How do military workers train Belgian Malinois dogs?

Using positive reinforcement, a lot of time, and a lot of practice. Most modern animal training techniques are based off the research of Ivan Pavlov and BF Skinner. This is how most professional dogs are trained (e.g. bomb sniffing dogs, police dogs). read more

They also love to work, and use their noses, so make excellent detection dogs- for mine detection, tracking, or anything else the military might need. Many malinois are extremely attached to their handler, and work for praise and out of pack drive. read more

Belgian Malinois Navy SEAL Dog German shepherds are still used as war dogs by the American military but the lighter, stubbier Malinois is considered better for the tandem parachute jumping and rappelling operations often undertaken by SEAL teams. read more

By the 1960s, more people were breeding and showing Malinois. In March 1992, the American Belgian Malinois Club received AKC parent club status. In the last decade, Belgian Malinois dogs have received a lot of attention for their work in the military, drug detection agencies, search and rescue operations, and police forces around the country. read more