The Positive Belgian

Belgian Shepherds are often described as “different” — not because they’re difficult, but because they experience the world in a very particular way. They are intensely observant, emotionally sensitive, and powerful pattern-learners, which is exactly why so much generic dog training advice simply doesn’t work for this breed. In this episode, we take a deep dive into what’s really going on inside t...

Bringing home a Belgian Shepherd puppy? Welcome to the world of bitey landsharks, big emotions, and the most fiercely loyal breed you’ll ever meet. In this episode, we unpack the early puppy weeks — the 8–12 week window where Belgian Shepherd behaviour can feel overwhelming, confusing, and utterly adorable all at once. Natasja shares real stories from raising her own puppies, including her legenda...

In this reboot of the Positive Belgian Podcast, Natasja Lewis returns with a fresh season focused entirely on helping guardians understand, train, and live harmoniously with their Belgian Shepherds.  In this short, warm welcome-back episode, Natasja reflects on why the podcast is returning, what’s changed since Season 1, and what listeners can expect from the upcoming episodes. If you love your Be...

In today's episode, your host Belgian Shepherd Dog Specialist Natasja Lewis chats to the lovely Jo-Rosie Haffenden from the School of Canine Science . We cover Jo-Rosie's introduction to Nando's Mali Fizz and how they ended up with 2 Malinois each. as we chatted we tackled Puppy Teething, the A22 aggression gene which is prevalent in the Malinois breed, frustration when training dog...

To celebrate the launch of the Positive Belgian Podcast I brought you a YouTube Live which was a recording of the podcast with three very special guests to discuss the Teenage Belgian and share with you our tips for surviving this stage of the Belgian Shepherd's development. Your host Natasja Lewis was joined by Eric Brad, Belgian owner of 32 years & Canine Nation Podcast Host, Jo-Rosie H...

In today's episode, your host Belgian Shepherd Dog Specialist Natasja Lewisis joined by World Renowned Sports Dog Coach Kamal Fernandez . In this gem of an episode, we chat about how Kamal was introduced to Belgian Shepherds and he regales his first encounter with the breed. As we continue our conversation we discuss competing with Belgians, breeding and finding the right homes for the pups,...

In today's episode, your host Belgian Shepherd Dog Specialist Natasja Lewis chats to the lovely Corrine Wrend. Corinne competes in IPG with her positively trained Malinois and we chat about training Belgians in protection sports using positive reward-based training methods. We explore the differences between the traditional compulsion training methods so common in protection sports and positi...

Today your host, Belgian Shepherd Breed Specialist, Natasja Lewis is joined by Eric Brad CDPT-KA. Eric Brad is a dog trainer, writer,  blogger and Canine Nation podcast host.  Eric is known for his articles on Canine Nation and the Canine Nation Podcast . In our chat, Eric confesses that he is a cross-over trainer. Having trained his dogs for many years using compulsion and aversives to achieve th...

In this Introductory Episode, your host Belgian Shepherd Dog Specialist, Experienced Belgian Shepherd Breeder, and Author Natasja Lewis, explains her reasons for starting the Belgian Shepherd and gives you a sneaky preview by sharing a couple of snippets for 2 of my upcoming episodes. This fortnightly podcast will feature interviews with Belgian Shepherd Enthusiasts, Owners, and Dog trainers from...

In this first episode, your host Belgian Shepherd Dog Breed Specialist Natasja Lewis chats to Kerry Ward of the FairyDogMother Leeds about her failed protection dog and rescue, Malinois Bruce. To Join the Positive Belgian Community check out thepositivebelgian.com Join the conversation and discuss the Podcast in our Facebook Group Intro and Outro music from Uppbeat : License code: LKVPMBQR3KFIQ72U...