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Deep River, Ontario
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The Malinois - is it the right dog for you? Great post!
11/22/2025

The Malinois - is it the right dog for you?

Great post!

🐕 The Malinois: Is It the Right Dog for You?
The Belgian shepherd Malinois is fascinating. Intelligent, athletic, loyal, obedient
 We see it in police forces, the military, in movies — a strong, courageous dog capable of almost anything.
But before adopting one, you need to ask yourself a crucial question:
Is this really the right dog for you?

💭 Start by Looking at Yourself
Before choosing a breed, you have to look at yourself honestly — without pretending that you’ll suddenly change just because you get a dog.
What’s your lifestyle like? Your habits? Your energy level? Your experience with dogs?
Do you have the time, patience, and consistency needed to guide such an intense dog?

The Malinois is not a lapdog, nor just a casual walking companion.
It’s a mental and physical athlete that needs structure, stimulation, and daily challenges. There’s a reason it’s selected for police and military work.
Without those things, it gets bored, restless, and may develop behaviour issues: destruction, anxiety, reactivity, frustration


🧠 The Malinois’ Fundamental Needs
The Malinois is first and foremost a working dog.
That means it has been selected, generation after generation, to think, act, and work closely with humans.
Its core needs go far beyond those of an average “family pet”:

Intense physical exercise: running, pulling, jumping, climbing, swimming, playing at full power, protection sports.

Mental stimulation: constant learning, searching, obedience, detection, precision work.

Structure and consistency: a clear framework, stable rules, a calm and predictable human. Structure isn’t just helpful — it’s essential.

Daily interaction: this dog does not thrive alone in a yard. It needs to be with you, involved in your life.

⚠ A Working Dog Without Work
A Malinois without purpose often becomes unhappy.
It’s not that it’s “mean” or “too intense”; it’s simply built to do.
When its energy has no direction, it turns into tension and frustration.
That’s when behaviour problems appear — not out of “disobedience,” but out of imbalance and misunderstanding.

Owning a Malinois is a lifestyle. It’s not a temporary project or a fitness challenge: it’s a daily, long-term commitment for 12 to 15 years.

🌿 Finding the Right Match
Before adopting a Malinois, ask yourself the right questions:
Am I active every day, no matter the weather?
Do I have the discipline to provide a stable structure?
Am I willing to learn, to question myself, to be guided?
Am I looking for a working partner or for a calm companion?

The Malinois is an incredible dog — loyal, dedicated, brilliant.
But it’s not for everyone, and that’s okay.
What matters is finding the dog that truly fits you, whose needs align with your lifestyle. A dog is a 15-year commitment, not a trend you saw in a cool Instagram reel.

Because a happy dog starts with a consistent human — and a fulfilled dog.
Text in collaboration with Flore Canine
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🐕 Le malinois : est-ce un chien pour toi ?

Le berger malinois fascine. Intelligent, athlĂ©tique, loyal, obĂ©issant
 On le voit dans la police, dans l’armĂ©e, au cinĂ©ma — un chien fort, courageux, capable de tout.
Mais avant d’en adopter un, il faut se poser une question essentielle :
est-ce vraiment un chien fait pour toi ?

💭 Commencer par soi
Avant de choisir une race, il faut d’abord se regarder honnĂȘtement, sans se mentir Ă  soi-mĂȘme en se disant qu'on va changer avec un chien.
Quel est ton rythme de vie ? Tes habitudes ? Ton niveau d’énergie ? Ton expĂ©rience avec les chiens ?
As-tu le temps, la patience, et la constance nécessaires pour accompagner un chien aussi intense ?

Le malinois n’est pas un chien de salon ni un simple compagnon de promenade.
C’est un athlĂšte mental et physique qui a besoin de structure, de stimulation et de dĂ©fis au quotidien. Ce n'est pas pour rien qu'il est sĂ©lectionnĂ© dans la police et dans l'armĂ©e...
Sans ça, il s’ennuie, s’agite, et dĂ©veloppe souvent des comportements difficiles Ă  gĂ©rer : destruction, anxiĂ©tĂ©, rĂ©activitĂ©, frustration


🧠 Les besoins fondamentaux du malinois
Le malinois est avant tout un chien de travail.
Cela signifie qu’il a Ă©tĂ© sĂ©lectionnĂ©, gĂ©nĂ©ration aprĂšs gĂ©nĂ©ration, pour agir, penser et travailler en Ă©quipe avec l’humain.
Ses besoins fondamentaux dĂ©passent donc largement ceux d’un chien « de famille » moyen :

Exercice physique intense : courir, tirer, sauter, grimper, nager, jouer Ă  pleine puissance, sport de mordant.

