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Jaw-Dropping Malinois Scales a 14-Foot Wall Like It's Nothing at All

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No dog amazes me quite like the Belgian Malinois. I wholeheartedly believe these pups are smarter than me, and they definitely are. Not only that, though: one of these dogs could beat in any race.

Just look at this Belgian Malinois: recently, she had a chance to scale a wall that's 14 feet high, and she did it with the ease of someone climbing up a short flight of stairs. It was swift, awesome, and definitely deserves a huge round of applause:

@visionoftaiga

4m30 wallclimb #belgianshepherd#fyp#sportdog#wallclimbingdog#wallclimb

sonido original - ~ ANDRES ~

Taiga the Malinois is very good at climbing walls, and my dog can't even climb onto the couch without getting offended that I didn't give her a boost. The caption says her wall climb was 4 meters and 30 centimeters, which converts to 14.1 feet.

It took her exactly 3 seconds to reach the top, where she grabbed onto a pad. Not only was this exercise a test of her climbing skills: they tested her jaw strength, too. I think it's safe to say she aced every single test.

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Taiga's mom gets a lot of comments asking if the princess ever gets to take a break and rest, so in one of her videos, she made something perfectly clear. Taiga spends about 10% of her life doing sporting events like these. The other 90%, she's a normal dog, having lots of normal fun:

@visionoftaiga

In reality, her life is only 10% sports, and 90% normal dog life #belgianshepherd#fyp#sportdog#dogcomunity#gotrainyourdog

Arrêt du cœur X Memories - Matfafoumame

Yes, a lot of her "fun" activities are also physical exercise, but the Malinois is a breed that thrives off of having structured stimulation. If Taiga's mom just wanted to snuggle all the time, she definitely wouldn't be very happy about it.

Belgian Malinois Need a Strict Schedule

One of the most important things about having a Belgian Malinois is avoiding surprises. These dogs thrive in safe, structured environments, and wrenches in their plans can lead to habit regression or anger.

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Working out a schedule that can stay relatively consistent every day will help you and your Belgian Malinois tremendously. Though it'll depend on your specific lifestyle, every day will need time devoted to:

  • Exercise (ideally throughout the day, not all at once).
  • Training to keep them sharp.
  • Resting to avoid muscle fatigue and exhaustion, which can lead to aggression.
  • Bonding time with you.

While this is a strong, independent breed, they do still have their favorite humans. Making sure to bond with them increases morale, and it'll ultimately make it easier for you to keep up on their training. Luckily, Taiga trusts her mom completely!

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This story was originally published June 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

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