Corrections in Dog Training

Corrections in dog training are one of the most important things that positive only trainers overlook. In this LIVE we will talk about the use and importance of corrections, using tools such as prong collars, ecollars and chains and also using treats and positive reinforcements.
#corrections #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips

[@gracielagibson1]

Thanks to you Roberto I will keep my dog. Because I thought positive training was the only way...I was close to give up on my dog thinking she had mental problem as she wouldn't listen to me when I bird or another person was close. ....trainer never identify the high prey desire my dog had and never gave me any tools...spent money for nothing. By accident I found your video and found the answers. I use the collar to take her out of her zombie stage and look at me...like you showed in your video...and it works !!. She's a happier dog..her behaviour has improved and she is able to focus on me now.. . Now I can understand her and I decided she will stay with us. All thanks to your videos. I wish I found you before thank you !!. Positive training not always work entirely and it's about understanding the type of dog you have.

[@alexbeatty318]

I know this is an old post but I'm curious how things worked out with you and your dog? Were you able to work through the behavior issues?

[@pamelaf.2776]

I'm a 4'10" petite lady and I have an 80 lb. pitbull mix and I never would have been able to go on walks with her if all I did was positive training. I'm glad I followed my instincts 10 years ago when she was a puppy and trained her very similar to your methods instead of the positive only training which I always thought was a little weird. She turned out to be my dream dog. Well behaved, balanced, and friendly. Thank you for validating.

[@Charlesgraydogtraining]

The advice on only training for 15 minutes is great advice..thank-you

[@milenataylor2]

Fantastic distinguishment: punishment is reactive, correction is proactive (preventative)

[@HoratioIsHere]

So bike chasing by one of my dogs led me to buying e collars. Three weeks after taking delivery that dog no longer chased bikes. 12 months later, today and yesterday I walked him off lead through the mountain bike park near my house. He doesn’t even acknowledge the bike now. My dogs are Australian cattle dogs, bred to chase and bite. I can’t endorse e collars enough. Both my dogs can be called off a kangaroo chase these days without the use of the collars, but I needed the collars to teach them to listen for me at a distance. This is because with the use of a collar I could teach “do not ignore me”. I use mini educators, one dog on 4 the other on 10. I cannot feel either of those levels. Let me tell you folks, when you simply whistle and your dogs return to you, it is very very satisfying.

[@ShamanicSavant]

The only thing I use an e-collar for is recalls and that's exactly why. When they're old enough to out run you and figure out they can ignore you from a distance, it's time for the invisible hand of god. It's far better than the old/alternative methods like marbling your dog with a slingshot. When used properly it's up to the dog whether they get a tingle or a jolt. My collar has a vibrator like the one in cell phones and that's all I've ever needed on my Lab. It's a life saver for the dog and a sanity saver for me :)

[@natvictorson]

Can you guys link the make and model of your collars? Thanks so much! I have an 8 mo old mini aussie, very smart, but gets distracted outside. I'm open to trying more negative reinforcement/corrections with him just to get his focus back at a distance. Hearing from your experience with an Aussie cattle dog, I imagine we'd get similar results with him wanting to follow runners and bikers.

[@HoratioIsHere]

@@natvictorson just google e-collar technologies and the model I use is the mini educator. There are also a couple of good authors on the topic. One book I read is “Everything you need to k ow about e collar training “ by Larry Krohn. He also has some videos here so you can have a look and see if you like his approach. Cheers

[@natvictorson]

@@HoratioIsHere thanks! I recently discovered Robert's channel and website and I'm glad I did. It's already helping much!

[@HoratioIsHere]

@@natvictorson yeah I love his approach.

[@ShamanicSavant]

It's just consequence, and how everything in nature learns. I've found the key for me is to remember that it's about communication and not punishment. When I get frustrated I remind myself how much I love my dog, and how much I hate anything trying to control me. It's hard playing the disciplinarian sometimes, but it's for the greater good. I like to give my dog as much personal freedom as I possibly can and in the long run they appreciate that. I want my dog to control herself so I don't have to. She's my best friend and I want her "barely under control", not a perfect obedience machine. My only unbreakable rule is "come when I call you". Any of the others can be bent a little to preserve their personality and individual free will :)

[@emedlock1]

Absolute GOLD information you gave @ 34:00-34:29. To put yourself between his reaction to the dog and following a command you have given in that situation. It makes so much sense, yet just really an ah-ha moment for me. Thank you for all of your invaluable direction and education.

