How to TRAIN a Distracted DOG using REWARDS and CORRECTIONS

[@RobertCabralDogs]

If you like this video, check out my online dog training lessons at: robertcabral.com

[@juaguz12]

What’s good treat for German shepherds

[@fantazia57]

This was very helpful!!! Could you show "how to yank neck collar safely" without injuring the dog's neck, or what to be careful and not to do? I feel that most owners, incl me, are hesistant doing the correction simply because we have no confidence that we're doing it safely (not that we're worried the dog will feel pain from the instance, but we're worried that we're injuring the dog gradually without knowing it)

[@sabrinarossiter6159]

my puppy always pulls on the leash when he sees his doggie friends when i tell him stay he will stay by my side but whenever i try tl move closer with him he starts pulling. when i stop he will get into heel position right next to me but as soon as i release him he will pull again. what can i do?

[@mindyourbusiness2407]

my dog isn't food motivated, when he's fixed he's gone, won't eat the treat at all.

[@solideomusical]

Excellent! Robert, how does one go about booking you for a personal training session?

[@SkyexEcho]

Love the way you encourage the owner to complete the training on his own while offering tips in a super helpful way! The way the owner listens and just wants his pup to be safe and happy!

[@ronswanson4173]

I thought my dogs was the only one. Shes very obedient at home and always on my hip staring me wanting to know what to do. But on our walks she needs correction, i just didnt understand why she wouldn't eat treat's while outside but this is a big relief.

[@Realkelpy]

Dude this was me!! I stumbled upon this video last night and was like wait that’s exactly what my girl is doing! Won’t take treats on a walk 99% of the time it’s not getting better and same with focus. Tried this last night she started taking treats and looking at me!!😮😊🎉

[@lohnthom9353]

I have been so diligent about consistently not letting my dog pull on the lead by stopping or slowing when she pulls. I’ve had zero luck getting her to look to me for instruction on where we’re going. Tried this today and after maybe 30 minutes of working this, I had the best walk with her yet. I don’t know who I’m more proud of; her or me! By the time we got home she never touched the end of the leash. I will say I really needed to make it interesting. I was changing directions, climbing onto large rocks, looping around trees. Life changing little tip!

[@6VIERTE9]

Will is so willing to learn and Robert was so kind to him

[@Davena]

Really a fantastic episode. You have taught 1000's by patiently explaining the necessary but simple concept of dog engagement to us in 10 minutes. Thank you.

[@6VIERTE9]

Robert and this guy worked very well together. Robert is the fricken man I love that guy. He’s so reenforcing to owners. Will is a very good dog owner. Good people. Alles Gute. Thank you Robert for being who you are! I like Red.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Absolutely

[@aussiegrace]

Stumbled across this video and by 3:28 I got exactly what I needed then the rest of the video showed me what I hadn’t done. Wonderful. Thanks Robert 😊

[@matel9477]

This video was just what I needed. I have an Aussie who gets very distracted and fixated on things during our walks so I'll give this a go.

[@attic1project776]

This is exactly my puppy’s problem. When we’re at home he follows me around, does heel nicely and many tricks on command, sleeps in his crate but on the walk I can’t get him to pay attention to me. Thanks for the video!

[@darkessvslightnina1616]

You have a puppy if your dog is not at least 4 months you should not use a collar to pull it to do not damage it. You have to just use a happy voice to make them look at you and treat the dog and every time it pays attention you treat it and later you add the "look at me", you have to build this connection so for few weeks or months you will need the treat

[@lacqueredhearts]

Agree with the other user, if the dog is too young then using vocal cues / treats / joy will be good enough. As an adult dog, distraction and disengaging with you is definitely worth the leash pop training! Edit: by young I mean under 4 months or so like the other comment said! Best of luck!

[@lynettehickman5259]

Yesss I told my dog I love how attentive u are inside but i need it outside too

[@cathywethington5913]

Oh my god , this works! My Hurricane isn't as responsive as this dog yet, but what an improvement after just twenty minutes. We'll do this every morning until she gets there. Thank you!

