Grit & Grace Malinois

04/16/2024

🐾 Dog training is a journey of ongoing growth! Nobody can get to the point where there is nothing more to learn…if you think you have arrived to that, you are probably stuck in a rut😉 Whether you are new to dog training or have years of experience, every stage brings fresh insights. Embrace the process and grow together with your K9!
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02/22/2024

A dog's smile can brighten even the gloomiest of days ❤️ Malu is sharing smiles today!
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02/07/2024

✨Nail trim day✨

As dog owners, we want to ensure our canines are healthy and happy from nose to tail! One often overlooked aspect of dog care is nail maintenance. Properly trimmed toenails are essential for your pup's comfort and mobility. Here are some tips to keep those nails in tip-top shape:

1. Regular Trims: Trim your dog's nails every 2-4 weeks, depending on their activity level and how quickly their nails grow.

2. Use the Right Tools: Invest in high-quality nail clippers specifically designed for dogs. A Dremel may be another tool to invest in to follow up after the clipping to round the edges of the nails and give them a smooth finish.

3. Avoid the Quick: Be cautious not to cut into the quick, the pink area inside the nail that contains blood vessels and nerves. Cutting into the quick can be painful and cause bleeding.

4. Gradual Approach: If your dog has long nails, gradually trim them over several sessions to avoid cutting into the quick and to help your pup get used to the process.

5. Positive Reinforcement: Make nail trimming a positive experience by offering treats and praise. This helps to create a positive association and reduces anxiety for your dog.

01/26/2024

✨𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐊𝟗 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫✨

We all have areas we can improve on in our handling and training skills. Always be open and willing to learn from others. Never come to believe you have “arrived” and are better than every one else. There’s always more to learn and refine!

Here are some key considerations to remember:

1️⃣ Deepen Canine Understanding:
Develop an in-depth comprehension of canine behavior, communication, and instincts to enhance your effectiveness in handling. Continue your education with as many different K9 courses as you can.

2️⃣ Precision in Commands:
Sharpen your command delivery for clear and concise communication with your K9 partner. Accuracy is paramount in high-stakes situations.

3️⃣ Consistent Training Regimen:
Establish a rigorous and consistent training schedule to ensure your K9 companion maintains peak performance and responsiveness.

4️⃣ Specialized Techniques:
Acquire and refine specialized handling techniques relevant to your K9's role, be it in search and rescue, detection, or law enforcement.

5️⃣ Maintain Physical Fitness:
Both you and your K9 partner should maintain optimal physical condition to navigate challenges effectively and ensure peak performance.

6️⃣ Adaptability and Flexibility:
Cultivate adaptability in handling various situations, environments, and scenarios. Flexibility is crucial in dynamic operational settings.

7️⃣ Trust and Bonding:
Foster a strong bond of trust between you and your K9. Mutual trust is the foundation for effective collaboration and seamless teamwork.

𝒮𝓉𝓇𝒾𝓋𝑒 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝑒𝓍𝒸𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝓃𝒸𝑒 𝒾𝓃 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝒦𝟫 𝒽𝒶𝓃𝒹𝓁𝒾𝓃𝑔! 🐾👮🏼

01/22/2024

📷Photo dump of pups playing in the snow before it all melts away this week🤩
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01/19/2024

❄️Happy weekend!!❄️
Be safe and have fun in the snow with your dog/s!
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💬Comment below your favorite snowy dog pic!

01/12/2024

We were thrilled to attend the AiG Canine Conference at the Ark Encounter!! It was a wonderful time of training with great people and great dogs!
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We also enjoyed the trip with our friends from Conifer Canine LLC , Cognitive K-9, Anchored Canine, LLC, Solid Foundation Dog Training, Kingdom Elite K9, and Shepherd's K-9 Dog Training.

12/25/2023

✨Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Grit & Grace Malinois!✨

12/12/2023

Kurt has welcomed Brynn into his home in Wisconsin! 🥰

12/04/2023

We are so excited for the Crouch family who have added Bronson to their home! Thanks for supporting Grit & Grace Malinois!
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11/22/2023

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from our pack!! 🍂

11/18/2023

Ron with his new puppy, Bea! Enjoy her!! Thanks for choosing Grit & Grace Malinois!
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11/13/2023

The puppies are 10 weeks old! Some of the puppies are going to their new homes today.
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Thank you Adrian for supporting Grit & Grace Malinois! We look forward to working with you all during training! Enjoy Benelli! (Previously Beckett)

11/09/2023

Portraits are getting to be more of a hassle with this rambunctious crew 😄 but ohhh they are heart stealers 🥰
These puppies are ready to go to their new homes on Monday!
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We have a few that are yet available!