[@cold_spring_ranch]

I absolutely love my new prong collar. Got the real deal finally. Took some searching but I found a website in Canada I ordered from. Your videos about the prong collars and spotting the real deal. I just got the brown metal Herm Sprenger in the mail today. Can't wait for our evening walk. Thanks for all your knowledge your a great dude.

[@Zhahn-Pam]

Robert, have you written a book? If so what is the title? I am the owner and single trainer of Team Peaches Dog Training. I am a balanced trainer who specializes in the rehabilitation of traumatized rescue and shelter dogs. I use positive reinforcement, clear consistent communication, and corrections. I use the Hermes prong collars, and e-collars, plus voice, body, physical body placement, leash pressure among many other tools. Some might question using these tools on traumatized and rescue dogs. This clear communication is essential in their rehabilitation. Robert, I deeply respect your vast knowledge as both an educator for humans and trainer for dogs. I teach m clients the same things, that you have covered in this video. It is so sad and detrimental to dogs that people have been brainwashed into thinking that correcting, unwanted actions/behaviors in dogs is somehow abusive. Not using guidence and corrections is a huge disservice to dogs and I believe it is harmful to them. A dog that has a human that is aware of and meets its needs is a lucky dog indeed. The dog will be mentally and physically balanced. A balanced dog is a happy dog and joy to the humans that is its family. Excellent talk on fear, negitive and positve work.

[@cathywethington5913]

Absolutely right on all points. My Crazy Daisy Hurricane is the sweetest thing in the world, but let her see a squirrel and no treats or tricks are going to get her attention

[@georgekim933]

I meet my fair share of dog owners just going to the park. This is a great presentation of "balanced training." I understand that Robert is making a very definite distinction between punishment and correction. I have an almost 2 year malinois and she does require vigourous/aerobic exercise daily. I'm sure some of the dog dads and moms probably think I'm rude (I don't care) as if my girl is not listening to me we'll leave the park early as I'll leash her up and tell the humans she's not listening so we've got to go..especially RECALL. I agree with Robert that the dog must obey. That is the extent of that correction, BTW, leaving and ending play at the park does work!

[@MaxandMe]

I do the same with my kids and dogs.

[@PuproarFosters]

Info on distractions being key to good training is worth the price of admission. Thanks for another great video, Robert.

[@ABCdogtraining802]

This is why you socialize/desensitize from birth through the first 12 months (especially the first 4-8)....starting AT A DSITANCE/INSIDE/YOUR PROPERTY/OUTSIDE DOG PARK/100 YARDS OFF OF A ROAD, ETC every other day for 5-15 minutes or so (highly variable depending of breed/drive/temperment, set dog up to succeed!!!!

[@HoratioIsHere]

Oh yes. After getting basics down move your training environment to high distraction places. Dont ask too much but....It’s the best thing you can do. Several times a week I take my dogs to a field full of rabbits and go through our sit/stay routines. The other thing you can do is introduce commands randomly in places they don’t expect it.

[@TeslaNick2]

Teach with rewards, proof with corrections. Simple.

[@cretudavid8622]

Yep! If the dogs dosen't listen to youhe must now there are consequences

[@maryannflaherty9627]

I have a 13 lb Pom mix that was absolutely out of control when I rescued him 9 years ago (lunging, growling, etc) tried everything in my bag of tricks to no avail … got a trainer that used E collar and within weeks he was an absolutely different dog … I believe that you should use whatever tools necessary to get your dog to be calm trainable and a good member of society … he is now the best behaved dog I have ever had … he does trick training, agility training and off leash training … and he is a very happy, loved dog

[@MarkFerrasci]

The only problem I have with +R positive only trainers is that they tend to want to demonize the Balanced Dog Trainers. In the end a tool, any tool is only as good as the person using the tool. Good subject to cover Robert..

[@sensusdivinitas827]

This is spot on. I have a Rott-Huskey. Without balanced training I'd be toast

[@donald6845]

Mr.Robert, I love your videos.. I feel God talks through you. You’re such a Gift. I watch your videos over and over. And get away from all the garbage on the news also TV .

[@johankarlsson8578]

"Do not let your dogs (children) do anything that makes you dislike them" //Jordan Peterson rule 5 I have 3 young children and often when I have to correct them I firmly grab them by the arm and tell them to "stop it", this creates a positive outcome because they CLEARLY understand my message and therefore, the bad behaviour does not get repeated and I do this because I want the best for my children just as I would want the best for my dog, simple as that!

