Teach Your DOG The PLACE Command - Go To Your Place - Robert Cabral Dog Training Video

Teach your dog the place command and help your dog to learn a fun and life saving skill. The PLACE command is taught to dogs to teach them to "go to a place," such as a bed, crate, room, car or any other PLACE you might want your dog to go to.
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[@kicknadeadcat]

I started using Roberts methods when my coonhound was just four months old. That’s when I got him. 11 months old now. He will now go to his crate when I tell him to place and won’t leave until I tell him to break. I don’t even have to close the door. I can point to the top of the picnic table and say place and He’ll leap on it. Have another older dog that I feed first. My puppy will sit in his spot until I tell him to break for the food. Even though he’s drooling. When I throw a ball he brings it back and drops it in my hand when I say out. When we play tug I tell him out and he lets go. I can throw treats on the floor right in front of his paws and say leave it he won’t touch it until I say break. He comes when I call him but distractions are still a problem. He went from a crazy puppy who used to attack my older dog to a playful obedient dog in around six months. When I throw the tug toy to the dogs they play for hours. Thanks Robert........

[@claudiacanales2662]

Wow amazing how you’ve trained your doggie! Kudos to you. I know it’s very time intensive but the rewards are awesome!!!!

[@jianren896]

7:15 😮😂

[@almog3875]

I literally tried to teach my dog this command 1 hour ago hahaha, the best timing. Much thanks Robert ❤

[@almog3875]

@Brosev the Dog He is 80% with it, I'm just not consistent enough with him to be honest. But it definitely works, the way in the video, if that's what you wondered.

[@almog3875]

@Brosev the Dog No problem ^^ You can try being more consistent than me though haha, consistency is the key. Good luck 👍

[@kidjetrecon7153]

After watching this is exactly where I went wrong training this exercise. Too many treats my Lab is very food driven and I do mean very food driven. He’s one of the most food driven dogs I’ve ever worked, he’s also a rescue that’s six years old with many bad habits.

[@mustangx]

So happy to see this

[@John-xp1vm]

I've used Roberts methodology for nearly 2 years now and they do work. Teaching my dog to stay in the front door until released saved his life one day from a speeding courier van. Had he just run out he would have been killed for sure.He also won't jump out the car without my release commend. Thanks Robert, Bailey plays such a large part in my life.John (from Scottish highlands)

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Thank you for this message. Means so much to me.

[@TheTeenese]

The most amazing thing. The way this dog is looking at Robert. He is this dogs whole world 😍 I hope I will be able to create a relationship like this with my future dog. I’m willing to put all the work it needs and more 😛

[@LauraHopkinsCDL]

Restraint is so helpful not only here but in getting a nice , fast recall and much more. Thanks Robert : )

[@jannellmeagher638]

This command is an absolute "must" with our guide dogs in training. Our early goals are to practice this 3 times a day where the pup must eventually place for a minute at a time. Hugs to Jimi from Cooper! 🤗

[@markahdz]

Awesome video I have been teaching this command to my Belgian malinois, he pick it up real fast, just need more training to keep him in a place command.

[@criktun3346]

Can’t believe his one position focused videos don’t have hundreds of thousands of views

[@tash2166]

I'm so glad I found you...a great leader/dog trainer without all the bs and glam....just a straight to the point soild great advice......thank you so much...your helping me lots!!!!!!

[@jenniferrothschild4329]

You’re a genius! Thank you.

[@kaylabriggs3437]

You’re an exceptional teacher. I’ve started this exercise with my dog. We’re progressing. It’s so much fun to practice this with my dog. Thank you for your concise instructions.

[@blkbeauti05]

I purchased a dog bed for my dog. It will arrive today. This command is very important, I will be teaching it today. Thank you.

[@moirangthemvikassingh6175]

Were you able to teach it ?

[@blkbeauti05]

@@moirangthemvikassingh6175 Yes and so much more. He’s a standard poodle and a genius😆

[@moirangthemvikassingh6175]

@@blkbeauti05 that's great . Were you able to teach all the commands on your own , by watching KZbin videos ?

[@blkbeauti05]

@@moirangthemvikassingh6175 Yes he has all his commands down. He also has the perfect heel. I am so happy and so impressed. Today he’s 16 weeks and I have no complaints. Many thanks.

[@organicintelligence3137]

Bravo 👏🏼 Ty ♾🐾🐾❤️🐾🐾💙🐾🐾💜🐾🐾💚♾

[@karenl499]

Perfect timing Robert I was just explaining place training to my daughter yesterday so that she could further her training with her Golden Retriever youngster a little more during lockdown so huge thanks from Scotland x

[@grahamrowland6681]

Great video thanks for the explanation

[@claudiacanales2662]

Amazing technique and explanation! Thank you!!!

[@claramoreno8456]

Super video...!!..thanks

[@farthernorther]

the yes is a "marker" which means all good. Can you point me to some vids that highlight the stay and release? Thx.. Love what you're doing here .. Keeping us cona-clear :)

[@Rodrigo-oj8pd]

Muy buen video. Teacias

[@martin.zebula]

Great video as always.

