Teach Your Dog to FETCH - The RETRIEVE COMMAND - phase 1 - Dog Training Video

[@aimeed9220]

So many videos show demonstrations with previously trained dogs; i absolutely love seeing the whole progression with duane, the patience of robert and how much repetition is required. Gives a touch of reality to what dog handlers actually go through with their own dogs and gives me some heart that i'm doing ok with my pup. Thanks so much for this video!

[@decrazygaming1738]

I honestly believe you are one of the best trainers in the world......thank you very much kind sir for doing what you are doing!

[@LawEnforcementTodaycom]

Robert, awesome stuff. The reason I watch your videos is that all of the other trainers never show you the process of training like you do…the good the bad and the ugly. Others only show the before and after. Keep up the great videos

[@Stace799]

This is exactly what I needed. I've been struggling so much with getting my puppy to drop the toy once he comes back. And every time I introduced a treat, he would stop caring about this game. But I think I was just expecting too much from him too quickly. You break the game down into such simple steps, and I think this will really help. Thank you!

[@sandieoconnor3496]

I’m 46 years old & have never been an animal lover so to speak. Recently I took on an 8week old mini Maltese retriever (against the wishes of all but one other family member) so I knew I needed to train the puppy to avoid any backlash and cycles of tension as a result of the pup toileting inside, chewing others belongings, barking uncontrollably etc.. etc.. I’ve learned so much from your beautiful style of training Robert Cabral & I’m so greatful I found you. My pup “Cinnamon” 16 weeks now is Loved by all family members including myself & my husband we adore her & she adores us. My two teens absolutely love her & my 3 grandchildren love me to bits all the more because of the positive only experiences we have together with her. I highly recommend all your videos to any of my contacts & friends that I see have puppies or dogs.

[@LauraHopkinsCDL]

Dwain has lovely drive. I start with the 2 object method to start as well . Very similar technique that I use. Love seeing the mistakes left in. Great to see a non heavily edited video. Thank you Robert : )

[@TeslaNick2]

So happy to watch the Duane O Mator going nuts for the retrieve. This is the video I've been waiting for. It never occurred to me to use two balls . It seems so obvious now. My dog will do a perfect retrieve but loses interest after 1 or 2 reps. He loves the chase, but not the bringing it back bit. He also spits the ball on the approach so it lands at my feet. So I'll need to work on the hold separately. Thanks as always ! Time to sign up for the full length version.

[@pastoraris1001]

Tesla Nick I have the same problem with my GSD. Glad to know I’m not the only one.

[@dontcallmetravis]

The last video I watched had a commenter voice a problem I was also having. Their dog would go to the toy, pick it up, then drop it as they came back. The poster's answer to this problem was to "Try building some recall momentum first". Whatever that means was not described in chat nor the video. This video gave me a lot of good ideas to break down the retrieve, and especially to begin at the end, like he showed. Great video.

[@littleninjai222]

My GSD returns the ball now and I teach him "Aus" in order to get the second ball. Thank you for this lesson.

[@lansfordb10]

Thank you!!! I got my terrier to fetch and it was more about training me. This video will help polish this game

[@RobertCabralDogs]

more to come!

[@paulcotts7357]

I have never left a comment on a KZbin video...but I would simply like to say thank you for your content. Your demeanor, positive attitude, and obvious love for your work are great to see. I've discovered so many helpful ideas from your videos...thank you!

[@mobilityautoglassllc2162]

Love the fact that it's just not the dog that needs training also the trainer . Keep up the great work and dedication to the video for us to train our dogs with success! Thanks

[@franciscogomez6279]

Thank you so much the reminder to be patient is the best! We are sponsoring a 9 month old pup that is over70 pds and I'm the one that she works with th best but I'm recovering from surgery and preping to go back to work so I dont have time! Thanks again I'll do my best!

[@victorsr6708]

I guess I got lucky with my first lab, I would just ask her to do things and she just did it. I honestly did very little training with her and she was a great dog for 15 years RIP Chacha. I have a new lab and either I have changed something or I just had a very special dog regardless I’m having to learn to how to communicate with my new dog. Great video!

[@icedreamgirl]

Really like how you show this trick with duane as my golden retriever is just like duane, sometimes tugging and not letting go, or sometimes brings the toy back but just drops the toy. Because duane makes mistakes and you correcting it and shaping the behaviour I get a real example of how to deal with the mistakes I or my golden retriever make learning this trick

[@JoshuaJohnson-tu4he]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, that's what I need to see real work with a green dog. I am a green trainer and I love to work and play with my dog. I am so happy to see this video you make it look so easy your timing is great. I am learning so much from your videos I can't thank you enough

[@paintedpony2935]

I enjoy how much fun you are both having. I hope others can see this is playtime for both of you. You are the best!