11/07/2023

Trip to the veterinarian today for the puppies' wellness exams! They all have a clean bill of health. Makes for an exciting day taking seven maligator puppies out and about all together 😄
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Shout-out to Southgate Veterinary Clinic,LLC! They always do a great job with all of our dogs! Today, Dr. Fowler performed the examinations on our puppies. Thank you Southgate! 🐾

10/26/2023

Hey there! If you've purchased a Malinois from us or have interacted with our Malinois and breeding program, we'd love to hear from you!! Give us a review here on our Grit & Grace Malinois page! We appreciate you all for supporting our breeding program!

10/19/2023

Look at those ears 😍
-These pups turned 6 weeks old on Monday.
-They have had their first temperament testing this week and nailed it 🙌
-Temperament testing and evaluations will be happening weekly until these puppies go to their new homes.

📍Let us know what your desires are for your Belgian Malinois and we can then select the puppy that will fit your needs best!

10/19/2023

Belgian Malinois Ava, owned by Samantha from Kingdom Elite K9, is from our previous Malu x DiOGi litter. This girl is doing a superb job! Keep up the good work! 💪❤️

Akela & Ava spent the morning relaxing after working their tails off!
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Our team traveled to MO for a narcotics search 👀
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This was their largest search yet and they performed amazingly!
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I couldn’t be more proud of my girls & their noses!
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Very thankful for the opportunity to make this trip and work our team!
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If you know someone that could benefit from their noses 👃 please tag them!

10/12/2023

Baloo💙
Beckett 🖤
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10/10/2023

Thinking of getting a puppy? Here are some things to look for. Is the seller a true breeder or only a puppy-maker?

10/05/2023

Bath day for the puppies! 🫧
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10/03/2023

✨These spunky pups are 4 weeks old!✨

https://www.dogtrainercollege.us/our-dogs/belgian-malinois/

These puppies will have ideal temperaments for working and/or active companion homes!
They will be ready to go to their new homes on November 13th when they are 10 weeks old. Puppies will be accustomed to the beginning stages of crate training, and will have had much socialization. They will also have development in areas of basic obedience, scent detection games, and bite development.

• For more information, please contact us and we will try our best to match a pup with your needs in the coming weeks as we continue to evaluate each one.

09/25/2023

The puppies are three weeks old today! They are growing fast, exploring, playing, and developing personalities ❤️
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➡️Reserve your Belgian Malinois puppy today: PM us or email [email protected] for more info

09/15/2023

🐾 Eat. Sleep. Repeat.🐾

09/11/2023

The puppies are one week old today. That means picture day! 🤎 Descriptions under each individual picture.
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Welcome to Bambi, Bianca, Bronson, Baloo, Bea, Beckett, and Brynn!

09/06/2023

Malu's litter of puppies arrived on Labor Day!😉
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Momma and puppies are all doing very well. What a beautiful litter of seven puppies! Four males and three females 🤎

08/24/2023

Anja is 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the previous individual who had a deposit down on Anja had to change their plans about bringing her into their home. This is to no fault of Anja.

•Belgian Malinois
•Female
•DOB: 2/12/22
•Location: Spencer, IN
•Sire:
https://www.working-dog.com/dogs-details/6843436/Jerry-Reunion
•Dam: https://www.working-dog.com/dogs-details/6408634/Malu-de-la-Vall%C3%A9e-de-Luvry

Anja is a confident, balanced female who has DRIVE. She loves to work and has great potential for apprehension work in security, personal protection, police K9, as well as scent detection, trailing, canine sports, and more! Anja does very well in the home and has a great foundation of obedience training.

📨Contact us for more information!
PM or email at:
[email protected]

08/14/2023

🚨Belgian Malinois puppies coming soon!

We are accepting deposits NOW!
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The puppies we produce make strong working dogs with BALANCED temperaments! Confidence, Drive, Solid genetics! Tremendous potential for personal protection, police K9 suspect apprehension, mantrailing, active family dogs, sport, agility, scent detection -narcotics, explosives, bedbugs, fi****ms, and more!
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Both parents have been health tested through Embark. Both parents have had Hips/Elbows tested through FCI and/or OFA. Both parents are solid workers, have balanced temperaments, and are confident dogs that are easy to live with in the home. They are both AKC registered. Puppies will be AKC registered.
The Sire was imported from Poland. He is a personal protection dog and an explosives detection dog. He also performs trailing and agility.
The Dam was imported from Serbia. She is a personal protection dog and a bed bug detection dog.
𝐒𝐢𝐫𝐞:
https://www.working-dog.com/dogs-details/6843436/Jerry-Reunion
𝐃𝐚𝐦:
https://www.working-dog.com/dogs-details/6408634/Malu-de-la-Vall%C3%A9e-de-Luvry

📍Located near Spencer, Indiana

💬For more information and to reserve a puppy, PM or email us at:
[email protected]
[email protected]