On a regular basis I see on social media people talking about an "off switch" and how the Malinois doesn't have one. Especially the working line Malinois. People post their daily routine with their dog, which includes 2 hours of training, 1 hour of fetch at the park in the morning, a 2 hour run…
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Does Craigslist Equal Irresponsible?
I see posts on social media all the time regarding breeders advertising on Craigslist. With most people of the opinion that if somebody advertises there, they are automatically an irresponsible breeder AKA back yard breeder, who needs to be shut down ASAP. I have never understood the concept that advertising on Craigslist, puppy sale websites,…
The “Long Haired Malinois”
What is that doggy in the window??? A little history When it comes to the Belgian Shepherd Dog, there is a lot of confusion in the United States regarding "what is that doggy in the window". Hopefully I can help clarify the confusion. In Europe, there is a breed called the Belgian Shepherd Dog (BSD). …
Will Training in a Protection Sport Make My Dog Dangerous?
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When people ask me if training their dog in a protection sport will make them dangerous, I pull out my martial arts comparison. An a-hole with an unstable personality who would jump some random person for fun, is going to be an a-hole before he takes any sort of marital arts training. The big difference…
Living in the Poorhouse
A few years ago a good friend of mine named Tami McLeod introduced me to the phrase "rich dog"/"poor dog". So what does this mean? Your average well cared for pet dog is a "rich dog". These are dogs who have everything available to them at the drop of the hat. They live in the…
Dual Sired Litter
People have asked me at various times why I did a dual sired litter. I've seen all sorts of wild theories on the internet thrown about as to why a breeder would do this, from "they breed the bitch extra times to try to make as many pups as they can to make as much…