[@indigomoon7848]

This is really really awesome to see. I can handle gentle dogs with a few issues, but it's the boisterous ones I'm really struggling with. I'd love to see as many videos as possible with dogs who are highly distractable and untrained!

[@DublinDapper]

These vids with green dogs are great

[@amrice62]

Definitely!

[@oliverestrada7141]

Amazing!!! Your the best instructor in the whole youtube!!!!

[@Knittyneeds]

Oliver Estrada you are ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. I LOVE Mr. CABRAL. It's one year my Newfie has been going to a Puppy School but has NOT learnt to retrieve. She was not taught. I do all the OBEDIENCE training in my garden. She was 3 months when she started. I decided YESTERDAY 5th September to WATCH and LEARN from Mr. CABRAL. 650 Euros x 3 per year down the drain. My Newfie is a super sonic high speed dog. The trainer doesn't seem to be interested in her. 🥺 So I communicate NEGATIVE feelings. Mr. CABRALs videos cannot be compared to others, he is exceptional. 👍👍👍

[@amrice62]

Wow! What an eye opener on a green dog! You are segmenting it for me!!!! I get it. The constant reps help me learn the role I play and walk me through to have it cemented in my mind. I know that I get flustered when it becomes so high drive that it seems impossible. I will beak and have that coffee if I’m frustrated. Thank you so much. I’m respectfully your newest pupil.

[@nicolasderuiter1699]

Yes, I also love the demonstrations with the puppy, combined with the polished work with Goofy. It's incredibly helpful. I've been working on the calm hold on the table before seeing this video. Now I've got the picture and can't wait to try it. Gold!

[@aprillazada5443]

I love how real this is

[@MilesPony]

Yes I agree with the comment below. You see that Duane does all the things that your own pup does, so it gives you confidence that you can get there in the end. Thanks Robert for that.

[@melanie3831]

That is so good explaned. I have a Malinois 5 month old and this video help us to bring ball back and give to us. Thank you😊

[@Mo-ol2lr]

I just discovered your videos and I'm loving them. It's nice to hear that puppies should be puppies, and dog training should be fun :D

[@ferfer7650]

Love this videos with a green dog. Because thats what i have a 4 yrears old green dog.

[@TheDogMessiah]

Wow! I may not agree with everything you say but I swear if I wasn’t a dog trainer I would save until I could afford you! So blessed to have found your channel this morning. Even when I mute your voice I can see the dog for the most part knows what your are trying communicate! Bravo standing ovation!!!

[@pauldow1648]

Thanks for posting these basic sessions. 👍

[@sheriefmashally1567]

Great lessons in how to teach your dog, really appreciate your efforts and advice. I absolutely love those lessons.

[@spacecoastdogtrainer3778]

Great Video! I had always used the two balls, but I learned the "Bring" and stepping back in this video. Great Job!!

[@thiel57]

I learned a lot thanks bro

[@iamnegan1515]

Looks like some good tactics. Gonna give it a go in the morning. Thanks.

[@Arhan28]

I can't wait for it to be spring in NY and I can work on the hold and the backup(great idea and using harder to hold 2 toys seems like a good idea too), she values the toys higher then most of the treats I use. My puppy knows to chase, bring, and then a rough drop it. She drops it slightly away from me then comes and looks at me, sometimes she doesn't do it immediately and she circles me, she drops the toy and then snatches it...eventually leaving it so I will throw it. I was using the 2 toy method but it was rough when she was a puppy and sometimes she ends up with 2 of them because of her drive for frisbees. She does well with other toys but a frisbee shes insane for, and doesn't like to give them up, unless shes on a long line even then it can be sloppy especially in rougher weather. Due to winter I stopped using a long line and for some reason she found the line more fun then her regular toys to thrash and tug on when I hooked her back up to one in our yard. What a difficult GSD! We spayed her last week and shes recovering. It's all I can do to keep her from wanting to run and jump right now. Shes on a sedative too, and crated a lot. Shes overly social, and has a high drive... I wasn't expecting her drive to be so high.

[@meysameslami9613]

Happiest dog ever

[@myxezipetelka]

i usually hear "dont use the command to often if the dog doesnt listen or it loses all meaning" you are the first person who says to use it often so the dog connects them, is it because learning is different from a dog who doesnt listen to a command that he should know?

[@kevinpeter770]

This is so good. In all the previous videos I have seen the trainer seems to do it so fast and easy.It is amazing to watch the whole process and my lab acts almost the same way as Dwayne. This is so helpful. Thanks a lot.

