The Biggest Secret in Dog Training - What the Best Dog Trainers Know - Understand Your Dog

The biggest secret in dog training is simple to understand and it will help you be the best dog trainer, dog parent or handler possible. Understand how dogs think and learn to better communicate with them. No more frustration when training your dogs or your clients dog. What separates average dog trainers from the best dog trainers in the world?
This video will explain what I've found are the best tools to dog training, the secrets to uncover to have the best training relationship with your dog or the dog you are training. The secret is in this video... and it's free!
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[@RobertCabralDogs]

come over to my online dog training website: robertcabral.com

[@ramhasib9930]

Hi Robert Many thanks for getting back to me Will do , an thank you again 🙏

[@vbs4257]

I am a dog trainer and I tell all my students that "consistency" and "patience" are the two most important elements to training their dogs.

[@kevinmatthews9469]

Everyone has a different style and some are naturally better at explaining others. I have had people sit in and watch and tell me that I might consider taking less. Guess what? The owners still don't listen. So I took a class. Check out Toastmasters in your area. What I learned was to get more information, in a more concise way, in a shorter time. Also, reading the listener. If you watch, you can tell when the person you are speaking to has checked out. Keep it shorter, and avoid it. Because, after they "check out", they aren't really listening any longer.

[@AchillesofAchilles]

Consistency, patience, and love!! You fools think these beautiful souls are just an item to obtain!!

[@earthwormjim9229]

Yeah Robert just said the same thing 🙄

[@vbs4257]

@@earthwormjim9229 Yes, I know. I was agreeing with him.

[@bskelly]

Been training dogs for over 30 years. Truer words have never been spoken!

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Thank you!

[@vikingdogmanship]

🖤

[@stellaturkmen]

@@RobertCabralDogs I'll be true to my words he is one of a kind and very respectful ...

[@ShiftWins]

How did you get your first job training dogs ?

[@Shinovatis]

“I am not afraid of a person who knows 10000 kicks. But I am afraid of a person who knows one kick but practices it for 10000 times.” - Bruce Lee

[@----248]

Great quote.

[@Joshh556banana]

Ip man 😁

[@MarsKvaratskhelia]

Lee Man Chu “it’s peoples sayings” nationals quotes,cultural, China produced great thinkers philosophers ect in its long history

[@dipolguardiansbullmastiffp4145]

Lee Man Chu a big communiste world , copy of China?

[@goku10096]

"I am not afraid of Coin toss; I'm afraid of Rock, Paper , Scissors." Brock Lee

[@louisenicholas9104]

Great video! I love learning the “two” patience/consistency. Also, I never knew that a small change in delivering the command was viewed by the dog as a different command!! That’s HUGE!

[@hankwang2951]

I raise my voice of the same word as we know it. It becomes a different word in a dog's mind. I never thought about it like this. WOW!

[@kobieknie]

Their hearing is super sensitive :)

[@indahead5912]

My biggest mistake.

[@IzzyBooNZ1]

Yup I have done this, now I am aware of it so will do my best to no longer do it

[@thalassophile1665]

Me too, I never thought of it like this. Mind blown.

[@03snafubar31]

In my humble opinion, thee BEST channel in your field. I'm a disabled combat veteran with a 5 yr. old GSD/Malionis as my service dog. We were first paired when she was about 1yr. and she is the best thing to have ever happened in my life. The service dog organization that paired me with back in CA was very old school in their training as the CEO/founder was a former K9 handler in the Army. After graduating from their program - over 200 hrs. logged at the training facility and 700 + hours outside/home over the course of 2 yrs. - I eventually learned that the program that DC (Damage Control) my service dog and I went through could of been much more productive with other training methods. If you are familiar with "old school" training mixed with a military mindset then you will know what I'm talking about. Now, I'm helping my parents train a puppy Sable Shepard to be my mothers mobility service dog. I remember all of the mistakes I had made with my girl and I always send them to your channel because even though I have some experience, I am by far, not an expert and your material and training methods are top notch. I just wish that I knew of your channel when I first started out. Thank you.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Thank you for that note. So happy to be of help to you. Thank you for your service!!!

[@peterdebrie]

What organization did you use to get the dog trained ? Thank you.

[@03snafubar31]

@@peterdebrie Operation Freedom Paws in CA

[@jejewa2763]

The biggest secret in training dogs is to train first the owner.

[@bobpeterson1906]

That is sometimes the hardest part. BOB.