[@gazgibster]

great subject Robert i use corrections in my training here in the uk. i teach puppy classes thru to advanced obedience gundogs working trials and lots of behavioural work too. most of the dogs i see wich are out of control have never been given structure and a consequence for unwanted behaviour.i dont yank dogs around shout or smack its timing and getting the dog early before the bad behaviour escalates. i get lots of people comimg to me from these non correctional positive only trainers who tell them ignore the bad praise the good.utter nonsense . people need to train with good balanced trainers who can teach and show when and how corrections are needed. im experienced in ecollar training and prong collar use and i have for a fact saved many dogs from ending up being shelter dogs or one way trip to the vets. corrections and negative consequences are part of everyday life and that includes dog trainings keep up the great work.

[@arestheeurodobie9207]

And again , you said everything so right !!! 100% so right on. !!! 👀👀👀

[@jeanniec6753]

Thank you so much for this! I am a new member with a high prey, high energy working line dog and we do not get the support we need from positive only trainers here in Toronto. (In fact he has face planted a couple on a flat collar in the early days :-) By the way, I do get notification of your live chats but not for the you tube videos. Can that be rectified? Very grateful that I found you. JC

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Check your notifications settings. There’s an option on what you get notified for. Welcome to the team.

[@jeanniec6753]

@@RobertCabralDogs Thank you. Got it. J.C

[@maranorth]

Thank you for this. We rescued our 3 y/o GSD about 7 months ago. He is a reserve dog so he he has so much sass and prey drive but because we mix positive with corrective training, he is learning what we expect and what will keep him and other dogs safe. We checked his lunging at other dogs by correcting him b/c that’s the right thing to do. There is no way we could have trained a 100lb rescue Shepherd without correction. And, he has responded really well. He is truly a sweet boy. I like the explanation about correction being preventative. I do think I may also be using punishment, because I give him a “time out’’ if he does not listen to the correction: he goes to his place and stays in place for 10 minutes. I put a timer on and he is released as soon as the timer goes off. Should I change that strategy?

[@vtace1890]

Thank you. You have been a great help. Didnt know what to do with malinois.

[@dannmathison3829]

I agree !!

[@JamesTippins]

Robert, I find your explanations and consistency to be very profitable. Thank you!

[@claireabbott6112]

Brilliant Robert. You encompass many of my own thoughts on dog training. What many people do not understand is corrections come in many forms. Example; In adolescence mine started humping intact males. No aggression - but unacceptable - guessing their smell. To stop this I put him on a long line - told him no as I pulled him away. If he continued then he forfeited play and I took him to one side and made him sit/stay/up/down for 10 minutes. He soon learned not to do it. And listen when I said no - even at a distance. Because I am part of a team training dogs for the disabled and people see how well behaved my boy is - just recently I am being asked to help with behavior problems. They do not seem to understand this is not my area and has nothing to do with money. Offering to pay me will not overcome my reluctance. Yes, every week I show them a new trick to try with their dogs (people I walk within dog walking groups). Spin - walk between legs and this week - walk backward. I can help a friend with her dog to walk nicely on a leash - but I do not do behavior issues. I hope you do not mind - but have just decided to send these people your way - I know you do online training :)

[@EnriqueReyesJrREALTOR]

I have my feral dog because I saved her from being put under. My intention of fostering her was because she was a loving dog, but she was too rough. It took me a while to get her to understand how to communicate with me or others. Now she is a very well behaved dog. Had I not taken the time with her as a strong minded dog, the outcome for her would of been short life for her. I used a prong collar on her, it was almost like a magic wand compared to other tools. Thank you Robert! I still use the prong collar. It’s up to the dog owner to keep her and others safe. EVERY DAY. I did not use punishment, I used correction, exactly like you’ve said 100 times. Before the act escalates. Yes Fear is good! 😊 Thanks Robert!

[@jessykawilliamson5205]

I wish I caught this live!! Can you do a video with more information? like what type of expectations should be put on at the different ages. Ex like walking on a leash and heel, should this start at 8 weeks or should we be doing more exploring and build confidence on a walk?

[@blkbeauti05]

I have a poodle puppy. He is very smart. However, I use a martingale and I use a leather leash. He needs correcting because I don't want a bad DOG! When he lunges at a dog, correction, when he tries to jump on someone, correction, when we are at the stop sign and he's ready to run off, correction. I use clicker and treats. However, I agree correction is necessary.

[@shadowdarottweiler6253]

Dogs will be dogs. You da man Cabral 👌🏼💪🏻

[@Brad-il9mw]

A balanced approach is rational.