[@zpr-si9pd]

Omg my dog is just like this lol. I see him as annoying and crazy but you’ve made me realise he has huge drive. Thankyou

[@LivingOnBorrowedTime]

This is the best fetch lesson I have seen on youtube and trust me I've seen a lot and tried a lot. Thanks, Robert 👍

[@Terrierized]

I really thought he was going to rip that bag of treats open! 😂 You two are making a good team

[@aylamiller5752]

I found out that every once and a while when he comes back, to hold a treat in one hand and have an empty palm on the other hand. My dog learned to drop his ball in my empty hand and get the treat from the other. Which made it much easier for me to teach him! Hope that helps out other people.

[@jobond3317]

So cool easy to follow lots of patience needed but that’s what having a pet about Love to know your story how you got to be a trainer? What is your background ? Etc perhaps I’m just being nosy but your life story reflects what and why you teach

[@myribunt5261]

Your amazing you need more support. Thank you so much! It makes so much sense!

[@ashbreakatoe]

How old is Dwayne in this video? I’m having a hard time getting our 5 month old dog to drop the toy. Not sure if continuing to use treats is a motivator

[@dogwalkerintivon]

Robert, You are the best !

[@ASMinor]

I like this 2 ball method. I never thought of that. Great idea.

[@jeanstout4035]

Adorable, thank you. Pup and you rock! 🥰😊

[@jmenta77]

Your videos are very helpful, i really appreciate them...thank you.

[@vinodsmita2017]

Wonderful,it’s very interesting to watch your patience

[@JesusChrist_Is_Lord]

Thank you for the focused content!!

[@hichamnajeh858]

Good demonstration greeting from Morocco

[@pauldow1648]

Good advice in general.

[@sportysbusiness]

Brilliant. Thank you!

[@goga9916]

Thanks for sharing this.

[@jocha7654]

Thank you for this tip. I’ll try this technicque with my puppy :)

[@brendanoren5047]

This is a nice progression of training a retrieve. How would you start with a dog that is possessive with toys? i.e., will not return them, growling, etc.

[@DextahPC]

Thank you so much for doing this with a puppy/less experienced dog. It’s more realistic of what will happen when we attempt with ours 😂

[@larrykrakow8927]

Thank you

[@roeyelimelech6079]

Spectacular! Very professional 💪🏽

[@pamelagay12]

I love that dog!!!

[@deathknightmaker1]

6:15 he was about to bring all those treats to his tummy lol

[@michelevenuti7963]

thank you!! needed this video!!

[@theonlinedogtrainerreview5747]

I really appreciate this video.

[@Kelz0206]

Is it just me, or do you appreciate the fact that the puppy is “green“ ? Those videos with the already “trained dog” doesn’t do much for me. They actually frustrates me 😂😂😂.

[@tjsave05]

How long do you spent on each of these phases (build prey drive/two ball, hold/bring, put pieces together, etc.) before you move on to the next phase?

[@mattystewart8]

Awesome video!! Are there any plans on doing a video on how to inspire the prey drive in the dog if theyre not as nuts for it as dwayne (or duane?) over here?

[@MM-pw3wb]

Thank you so very much!

[@ignacioamezcua22]

Hey Robert i have a 20 month old Dutch who has unreal drive, temperament and nerves and is at a pretty high level of training. As of recently he has started to become possessive with his ball when playing fetch and refuses to out as before he understood that once outed he would get a new prize. Do you suggest i go back to basics and work with 2 tugs with outing and immediately rewarding to remind him of the game? Could it also be that as of lately we play in the yard and I’ll take his ball right before he gets put away and so he’s avoiding ending the game by holding? Advise would help!

[@aaronclinesmith2286]

How do you create the drive to play fetch if your dog loses interest easily?

[@joyfulk9services]

Just curious, at the beginning you said "drop it" then "out" later on. Just clarify, "drop it" is onto the ground, and "out" to release into your hands?

[@jefferyg3504]

So you can teach multiple commands at the same time? Or just for conditioning, and then more in depth into individual commands later?

[@DiagonalSeven]

Good to show how to do with a green dog

[@margaretbaker5105]

Love the videos and your training methods. Would like to know why you don't use your Shepherd in your training videos.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

I do in many. Just showing some stuff with a younger less trained dog.

[@sakislampridis206]

My lab is 19 months old and he is probably the only lab in the world who has no interest at all to chase balls. On the contrary he has very high drive for live preys (especially lizards). Is there a way to strengthen his drive for balls or I should leave him as he is? We have a lot of other games (like tug of war) we play so I don't especially mind. By the way my Bruno looks a lot like Duane.

