I absolutely loved this short 3 part series. Its still a few years till i get my first mal. At 50 and a bunch of training now under my belt i finally think i am ready to get the dog i have wanted for 20 years but was not willing to get until my skills and situation were up to the challenge. Really appreciate all the info you put out

I researched the breed for like a year before getting my dog. Back then I was still ignorant on reputable breeding, health tests, titling, etc. My pup (profile pic) is actually a Mal/GSD. Medium to high energy with a beautiful shut off switch😊. Single mom, full time military on a shift schedule. I actually took 15 days off work to dedicate to him and it made a world of difference. My son helped lots as well.

I loved the series. Thanks for sharing!

Robert Cabral is top notch.

Love the realism, thank you !

You helped me so much (a little over a year ago) when we first adopted our "German Shepherd Mix." She looks like a Belgian Malinois so I was so happy when I found your videos. The night we brought her home I was so worried and had left you a comment on one of your videos. You commented back and helped me so much!!! Thank you again--a year later. With that being said, this is such a great video to help realize the demands and what to expect your first 24 hours. So many will benefit from this information. A year ago, you answered my comment in 24 hours and helped calm my nerves--and, to this day, I appreciate that kind message/comment. Your videos over the past year have helped us learn so much. Because of you, we definitely learned that training is so important! We have a professional trainer--- still a year later---thanks to your videos--- and will continue to keep a trainer because it has made all the difference in the world. This video is wonderful! The first 24 hours with a new dog/puppy is definitely a lot of work but your video is so informative of what to expect and how to manage it. Love your videos! Thanks again!

Yes. This is exactly what the newbie like me needs

Great serious !! Checked all the boxes for a new puppy. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge!

Loved this series. I was traveling today and couldn’t Wait to get to hotel room to watch.

Love this! Thank you! ❤

Thank you for the series! It was really helpful! I get to pick my puppy, Stella, up in 10 days! I've researched trainers and have one experienced with working with Malinois. Your channel has been a really big help about learning more about the nuances of working with this beautiful breed. Thanks again!!

Very helpful. Still doing my homework and this helps me know what to expect realistically. Looks like the right and best thing to do is to take a few weeks off work to complete the daily routine.

Thank you! I am rewatching all your puppy videos. This is extremely useful and applicable for someone who is about to pick up a new Mal puppy. Please make more detailed content of puppy in ordinary life and how to cope & manage the training. Thanks again.

love it, please more

I love this and can completely agree... I got a low to medium energy GSD puppy almost 2 month ago and the 1st month was brutal especially if u r alone... now I knew what I was getting myself into and expected a lot of work and man it is a lot of work...

Very good information. Thank you. I do like the format and have begun looking for your videos every Saturday. I’m retiring next year and have a lot of time on my hands. So my wife and I are targeting June July time frame to get our mal.

Great video, extremely informative. I definitely looked crap on the first few weeks with my german shepherd girl, but all the hard work paid off!

Omg the puppies🥺 and You’re daughter is so cute!

Definitely enjoyed, was looking forward to this episode literally counting the days! of course we would have liked more stuff going on in the video but like you said you had a birthday to plan & other things happening so that is understandable by all means

Thank you for this wonderful video you really help me out, I just gotten my Mal Monday so far it’s going good 😊. Its just me and him getting to know each other, he is doing good with the potty training. Again thank you for this video looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

Thank you for these videos they helped me and now me and my 11 week mal pup are bonding our first 24 hours were a nightmare she was in a crate for over 14 hours getting to me and then two days to settle in. Today was the first day she ate a half cup of food.

Thank you for a Nice video. I wish it was a little bit longer, but maybe next saturday😎 I think you look really fresh with your hair, makeup and nails😀 Natural beauty😍

Another great video covered everything I wanted to ask. I used to have a german shepherd that was very high energy and I had a 8 hour job,yes it was hard but manageable.

@jeffk464

2 жыл бұрын

I have a Aussie puppy that I think isn't to far off from the neediness of a malinois. So far the only dog that will put up with her rough play has been a husky. Yeah most people should get a Labrador or Golden Retriever, it's exhausting. But hey, after my Aussie I think I can probably handle a border collie or a malinois now.

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I love this video. There are so many "Sunshine Videos" that just don't tell the whole truth. I don't want to know how many Belgian Shepherds are abandoned or even die each year for not telling people the truth. Videos like this are likely to save the lives of many Malinois.