[@anabanana7634]

That reminds me of dog trainer Victoria Stillwell so much holy vow

[@mickydeloach7807]

Jeje Wa I spend 7 days training the 10 commands I teach ( companion training ) it takes me a full day to teach the owners then even with the commands all printed out with detailed hand leash and verbal ommands the call me saying he won’t sit or one of the other commands! They have to come to my shop and within minutes they say or signal the same commands I’ve just walked with their dog and he’s perfect! They don’t use the same commands I taught them and the dog! It’s easy to train the dog! It’s hard to train the owner!!

[@raynellslate4914]

I Knooow that's Right!! 🤣 🤣

[@cesarsalazardefazio9083]

Great video. Thanks

[@lildragon6415]

Person struggling: "I tried everything. Nothing works!" Robert Cabral: "Try one thing, keep repeating it, and stick to it."

[@bul166]

What an amazing channel. Im so glad I found it, Robert Cabral. You're a wealth of information, experience and REALITY with Dogs. This is an educational opportunity for ppl that can be humble & recognize that this man has forgotten more than most of us will ever know about dogs(just using that saying, but I actually dont think he forgets a THING!). What a true gift this information is. Thank you Mr. Cabral. 👍

[@RobertCabralDogs]

🙏🏽

[@linda7545]

It seems that you are consistently teaching us humans, too. Thanks for the great video.

[@bul166]

2:10- 2:25ish, I love it! He has Goofy come lay down closer to him & Goofy almost proudly & obediently complies. THEN Jimmy, on his other side rests his head on Roberts leg. Completely content, because this man is clearly their leader & provides structure, boundaries, expectations & is unwavering. NOT constantly yelling, pulling, etc. Sitting on the grass peacefully but CONFIDENTLY & look @ how the dogs r the same way. Peaceful & confident because theres no question about who's in charge! They KNOW he is. Great content explained in an articulate, concise way.

[@TeslaNick2]

Consistency is one of the many skills training dogs has taught me. Whenever the training is "not working", the first thing I work on is how consistent I'm being. I'm a drummer and the ONLY way to get better is tedious repetition of the same exercise until the muscle memory is built up. I'll spend hours doing the same action thousands and thousands of times until the strokes are even and consistent. Some techniques take months and months of regular practice to get.

[@kobieknie]

So true, I studied classical guitar for 16 yrs, its has taught me so much and I use the dame aproach with dogs. We're doing smth wrong if a dog doesnt get it.

[@benjoe1000]

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[@amberlilly4101]

What he says here is absolutely true. I use to breed (very limited) shepherds, and so loved them.) One thing, that use to drive me crazy was when I was bringing their food to them they would be jumping all over and sometimes knocking over the food bowl before I could place the bowl, so that problem became one of the most important thing, to me, to address in their training . It is important that your dog watches you for direction. That is a good dog. Anyway, back to the food thing. I would have them sit and wait until I told them Ok to eat. At first when I was working on this particular thing, when I leaned down to place the food bowl on the ground/floor they thought it was ok to eat, but not so, if they started to get to their food while the bowl was still in my hand I promptly brought the food bowl back up so they had to wait until they were fully still, completely, and looking to me for direction, if they start the same thing, I would do this over and over again until they realize their moves didn't work in their favor. IMPORTANT, I NEVER veered from that routine, it WORKS, but only if you do this EVERY time. This helps the dog to look for their cue from you to go ahead, with whatever word you choose to use each time. It also teaches them to be patient. This only works if you do this EVERYTIME, EVERYTIME, EVERYTIME. I can't say this enough, just as the video stresses. Unfortunately, if other people, family members who ever may feed them, it is near impossible to get this thru to them. This takes a lot off of you to have them co-operate with you. Just know they are going to test you, so be ready when you bring the bowl half way down, they are probably going to go for it before you are able to sit the bowl down. So, it is so important to immediately bring the bowl back up until they are PERFECTLY STILL for a few seconds. You don't want to have to try and dodge their head when trying to put the bowl down. They should wait until you have stood up completely, and WAIT until you give them, the WORD, and even wait several seconds before you give the WORD. Well, that is my tip, and I just learned this going down the road training my own dogs. . Best to all! P.S Sorry this is so long.

[@KARENboomboomROXX]

Woooooow. I was here 2 years ago. I see my comment under yours. This is EXACTLY the truth.. What you just said. I did it too and this WORKS. 💪😎💯

[@franklin9613]

😂😂. @ 2:07 Goofy tried to sneak away while laying down. Hilarious!