[@jtmnavy]

This video is amazing ,,, I’m trying to learn all the timings when correcting and u explain it really well

[@shivpawar135]

Watching a Dog tranning always help me to teach others how to behave around me.

[@tracycampola4183]

Yay, I finally found a video that can help me with my dog! He does the same thing "Red" does.....it's like I'm invisible outside of the house. Thank you so much for posting this. I will follow what you have done here and hope it works for us. Again, thank you!

[@4lifemusiclova]

I look at a LOT of training videos -- but this is by farTHE best. I've been trying to find a dog in these videos that's similar to mine. Sweet dog, does great in the house, or the yard, but step outside and you can't get her to focus and it's so annoying. "Bribing" with treats is not sustainable. Will definitely be trying this on our last big walk of the day. Awesome video.

[@jeanstout4035]

Love the awesome owner. He wasn't upset because Robert got his dog to do right. 👌

[@Silvercrystalscoukpage]

wow...a million videos and this one shows how to deal with a dog in its own world in one minute lol.... amazing

[@danielafaber4384]

Thank you, just what I needed for our dog. He is super sweet but outside he is in everything interested but in me.

[@ReggieWestSideHD]

This is such a good video, thank you! I have a baby frenchie who has just spent a month on crate rest, now she needs to learn not to fixate and get overexcited when she sees people on walks! I’m sure this will help, I’m going to try it asap

[@thankmelater1254]

This lesson is a great demonstration of how to bring attention back under distraction.

[@gardenrabbit3565]

Nobody wants to show the leash correction part of the process because it isn’t fun or flashy but without it the dog never has a chance to change its mind

[@kicknadeadcat]

This is the 1st time I've ever seen one on youtube . I when I trained my dogs I always used it.

[@gardenrabbit3565]

vildeeo if there’s a question like that, the dog shouldn’t be off leash

[@gardenrabbit3565]

vildeeo also, electronic collars are the best way to proof off leash obedience. I do it on a literal day to day basis with hundreds of individual dogs

[@kicknadeadcat]

@@vildeeo listen to Robert. You do not let your dog off leash until you are 100% sure he’s under control. And even then you do not let them off leash in the presence of other dogs. The leash correction must be in conjunction with a verbal no. After hundreds maybe more these corrections with the verbal the dog will react to the verbal alone. Just today my son brought his dog over I have two dogs. This is the first time they’ve met. I have a large yard with no fence. They were running around playing nicely when all of a sudden my neighbor decided to walk his dog across his property. My dog stopped and stared and I knew what he was going to do next so I said no. He was about 30 feet away from me. He looked at me and stood there long enough for me to walk over and put a leash on him. He still a puppy a little over a year old and I was actually surprised that he didn’t immediately takeoff. Because he had done that on two other occasions months earlier. The fact alone that my voice caught his attention, when he looked at me and away from the dog to me was a major step. His instincts were halted by a verbal command. And this is how it begins.

[@NissrineA74]

Gardenrabbit356 I’m no dog training expert by any means but e-collars should be used very cautiously and by pros no? Or at least have a trainer show the owner exactly how to use so not to accidentally hurt the dog and affect the dog-owner trust?

[@Funkyboy14]

One of the most talented trainers out there, everything makes sense! 👏👏👏

[@CaroAbebe]

That dog is a real sweetie. All he needs to do is tune in a great deal more with his Dad - and Robert Cabral is helping with that!

[@anthonypsara4709]

this was great and really helpful my little mut has the same problem I'm going to work on this tomorrow

[@rugeramerican308]

Nice little dog hes got there, hope they will do great in the future

[@freddys2465]

You’re work is amazing. I can watch your videos all day man! Thank you so much for sharing so much of this content here for free.