@einfachweggehen2785

2 жыл бұрын

@Jeff K A Malinois IS a Belgian Shepherd. The behavior and need of my working line Tervueren ist the same as the behavior and the need of a Malinois. Why? Because a Tervueren is nothing other than a long coated Malinois. However, a distinction has to be made between working line and show line and because of there are more working line Malinois, while there are more show line dogs in the three other variants of the Belgian Shepherd, it often looks as if they are different dogs. But the truth is that, as far as bahavior and needs are concerned, there exists only a difference between the working line and the show line. Here is a video from Robert Cabral : kzread.info/dash/bejne/pWh5uNqcgti2l5s.html

Sadly, I only agree with about 30% of what you suggest. I have 2 mals going on 10 years who have never been in a crate and rarely are on a leash. Yes training is all about consistency and my dogs only want to please me so that is why they have so much freedom. I have a unique lifestyle that allows them to be with me all of the time. I don't think you should own a Malinois unless this is the case or something similar. Robert Cabral preaches that no one should own 2 which is the pot calling the kettle black so take his advice with a grain of salt. He also has said he has to pick his female up to avoid her starting a fight if a strange dog runs up so there are 2 reasons I don't watch him anymore. My female went off on a couple of dogs when she was a jealous puppy and I corrected that behavior so it only happened twice. I also saw a little old lady walk up to my car and my 80lb male was hanging halfway out the window going nuts but when she stuck her hand out she started petting him it made me smile. A well trained dog can sense a threat if they are well trained and socialized.

i dont care how you do stuff,,, i find all your vids packed full of information. my next Mal will diff. follow your example of doing things. the one I have now is my fault. He is not a very nice boy. But then again he was my first dog and i didnt know any better, i do now though. Thanks for all your info.!!!!!

Great video showing the reality of owning new puppies. Also you are a great dog owner and great mother too! Nice polite children!

When I got my puppy (half Malinois/ half German Shepherd) I didn’t sleep and I also did not shower for 5 whole days 🤣

Thank you I did learn much from you and from Robert Cabral and other Greate Dog trainer’s and I am still learning from all of you because when I had my first Belgian Malinois I did train him with my feelings with my heart I had him he were 11 weeks old puppy in that time I had no experience with dog training when I were young my Grandparents had Germain Shepherd Dogs on their Farms there is my Love coming from Love for Shepherd Dogs but I never had a dog in my house until my son gave me a Beautiful puppy a Belgian Malinois 18 years ago I had a very hard time in my life at that time my son did bring the puppy for me and he did say to me Mom you will go out and have a Great time with your puppy I want to see you happy again Mom And I really had a Great and Beautiful time with my Beautiful Belgian Malinois Dog Chico for 15 years first I did learn dog training from my friends who had also dogs and I did learn dog training from Cesar Millan from his books and on tv and online on KZread video’s I had time for my dog and he were a very happy dog who loves to be around me and around other people and I had a second dog too she were also a Beautiful Belgian Malinois Dog Bo and a the third one were also a Beautiful Belgian Malinois Dog Thomy I do Loved all my dogs and I still Love them Now I have a cat a Beautiful cat I had always cats in my life but I miss a dog in my life and I know you can have dogs and cats they will become friends at home Thank You to all of You Great and Beautiful Dogs and Cats Trainer’s I did learn and I still learning from you and I Love to Learn everything about Dogs and Cats and Horses and about every Pets because I had many Pets when my children were young now I have Grandchildren and they Love Pets too they are good with dogs and cats and other Pets that is really Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

Great video. I love and appreciate the content. You mentioned in the last video I think, that you were going to keep the girl. I'm interested in how you introduce new dogs into your family. I have a mal and want to get another in the future so information on this would be great.

@MaligatorMom

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll try to remember this video idea for when I introduce Crisis to the pack! 👍🏼 Great suggestion!

I took 2 weeks off for my bulldog. He was toilet trained in a week. Which for a noob like me was my greatest achievement . I think taking lots of time off for the new puppy is very important. Whatever the breed

I’m a long time subscriber and I love Maligator Mom’s content and videos, but the comment about not getting a puppy if you work full time kind of rubbed me the wrong way a little. Most people, myself included, are not lucky enough to be able to be home all day and do need to work a typical 8 hour job. I don’t think only wealthy people should be able to experience the joy of having dogs. I really hope this was only directed towards extreme high-drive working dogs like Mals! I have a working German Shepherd puppy and a collie, and my partner and I usually take turns coming home at lunch to take them out so they don’t end up going too long without potty breaks. A lot of us ‘only have a few hours to spend’ with our dogs in the evenings…ours seem happy and we take them with us whenever we can and go on lots of adventures. It is doable if you’re dedicated.

