706-587-2459
Fortson, Georgia · Pickup & return available
Practical obedience and advanced training built around your dog’s temperament, your goals, and real-life reliability.
Personally trained by Mark McFarlin. Every dog works directly with Mark throughout the training program.
Training programs
On-leash training. Foundation obedience, recall, place, leash manners, heel, impulse control and dependable everyday manners. Basic training usually takes 5–6 days; some dogs need more time depending on their drive, focus, and willingness to learn.
Completion of Basic & Intermediate Obedience is required first. Advanced training is priced separately.
Off-leash training. Higher-level reliability for dogs not entering the CGC/service-dog track. Advanced training can take up to 14 days or longer, depending on the dog’s breed, focus, and individual learning ability.
Off-leash advanced obedience with service-dog training for temperament-appropriate dogs. Timing depends on the dog’s breed, learning ability, and selected training goals. Socialization and CGC screening are required. Service-dog suitability is not guaranteed. CGC evaluation is separate.
Service-dog screening requirementsDogs being considered for our service-dog training program must be appropriately socialized and undergo an AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluation. Mark will consider the CGC results, the dog’s temperament, behavior around people and other animals, and ability to learn the required tasks when determining suitability. Passing the CGC test alone does not guarantee acceptance into or successful completion of service-dog training. The CGC evaluation fee is $30.
Positive reinforcement. Reward-based training. All training uses positive reinforcement and rewards to teach and reinforce desired behaviors. Mark adapts each program to the dog’s drive, focus, motivation, and individual learning pace.
Every dog learns at a different pace. Breed characteristics, age, temperament, drive, focus, and previous training can affect the time needed. Basic and intermediate training typically takes 5–6 days; advanced training may take up to 14 days or longer.
For our Basic & Intermediate and Advanced Obedience programs, additional days needed for normal learning progress within the agreed program are included at no extra charge. Dogs requiring specialized behavior work or a substantially extended program will be assessed individually, with any different pricing discussed and agreed upon before enrollment.
If unexpected needs arise during training, Mark will discuss the options with you before changing the program. No additional training charges will be added without your approval. The training schedule and pickup or delivery date are agreed based on the dog’s progress.
CGC evaluation: $30.
Personal, one-on-one owner instruction with every training program. At pickup or delivery, Mark McFarlin personally demonstrates what your dog has learned and works one-on-one with you to show you how to continue the training at home. You will practice the cues and techniques used during your dog’s program so you can reinforce those skills consistently.
Review the training agreementPurchasing one of our puppies? Add Puppy Foundations for $150 before your puppy goes home.
Puppy Foundations + Basic Obedience: $900 total, saving $100. Available exclusively for puppies purchased from McFarlin. Puppy purchase price is separate.
Required before intake
Every dog must have a complete copy of current vaccination records on file before entering any training program. No dog can be accepted without them.
Dogs entering or returning for board-and-train must be at least 16 weeks old, have completed the required vaccinations, and have waited the period recommended by their veterinarian before entering a training or boarding environment. Turning 16 weeks old alone does not mean a puppy is ready for admission.
Provide a complete, current copy before the scheduled training intake. A hard copy will be retained in the dog’s kennel file.
Complete and sign the training agreement before your dog enters the program. Save a copy for your records.
Open training agreement (PDF)Include veterinary, medication, bite-history and behavior information in your agreement so care and training can be planned for your dog.
Protecting every dog in our care
Puppies that go home with their new owners may return for obedience training at 16 weeks of age or older, after completing the required vaccinations and any waiting period recommended by their veterinarian. This applies whether or not the puppy completed Puppy Foundations.
Records reviewed before admission. Owners must provide current veterinary vaccination records for review before a return date is confirmed. The puppy’s veterinarian should confirm that the vaccination schedule and waiting period are appropriate for entering a training or boarding environment.
Report illness or exposure before arrival. Tell Mark about recent vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, nasal discharge, unusual lethargy, or known exposure to a contagious illness. Do not bring a sick puppy to the facility for assessment. Training may be postponed, and veterinary clearance may be required before admission or return.
These requirements apply to all dogs entering or returning for training, including puppies purchased from McFarlin. Vaccination reduces disease risk but does not eliminate it. Admission depends on the dog’s health and completion of our intake requirements.
Client documents
Download the fillable PDF, complete it in a PDF app, and save your copy. You can also print and sign it. Return the signed agreement to Mark before training intake or puppy transfer.
Program selection, puppy training and pickup options, service-dog screening requirements, health and vaccination records, behavior disclosure, veterinary authorization, and training terms. Puppy buyers: complete the selections on page 6.
