Thinking About Getting a Malinois?

Reality, Handling & Lifestyle Assessment Program

Price: $750

This program is designed for people who are seriously considering owning a Belgian Malinois and want an honest, hands-on understanding of what that decision actually means. This is not a sales pitch for the breed — it is an education and evaluation program to help you decide if a Malinois truly fits your lifestyle, skill level, and expectations.

This program includes direct exposure to high-drive dogs, including working alongside my own trained Malinois, so you can experience the intensity, handling requirements, and daily reality before committing.

What This Program Includes

• Hands-on handling experience
  

• You will work around and, when appropriate, handle high-drive Malinois from my own pack

• Learn what real drive, arousal, and focus feel like on the leash

• Breed reality & genetics
  

• What Malinois are bred for — and what they are not

• Common misconceptions vs reality

• Why they struggle in typical pet environments

• Handler expectations
  

• Daily structure, management, and work requirements

• The level of consistency and leadership required

• How handler mistakes create long-term behavior problems

• Behavioral realities
  

• Mouthiness, intensity, fixation, environmental sensitivity

• Why “calm training” and pet-style methods fail

• Lifestyle assessment
  

• Honest discussion of your schedule, environment, and goals

• Whether a Malinois fits your life — not an idealized version

• Next-step guidance
  

• If a Malinois is appropriate: how to prepare properly

• If not: alternative breeds or paths that better fit your goals

This program exists to prevent bad matches, burnout, and rehoming — for both people and dogs.

Who This Program Is For

This program is a good fit if:

• You are seriously considering getting a Belgian Malinois

• You want real exposure, not internet advice

• You value honesty over reassurance

• You are open to being told no if it’s not a good fit

• You want to make an informed, responsible decision

• You respect working dogs and what they require

Who This Program Is NOT For

This program is not appropriate if:

• You want a Malinois because they “look cool”

• You are looking for a high-energy pet, not a working dog

• You expect the dog to adapt to a sedentary lifestyle

• You want reassurance rather than honest feedback

• You are unwilling to adjust your routines or expectations

• You are shopping breeds casually or impulsively

👉 This program is about prevention, realism, and responsibility — not encouragement.

How to Purchase & Book

1. Purchase the “Thinking About Getting a Malinois?” program using the link above

2. You will receive a confirmation email

3. The trainer will then email you directly with:
   

• Available session dates

• What to expect during the session

• Safety and handling guidelines

4. Sessions are scheduled after purchase and based on availability.

Important Note

Working with high-drive dogs is not a petting experience. Safety, respect, and listening to instruction are required at all times.