[@margaretmeaker2830]

Leopard crawl... I think that's what they call it..lol

[@frankymacf]

😂😂

[@kathidori8504]

Was looking for an advice for dogtraining, it seems I found advice for live.....

[@kripiitonik5009]

Life* but I get cha my brother!!

[@kathidori8504]

@@kripiitonik5009 😃🤗

[@waynerickard4670]

You did get some life advice.. When he goes into all is a physical badass training. He lost me.. teach fighting shit.. But the consistency advises is invaluable.. Smith and Wesson leveled the other playing field.

[@kevinmatthews9469]

When he said that "sit" really loud the GSD looked at him like "What the hell Robert, I thought we were better than this" & then at the end when he was talking about having nothing else to do but train and how passionate he was and how it meant so much to him, the same Dog (Goofy), turned and watched him, like "this is my favorite part of the story" and it was almost as if he was just admiring Mr. Cabral. Genuine guy I can relate with. I learned so much, FROM dogs. Great relationship with canines. I have a great deal of respect Mr. Cabral. Thank you.

[@mariaivanova491]

100% agreed! Consistency is the most important thing in every teaching, including teaching dogs and self learning 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼☺️🐶

[@barbarawild2478]

Dear Robert! Am professionel musician- should know all about consistency and patience! Yet very energetic bernese mountain dog has me flustered. Now at 2 years of age I'm beginning to understand- hope not too late- thank you so much for your wisdom!!!

[@TeslaNick2]

It's like a piece of the puzzle that completes the picture.

[@barbarawild2478]

@@TeslaNick2 brilliant! My feelings exactly!

[@howardhill3395]

Even if you are not naturally good at something but you practise consistently the correct way, you do become much better at it. Patience & presence (or awareness) are also essential. Be consistent, patient and present. Thank you Robert.

[@LauraHopkinsCDL]

I totally agree. Yet where I train Zed on a public field I get called "crazy", and worse. I am there to train and play with Zed, to fulfil her life. Both mentally and physically. None of these unkind people do anything with their dogs . I am not wrong to teach her all I can as she loves to learn, but , wow, people can be cruel. Thanks Robert. : )

[@notesfromleisa-land]

Prior to your saying "consistency", I wanted finish your sentence with "discipline". I would say that the discipline is the condition precedent for consistency. Your video pertains not just to dog training but anything in our lives: parenting, friendship, marriage and our approach to our work or vocational endeavors. Mistakes are the bedrock not of our failures but our successes so long as we learn from them and accept them as part of the learning to mastery process. Mastery at anything cannot happen until we accept our failures in the process as opportunities to succeed.

[@hendogz]

Thank you! I needed to hear this!

[@Canislupo1967]

Hey Robert, i am a German Doghandler who works in Schutzhund Sport. I handle a Dutch Shepard and an German Shepard....i saw this video and you for the first time. What you say is what i now deep in my mind........but..... is it so easy? Humans are so complex ......i think it is so important to bring yourself in the right constitution befor you start training with your dog´s. It isn´t so easy when your day goes wrong befor you had a hard day at work and all that stuff...... Sometimes i ask myself after a good and also after a not so good training, what was the differnce, why the training runs one day good and the other day not??? The answer is everytime the same....it´s me and my constitiution during the training. So i try to bring me in the right emotion.......switch to a good mode.............i try. I ask someone ,2 times Worldchampion in Schutzhundsport (Peter Scherk) " Peter what are you doing when you have a bad day?" Don´t start and stay at home?? He answer: I start with easy thinks where i now that my dog do this very well.....mostly after that it brings my a smile in my face and the training is runing.....

[@judymiller5154]

"yet" is a powerful little word!! I use it for encouragement when working with both animals and people, including myself. Instead of "I can't do this!" I think "I haven't done it YET". My lab pup has learned SO much so quickly, but just could not/would not manage a "stand"... I could lure her forward from a down or sit, and knows "wait" in down and sit, but she just would not stop moving forward and wait in stand (yet). At almost 8 months, she is finally understanding as we practice stand/wait/fold-down. 👏👏👏 BTW I never noticed the fold-down as a "thing" till watching Goofy in the box. Thanks for that!

[@hairybanana9668]

Man your sense of humor is solid .

[@Michelle-mb4qn]

One of your best Robert! Thanks

[@Teamdiversityrealty]

That was so true with so many things in life.

