Problem solving a lack of commitment on the retrieve with Lego đŠ”0
Squashing all the âdogâ out of the dog.
Working dogs like the Belgian Malinois are bred with strong instincts and natural behaviors that are essential to their breed. These dogs have a drive to work, chase, protect, and be active. But when we try to suppress these intrinsic behaviorsâby preventing them from engaging in activities that fulfill their needsâweâre not really removing those instincts. Instead, weâre just bottling them up, and eventually, theyâll find a way to come out, often in ways we donât want.
Imagine squeezing a stress ball. You can press it down, but the pressure doesnât disappearâit just gets redistributed and might eventually pop back up in unexpected ways. The same thing happens when we try to squash the Malinois out of the Malinois. If you donât provide outlets for their natural behaviors, like training exercises, sports, or tasks that mimic their working roles, those instincts will resurface as anxiety, destructive behavior, or other issues at home.
This isnât just true for Malinois. Itâs relevant to other working breeds too, like Cocker Spaniels, who have an innate drive to hunt and retrieve, or Working Labradors, who thrive on tasks that involve tracking, retrieving, and using their intelligence. When these dogs arenât given the opportunity to fulfill their natural drives, you might see a Cocker Spaniel or Labrador constantly picking up items around the house, possibly even resource guarding them as they try to satisfy their retrieving instinct. Similarly, a Belgian Malinois might start springing off kennel walls or furniture out of pent-up energy and frustration.
To keep your working dog happy and balanced, you need to give them an appropriate outlet for their natural drives. Engage them in activities that let them practice their instincts in a controlled and positive way, whether through real work or simulated training exercises. By doing so, youâll have a well-adjusted dog whoâs less likely to develop s
Guarding an object with Soul for Mondioring đ€©đ€©
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After a fair few requests I will be running a âproblem solving the out, for working and sport dogsâ short talk with videos and maybe some practical work. Please keep an eye on the EYE 2 EYE Dogs for more information.
After a fair few requests I will be running a âproblem solving the out, for working and sport dogsâ short talk with videos and maybe some practical work. Please keep an eye on the EYE 2 EYE Dogs for more information.
Highlights from this weekends mondioring competition in Holland. Bryony and Soul.
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Head trainer and owner Bryony Cole with Jotunheim Lawman đŹđ§
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The guys at Modogo have very kindly sent me a big box of balls! What more could a girl ask for just before Christmas! Have a look and see what you think- weâll be testing these bad boys out over the next few days!
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