Open Training Agreement Download training PDFTax-inclusive purchase price, reservation deposit, health records, AKC information, breeding rights and puppy transfer details.
Open Puppy Sale Agreement Download puppy sale PDFOpening or filling out a PDF does not send it to Mark. Email your saved, signed agreement to mcfarlinmalinois@gmail.com or arrange a printed copy.
About Me
I’m Mark McFarlin, owner and trainer at McFarlin Malinois K-9 Training in Fortson, Georgia. I’m a certified trainer through Mad Max Malinois and an AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluator. My work focuses on Belgian Malinois, practical obedience, and helping owners build a dependable working relationship with their dogs.
I personally train every dog in my care. I work with a small number of dogs at a time so I can give each one individual attention and keep training consistent. All of my training uses positive reinforcement and reward-based methods. From basic and intermediate obedience to advanced and service-dog training, I consider each dog’s temperament, progress, and the owner’s goals when planning their program.
As a Belgian Malinois breeder, I also offer Puppy Foundations for puppies purchased from me. These early lessons introduce skills that owners can continue developing as their puppy grows.
Training includes you, too. At pickup or delivery, I work with you one-on-one, demonstrate what your dog has learned, and show you how to continue practicing at home. My goal is for you to leave with a clear understanding of how to work with your dog and build on that progress together.
Pickup and delivery are arranged in advance.
Basic · Intermediate · Advanced · CGC · Service Dog Training
Purpose-bred Belgian Malinois
Planned litters focus on working ability and sound temperament. Puppy availability is limited.
Puppy Pics & Availability
Meet the parents
Loki is our female Belgian Malinois. Breeding is planned for November 2026.
Ethon (Castillejos) is the imported stud selected for our breeding plans.
Belgian Malinois puppies
We plan to breed our dam in November 2026. Once she has been bred, we will begin accepting $500 reservation deposits, applied toward the puppy’s purchase price.
Puppies will be ready to go home at approximately eight weeks of age, when ready. Expected birth and go-home dates will be updated as the breeding progresses, with pickup dates confirmed after the puppies are born.
Contact Mark about the planned litter and deposit arrangements. Puppy photos and availability will be posted here as they become available.
Puppies normally go home at approximately eight weeks when ready. A later pickup may be arranged for continued training. Breeding rights are included only when expressly granted in writing.
Ask Mark about puppies: 706-587-2459Applicable sales tax is included in the puppy prices. No sales tax is added on top. The deposit is applied toward the purchase price.
Review Puppy Sale AgreementExclusively for puppies purchased from McFarlin
$150 additional
Begins at 6 weeks · Before your puppy goes home
$900 total
$150 Foundations + $750 basic obedience.
Save $100 compared with the separate $150 and $850 prices.
Puppy purchase price is separate. Basic obedience without Puppy Foundations remains $850.
Give your puppy a head start while they are still in our care. Mark personally provides short, reward-based sessions that introduce attention, coming when called, simple cues, and collar and leash familiarity.
This optional early foundation program prepares your puppy for continued learning at home and later basic obedience. Skills develop at each puppy’s pace; continued practice with the new owner is essential.
Meet your puppy. Buyers may arrange a visit to meet their puppy and discuss training with Mark before pickup. Visits are by appointment and follow our puppy health precautions.
Continue straight into basic obedience. Buyers choosing the $900 package may leave their puppy with Mark after Puppy Foundations to continue into basic obedience and go home after completing the agreed program. The training schedule and pickup date are arranged in advance based on the puppy’s age, health and progress.
Go home first and return later. Buyers may also choose to take their puppy home and book the basic obedience portion later. All puppies that have gone home must meet our returning-puppy health requirements, whether or not they completed Puppy Foundations.
Advanced training is separate. The $900 package covers Puppy Foundations and basic obedience only. Advanced Obedience costs $1,500 and is booked and priced separately. Completion of Basic & Intermediate Obedience is required first. Puppies must return at 16 weeks or older after completing the required vaccinations and any waiting period recommended by their veterinarian.
Learn alongside your puppy. Whether your puppy completes Puppy Foundations, basic obedience, or another training program, Mark personally provides one-on-one owner instruction at pickup or delivery. He will demonstrate your puppy’s skills and show you how to continue practicing and reinforcing the training at home.
Ask Mark about Puppy FoundationsMcFarlin Malinois gallery
We’ll be adding training demonstrations and dog progress videos to our new website soon. Check back for updates!
For current puppies for sale, visit Puppy Pics & Availability.
Training inquiries
Call to discuss your dog’s age, temperament, training history, and the results you want.
706-587-2459mcfarlinmalinois@gmail.com
Fortson, Georgia