@DrGlowaski

2 жыл бұрын

Agree!! I’m a veterinarian, work about 50 hours a week and still have been able to train a black Lab pup for field trialing in the last year. We all make time for what’s important to us. If it means getting up at 4am instead of 5am then yup- we DO it😊

@chasityolsen6044

2 жыл бұрын

She did not direct that at regular dog owners. She only directed that at Mal owners. They are a whole new level of nightmare.

@justkidding7523

2 жыл бұрын

I truly believe she meant working breeds.

@PowderedMunchkins

2 жыл бұрын

I deleted my original comment since I do agree that Malinois MUST have someone with them throughout the day as puppies. Mine have plenty of acreage, but as puppies, I had them each with a daily caretaker if I was unavailable. The purchase price is just the beginning when it comes to costs associated with owning high drive dogs, but quality time is the most costly input to Mal ownership. They own you.

@Venessialato

2 жыл бұрын

​@@PowderedMunchkins How long did you have the caretaker for? That's actually a really great idea for people who work outside of home. We don't have acreage as we live in a major city, but we're in the PNW so we hike 30 miles pretty much every weekend and are very active in our off hours during the week too. We don't have kids and don't plan to, so have a good bit of free time. Usually our dog is konked out at the end of the day, but she isn't a Mal, either. Another thing that is interesting to me is that there's so much gatekeeping with the Malinois breed but I don't hear it as much (or at all, or the elitism really) with the Dutchie. Working line GSDs are no joke either but you don't see as much of the 'You cannot have a life of any sort outside of your dog! Nor can you leave the house, ever! And forget having a job!' (Not saying that Maligator Mom implied this, at all. In fact I think I've seen her rant about people who do) Would you recommend the Dutchie over the Mal? Mals are my dream dog but I'm paranoid that I might not be able to give one the best life since I'm not home all the time and don't live in a huge space. We do participate in bite club and dog sports, though.

Wow two pups at once!? You poor thing, one puppy is enough to wipe you out but two… I salute you. Just out of curiosity, what made you decide to take two? They’re very cute! As always and amazing video

Trained our two border terriers with hand feeding as you did. You could put your hands in their food bowls and they will just step back and let you years later.

... "You're an 'Evil Mom' ... (LOL) ... IT IS SSSOOO HARD ... be strong, ot pays off later ... (Dude, you gotta love them, it's hard) ...

Also, to emphasize your point on being the right person for this breed... I know a trainer who rescued a malinois from a family who left the dog in a crate for 10 hours a day and the dog broke all its teeth trying to bust out of the crate. They didn't want to pay for the medical bills so this trainer rescued the dog and paid for the dental work which unfortunately meant removing all the teeth. Now he gives mouth hugs, all gum. But he has a purpose working and being stimulated as a demo dog for her business.

Hi! What's your opinion about introducing the puppy to an existing dog? I have a Jack Russell Terrier, and I'm gonna get a Malinois puppy. My JRT is very easy going, she's a really sweet dog, no aggression or bad behavior of any way, she's energic, but not when she know is not play time, so I'm very confident that they will get along great. Should I introduce on to another and let them do their things toghether, or should I limit their time, and have the Malinois puppy spend their awake time with me instead of me and the JRT? Thanks!

I have been very curious on your puppy feeding technique. You say you hand feed them while they are puppies so you can do many things like making them aware you are the source of food, training etc. My question is two fold.. 1. How many cups are you feeding them and are you just giving them little bit a food several times a day? at certain times? 2. What food are you using for your puppy and hold long would you stick to puppy food until you change to adult? let me know and I will use your codes to:)

Is there a breeder that you work with that you recommend? Looking to get a puppy but not sure where to start.

Hey Maligator Mom, found you recently while looking up some tips for training a malinois..I soon will be getting my second one as the first one a certain set of issues prevented me from keeping my first one... Was listening to you say of you are an individual who works away from home (10hrs for me) that it wouldn't be good, I am going thru with a new puppy and would like some help or advice from you!?

What kennel are you using ?

Hi we have our new malanoi puppy he is 10weeks old, he cried a little during the night and a few barks but not too bad however he keeps peeing and pooping all round the floor I have put toilet training pads down and try to encourage him to go outside but he seems scared and no idea whatsoever on this toilet time business he just goes where and when ever no waring 😭he follows me around and isn’t that interested in my husband or children he does play with them a bit but he doesn’t listen to a thing he seems shakey and scared a lot of the time I don’t get it will he settle in will he be trainable any advise for me please would be great thanks 😊

Awesome video, would be really really awesome if you could do a 1st week with your new puppy video just so we can see what that initial week consists of !

