Maligator Mom

How to train your Belgian Malinois?

As a first time Malinois owner, I found few online resources that provided the optimism and encouragement I was seeking as I embarked on this journey with my new puppy. The online communities I found seemed to be dominated by owners who held strong convictions about just who should (and who shouldn’t) own a Belgian Malinois. Very few were welcoming or helpful when I sought opinions or advice. Instead, I was more often met with harsh judgment and criticism. The idea that these dogs should only be reserved for highly experienced or professional handlers is simply untrue. With a solid commitment and the right training, even YOU can own a Malinois successfully. My goal is to provide some insight into what it’s like to own and train a Belgian Malinois for the first time. What I offer you is the unvarnished truth so that you may overcome your hesitation in owning what I have come to believe is the BEST dog breed in the world.