. That's exciting. 🙃 It might even be a great way to prepare yourself for a prospect Belgian Shepherd puppy. Good luck to you and Chihiro. 💙

[@oskart4237]

best dogs in the world..

[@MG-wx8yx]

Everyone has their dream something, this is my dream dog.

[@omryanChannel]

Very beautiful channel thanks for sharing 🐺🐞🙋‍♀️

[@Huskyandwolfdog]

Hi sweetie😉

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks for visiting 💙

[@omryanChannel]

@@ranchothedog your welcome 🔔👍🏻

[@jp-ty1vd]

I tell ya something, my friend had one and when she growled, the entire neighborhood stood to attention!

[@SCALPRUSHK7]

One hour twice a day, even when it's raining... cold ...hot In the morning or after day Dog is always in the starting bloks

[@ranchothedog]

exactly 💙

[@xandersadventures7527]

Greyt stuffz here my furiend! I thinkz us doggoz needz to spendz 💰 on trainzin' our humanz! 😃👍 ~ Xander Greyhound 🐾

[@ranchothedog]

Absolutely!! hehe Thanks for stopping by frens 💙

[@SCALPRUSHK7]

😟fin de l'histoire pour nous il y a 1 mois Notre chien est parti...🥺dans l'autre monde il avait tout juste 10 ans. C'est difficile à accepter mais nous l'avons soigné jusqu'au bout en "3x8 7/7" et avons partagé d'excellents moments tels que vous les décrivez. Un magnifique tervueren ❤❤ 2 heures par jour c'est un minimum d'investissement

[@MoppieDun]

No 6, they are too cute to resist

[@ranchothedog]

very true heheh ☺

[@cjlc3097]

Is Rancho a working line or show line Tervuren? How would you explain his temperament as a puppy ….. can you explain what to look for when selecting a puppy?

[@kevinfromvirginia1796]

My Groenendael is on the way. Thank you for sharing this. You covered some things I needed to know. At what age did you begin basic training with Rancho?

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you Kevin ❤ We started right after we got him, at around 3 months. :) Good luck with your Gronie.

[@kevinfromvirginia1796]

@@ranchothedog Thank you!

[@tazkar1956]

Waaaay to much thinking involed here. I got mine at the pound and we had a great life together just did whatever, walks in the park, try to play in pools tho he hated swimming, fetch all day long lol. Lived to 15 would recomend this breed to everyone without question.

[@GermanShepherdDaphne]

He's so pretty

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks so much 😊

[@davidparker2173]

The Tervuren must have some Collie in it. To me it is the most beautiful dog on earth. I could never responsibly have one though. High maintenance, but a lot of bragging rights, just like having an extremely muscular American Bully that you weight train.

[@mannsquest9953]

I absolutely adore this bread of the Belgian shepherd - do you think it’s possible to raise such a boy in a small town apartment?...

[@ranchothedog]

Definitely. As long as you give them enough exercise, they do very well in apartments.

[@johnotooledoggames2336]

🇮🇪. Beautiful dog 🐶

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks A LOT 😊

[@_lily_9974]

Hey! Is it a good idea if while im at work/school i take the dog to a dog daycare where they can run play socialize? And when im done with scool is took them home and maybe take them for a walk or train them a bit. I look forward to the answers! I love your videos! They are sooo good and interestin.❤️ Have a good day everybody! ❤️

[@_lily_9974]

Sorry for my bad grammar. Im not a native englis speaker

[@nathaliec1662]

Dear Rancho's owner, We just got our little baby tervuren and we love her dearly. She is a puppy so she stays quite close to us for the moment, however i was wondering if you knew if Tervuren stay close to their owners as a personality trait(like the Vizsla for example)?

[@ranchothedog]

yes! hehe, they're total velcro dogs ☺

[@v.bharathkishore5796]

im getting myself a groenendael. Between male and female which one do you prefer for any reason? Thanks a lot in advance!

[@sarahryan5522]

Do you think any of the bsd’s make good first time dogs? I grew up with smaller dogs, but I’ve always been interested in having a larger dog that I can run/bike/hike with (for example) in a few years or so (my first dog of my own, not a family dog). I particularly like the bsd because they are leaner/smaller than the gsd. Thoughts?

[@giftofthewild6665]

Get a mix, you'll get a lot of the traits of the purebred without the extreme drive.

[@catezaida8081]

I have a meet and greet with a boy tomorrow. Family did not know what they were getting into and he is too high energy for them. I am a little apprehensive as well. I have a Labrador and she is high energy as well. I may never get to sleep again. IDK.

[@Thataussiebattler]

All and all is just make them part of your Family :)

[@DogsArePawesome]

Pawesome vid 😆

[@ranchothedog]

thanks 😊

[@jeffhoover809]

How about the biting that comes along with the puppies

[@Janeway1269]

No one likes walks in bad weather! LOL! You just need to be prepared for that reality!

[@ranchothedog]

hehe, true. I've actually grown to like it, though! :D

[@kat200214]

#AskRancho How many hours a day does Rancho spend sleeping? What kind of chews do you have?