When do you start having them in the house on a more regular basis? Your video makes it sound like they're in a crate if they arent going potty, eating or having a play session. When do you start crating less during the day?

@justkidding7523

2 жыл бұрын

It depends on the dog. Some dogs learn quicker than others. Mine didn’t spend that much time in the crate but I also didn’t allow him to free roam without supervision.

I really do want a malinois but I do work 8plus hours a day 😩 and the research says not to get one

@chesiresays

2 жыл бұрын

Save your money, after time goes by and hopefully you get a chance to switch to a job that allows you to have enough time and energy for it

@joshuahunter7871

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a mail carrier, won't be switching jobs lol thanks for the advice

@jeffk464

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshuahunter7871 life is a lot easier with a calm breed of dog.

@justkidding7523

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have the funds to invest in boarding? Can you take time off to bond with pup? I took 15 days off when I first got my dog. Then I enlisted the help of a friend (neighbor) to take him out several times a day while I was at work. Best dog I ever had but I invested the time in quality training. Very demanding first year but I’m reaping the benefits now.

@lindadoss1055

9 ай бұрын

There are a lot of other good dog breeds to choose from who might fit into your lifestyle. Every breed has different needs. My brother would have never bought his Malinois if he was still working. He is retired, but financially he has invested more time, effort, and money than in his previous dogs which include Dobermans, an Akita, and a Mastiff breed. He has done reasonably well in training his dog but now he has a professional trainer because he is not sure he is meeting all of his dog's needs. He would have never taken on this responsibility if he was still working. Watching other people with their trained dogs is a lot different than doing the actual work. They do not like being alone for long hours. They are really attached to their owners and they do not like being separated from them. I watch my brother's dog for him sometimes and he is constantly looking for him. He has nine acres for the dog to run on and his trainer is helping him build an obstacle course for him. He is not crated except at night but he can get out of the crate. His dog has slept in his crate since he was a puppy and he puts himself into the crate. I love his dog and dog-sit for him all the time but I could never own one.

I have a Kelpie dog

@jeffk464

2 жыл бұрын

I think us working dog breed owners are all in the same boat.

I wanna know their names!!!!

@Not_The_Bread

2 жыл бұрын

Riot, Fury, Storm, Crisis

"i Look like crap!" Um no you don't, you're a babe! But I get your point haha very demanding puppy schedule.

Hard to tell if you're tired through all the make up :/ many good points. But I found that with my Mal she needed to pee every hour. So crating was not happening because I had to get her outside often. In fact I haven't crated her until 6 months and she was just fine. with 3 days she was going in the crate with out trouble. She is high drive and if left bored she will find something to chew whether its her toys or not. otherwise I agree with you. raising a Mal puppy is not for hte feint of heart or the overly busy person who ignores their dog until they're ready to play or whatever.

@MK-ti2oo

Жыл бұрын

She's a pretty lady, should skip the lip botox though-it just looks silly. I've never seen a lip fill that made the person look better than before and I've always wondered if these people actually look at themselves as a whole or just that they have thinning lips etc and hyper focus on fixing that. We don't crate during the day at all usually but we're outside working 12-15 hours a day on our homestead so we have her with us working all day. She takes naps every couple hours, but they are short and she's back up with fire in her @ss lol. This is our first Mal and I will honestly say, I don't think people with jobs that take them away for more than a couple hours at a time can be good owners without a ton of help coming in from someone. This is the most physically and Intellectually demanding dog, I can't imagine trying to keep her happy if we were just an average family in a city. Our homestead is 50 acres in the northern Sierra Nevada mountains and this is definitely the right life for this breed. They're amazing if you are the right person in the right situation but I personally think they're not the breed for most people just wanting a pet and thinking 'I can probably provide enough activity to keep it happy'. We are insanely active and our girl could still run circles around us, you're right, they're not for the feint of heart lol.

My biggest concern with how you crate your digs and the new puppies is that it not good to keep water from any dog for long times and I have heared you say that you keep them in crates for two hours and overnight they have to have a source of water even if it is ice cubes you cannot judge how much water your dogs take in before you crate them you may think you know but unless you measure each time they drink you cannot tell me you know

I just got a girl

Don’t ever get a dog if your plans are to crate all day while your gone. Regardless of breed. It’s just cruel. Let someone with the time get them.