ShimmyShaykr15 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

If anybody can tell me where I can find a groenendael for sale or for rescue in the midwest please message me!

Reaper121555 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Belgians are the coolest dogs ever. My dad took our's to work every day. There also very protective to your family as long as you treat him or her good and give them your love. But I have to say any dog will be protective.

blaira12 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

My family has a Belgian sheep dog shes such a cutie. A little on the weird side, she loves attention... so funny. We also had a Belgian before this dog and she was amazing, never had any problems with her. I love this breed. Also we've noticed that Belgian breeders are kind of overly protective. Our first Belgian was hit by a car and no breeders in WI would let us buy any dogs from them we had to get my recent dog from Quebec, it was like they all sent memos to each other with our names on them

Vegansoup18 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

if youve never had a dog before than i dont reccomend a large breed.Since its been a month you have probably already gotten a dog i grew up with dogs so i would know that if you are a beginer small dogs are HIGHLY recommended

Vegansoup18 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

basicaly google it and you should be able to find the shelters in your area

tervpeople (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Teaching yourself is nearly impossible for a first-time dog owner. Ask your breeder for a referral on a training center - any reputable person should try to help you. If not, look for a teacher who owns and handles herding dogs, especially Belgians (best case, obviously), border collies or Australian shepherds. Herding dogs are weird(!) and having a specialist really helps. Start your pup in puppy obedience as soon as possible, then let your trainer guide you from there.

Superhappyfuntimefun (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I keep that in mind! Would setting up my own course be good? I dont know how to compete in agility and it seems like the best way to teach myself and the dog. With obedience what do you suggest? Like I said I've never really had a dog before so I dont know where you'd begin exactly. Thank you for telling me all this its really helpful.

tervpeople (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Also, get your Belgian into agility and/or obedience. Belgian energy is not like, say, a Lab's, where companionship and exercise are enough. They also need mental exercise and have to be constantly learning new things. Belgians think a lot - be sure they have constructive things to think about.

Superhappyfuntimefun (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Well I've always loved dogs but I couldnt have one because my mother moved me around too much but now that im stable Im looking for a dog. Namely a Belgian Sheepdog. Ive been researching for a year and a half. I narrowed it down to Irish Wold Hound and Belgian. The Belgian is a great dog for me because im active and love to hike in our local state park. I also think dogs should be trained with love. Always with love. My Belgain will be taken everywhere with me (even to work if I can!).

tervpeople (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

For Tervs, check the web and look into the club magazine Tervuren News Tales. Breeders will be reluctant unless you are a dog person, though. We love the two we have, but like the lady said, Belgians are NOT a dog for everybody!