[@jobond3317]

Cool. I think I really enjoy your training techniques. You really really understand about positive and negative reinforces and the need to check they are working. Plus you do it with a whole lot of empathy enhancing trust and building on a positive relationship. Plus you don't show off. I'm not a trainer must the things just happen. As for place again remember not trained I could tell my dog go home. Maybe similar to place and off he went but he had to go a specific way across our farm, no stopping just go home and he went each time. His reward when I got home was a good boy. The poor dog must have thought he was short-changed no food no hugs but now time to rest. Now I can actually train a dog with knowledge and this training strengthen your bond. Thanks

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

No, my dogs are not neutered. Both Goofy and Duane are high drive INTACT males.

[@jobond3317]

Robert Cabral hi just seeking clarification your last reply was towards Raymond deflaviis not me

[@jenniferforde8203]

Really wish I had watched your videos when I had my Belgium shephard tervuren as a puppy, you are such a good trainer.

[@JanineMKartist]

🛏??is it better to use the raised cot? my ff trainer I used made a so thick cushion to use in the kitchen and taught us without using verbal commands. it so far isn't effective beyond the treats. I'll watch this video now. I just wonder if I should get the cot to put in the front room for her go to place to prevent running out the front door . I don't like the method the ff trainer showed us for threshold . I see most trainers using the cot so I wonder if it's better with it being raised?? so the methods you start with are how I was taught to initiate her going to mat. as soon as I run out of treats she walks away.

[@umayrisaacs2493]

I really appreciate these tutorials it really works. How do I then get him off? Or when I'm done do I allow him to get off on his own?

[@BruceBoschek]

This was just what we ordered! Our 1-year old GSD, Halgrim, plays so hard, panting, jumping, tearing about, seemingly unable to "come down." If we take away all of his toys he finds stones (large ones that just fit in his mouth) and carries them around, so that we worry he will damage his teeth. Nothing we did would calm him down aside from taking him in the house. He is normal and quiet in the house, only goes mad like this when he is outside in the yard. After watching this video my wife, Karin, put a blanket on the ground and just said "blanket!" (We don't use "Platz" because we use that for "down." We mix German and English commands). After two 15 minute sessions Halgrim would go to the blanket when we used that command and lie down and stay there until we call him. Now we can go out and work in the yard while he is outside and not be constantly bombarded with balls, toys or rocks to throw. We love your videos, Robert, and have had great success with your methods. If anyone is interested here is a short video of Halgrim after 30 minutes of training: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npTJYqJpn6dnj5o

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Thank you so much for sharing. SUPER!!!

[@juliejelaco5208]

I would like to see you do this with a small breed like a chihuahua.

[@eljefe4300]

Hey Robert, I have a labrador too, she‘s 7 years old, but she doesn‘t run that fast like Dwayne does when he eg goes to his place. We‘ve been training very consistently for the past 8 months and she got really good and her energy went up, but she‘s nowhere near his energy level. She doesn‘t have any injuries. Thank you

[@regenindergosse]

Some dogs are more excited when it's about toys. The training should always be fun for the dog

[@janetbrown7034]

Duane is very high drive for a Labrador Retriever. Jimi, also a Labrador Retrievers, takes his sweet time and saunters casually you to his place. He knows his commands, just a different drive. (And age.)

[@mandaburton1820]

Love the videos... Do you have any videos to get your dog to stop biting the lead when doing this type of training?

[@trivas]

Amazing trainer!

[@plutos-pals]

Thanks!

[@RobertCabralDogs]

THANK YOU!

[@user-jv4nc2bi6u]

You're doing this with a Lab, of course it's going to be easy. I tried it with my Husky and it was NOT as smooth , lol

[@Rooot-username]

Dwayne such a big boy now

[@suepike1548]

Hmm. Wondering if this "place" can be used for training the agility dog to remain in stopped contacts until released. I am gonna try it tomorrow with my 2 year old who is getting competition-ready

[@bbartel1978]

Hey Robert, love your videos, thanks for the help! Was wondering about the difference, if any between yes and break. The trainers I worked with taught break to release a dog from a place, sit, down, whatever. Seems like you use yes similarly but somewhat differently at the same time but maybe it's just my understanding of the English meaning of the words that makes me feel that way. Can you give me your thoughts on the comparison or contract of these commands? Thanks! Brian

[@Dmmk95]

Not sure how Robert uses those commands but here’s how I use them when working with my dog: ‘YES’ = you’ve understood what I’ve asked you, here’s a treat... (I use this as a marker word, like you would a clicker) ‘GOOD’ = that’s right, keep doing what you’re doing (sometimes w/treat) ‘BREAK’ = Good work, we are finished here, go and do whatever you want (the ‘break’ itself is the treat here).

[@SplinterFox]

How do you train a dog to be pet? We can nail everything in the Canine Good Citizen, but petting is a grey area for us. There are no tutorials on this that I’ve found. The dog is very shy with strangers and retreats away.

