Hi McGruff,
I hope you are well. Thanks for posting the photo of the canine hero. I recently acquired a Malinois puppy (4 months) from a breeder that had 18 years LE and military training/handling experience. He told me the pup (because of her bloodlines and his observation) would be exceptional in tracking. He said that included drugs, explosives, and cadavers. He was surprised that all of his LE and military contacts were over spent on their budgets and could not find a way to purchase this fine animal.
The more I learn about the Malinois breed, the more impressed I am. I’m confident that Diesel was a loyal, faithful, protective animal. I’m sorry he was killed; but know that it was his training that emphasized others. I’ve already seen those instinctual traits in mine.
I got my pup for personal protection, and as a full time companion.
I grieve with Diesel’s owner/handler.
Gwjack
You’re awesome!
Dieter is my pup of 11 years, a Malinois too.
Found him as a rescue dog 9 years ago.
Smart, fearless, ferocious and kind as can be to everyone but the postman.
I try to be the man my Dieter thinks I am.
RIP Diesel.
Good luck with your pup! These require a lot of training but are pretty special, an unusual combination of loving pet and strong protector. They normally are social and like kids and REQUIRE a lot of training and thrive on it,so the time you spend will be rewarding.
The dog is worth more than all the terrorists.