Stimulation mentale : apprentissage constant, recherche, obéissance, détection, travail de précision.

Structure et cohérence : un cadre clair, des rÚgles stables, un humain calme et prévisible. La structure est plus qu' importante.

Interaction quotidienne : ce chien ne s’épanouit pas seul dans une cour. Il a besoin d’ĂȘtre avec toi, impliquĂ© dans ta vie.

⚠ Un chien de travail sans travail
Un malinois sans objectif devient souvent malheureux.
Ce n’est pas qu’il est “mĂ©chant” ou “trop intense”, c’est simplement qu’il a Ă©tĂ© conçu pour faire quelque chose.
Quand son Ă©nergie n’a pas de direction, elle se transforme en tension, en frustration.
Et c’est lĂ  que commencent les problĂšmes de comportement — non pas par “dĂ©sobĂ©issance”, mais par manque d’équilibre, d'incomprĂ©hension.

Avoir un malinois, c’est un mode de vie. Ce n’est pas un projet temporaire ou un dĂ©fi sportif : c’est un engagement quotidien, constant, pour 12 Ă  15 ans.

🌿 Trouver le bon match
Avant d’adopter un malinois, pose-toi les bonnes questions :
Suis-je actif chaque jour, peu importe la météo ?
Ai-je la discipline nécessaire pour offrir un cadre stable ?
Suis-je prĂȘt Ă  apprendre, Ă  me remettre en question, Ă  ĂȘtre guidĂ©?
Suis-je à la recherche d’un partenaire de travail ou d’un compagnon tranquille ?

Le malinois est un chien incroyable, loyal, dévoué et brillant.
Mais il n’est pas pour tout le monde — et ce n’est pas grave.
L’important, c’est de trouver le bon chien pour toi, celui dont les besoins rĂ©sonnent avec ton mode de vie. Un chien c'est pour 15 ans, pas pour un reel cool qu'on a vu sur instagram.

Parce qu’un chien heureux, c’est avant tout un humain cohĂ©rent et un chien Ă©panoui
Texte en collaboration avec Flore Canine

11/21/2025

This is HOMER's reminder to you, to grab life by the ball and CHOMP.
11/20/2025

This is HOMER's reminder to you, to grab life by the ball and CHOMP.

STAN THE MAN.This little guy stayed with us for a   to lay the foundations to create a well behaved dog in the future. I...
11/17/2025

STAN THE MAN.

This little guy stayed with us for a to lay the foundations to create a well behaved dog in the future. If you're going to board, may as well train at the same time - right? 🧠💡Though short, we packed a lot in and focused on what was most important to his family.

STAN is a very sweet pup who's so much fun to work with. For such a small dog, he's got super strength (& a strong will). The big was carried around with ease and to be quite honest he could do it all day!

See you later STAN đŸ‘‹đŸ©”

Forever remembered.Forever missed.Lest we forget.
11/11/2025

Forever remembered.

Forever missed.

Lest we forget.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! đŸŽƒđŸ‘»We hope everyone has a safe and exciting Halloween (regardless of the weather 🙃☔). For dogs, seeing p...
10/31/2025

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! đŸŽƒđŸ‘»

We hope everyone has a safe and exciting Halloween (regardless of the weather 🙃☔).

For dogs, seeing people in costumes might be a lot to take in BUT if your dog is in the right place with their training and mindset, it's also an amazing opportunity to proof what they know. Place training, heeling skills, obedience..make use of the extra distractions and challenge your dog!

Be smart, keep both your dog and others safe and enjoy what the day and night has to offer 🌙

Looking for a new home! đŸ©”đŸ’œ
10/14/2025

Looking for a new home! đŸ©”đŸ’œ

Location: Montreal
Ares is a stunning 3 years old Dutch Shepherd x Malinois with brains, energy, and a heart that belongs entirely to his person. He is vaccinated and neutered.

This boy is incredibly smart and thrives when he has a job to do; whether it’s playing tug, training in obedience, chasing a frisbee, or going for a swim. He’s athletic, driven, and versatile, but also has a silly, goofy side that will keep you smiling.

Ares is a total velcro dog. He’ll follow you from room to room and loves being part of whatever you’re doing. He's always down for cuddles. He’s reliable off-leash with an e-collar and loves adventures where he can run, explore, and just be your shadow.
He’s not the most social pup with other dogs, but with time and the right neutral, stable companion, he can coexist peacefully. Around people, he’s aloof at first, but once he chooses you, you’ll have a loyal partner for life.