[@bromontana8100]

High intellect human beings do really well with belgians. I'm looking at getting a second

[@v_ChimChim_x]

So what did you do when Rancho broke his leg to satisfy his need for mental and physical stimulation, if you don't mind me asking?

[@andrewthompson5728]

Belgians are a constant going concern. If you are not VERY well prepared, remember you will likely be the second smartest person in the room - and you won't like it. I knew people who had a pair of them - wonderful dogs.

[@CHAPA888]

would you recommend a tervuren as a psychiatric service dog?

[@jjcakejj]

How is Rancho's digestion health doing? Hope he and you all are doing well.

[@ranchothedog]

He's been doing better. Thanks for asking. He has a relapse every now and then but overall it's definitely better 💙

[@pinocarella_00]

sono pienamente d'accordo. Nella foto profilo puoi vedere "Spock" di Torre d'Arese (Italy). Spock da 3 anni a questa parte, riposa in pace nel mondo a colori dove tutti gli animali giocano assieme. Spock è stato un cane fantastico, forte, saggio, intelligente, attivissimo, dolcissimo, tostissimo, equilibrato, paziente, meraviglioso coi bambini e coccolone. Attualmente ho Jedi (maschio groenendael) e Chubecca detto Ciuby (maschio Tervueren) entrambi sempre del grandioso allevamento Torre d'Arese di Enzo Poledri e Bruna Bolzoni. Cani fantastici, equilibrati, sani, forti e affidabili.

[@Gterr1971]

Mine ate my sister's shoes as a kid. The whole shoe.

[@battletoads22]

He loves sticks and bounding around.

[@lujoviste]

how do you teach him to play football with you

[@geoffreywhite5637]

That's all the Question is to get a Belgian Shepherd

[@ranchothedog]

yes 😊

[@LaverneSaunders]

This video makes it seem like having a Belgian Shepherd is a full time job and nothing but hard work. They're bred to protect sheep. How much training, exercise and mental exercise do you think a flock of sheep provide?

[@FREAKOUT123ism]

💚💙💜🙂 🙂 🙂

[@tuffybaxton6162]

can't you just exercise them in the house when it's bad weather?

[@1babyevey]

I dont mind dog hair but how is it that some dogs can shed of more hair than on their entire bodies, if Cruella devil wanted a belgian shepherd coat she could have just went to a dog groomer and have enough for a dog fur onsie

[@ranchothedog]

hahahahahha

[@nigelm5777]

...and how crazy do you have to be to get a second Belgian? 😜❤️😜❤️

[@ranchothedog]

hehehe 😊😊😊

[@annak3688]

You’re already halfway there!!! 😊😊😊

[@marvona3531]

🍀✳️🍀✳️🍀✳️

[@virgilio1956]

how do you teach rancho to drop something you don't want him to have in his mouth

[@MrRuandral]

I have a groenendael. My first dog. Havn t spent a peny. Every other dog owner i come accross are impressed with my dog. She does nt think when i give a command. She just trust me. So what you say except for the time commitment part EVERY DAY is mostly full of shit. Sorry for my english not native speaker

[@worldover4616]

Your English is fine

[@StaciHeus]

I got my Tervuren as a rescue at 2.5 months old. Had one dog before, a Saint Bernard. Nothing alike. This dog is mean. I have to walk him with a muzzle. He wants to kill any animal he sees. It’s quite embarrassing. He looks exactly like the dog in the video, long hair, super cute, till he sees a dog, cat, squirrel, you name it. And he doesn’t like men. Had three trainers, for months. He never changed or got better. I can’t even take him to the vet, he will try to kill all the dogs there. Super embarrassing. He’s now 7 years old. I wish he was nice.

[@deborahw7737]

So sorry for you…also sorry that you were duped as it is well known by dog experts how these dogs can turn out without that initial birth-to-4 months training. Couple inadequate early training with a fearful animal and this is what happens! I was so afraid of ANY Shepard that I did a year of reading and only bought a Tervuren from someone who knew the dispositions of each parent and I still had a “moment” or two with him. I hope you are both hanging in, as they are the most loyal of creatures I’ve ever known and that alone is worth the extra carefulness and patience you’ll need. My boy passed early (at 12) of lymphatic cancer and I miss him greatly, pain in ass he was at times! I’d exercise the crap out of him…less energy to spare for attacks (I used a swimming pool in summers, and attached to a bike year round- “bikerdog.com” saved my life…who has 3 hours a day to walk! Much much luck to u both 🙏🏻 🙏🏻

[@ihorburtsev858]

@StaciHeus Try to find a trainer who worked with military/police dogs. "Only positive" trainers will not help you, they always fail when they need to correct a real tough and dominant dogs

[@johnmurray8454]

This is a tervuran . A Belgian shepherd is more usually a groendale

[@theseekerndestroyer]

You don’t own a Belgian Sheppard, the Belgian shepherd owns you.

[@littleprincess8526]

HAHAHAHA Well that's a fact with the Malinois.

[@davidchung4651]

Become dog caretaker....fuhhhh i have no time for that..🙄🙄🙄🙄