Peak
My 13 month Malinois, usually chill, went nuts over a broom, biting & shredding it, ignoring my command. Dog gets 2hr walks/play daily; had 45 min walk+training that morning, ate, napped. Post-nap, wanted ball play, I said no, he was fine. Kid he loves & her mom visited; he lunged, excited, but they ignored him. 2min later, he hit the broom, eyes wide, breathing hard, face puffy. I removed broom and put him in crate, he calmed down within the next 10 min or so. Brushed near him later, no reaction. Any ideas what triggered this behaviour?
Gloria M
Hi Mr Cabral, I wrote to you on 4/12 Heidi is getting better at not wanting to chase cars and trucks. Still work in progress. The problem is when she wants to play, she will come up to me and bark, jump up on me, and bite me. I know that is her way of saying I want to play but I can’t have her doing that. I have a 18 month old niece that is learning how to run and play and I don’t want Heidi to bite her or anyone else. How do I stop this. I don’t like raising my voice at her but that seems to be the only way to get her to stop. Please help I’m at my wits end.
Matt
Hi Robert, I’ve just started watching your youtube channel and finding it incredibly helpful! Thank you for sharing this content! I have a 6 month old Groenendael named Zeus. He and my 5yr old step-son Axel play well together. But Zeus is getting larger and sometimes pushes Axel over from weight, licks him but sometimes bumps him with teeth, as he mouths as well. In addition Zeus has started mouthing legs and arms as well but without pressure. He has many chew toys to redirect the biting and we cry ‘no bite’. What else could I try to stop Zeus being so mouthy, and stop the jumping up on Axel?
John R
We welcomed our first child 6 months ago, and since then our 2.5-year-old Bernedoodle has been acting out—ignoring commands, demand barking, and stealing things. She’s more on edge, and I’ve been yelling more than I’d like during this high-stress time. We completed your foundation and basic obedience training, and she was doing great. I’d love to rebuild our relationship but don’t know where to start. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Joseph P
My almost 5 month old Mal shows aggression towards people in our home. I brought her to my aunts house the other night and she was fine. I’m afraid to let her off leash when we are home AB’s people come by. She seems to wanting to attack. Strong barks and she will lunge. I try to keep the leash loose but if I get too close to company she gets aggressive. She has not showed any aggression towards other dogs yet. Should I just be letting her ignore company? I’ve had dogs my whole life from Akitas to English Bulls but never had to worry about this.
Mani
Hi Robert, thanks for your content—it’s helped me bond with my 3YO Malinois. Your advice on long-line recall during simulated triggers has shown great results. I need help with impulse control: during loose-leash walks, if she spots a squirrel or bird, she instantly pounces toward the bushes. I manage it with a quick leash correction and “leave it,” and she redirects, but it’s reflexive. How can I proactively build impulse control so she pauses or checks in with me before reacting? Would appreciate any guidance!
