This article is from the Malinois Breed FAQ, by nancyb@ignet.com (Nancy Bennett).
The Malinois is an active, intelligent dog that requires early
exposure to different people and dogs so that he will be accepting of
them when he grows up. The Malinois also requires training to control
his high energy and exuberance and channel them into useful
activities. A puppy socialization or puppy kindergarten class is
recommended for Malinois puppies. First-time Malinois owners are
often amazed and delighted at how quickly these dogs learn and how
sensitive they are to corrections, but these same traits can get them
into trouble if their owner fails to take the time to train them
properly, or combines harsh corrections with poor training
techniques.
 
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