[@TheJustjsk]

Thanks Robert, for all your advice. I’m a first time owner and I have a 3 month young Maremma Abruzzese puppy at home. He is generally quite a gentle and sweet guy, except sometimes (especially when we are out on walking or his potty breaks) he snaps and gets on to us more or less aggressively (I noted his intent to bite me as he made hole to my cloths). Except when we hand feed his food, he doesn’t seem to be complying or engaging in any interaction with us. If he is not eating, he is biting us - almost that simple. Kindly advice.

[@vtace1890]

thank you for this.

[@ShamanicSavant]

"if the dog sticks his nose in a food bowl and smells poop it's a negative... " Tell that to a Lab surfing the kitty litter :)

[@HoratioIsHere]

Yeah dogs like eating shit. Just is that way

[@sissizhang9648]

Yes, I just am thinking to get the E collar and now I am really getting that collar. I rescued a maili 2.5 months ago and now I need her in control when she see some other dogs playing and she is putting, jumping and plus growling that the treats and looking at me didn’t work at all so I don’t think any dog likes to communicate with my dog like that.

[@stephanieautry2861]

What do you think about the gentle leader to help with puppy pulling? We have a GSD pup, 14 weeks old and I'd like the walking to improve. I want leash manners for her and myself.

[@dianatorres2905]

Hi Robert My mountain Cur is afraid of everything any ideas and how to help her? By the way love watching you on KZbin. Thank ya for your help.

[@Thatguy-cb4qs]

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[@susannecatterson201]

Hi Robert, Thank you for sharing your hard earned knowledge. I was a member until I had some personal issues which meant I couldn’t get to your site/teaching. Regardless of that I am trying to train my own Groodle to be a Assistance (Service) Dog. I was told and still am that I must use Positive Only Training, I am not even allowed to say No. Consequently I have A very confused unmotivated dog as she doesn’t know what it is I am asking her to do half the time. I just hope that it is not too late she will be two in December. I live in the country in Australia and I cannot drive far so it was difficult to find a trainer never lone a good one. Do you think it is too late?

[@TeslaNick2]

Positive only is not the problem if your dog is confused. Confusion comes from the dog not understanding what you want. Generally speaking service dogs are picked and trained from puppy hood. If you dog is unmotivated, you need to consider whether it's fair to give her a job she doesn't enjoy. If you are going to give it a go, you need to master how to teach behaviours clearly and effectively before even considering corrections.

[@rivelinophillip3074]

?Robert thanks for your knowledge and wisdom in the language of the dog world I have a 3yr old common dog I would like him to bark on command and he does but sometimes it seems as though he is barking at me and not for me I usually ask him to bark at food time as that is when he is most willing to bark can you help me get him to bark in a more protective way? thanks for any advice 26.5.22

[@xitaris5981]

I have 2 puppies, a GSD 17 weeks and a Golden Retriever 12 weeks. I started my research after I put deposits on them (I know, dumb) and learned how dumb it is to get two puppies at once. I've since have created lots of structure and have been raising them separately so that they don't bond too hard, too early. I have one upstairs and one downstairs and they do everything separately. They've been introduced thru crates, gates, and fences and have had very short supervised training periods (the GSD is bigger and a bit too rough still). When should I be able to fully integrate them into living together? What would that process look like?

[@margaretfleming3554]

Did the Malinois you highlighted that had been placed in a shelter ever get adopted?

[@raymondhernandez7777]

I got a 8 week old female mali, my question is how much and how long should she be in the crate.note she’s at work with my wife 6-7 hours a day ocassionally in an enclosed office with 1 or 2 other Mali’s but mostly walking around or at her desk in the shop

[@MartaIreneSeguinotTorres]

What's good for hyper distracted and active dogs?

[@bond4lifedogtraining683]

💯💯💯

[@asmrmetalman1061]

Should I correct my dog for lunging at people/other dogs? To what extent

[@jamieoliver3262]

I’d love a little advice please I’ve a American bulldog pit mix fantastic in almost every way recall love’s people kids in respectful way . He’s 17 months and in the last six weeks he’s become male dog not all , aggressive on the leash I personally think he’s an immature un neutered dominant dog but I’m concerned going forward because he is intense ie, something barks at him he wants to eliminate the dog no doubt would love your opinion and advice for the future thanks 🙏

[@jamieoliver3262]

I should add it is spring he’s marking and sniffing with much more intensity (season)?

[@viniaedwards1062]

Hello Robert I have a five month old Belgium how do I go about correct him when he is barking at me ? Do I put him in his crate or is there another form of correction that I can do please help me.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Totally natural for a Malinois to do that.