[@yazminmedrano5676]

this video is amazing!! i honestly wanted to cry feeling some relief and hope for training my baby

[@ABCdogtraining802]

Robert---Thank you for your integrity and properly training dogs without bullshit clutter. You have helped me train about a dozen dogs and most recently, my police k9 GSD mascot....she will be 7 months next week and I implemented the 2.25 HS collar at 6 months...after proper leash pressure, inside training, etc. We are progressing greatly.....shes intense, hahaha...you'd love her and I have some hockey gloves you can wear too just to be safe! Wink! Stay honest and genuine sir! Love from Vermont..come stay at my guest house anytime and check out my crappy videos if your bored!

[@bobocionut6926]

Good video, my dog has about double the pray drive Red has, this is useful

[@ABCdogtraining802]

Absolutely...borrow one from a friend...he may walk right through it like mine did for a weekk...my GSD just laughed and wanted to wrestle....went to a prong and that got her focus in 5 minutes......she knows heel...she knows it well now!

[@triplet4547]

Dogs don't pray, but they do have prey drive

[@Anthonysk9]

Finally, some decent, unbiased, fact based dog training information on KZbin.

[@bjbumblebee5324]

Absolutely wonderful demonstration. Nice to see you Robert on how you work with a dog owner wanting behavior education and modification. The dog knows you are alpha when you have the leash and he wants your rewards

[@darren-up9vo]

Very simple training but so effective top job

[@raymonddelorney4603]

This is such a brilliant channel. So calm and clear instructions

[@positivelysimful1283]

Wow thank you; my new pup is like this and not even interested in food when outside he's so distracted, imma work on this with him for a while.

[@melodeemccullough3239]

Great video. My pup is super distracted and I'm going to try these tips! Thanks for the info!

[@virginiagerardi2056]

I just adopted a young neutered male dog described as German Shepherd but his behavior is 100% Malinois! It's a good thing that I previously had a Mal/pit mix and was a horse trainer in my younger years. He's a beautiful dog but a handful, especially since he was on leash walking exercise for 3 months while being treated for heartworm. So glad I found your channel, as you describe the dog's nature so clearly and this particular vid is exactly what I need to work on.

[@johncspine2787]

Young and neutered? Sounds like a disaster in the making..neutering too early causes developmental issues in their physical and mental well being..

[@jennifernelson6841]

I just found your KZbin channel today and have watched so many videos. I've learned so much, obviously easier said than done, but I feel more confident in teaching obedience/basic commands in a positive way.

[@eve-0designs206]

Thank you. Trying this tomorrow 🙏🇿🇼

[@eve-0designs206]

So I tried this today. All I can say is WOW ! You devil! I have' the world's most distracted dog' NO MORE 😂😂😂. Where have you been all my life? The response was immediate and we were both relaxed. Thank you so much 🇿🇼

[@tav5690]

You are the very best... My dog and you made me a better owner. Thank you.

[@remalm3670]

... As always Robert, Thank you for the time spent on us to help and love those who are (sans children) dearest to us ...

[@Faethorne]

Thank you so much for this!

[@AdamEarley2011]

Have a Rottweiler puppy who loves to get distracted on walks or outdoors. We always have been told do not pull the lead but I think this makes more sense as it seems the dog isn't being dragged but just a brief snap to reality

[@1packatak]

Having owner Rotties for many, many years I hear you!! Doing a properly timed correction can make a world of difference. However a very young Rott may need more patience😂😂. But it does work!

[@xpudsygaminxdiverse1910]

Would love to see more of these types of videos

[@ABCdogtraining802]

All you need is this one, haha....start inside so the dog understands leash pressure for 5-10 minutes...im hoping your dog knows yes/no.....great time to teach.....yes=dog where you want it....no=bad behavior, not paying attention and give a little12" QUICK pull....within 1 second..so the dog understands what hes doing right=yes and no=correct...then immediately say YES once responds...correct and reward within 2-3 seconds altogether...quick! (depending on the drive....you may need to step up to a 2.25 prong collar over the check chain/choker....didnt phase my dog and therefore was unsafe...like a flat collar for a pullling/reactive dog, etc...have fun!

