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When all the training just goes out of the window and instinct kicks in

November 9, 2025November 2, 2025 by Brian Bennett

Sometimes the textbook goes out of the window. This Sunday, mine did. I live in a converted barn split into three large properties. Each has its own space, I have my own driveway, and the other two share another one beside it. If you come to my door, you useRead more … Read More

Situational Guarding vs. Nonsense Reactivity

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 by The Malinois Collective Team

There’s a world of difference between a dog that guards in context and one that kicks off because a bin bag moved.

Every time someone posts a video of their “protective” dog going nuclear at a delivery driver, there’s a good chance what you’re seeing isn’t situational awareness — it’s reactivity masquerading as guarding. And in the working dog world, that distinction matters. A lot. … Read More