[@oliverestrada7141]

Can you make a video on how to properly use a Herm Sprenger Collar? I will appreciate it very much! Thanks in advance!!!

[@alvaropineda9568]

THANKS A LOT!

[@AvihayBar]

Great video! Any ideas how can I encourage my 4 years old Swiss shepherd to even care about the toy? She has no interest in chasing anything but other dogs (which she absolutely LOVES to do, so she does have that prey drive in her)

[@Kyzer_IX]

Excellent content. Instant subscribe.

[@MonsterGrrl11]

How long do you recommend working with your dog per session or per day? 20 minute sessions? Once, twice, three times a day? My dog (12-month-old mutt, border collie mix), is so much better at retrieving now with a soft frisbee than she is with a ball (though she has improved greatly). With her squishy football, I end up playing tug of war with her over it. I never considered adding a second duplicate toy to help the training process. And I've seen conflicting advice about training for retrieving with or without treats. I will try your method with "hold" "bring," and "out," with the positive enforcement treats. Thank you!

[@andreborges2106]

Great video, I've always done it by teaching "out" first, then throwing toys first in a close perimeter and playing tug with the dog when he picks it, using the out to release and keep throwing further and further as he learns that when he returns the toy he gets to play tug. Later I will gradually lose the tug play and the game becomes the retrieve. I've done it intuitively as I have only had very tug driven dogs, is there a difference between teaching mouthy herders/pits/bulls and retriever types?

[@kobenoah1]

Does it matter if you use ‘drop it’ instead of out?

[@tryhards844]

Hi Robert, I have a berner that is not really too much into fetching/retrieving, it's hard to interest him in a ball or whatever else. Is it normal that not all dogs like to retrieve or am I just too impatient?

[@sobrutt]

Hi Robert, we have Kelpie/jack russell, do you have any suggestions to where our dog is so driven by the ball that NO food item including chicken will distract her from the ball. so it makes it very difficult to treat reward.

[@rickroll1978]

Now my dog knows how to fetch

[@laurenlu95]

Noticed that the handler bopped the dog's nose with his hand to compel the dog to drop the treat bag - is that a thing? I imagine the behavior is pretty reliable if you cue it like that but is it intimidating to the animal?

[@cory1112]

Robert, I am having issues with the hold, bring, out aspect of this training. When I instruct my dog to hold and I let go of the toy, he just runs away with it and will not come towards me as I back up. I try to be exciting to get him to want to bring to me, but that doesn’t seem to work. Any suggestions?

[@anthonytr343]

Awesome 👏 man

[@jimbrannlund4677]

That's fine and all, but what do you do with a dog that doesn't bring the ball/toy/whatever back in the first place? My pup will chase after the ball, pick it up, carry for like 1 second, drop it and then return it to me. How do I get him to return it in the first place? I've tried closing the distance, but the connection is not made.

[@haydenkirk7387]

How many things should you teach your puppy at one time once they start getting a little bit older?

[@Nizarel09]

I have a 2 and a half month old Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy. I know they are not natural retrievers but I would like to teach how to fetch. He has a high food drive which is great but also bad because he is so concentrated on the food that he barely sits still or focus on anything and that makes him frustrated when he isn't successful with the training and that makes him resort to biting and barking. Any ideas/advice on how to avoid that and train him how to fetch? Thanks alot

[@jamesnewell8993]

How long should you spend during a training session and how many sessions are ok during a day

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate!

[@bicnarok]

@01:08,,.. was that a cesar milan noise ? :)

[@AaronFriedmanDigital]

You said around 9:50 that this wouldn't work for high drive dogs... So what would you do different to have a 6month Malinos release it?

[@njofie]

Appreciate using a novice 🐾💕

[@theresaw1117]

Love it!

[@joymatar7481]

What if my 6 months rottweiler runs with the toy and growls when i try to reach for it but eventually gives it

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Teach him that he shouldn’t do this.

[@DougHinVA]

'out' is a short word ending in a consonant. dogs like very short words ending in a consonant (wait, sit,out,crate,stop, get, up, off,snack) and 1 word commands keep a person paying attention to the training and NOT talking English.

[@TXLPE]

My 13 week old pup goes after the toy but drops it when he comes back to me, he’s more interest in the chase than actually “getting” the toy!

[@rachelrandant5344]

I have trouble teaching my border collie mix to bring his ball to my hand. He tends to drop it. I can’t motivate him with treats when his ball is around. He is highly focused on the ball anytime it is in sight. Food doesn’t entice him at all, even his favorite treats... how do I motivate him to bring it to my hands when he is not food motivated?