[@gracef244]

THIS IS EXACTLY like my shepherd/ boxer cross. I'm starting this tomorrow morning. THANK YOU

[@kryki_cha6206]

❤️ Will start working with this technique today. I think I need to make my corrections firmer. 🤔

[@thecivillain]

I can't wait to try these techniques out tomorrow :) Very well explained and fun.

[@PawtyTime]

I have always struggled training one of my dogs outdoor, he just couldn't concentrate and won't listen at all. Well thank God I found this vid, thanks for the correction tutorial!

[@ryansnyder4330]

Great 👍 training

[@montitaylor4669]

Excellent instruction! Simple and easy too follow! Great video Mr. Cabral.

[@TeslaNick2]

Such great content. Being a relative newbie in the correction arena, it's incredibly useful to see a true master work the long line. I still struggle to get a consistent "snap/pop" all the time and the correction ends up "mushy". I'm inspired to really work on this now. Thank you as always Robert.

[@nmmoore2920]

Great, thanks. Clarifies timing, etc.

[@derekedwards7237]

This is so foundational. Thank you Robert

[@Azazel518]

Great Video Robert.....THIS is what real world dog training should look like, an owner, with his dog that has some minor issues being shown the fairest way for the dog to understand what is required of him....I've never seen a positive only trainer on youtube fix a dog with a high prey drive and maybe some aggression issues...their just not being fair to the dog. please do more of these.

[@tobiaschillitrollkarl]

You bring out some realy good points

[@maupand]

excellent and easy way to handle distracted dog .Thanks Robert..

[@vitaleonis1196]

I have a foundation that got me a rescue dog. This Foundation has positive only trainers- and this positive only training drives me absolutely nuts. Because it's exactly what Robert was talking about- it does not help with this distraction training! Thank you Robert this was very helpful.

[@caitlyne5261]

Fantastic!

[@selinablue7498]

Getting my puppy in 3 Months, already binge watching all Videos to be prepared 🙌🏻

[@Aurossa]

This was two years ago. How did it work??

[@kicknadeadcat]

My son just picked up a rescue at a shelter in pa. . The sweetest German shepherd I've ever seen. They found him tied near a highway in Kentucky his feet were melted to the. Asphalt. dehydrated lost a lot of weight. Big patches of hair missing all over his coat. The vet thinks hes around 6 to 8 years old. I don't believe this dog was mistreated at all. My theory is he got lost and someone tied him to the Pole near the highway to keep him from running across. just left thinking someone would come along to pick him up. Fortunately someone did but it was like a week or so later. This dog had a good home he is so friendly loves other dogs loves other people loves kids My son had him over my house today and he played with my 2 dogs. Feel bad for the people that owned because they obviously trained him to be a sweet dog. He has had him for a month now and the dog is looking better but his feet are still bleeding. The vet has him on antibiotics and he should be fine hopefully in a few months.

[@NissrineA74]

😢

[@ABCdogtraining802]

@@NissrineA74 Good for your son...tell him to be ready once those feet heal!!! hahaha. Enjoy!

[@NissrineA74]

Kingdom K9 Training Academy ???

[@NE_Pigeons]

Hi Robert. Thank you for all your videos! they are awesome and the best iv come across. All very simple, logical and straightforward.

[@jet1727]

One of the best vids ever thank you so much for this!!!

[@mell.7817]

Great demo.

[@Colin-sm9ls]

Great lesson👍👍👍

[@MRFAKEMOVIE]

Good training thanks Robert!

[@rockabilly3333]

REALLY GREAT 😁 LESSON,THANKS FOR THAT..U DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH THAT HELPED ME..I HAVE A BROWN LABB,AN SHE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM..THANKS AGAIN.

[@superdupertroy]

Very helpful as usual

[@haleyrianne]

Wow this video was amazing! Seeing you teach a correction from afar for not focusing answered soooo many issues I’ve been having thank you so much!!

[@oshierabbit1263]

This works if done correctly. It’s important to measure how much to correct to not harm your dog. If it’s upsetting you, take a break so no accidents happen that YOU cause fear or harm to your dog

[@johncspine2787]

Also get the widest collar possible for the age/size of neck..ie 2 inch for a German Shepherd..wide collars spread out the force..

