Introduction

At The Driven Dog, we specialise in working breed dog training, with a particular focus on Belgian Malinois behaviour, high drive dog training, and reactive dog training. Our services are tailored for owners who love and live with intelligent, driven breeds like the Malinois, Dutch Shepherds, German Shepherds, and other working dogs.

Whether you’re based in the UK, Ireland, or the USA, our professional training support is designed to build structure, trust, and control with your dog. We offer expert solutions for behavioural challenges and advanced obedience, delivered by a true working dog behaviour expert.

Understanding Working Breeds

Working dogs like the Belgian Malinois are bred for physical stamina, mental agility, and a strong desire to work. These traits make them incredible partners for military, police, and sport applications — but they can also present significant challenges in pet households without proper guidance.

Without suitable stimulation and training, these breeds may develop reactivity, anxiety, or destructive habits. At The Driven Dog, we help you channel your dog’s drive into structured, purpose-driven activities, improving obedience and behaviour through clear, consistent training.

Belgian Malinois Behaviour Training

Our tailored Malinois behaviour training programs — offered both in Cork, Ireland, and remotely across the UK and USA — are designed to address common breed-specific challenges:

• High energy and mental stimulation needs

• Reactivity to people, dogs, or environments

• Over-arousal and lack of impulse control

• Poor recall and leash manners

• Separation anxiety or destructive chewing

With decades of combined experience, our trainers provide safe, balanced techniques that develop your Malinois into a focused, obedient, and fulfilled companion.

Malinois Obedience Specialists – USA & Beyond

We work with clients across the globe, offering virtual and in-person support. If you’re searching for a Malinois obedience specialist in the USA, The Driven Dog provides professional, step-by-step training programs tailored to your location, lifestyle, and the unique temperament of your dog.

Our services include:

• Remote one-on-one training sessions

• Structured behaviour modification plans

• Video feedback and progress tracking

• Support for working-line puppies and rescues

We understand the unique challenges faced by Malinois owners and are here to guide you every step of the way.

Reactive Dog Training

Living with a reactive dog can be stressful, isolating, and even dangerous without the right support. We offer specialised reactive dog training programs to help dogs that bark, lunge, growl, or shut down in public environments.

Our approach focuses on:

• Reading your dog’s body language and triggers

• Teaching calm focus through counter-conditioning

• Building confidence in both dog and handler

• Creating real-world success with structured exposure

Whether your dog is reactive to strangers, other dogs, or loud environments, we’ll help them rebuild trust and regain composure.

High Drive Dog Trainer – Tailored to Your Dog’s Drive

Working breeds like the Malinois, Dutch Shepherd, and Border Collie thrive on purpose. As a high drive dog trainer, we provide mental outlets and physical challenges that match your dog’s energy levels.

Training includes:

• Obedience under distraction

• Bite work foundations (for suitable working dogs)

• Scent work, tracking, and nose games

• Agility and advanced fetch drills

• Drive capping and impulse control

Your dog’s drive isn’t a problem — it’s their power. We’ll show you how to use it effectively.

Working Dog Behaviour Expertise

With a background in working breed dog training, we go beyond basic obedience to address the core of your dog’s behaviour. Many common “problem behaviours” stem from unmet instinctual needs. We create a plan to satisfy those needs in ways that fit your lifestyle.

We’ve helped hundreds of handlers across the UK, Ireland, and the US build stronger relationships with their dogs through advanced behavioural coaching. From Malinois reactivity training to confidence building for anxious Shepherds, our results speak for themselves.

Working with The Driven Dog

We pride ourselves on offering ethical, balanced, and results-driven training that meets the high demands of working breeds. Our services include:

• Private training sessions (in-person or virtual)

• Board and train programs

• Puppy development plans

• Behaviour modification

• International consultation services

Whether you’re a sport handler, first-time Malinois owner, or someone struggling with reactivity, we have the experience and tools to help.

Why Choose Us?

✅ Specialist Knowledge – We focus exclusively on working breeds.
✅ International Reach – Serving clients in the UK, Ireland, and USA.
✅ Balanced Training Methods – Fair, firm, and focused on results.
✅ Custom Programs – Tailored to your dog’s breed, drive, and goals.
✅ Supportive Coaching – We guide, teach, and empower you as a handler.

Client Success Across Borders

From Malinois behaviour training in Cork, Ireland to virtual coaching for clients across the USA, The Driven Dog has earned a reputation for transforming dogs and changing lives. Our clients consistently report calmer, more manageable, and better-behaved companions within weeks.

Book Your Consultation

If you’re struggling with your Malinois, German Shepherd, or any working breed dog, don’t wait until behaviour issues escalate. Reach out to The Driven Dog today.

Let’s bring structure, clarity, and confidence to your dog’s life — and peace of mind to yours.

📩 Contact us now to schedule a free discovery call or book a private training session.