[@EdieBabeMonster]

I knew a girl years ago who lacked patience and tried to train a new puppy in her life; she was a person who talks a lot and fast but for love or money couldn’t even train her dog to sit. One day I bet her $5 that she in fact had done it, she took the bet and then I won by mimicking her saying “sit,sit,sit,Sit!” and the dog sat... she had accidentally taught the pooch only sit if the word was said 4 times fast and the last was louder. It was amusing and a bit of learning curve for her.

[@SuperGolfgal]

I found you the other day...subscribed, and watched many of your KZbin’s. You’re motivating me first which reflects on my dog. So TY!!

[@Nimrodel16]

That's what I actually needed. Thank you, Robert :)

[@monikabowen2023]

I needed this advice. Thank you. 🐶🙏🏼💋

[@swiftrick15]

Best advice EVER. SO TRUE!!

[@romanitosison1840]

very informative and excellent advice. more power to you robert in everything you do especiially in dog training matters.

[@mareamiller6957]

Needed this today!! Thank you so much for your wisdom.

[@rafaeldiazus]

Excellent insight, Thank you.

[@DaveDabomb]

Awesome advice! Thanks so much for sharing 😎

[@shainekinson1751]

Ah, the change in tone of voice? That makes sense! Thank you.

[@daliborborak5746]

This is amazing, thank you! Bravo 👏👏👏

[@bartachten8141]

Words of wisdom Robert, thank YOU

[@BrokenInTheBox]

I'm struggling with leash training a little Jackchi that I rescued. I have to use a harness on her because if I hooked the leash to her collar, she'd break her neck if she saw a bird, or squirrel. She's good about stepping into the harness; and is smart as a whip. I'm just not doing it correctly; I realize now that I'm not being consistent enough. I'll be watching your videos on leash training; and continue to train. It's quite rewarding to see the results. I think that she saved me just as much, if not more, than I saved her. I'm not giving up...we're going to get it right eventually! Thanks for the lesson; I think you're helping a lot of people with your videos. ✌

[@CS-gk1kn]

Your videos always pop up at the perfect point in time! I start off with patient intentions - you help remind me to follow all the way through with patience. Invaluable contribution that you providenin the love of dogs. Thank you immensely!

[@abvoice1913]

Thank You Robert, so clear explanation.

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate! Absolutely.

[@Baaimajee]

I love what you said. I have 6 month old American Doberman and I'm loving it.😄

[@mandie1109]

Brilliant advise....that's what I was doing so wrong...now I get it...thank you🙏

[@BBAMEG]

It's like you're reading my mind! I tell clients this all the time! Most people aren't patient. I tell them use the same word or phrase. Everyone in the family has to use the same words. Potty training: use the same word take them out the same times out the same door. Especially until they "get it". I'm so consistent in my personal life I drive those around me nuts! Workout three times a week, same days each week. Food, too. So, I hear ya!

[@BBAMEG]

@Robin Nilsson Sort of. I have "work" clothes which vary every other day.

[@umaasankarinatarajan817]

You are amazing.... it is more a lesson for my life. Thank you.

[@avichaygross848]

Perfect advice. Thank you

[@jeffdeluca1153]

OMG DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS! THANK YOU!

[@erlandbarlian6821]

Great advice. Thank you very much.

[@sgthatch]

Perfect advice. Thank you.

[@quinquinn8659]

Great advice . Teaching the back command with your video today - my puppy is going great as I follow your instructions 👍👍 thx so much

[@wreckdiver61]

consistency so true in everything in life including watching Robert Cabral videos.

[@TheTrainManBeComin]

Very cool presentation. I really appreciate the passing on of the wisdom, after years of work, including (at the end) the importance of being present.

[@nickg304]

You have absolutely amazing videos and advice. Truly appreciate all the work and heart you and your team put in.

[@stellaturkmen]

You are a legend my friend a legend with experience and nurturing and consistency in your routine God bless yaaaa

[@liesbethrobison]

Thank you! Needed this today. 2 weeks into my black lab pup. She’s 10 weeks now. I’ve had dogs but golly, potty training in winter in the Pacific Northwest is a young man’s game. Lol.

[@markwhiting3103]

Robert, thanks for all your videos. Ive never once disagreed with one of them and i have learnt so much. Well done.

[@andrewhill1570]

Thank you Robert. Means a lot to me. My Malinois has not learned yet due to my inconsistency. Love your videos!