[@ClwnJuNkY]

Brilliant !

[@idarahmqvist1373]

Wonderful video!

[@DESCENDINGDR]

The dog is smart, knows who the boss is (like just about every dog). The problem is getting the owner to be a boss without feeling guilty- that's the hard part...

[@nataliehernandez7149]

I need some help with my dogs. They used to listen to me until my PTSD got bad. Now they only listen to my husband. And yes it’s my fault because my anxiety level is always at a ten from triggers that are going on in Minneapolis right now where I live so how can I get my dogs to listen to me again and not just my husband

[@DougZaga]

It's more about being a leader and teaching the dog to be in a service mindset not the opposite way...which creates many of the issues I see with my clients.

[@nataliehernandez7149]

Doug's Dog Training and Day School how do I turn it around and become the leader again?

[@DougZaga]

@@nataliehernandez7149 my honest and best suggestion is hire a trainer who understands that. Someone who has been involved with dogs, dog training for quite some time, has references you can speak to as well as understands dog behavior through the dogs point of view not training a system.

[@nataliehernandez7149]

Doug's Dog Training and Day School thank you so much I really appreciate your help

[@mattybro88]

Great video, looking forward to trying this out

[@katsim6799]

Ahhh! This explains why my dog's behavior deteriorated when I switched to the short leash. Any corrections made that closeness seem negative, compared to correcting from a distance. Light bulb came on!

[@xtiLOe]

Useful tips.I have Malinois a year and a half.The only issue he has is his aggression or excitement whenever he sees a child or children

[@DougHinVA]

'only issue' is the one that will get you sued and the dog destroyed ? Wake Up ! Get help from a pro... you already have a dog developed for military and police handlers. You are over your head right now !

[@rajdeepbhadra2816]

Awesome video. Thanks.🙏

[@salvothegermanshepherd4399]

Awesome video, patient and consistent training equals results.

[@GallowsPole805]

Real handsome classic looking Mal there...he’s not bathsh!t crazy either. Sir looks like you got yourself a nice pet quality rescue Mal...awesome!

[@Wolffeathers21]

Very helpful! I love the videos where you train a client's dog. What a beautiful dog! I wonder what breeds make up his mix. German shepherd and pharaoh hound maybe?

[@TheMisscat09]

It is a Belgian Malinois I think

[@perfectweather]

Very helpful, thank you

[@monicadf]

This is so helpful! I'm so happy I came across your video as I'm training my border collie for the same reason and will give this technique a go. Cheers!

[@horizon42q]

Excellent training tips. I trained my Lakies with this technique. It takes a long time with a Lakie.

[@HuShang]

Very under rated dog trainer. Been watching your videos since I got my dog two years ago and it's been tremendous to helping him listen off leash and in several other behaviours. I have one problem recently where he leaves the yard to run to other dogs as he gets into too high of an excited state and won't listen. I think the technique you used in this video is exactly what I need to start getting him to stay relaxed in these situations. Since this is a bit more of an excited state is there anything additional I should be adding compared to the situation in this video?

[@veronicanowicki2759]

Do some research on emergency recall. Once taught the only time it should be used is in an urgent or specific situation where the dog needs to immediately recall, unlike their name which can always be used. It's taught with a command like regular recall(my dog uses her name- attention grabber- and then the word 'front' -command: ex; name, front!) and while training you should always say yes for first eye contact and then say yes/reward for them coming to you. Start having them sit and make eye contact after recalling. Add in distractions like throwing treats, toys or having someone walk a non-reactive/uninterested dog on leash as a prop for practice. The command leave it is very helpful to teach this as it can be used as a correction while they recall, before the command. Ex: Name, leave it, front!

[@veronicanowicki2759]

Living in the city and having a large breed dog I more use this as a safety plan if she gets out of the yard and runs towards a street or if there is a fence aggressive dog at our fence and I need her to recall to avoid conflict/possible injury with another dog/owner.

