I’m not looking for a dog at this exact moment but I was thinking of what I would get and I think a malinois might be a good fit I’m type 1 diabetic so I should be getting lots of exercise everyday and if I had a dog I’m more than willing to go run around and play and train for hours and I’ve heard they are great with scent training I could be wrong but I’d think my blood sugars or wether or not my insulin pump is leaking would be a small 24/7 job for them but I would love to hear the facts and opinions of owners

I was wondering if she should get her a playmate/sibling. I've always 2 of social animals together before but I obviously didnt want to overwhelm myself with her being mostly malinois. But we have a good routine that we could add a second to, and I think it would be good for her. Any thoughts on the matter would be appreciated.

​Hi everyone! I volunteer walking dogs at the local shelter, saw this sweet pup, and just had to do a foster-to-adopt.

​She’s under 3 months old and was surrendered simply for not being housebroken yet. We’re working on potty training and crate training, and she’s picking both up super fast! She’s an absolute Velcro dog and never leaves my side. Also I have ordered a DNA test, so awaiting results.

​I’m looking for general advice and insight on her. Here’s how things are going at home:

​Other Dogs: I have two older dogs. They get along fine, though I discovered today that high-value toys like soccer balls need to be put away to avoid tension. They also sleep separately without issue.

​Cats: I have a 6-year-old cat and a 9-month-old kitten. She mostly ignores them, but if the kitten zooms past at Mach 5, her chase instinct kicks in. That said, as soon as the kitten turned around, hissed, and stood its ground, she backed off immediately.

​I’d love to hear your thoughts or any tips for managing this age, breed tendencies, and multi-pet dynamics. Thanks in advance!

3 month old Malinois puppy. He’s super big and very hairy.

Does anyone else’s mal sleep in the weirdest positions?

She's going to be 1 next month!

¿Alguien que pueda resolver mi duda...? Mi Malinois no se separa de mi, si tengo teletrabajo él siempre está pegado a mi. Realmente es un continuo por todas las estancias de la casa. Este comportamiento es bueno? Tendría que tomar alguna medida al respecto?

Leeré sus comentarios, gracias de antemano a todos.

It was scoobs first birthday the other day, we took him to a secure field for some chaos. Show me your doggos that would get an invite to the birthday party and there is cake!!

I’ve got a young mal who I adopted a while ago as a 7 week old puppy. I lost my first mal to old age a while ago , and never thought I’d love a dog more than my first one. And it’s not that I love this mal more or less, but it is hard to express in words how close this dog and I are. He goes everywhere with me, and always has. Work, gym, church , whatever it may be. If he can’t go in, I’m probably not going myself. We have spent many many hours in the park working on obedience day every day, but he is so smart it makes the work always fun and exciting , even on bad days. I wake up everyday and smile when I look over and see my mal, and I enjoy everyday with him . He’s the best friend I’ve ever had and really brings another meaning to life. I hate when people say they are just a dog , or act like dogs are less than people. My dog is family! He’s asleep behind me secured in my backseat right now. Actually snoring !

Good day for a hike. She needed it..

My Mali is 5 months and is currently working on Obedience and protection. This is far fetched- my partner wants to teach him how to retrieve ducks and doves. While I think he is capable, he’d probably mangle the bird on the retrieve. Had anyone here attempted this? We thought we’d try training just for fun.

Thick, bouncy, heavy-duty rubber, and somehow it squeaks in different tones at the same time. Gerda is absolutely obsessed with it. Thick, bouncy, heavy-duty rubber, and somehow it squeaks in different tones at the same time. Gerda is absolutely obsessed with it.

Can anyone help me with my question? My Malinois never leaves my side. It’s not just when I’m working from home (which isn’t every day) — whenever I’m at home, he’s always following me around.

He constantly follows me from one room to another and is basically attached to me whenever I’m home.

Is this normal or healthy behavior? Should I do something about it or take any measures to encourage him to be more independent?

I’d really appreciate your advice and experiences. Thanks in advance, everyone!

K-Line is going through her first heat right now, and since I've never had an intact female before, I'm learning as I go.

I've noticed she's been much more affectionate and needy, wants to stay close to me, and seems to be sniffing everything more than usual. Those behavioral changes don't really surprise me, but what I'm wondering about is the GI side of things.

She has had some GI issues in the past (loose stool, urgency, and sometimes squatting/straining after she's already gone), which I know can be an issue with Malinois. But since going into heat, I've noticed some of these bowel-movement issues again, particularly overnight.

Has anyone here gone through a first heat with their Malinois and noticed changes in bowel movements, loose stool, urgency, straining, or other GI issues?

If so, did you find that the heat seemed to make the GI problems worse or change their normal pattern? And what did you do about it?

I'd really like to hear from people who've actually experienced this with their Malinois. What was your experience, and did anything in particular help?

I have an odd request…

I’m wrapping up an anthology featuring stories from a wide range of professionals, including members of the military. One of the stories is about an EOD K9, and I would LOVE to include a photograph of one of these incredible, unsung heroes alongside the story.

If anyone here is a former K9 handler and has a photo of their Belgian Malinois, specifically (preferably in action, working, or posed in uniform) I’d love to hear from you! Ideally, the photo would be one you took yourself and have permission to publish.

If you know a former handler who might be interested, please tag them or send them my way! I’d love the opportunity to honor these incredible working dogs in the anthology. 🐾