From the Training Program

Notes on training, evaluating, and breeding Belgian Malinois protection dogs — written by the trainer who does the work.

Belgian Malinois working line genetics
Breeding

What Actually Makes a Working Line

Why I evaluate dogs through real, layered pressure rather than sport titles or pedigree names — and what that means for the genetics I actually select for.

Aug 22, 2026 Read Article
Malinois protection dog training program
Training

How My Training Program Works

An in-depth look at how my standard training protocol enhances capabilities and creates more confident, stable protection dogs.

Aug 10, 2026 Read Article
Trained protection dog with family at home
Security

Protection Dog or Alarm System? What Each One Actually Does

Cameras and alarms detect. A trained protection dog does something different. An honest comparison of what each one actually adds.

Jul 28, 2026 Read Article
Belgian Malinois puppy early development
Breeding

Early Development: The First 16 Weeks

What actually happens in a working Malinois puppy's first 16 weeks, and why this stage sets the ceiling for everything that comes after.

Sep 1, 2026 Read Article
Raw diet feeding for a working Belgian Malinois
Health

How I Feed a Working Dog

Why I use a raw diet approach, what's actually in it, and how feeding changes across working, recovery, and maintenance phases.

Sep 1, 2026 Read Article

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