![]() While this isn’t ideal, if you’ve got the resources, you can avail of the services of an experienced and professional dog trainer. Understandably, not everyone has the time to dedicate to training their dog. I make it work, but I also have to accept the extra cost of doggy daycare factored in to my budget. I also do not have a fenced yard because it isn’t allowed in my subdivision, and so I cannot just let her outside by herself. This is especially true for the winter time where I live, because I spend less time outdoors in the freezing cold. I personally find that doggy daycare, when needed, can be a great way for Millie to go be crazy with other dogs and burn off that extra energy. Just like kids get mischievous and misbehave when they don’t burn off their energy, so can a Malinois. This is not a dog you keep all day in a crate, come home from work, and think the dog is going to just lay around calmly sleeping all the rest of the night day after day. They need something to burn off some of that energy. Let’s hear more from Katy about how she meets Millie’s exercise needs: If your Malinois doesn’t get enough exercise, they could resort to unwanted activities. They need a lot of physical stimulation to prevent boredom setting in. If you’re not in a position to give Belgian Malinois regular exercise, you should think twice about getting a member of the breed. Leaving them in a kennel multiple times a week can lead to a frustrated dog. If you have long working hours and you’ll have to leave your dog at home alone, this probably isn’t the breed for you unless you’re prepared to use professional dog walkers or dog sitters. They’re not a good fit for first time owners. They’ve got unique requirements which means dog owners will need to adapt their lives to cater to their Malinois’ needs. This is something that needs to be reinforced if you’re thinking about getting a Belgian Malinois. Katy purchased Millie from a breeder who had already trained her: Some Belgian Malinois puppies are sold fully trained by their breeders. So you’ll need to find the right balance. While they’re quick learners, they’re sensitive to corrections. By doing so, your Belgian Malinois will have an avenue to expend their energy in a useful manner. They go on to suggest training from a young age and throughout their lives to temper their high energy and exuberance. The American Belgian Malinois Club recommend exposing your Malinois puppy to to different people and dogs so that he will be accepting of them when he grows up. As a general rule, they should understand new commands within 5 to 15 repetitions and obey a first command 85% time or better. ![]() Tying into our previous point, Belgian Malinois are very smart and as a result, highly trainable. While they are smart enough to figure out loopholes, they are also smart enough to learn quickly and even read situations and people. Millie literally fakes him out to drop the bone, and that way she can get it, because she didn’t technically “take it” from him. This is only to get my little dog to drop his bone and go running towards the door, just to quickly swing back around and go grab the bone. ![]() So when my little dog has a bone, she will bark and run to the door. She knows she isn’t supposed to take bones from my other dog. ![]()
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