Ares would thrive in an active, experienced home that can keep his mind and body busy. He’s the kind of dog who’s always ready for the next challenge and he’ll give you his whole heart in return.

For more information about our adoption process, please take a look on our website.
www.belgianshepherdsrescuecanada.com

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Ares est un superbe Berger Hollandais de 4 ans, intelligent, plein d’énergie, avec un cƓur entiĂšrement dĂ©vouĂ© Ă  son humain. Il est vaccinĂ© et castrĂ©.

Ce chien est incroyablement intelligent et s’épanouit lorsqu’il a un travail Ă  faire – que ce soit jouer Ă  tirer, s'entraĂźner en obĂ©issance, attraper un frisbee ou aller nager. AthlĂ©tique, motivĂ© et polyvalent, il a aussi un cĂŽtĂ© drĂŽle et un peu clown qui vous fera sourire au quotidien.

Ares est un vrai "chien-velcro" : il vous suit partout et adore faire partie de tout ce que vous faites. Il est toujours partant pour des cĂąlins. Fiable en libertĂ© avec un collier Ă©lectronique, il adore les aventures oĂč il peut courir, explorer et rester dans votre ombre.

Ce n’est pas le chien le plus sociable avec ses congĂ©nĂšres, mais avec du temps et un compagnon stable et neutre, une cohabitation paisible est possible. Avec les humains, il est un peu distant au dĂ©part, mais une fois qu’il vous a choisi, c’est un partenaire loyal pour la vie.
Ares s’épanouira dans un foyer actif, avec une personne expĂ©rimentĂ©e qui saura stimuler son corps et son esprit. C’est le genre de chien toujours prĂȘt pour un nouveau dĂ©fi – et en retour, il vous offrira tout son amour.

Pour plus d'information sur le processus d'adoption, visitez notre site web.
www.belgianshepherdsrescuecanada.com

Meet OPIE đŸ©”This young pup proved to be a handful for his family so they reached out for some training help. When it come...
10/10/2025

Meet OPIE đŸ©”

This young pup proved to be a handful for his family so they reached out for some training help. When it comes to raising a dog, (especially a working breed) it's so important to guide them appropriately right from the get-go to have things go as smoothly as possible.

Fortunately for OPIE, he got just that! It was so amazing to see his family learn how to lead, provide the right outlets and properly play with their dog.

Their bond grew immensely and they are now able to enjoy his company without feeling frustrated or overwhelmed. This unlocked the ability to take him more places and give him more freedom - safely & confidently.

Way to go OPIE! đŸ‘đŸ©”

Falkor... Just kidding, it's MO! This guy came to us for a   Program this summer and quickly became a favourite to have ...
10/09/2025

Falkor... Just kidding, it's MO! This guy came to us for a Program this summer and quickly became a favourite to have around.

We love how each dog has their own unique personalities and it's so much fun watching them evolve as they learn!

If you or someone you know has lost a pet, Dr. Chris Hickman hosts a Pet Loss Support Group.Next meetings are on Novembe...
10/03/2025

If you or someone you know has lost a pet, Dr. Chris Hickman hosts a Pet Loss Support Group.

Next meetings are on November 6th and December 4th.

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🌿 You Are Not Alone 🌿

Losing a beloved pet is one of the hardest journeys we face. The grief is real, and it deserves a safe place to be felt, spoken, and honoured.

We’re opening our hearts and doors once again with a Pet Loss Support Group, where you can gather with others who understand.

📅 First Meeting: Thursday, October 2nd - THIS THURSDAY
🕕 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
📍 Location: Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home — 141 Renfrew Street, Pembroke
đŸ” Details: Free to attend. Refreshments will be served.
💙 Hosted by: Dr. Chris Hickman, Certified Hospice & Palliative Care Veterinarian

Meetings will continue on the first Thursday of every month.
Can't make it this week? Next meetings will be November 6th and December 4th.

✹ Whether you want to share your story, sit quietly in the presence of others, or simply know you’re not alone, this space is for you.

📞 For more information, please call 613-900-0817 or email [email protected]

Happy Friday from FRIDAY! 🎉The dog with one of the coolest faces we've ever seen, there's just something about him đŸ€©    ...
10/03/2025

Happy Friday from FRIDAY! 🎉

The dog with one of the coolest faces we've ever seen, there's just something about him đŸ€©

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