by Damian Cross

In a Letter from Trevor:

My pal Trevor, who has been a dog trainer for a few years wrote a letter to me offering me to adopt his Belgian Malinois, which is approximately five years old. The dog has received quality training in protection and answers to several commands, such as bite, release, and stay. The dog received third place in a level one protection dog competition. Currently I own two female dogs, a one and a half year old, and a nine month Labrador.

The idea is very attractive, and I would love to care for them, but a few questions rise in my mind as to whether this is the right decision. After all, the guard dog has been Trevor's dog for over five years; I am unsure if he would take on to me as his new master very well. Trevor is an experienced trainer and he assured me that transferring the dog's loyalty to me is feasible. The animal appears very fearful during competition, but very silent when he is off the circuit. He brings the dog over for gatherings all the time and has never had a problem with the people around him, even playing dog games when he gets a chance. The only reason he wants to give away the dog is to take on the project of training a younger dog.

The question is, do you think this is an offer worth considering?

Dear Tom:

To answer your concern regarding the dogs loyalty, yes, it is possible to transfer his loyalty to you without any problems.

However, there are two important issues you should consider before making any decisions on the matter:

1. This particular breed of dog, which has been trained for aggressive protection, such as attacking and biting will require you to spend a great deal of time with the dog in training exercises in order to be able to handle the dog properly. You will need many training sessions building a one to one relationship with the animal. Having this type of dog is like playing with fire, if you don't know how to use it properly, you are most likely to end up burning yourself. And by this I don't mean a lighter, or a match stick, a Belgian Malinois is more like a forest fire that needs to be kept under control.

2. These dogs are extremely full of energy, and require constant motivation and exercise. It is important for you to realize the great deal of responsibility that having this dog under your care represents.

If you do decide to take on the challenge of keeping this dog, and successfully manage to handle him, you will be very happy knowing you have one of the best breeds of dog under your care.

As much as I would like to keep the dog, it is not something I have the time to do right now. As my closing advice, make sure the dog hasn't turned aggressive before you decide to keep him.

All the best,
Trevor

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