[@Noahsark17]

YES! The high pitched bark is their emotional state, normal for Malinois.

[@MartaIreneSeguinotTorres]

So, how to correct a dog that distracts too much especially when dogs are coming over?

[@denicejanssen4843]

What about a small breed Havanese jumping nipping at children slip collar when training?

[@brianpreval5602]

if it was a choice betwwen losing my dog because of his behavior or using correction, then there is no choice, i'm about to get a gsd and i hope i never have to use it but it might be that there is no choice, will has them and i know he loves his dogs!

[@harrisonclark4382]

I wish you would really tell it like it is regarding punishments with Mals and how they are often lifted off the ground and choked by the leash. which I personally have no problem with. Just wish you would tell it like it is.

[@milenataylor2]

Me, watching this video: 🤔💡🤔💡🤔💡💡💡💡💡💡💡💡

[@annylaurie422]

I had a consult with my vet about my 5 month old Aussie about his severe resource guarding. He is a pushy dominant male that loves to do obedience and does really well in class - we are going to rally obedience, scent hurdles and dock diving. But at home he turns into cujo when he thinks another dog is going take away his possession. I have to pull him away which is also amps him more. My vet basically said I have to become the Alpha B#$tch - not hurt or abuse him but I need to be a stronger leader. She recommended using his scruff if does not listen to what I ask. She did it with with him and wow what a difference he looked at her and it seemed he was saying oh you really mean it. I tried it myself and he is listening so much better and seems more affectionate and attentive. He also has to earn everything he gets including his food. My vet said she so fed up with having to put healthy dogs down because they have bit or lunged and hurt someone because the owners thought they only needed butterflies and rainbows to train them. She also recommended a good trainer to help me work through this. Both my vet and the trainer use pinch collars and e collars if necessary. He has an amazing recall in the dog park - I am still using a 50 ft line and won’t let him off that until I have exhausted all scenarios I can think of. I find using a whistle is more effective at the park than just a command.

[@parkergammon760]

Best way to correct a two year old boxer from rough play with other dogs without squashing her drive.

[@saramations]

Pair her up with better dogs. If she gets to rough, it's time to stop playing. Not all dogs will play nice in the sand box.

[@parkergammon760]

saramations thank you

[@ABCdogtraining802]

Boxers play rough......like saramations stated...pair with other tough working dogs....stop IF too hard playing..BUT...working/high drive dogs play very hard....an ignorant/uneducated eye may think they are fighting! This is play, let them go until its clearly too much and need to step in for the safety of a dog being trampled/hurt, etc...which is RARE IF paired properly...dont let a lab play with a GSD.....

[@parkergammon760]

Kingdom K9 Training Academy Thank you, I appreciate the input.

[@ABCdogtraining802]

@@parkergammon760 Yes sir!! Think like a dog....don't let fearful/reactive owners persuade OUR effective/knowledgeable approaches (play/obedience/low key time) and understanding of K9 behavior!! Many dog owners are very very misguided and have NO IDEA!! hahaah.

[@harrisonclark4382]

Positive punishment, negative punishment, positive reward, negative reward, these are very easy terms to understand. I don’t see why you need to rewrite this information. Punishment reduces the likelihood that the behavior will occur. Whereas a reward increases the likelihood that the behavior will occur. Positive means that you’re adding something to the punishment or reward event, and negative means you’re taking something away from the event. There you go. Pretty simple.

[@Blitznstitch2]

I don’t know how to use a prong collar so I won’t

[@mansondevil33]

I know that people like to throw around all this dog-training lingo, but 'punishment' in a scientific sense is any consequence of a behavior that decreases the strength (rate, duration, frequency, etc.) of that behavior. Unclear definitions of all the lingo dogtrainers use only serves to confuse people.

[@harrisonclark4382]

If a dog runs toward you and smack him, you have just given him a positive punishment. Smacking is positive because you added something to the equation and it’s a punishment because smacking will reduce the unwanted behavior. BF Skinner would have a hard time listening to you.

[@hotfoodexpress6175]

Can you please stop reading the comments while you are discussing a great topic. You seem to get distracted and off Thank You

[@jeffreywood4054]

How about some more commercials

[@avontmorganjr7505]

I get it.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

I have no control over that. KZbin inserts them and that’s what keeps the content free. Join my online member section... robertcabral.com No commercials.

[@renfarms]

I am a member but this seems to be the only place to view these after the fact...which includes ads.

[@renfarms]

Aha, I just discovered the drop down episode lists within the videos on the member site. Yay!