It takes two months for a horse dog to recognize its owner. Malinois are very loyal dogs. Young Malinois usually recognize their owners after about half a month of feeding, while adult Malinois take 4-6 months to recognize their owners. It is relatively easy for a horse dog to recognize its owner. As long as you get along with it day and night, treat it well, and lure it with food, it will slowly begin to recognize its owner. After recognizing its owner, it will be very loyal to its owner and have a strong sense of protecting its owner.
Performances of horse dogs recognizing their owners:

1. After recognizing their owners, they like to stay with their owners and are very dependent on them.

2. Horse dogs like to bite their owners’ shoes or lick their owners with their tongues. These are behaviors to express their love.

3. Horse dogs are very obedient. They will not yell or attack their owners, and will only obey their owners' instructions.
4. Horse dogs are highly aggressive and will bravely stand up to protect their owners in times of danger.