[@oldschooltakingyaback]

You're such an excellent resource!

[@saiashok28]

You are a magician 😯

[@GuitarNewz]

Wish there'd be a video with a Kuvasz because they're no ”yes dogs”. :) I mean, they reeeeally don't always listen, so I'd be happy to get tips. They're way tougher to train than German Shepherds, or other dogs.

[@akhiker01]

Using a pinch correctly is a tap on the shoulder or cell phone . It’s not for some dogs and sometime it’s worse and cause the dog to be more reactive. I’ve had a dog like that. For the most part most dogs do well with it. Luring ,shaping and training with food or toys or what your dog likes is a good thing especially with young puppies and dogs. 🐕 For us on a walk we walk no treats but we will stop at some point and play have a snack etc… There is always those dogs(mine) that are so great on a walk UNTIL… drive kicks in they ignore you, treat, toy etc… they could care less. I try to correct early on when i see the body language change and drive beginning to kick it. It definitely helps . Timing is everything. When they respond it always a good and keep moving forward. Mom of the two family Malinois boyz. Riggs and Leo (Lethal Weapon)

[@thalassophile1665]

What do you do if the tug doesn’t break the dogs attention? Love seeing Robert working with dogs that need help.

[@arrsee6516]

My lab mix used to be unfazed by several sharp pops when she was on a martingale collar and regularly pulled until she was wheezing. Used to cough up a lot of her treats as if she ate too fast too and I wondered if I was letting her damage her throat with the pulling. I moved to a HS prong collar, making sure I fitted and used it properly as per Robert and a few other trainers' videos and it was day and night. More leash pressure training and 2 fingers on the leash was all I needed in most cases and just seemed to send clearer communication. Would highly recommend trying it out!

[@thalassophile1665]

Arr See Prong collars are illegal in Australia.

[@1packatak]

@@thalassophile1665 not in all areas. You can also do a slip lead. Or turn a plain leash into a temporary slip lead. Place it high on the neck like a prong. Same principle with corrections. Interrupt right away and give enough of a correction to stop what he’s doing.

[@1packatak]

Then your either your timing is off-usually too late- or the correction is not strong enough to phase him. The sooner you correct, the less correction you need.

[@buddlopez5]

Great video. My golden doodle is the same way. Great dog until were outside

[@tash2166]

Great advice.thankyou

[@braydenramburn4015]

Hey I love your videos are always subscribe and my dogs have done a big change by watching your videos

[@botis3104]

Such a master. :)

[@DougZaga]

Training a dog and priorities. Build a Necessary Foundation with your dog prior to teaching obedience. 1) Engagement 2) work on Behavioral issues 3) Then Teach obedience commands

[@laramonroe3363]

This is such a good vid!

[@thomast8054]

My australian shepherd/great pyrenees hates the clicker. He so scared of it, don't know why but we use other methods than clicker. Love all your videos and that you tell it like you see it.

[@LauraHopkinsCDL]

Great video Robert. Stunning dog, that will do well with the right training . Thank you : )

[@sprintershepherd4359]

YES !

[@emmac6046]

This is great!!

[@Pamekeb]

You can clearly see how a correction works right here. And the dog didn't got hurt nor offended, he learned.

[@ooXChrissieXoo]

This got so funny at the end, I can't forget that time I told my kindergarten kid "good boy". I would leave my dog to watch them while I put things away after class. They always think they are free to move when teacher isn't looking. So this boy got up to walk around when I walked away. When that happens, my dog would get the kids to go back to their seats. Some kids get it, and they walk to their own seats, some kids don't, and they just get scared thinking the dog would bite. So this boy is scared of the dog. That day I saw him in the corner of my eye, he got up, my dog went to check on him, he looked scared, but instead of running away, he sat down. I don't know why there was just this almost like a muscle memory... I said "good boy" to him like I would to my dog. I just think well dog trainer trains the owner, and owner work with their dog, if there's just that one time you would compliment the owner like you would compliment a dog for correct behavior.

[@brianlocal3]

3:21 shows a master at work