I understand that a Belgian Sheepdog or Groenendael is a sensitive breed. Jack was scared of many things when I got him. Things like people, other dogs, cars, prams, bikes etc. My first training for him for an entire 3 months was to get him over his fears, and I believe the best way to do that is to form a bond where you trust your dog and your dog trusts you. This video shows me taking Jack for a trail walk just 2 months after adopting him in August, 2023. I took him mostly on trails because they were quiet with occasional dog / people contact.

Discover what it’s like to own a Belgian Shepherd! Explore what life is like with Jack Flash, a black shepherd variety also called a Groenendael, Belgian sheepdog or Belga Pastor. From the time we adopted him as a teenage pup, Jack Flash has been a wonderful dog. We share all the things we have discovered about the breed since we adopted him. We train him using completely forcefree methods. This is also our first dog.

Think you want a Belgian Shepherd? Watch what we have gone through and see if it’s a good match for you too! ‍ Warning: They do love their exercise. If you don’t exercise, I advise do NOT get this breed. Having a large yard does not constitute as exercise.

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What you'll learn from this channel:
Life in general with a Belgian Shepherd
Training a Belgian Shepherd
Running with a Belgian Shepherd (we are runners)
What we feed our boy and why
Grooming tips
The small funny things we didn’t know about the breed until we started living with him
How to use positive reinforcement and forcefree techniques
Other Tips

There are 4 varieties of Belgian shepherds, The 4 varieties are the very popular Belgian Malinois, Tervuren, Groenendael and Laekenois. Athletically they are all similar, but vary in coat, temperament and drive, and also between working and show lines.

This is not a dog training channel. It’s more a “Adventures of Jack” channel, but it does include some training elements.

We try and release multiple shorts per week for entertainment and education. In turn help us grow by subscribing. If you have any ideas/comments on what you want to see with my Belgian Shepherd, leave a comment and I will try and create it.

This channel is solely for the purpose of trying to raise money for my dogs Cryptorchidism (his testicles did not drop) so he needs a procedure to have his testicles removed internally which is quite expensive here. Apparently, they can become cancerous if not removed.