Laeknir K9

06/02/2026

🚨🚨🚨We are offering $1000 REWARD to anyone who can bring her back to us safely.🚨🚨🚨

06/01/2026

We covered Sandy Springs area today and the 6 miles down to the Shores of Asbury. Met the amazing owners there who confirmed she had been there for 3 days recently but they never could get close. They did leave food out for her, and the plates were clean each morning. They took us around the entirety of the resort property so that we left no stone unturned. Still no Saga. We will be regrouping tonight and try more avenues tomorrow.

05/30/2026

🚨🚨 🚨ALERT🚨🚨🚨

Our Saga is MIA near and around Pendleton, SC. She unfortunately got away from her new retirement family on May 2nd while attending an event in the area. She’s been spotted in multiple locations in the area, and we are doing everything we can to recover her safely and quickly. We have made contact with SC Hwy Patrol, Anderson County Sheriff Dept, Animal Control, the local shelters, and several rescues, as well as hundreds of local residents through multiple Facebook groups.

If any of our followers live near or in the Anderson/Pendleton area of SC, we would greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word. Flyers are being made. Local nonprofit that provides tracking/trapping of lost animals has been contacted, as well.

Most recently, she was seen on Hickory Lane in Pendleton and may be limping now.

For those who know our sweet Saga girl and how much we love her here at Laeknir, you know we will not rest until we find her and bring her safely home.

Please send updates and sightings via text or call at 706-379-1117. Email us at [email protected].

If anyone has a drone and wants to see what it can do, let us know. I’ll be in the area looking for her myself in the next few days.

Name: Saga
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Command Language: Spanish
Personality: Non-aggressive, shy with strangers, good with people and animals.
Microchipped: Yes
Spayed: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
HWP: Yes

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember the men and women who gave everything for this country. Their sacrifice is the reason we stand where we do today.

At Laeknir K9 Foundation, we believe honoring them also means continuing to fight for the veterans still here with us.

Every service dog we raise, train, and place represents hope, purpose, stability, and a reason to keep going for someone who once served others.

This Memorial Day weekend, we are asking our community to help us continue that mission.

Your donation helps provide:
• Service dogs for veterans
• Training and equipment
• Veterinary care
• Support for working K9 programs in under-resourced communities

Even a small donation makes a difference.

Because some battles continue long after the uniform comes off.

🇺🇸 Honor the fallen.
🇺🇸 Stand beside the living.
🇺🇸 Help us change lives one K9 at a time.

Link: https://donorbox.org/sponsor-a-veteran-service-dog

05/21/2026

🐕🐕🐕A phenomenal cause with an amazing team of handlers, trainers, and K9s in Montana. This nonprofit Search & Rescue organization deserves our thanks and support for all they do! 🐕🐕🐕

Bitterroot Search Dogs provides highly trained and certified K9s in support of law enforcement and search and rescue operations nationwide, free of charge.

05/21/2026

Meet Dash, SAR Dog with Bitterroot Search Dogs of MT, USA

05/21/2026

A lot of new Malinois owners panic when the biting starts.

The growling.
The lunging.
The shredded sleeves and ankle attacks.

For most Malinois puppies, this is not aggression.

It’s usually prey drive, teething, overstimulation, frustration, and a puppy learning how to use their mouth in a body built for work.

These dogs were bred to chase, grip, tug, and engage physically with the world. That instinct shows up early.

Normal puppy behavior can include:

• Biting during play
• Growling while tugging
• Chasing feet or clothing
• Getting extra mouthy when overtired or overstimulated
• Redirecting onto hands when excited

True aggression is different. It’s more intentional, defensive, and serious.

Most puppies are not trying to dominate you. They’re usually saying:

“I’m excited.”
“I’m tired.”
“I need direction.”

The answer is not panic or harsh punishment. It’s structure.

Redirect to appropriate toys.
Enforce naps and downtime.
Reward calm behavior.
Teach engagement and impulse control.
And start training early with someone who understands working dogs.

A biting Malinois puppy is not automatically an aggressive dog, but this breed does require clear boundaries, leadership, and outlets from day one.

05/20/2026

Some battles don’t end when you come home. Laeknir K9 Foundation was buil… Heather Brooks needs your support for Fund a Service Dog for a U.S. Veteran

05/20/2026

The short answer?

There’s a wide range of normal.

Some Malinois puppies have ears standing at 7 weeks. Others may not fully come up until 5 or 6 months old, especially during teething.

It’s also completely normal for ears to:

• Stand up, then fall back down
• Have one up and one down
• Change daily during teething
• Look uneven for a while

Teething takes a lot of calcium and energy from the body, and ears are supported by cartilage and muscle development. During that phase, puppies can look pretty goofy for a bit.

Genetics play a major role, but so do:

Proper nutrition
Overall health
Stress levels
Parasite load
Growth rate

One thing owners should avoid is obsessively messing with the ears too early. In most cases, time and proper development do the work naturally.

And remember… floppy ears at 10 weeks do not mean you got a “bad” Malinois.

Sometimes the best working dogs are the last ones whose ears decide to cooperate.

TIP: A little plain unflavored Greek yogurt added to their diet can help bring those ears up. :-)