Having a Malinois when you are a woman

COURAGE AND LEADERSHIP ARE NOT EXCLUSIVELY MALE.

 When my spouse and I decided to adopt a Malinois , I never asked myself the question of whether, as a woman , I was going to be adept at handling such a powerful dog.

My concerns revolved more around the space needed to accommodate him, the time we would have to devote to his development, and the well-being of our first two hairless companions, Mew and Batman. 

I never thought that choosing a dog destined to become tall and powerful , I would find myself faced with comments and remarks about my ability to handle a Malinois as a woman.

Yet, others quickly took a stand...

The iconic " he will only listen to sir " as well as the timeless speeches on the canine hierarchy marked my daily life during the first year of Draco's life, as did the looks and attitudes that varied depending on who was holding the leash .

Only determination And work provides in the education of my dog ​​should define my ability to handle it. But for some reason, many people think that only the presence of a man can guarantee obedience and control of a Malinois...

Allow me to point out that with the number of two-legged dogs being cropped year-round, it seems obvious that a woman is fully capable to manage her "big dog" on her own. 

 So, if I am read, I would like to remind everyone that courage and leadership are not exclusively male . Women have as many capacities to educate and to handle powerful dogs than men .

It's time to debunk those misconceptions and recognize that success in dog training ( and everywhere else ) is not limited by gender!
It is crucial to redefine the standards and educate future generations.

Ladies, don't let anyone limit you because of your gender, height or weight... You are a force not to be underestimated. 

Mia, Draco's ultra-proud Malimom .