[@veganpowercouple4486]

SO TRUE. thank you!

[@nleepm]

Excellent. You are spot on. Thank you. Love all your videos. Help me tremendously on my 5 month old GSD

[@retokohler4226]

I love this! Thanks!

[@canineempowerment]

Robert thanks for sharing your wisdom!

[@michaeldubya]

Fantastic video, same with equine. Thank you for sharing.

[@Hizwife]

I appreciate you so much, thank you for all that you do to help us

[@59Wanders]

I kept checking your videos. You are such great dogs trainer. Good job!

[@MEGAPARTY140]

Great video, excellent topic and lesson. Congrats to you and thank you! God bless!

[@bisarowood]

that's very good advise and well said, also always end a training session on a positive and successful note ...

[@raynellslate4914]

❤️ AMEN ❤️ THANK YOU for the GREAT ADVICE!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@reddirtroots5992]

Good advice. Thanks Robert!

[@bradduran7751]

I needed this pep talk. Have felt like my dog and I regressed the last couple of days and we had just really started a week ago w/ great results initially. Thanks

[@baraggia1]

Thanks great advice

[@stonereuning8649]

Robert has become our primary mentor for training. When we decided to get a Belgian Mailinois, I knew we needed some guidance (I had never worked with a dog like this) and discovering Robert was amazing. I used his free content, which is plentiful, for the the first couple of months of Kila's training with good success. Now we are a member at his website and Kila, at 6 months old, is truly becoming the most amazing dog we have ever owned. Thanks Robert!

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Thank you for those nice words. Glad to be a part of your training.

[@moonaglow]

Thank you Robert, Janet and your dogs for all that you do. Your videos are so needed, especially this one. Unfortunately, people fall in love with the IDEA of having a dog and not with the love, work and joy of training them to be their best!!💞

[@regisvans5415]

Really thank you for this advise. This seems to me the best advise I never had in dog training. From now I will try to keep this in mind and to pay attention to this when training my malinois.

[@denangphom1545]

Love what you do.. Thank you

[@chefscottweaver]

I practice what you have taught me and it works!

[@Peter-rg4ng]

Awesome vid Robert....key content shared. Having been a traditional martial artist for many years, and a working dog fanatic there are so many similarities. Consistency is one of the big ones! Thank You.

[@DublinDapper]

Fantastic advice as always

[@baxahadams9183]

This is very true. it takes really patience and consistency to learn. I just got my BM and your videos really helped a lot with my training sessions with Conan. 😁 thank you so much. 🙏

[@KaneLono]

get my pup in a few weeks. thanks for the great insight!

[@haigazkradenian6697]

Man I love all your videos, you are the best of the best , wish you all best

[@wellnative1]

Big Thank You! (Chi Miigwech) for this video. This so applies dogs AND PEOPLE!

[@Jazlux123]

Thanks Robert, you make so much sense, it’s simple & practical to do it this way if only the clients would comply🤭

[@practicalguidetolife6982]

So good! True!

[@iloveewee]

You truly are Heaven sent. I really needed to hear this. Thanks SO much.

[@bevdraper590]

Robert, as usual, perfectly communicated. God bless. You are helping us improve our relationships with our dogs.

[@user-fn7gg5ns9j]

Love this, thank you for sharing!

[@RaulShr6771]

Your level of patience shows in your dogs, my salutations to you sir! You're a great trainer and a model citizen.

[@dawnjohnson8739]

Great, thank you!

[@Frogman172]

This was great information dog owners and trainers needed to hear nice job

[@klaudiamyler584]

Thank you!!! ♥️

[@loishansen3029]

This may be a few years ago but I needed it today. Thank you.

[@irvingjuarez6762]

Great advise!!

[@johnharris7756]

Thanks, I learned a lot from this video.

[@Associatedword]

Great advice, thank youx

[@margaretbaker5105]

If you think about it that's good advice in parenting. Be consistent and having patience. Not comparing kids and dogs, just saying if you have those two things it's pretty awesome what you can achieve. Love your training and your podcast. Have learned alot with my dog, and with myself. Thanks

[@MMAPrez]

I love your videos soo much! They really help me out with my 4 month old pitbull

[@Jdonaleshen]

Your videos have seriously changed training my puppy overnight!!!! Amazing work. It really is all about consistency and putting in the work. I also love your treat training techniques and the idea of not over talking to your dog. Tone has also made a huge difference... can’t say enough about your videos! ❤️❤️❤️