[@criktun3346]

SplinterFox Do you like it when random people touch you for seemingly no reason? Probably not. Either leave the dog alone or take him around people and feed him treats. Gradually close the distance over time making it positive. Building up to touch with lots and lots of treats. You should have socialised the dog as a puppy, so build this up VERY SLOWLY AND INCREMENTALLY decreasing the distance to people. If he doesn’t like it just leave him, he’s not a pillow he is a living animal.

[@Bubakarrr]

You can train your dog to like it with positive associations basically always petting him before you treat him and always treating him or rewarding him when he accepts petting from others. I wouldn’t recommend it with other people though unless necessary especially with hyper dogs. The reason is it can make them very excitable around people because they would generally want other people to pet them.

[@rengarkiiash5374]

Im getting german shepherd and i got a question. For example, today im teaching my puppy the place command, should i do the same command every day consistently till my dog gets it or should i teach him diffrent things every other day?

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Mix it up

[@rengarkiiash5374]

@@RobertCabralDogs Thank you for the answer, just subscribed.

[@pomeraniandogmacana5237]

Great video 😊🥰

[@Chartisttrader]

What is a safe routine for a dog? How often a new command can be introduced? I have a 3 month old, female German shepherd and she is not as excited about anything. Any suggestions about that?

[@Bubakarrr]

Chartist Try tu figure out what treats she really likes, and train her before you feed her. Pieces of chicken is a good bet. Hot dogs cut into pieces is pretty convenient and cheap if she likes those.

[@Bubakarrr]

One of my German Shepards is not super food motivated but there are a few things she goes crazy for

[@thiagojrn]

7:55 I tink the "here" confuse the dog.

[@AnyaMirhiam]

Just got my dog an elevated bed especially for the place command. As soon as I assembled it, he got on it and fell asleep😅 I need to teach him that there is place not bedtime😒

[@fabiGBOtown]

Dwayneeeee video!!!

[@jaystef1627]

Dwayne's smile is ridiculous.

[@candacestevens4446]

Not to be rude, but you said “here” before he tried stepping off his place. Is “here” a command for him?

[@mirj_ana]

What brand of e-collar do you reccomend for daily use? And at what age is it okay to start using one on a dog/puppy?

[@bubbagene145]

Why would you need an e collar for a non surgical dog?

[@mirj_ana]

@@bubbagene145 what's a non surgical dog?

[@madelynrichman6658]

How do you let the dog know when it’s okay to be done with place?

[@kyleranney8930]

👋

[@lindsayriggenbach9432]

Hi, how do I do this training with both of my dogs at the same time?

[@RobertCabralDogs]

You don’t. Always train one dog at a time

[@galoochoa5456]

How old should I start doing this to my puppy ? He’s 8 month American bully and extremely playful

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Now

[@GallowsPole805]

What about a toy motivated dog? Ok to swap out the food with a toy? Incorporate food and toy and swap between the two?

[@sharkgrayc7z06corvette9]

English or American lab?

[@RobertCabralDogs]

English

[@sharkgrayc7z06corvette9]

@@RobertCabralDogs interesting. He’s nice and lean. Not stocky like an English lab. Looks similar to my lab and I thought mine was american

[@teddybedlam2022]

My boy is only 11 weeks old and hes doing weverything we teach him . just the leg biting and cats .

[@jamesspiers6496]

Robert, In your sendaway clip you send the dog to 'touch' the desired object. Is that taught in the same way as you teach the 'place' command or is it just an extension of the 'place' command?.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

different concept.... watch both again...

[@shreayagain2840]

Sir please help me. I have two puppies English Mastiff 2 month old and a french bulldog 3 month old they fight when I keep them together.

[@smOVERCOMINGITALL]

Are they actually fighting or ate they playing. Puppies play rough.

[@shreayagain2840]

@@smOVERCOMINGITALL actually they play but together the never be calm. Some time bulldog get scared some time behave aggressive.

[@jefleppens1082]

at 7.57 you called "here" and he popped up

[@sherishields5114]

Does the place have to be off the ground? Can it be a something soft?

[@melaniesportal.]

It can be anything

[@AMY7219]

Can I say "bed" with "stay" and also use a mat for "place" or is that confusing him? His bed is next to the dining table and I want him to lay there during our family meals, and next to me while I'm at the computer working, near me in the kitchen, etc. Should I get a mat? Then there's the crate. I'm confused when to use "bed", "crate", and "place". Plus I've been teaching him "wait" when he needs to wait for something. I'm sure I'm confusing him.

[@2K9s]

Hopefully you’ve gotten it figured out. Place can be a mat, crate is a crate and stay is self explanatory. I’ve never heard “wait” but stay is your best option. Keep it simple and show your dog rather than tell your dog by using rewards to shape desired behaviors. We use down as a way to keep them in place, especially outside.

[@elizabethdaniel512]

Yup mine has never been treat motivated uuugghhh

[@arman6576]

How long should your dog be expected to stay in place?

[@2K9s]

A few seconds to start, then build up to a couple minutes. Build in the stay command as you go so the dog learns to place and stay until you command them off to do something else. They’ll learn to stay there while you go about your business which is important to keep them calm, especially in the house.

[@juanferrer6728]

When is a good age to start prong collar training?

[@caseydickenson3379]

Juan Ferrer never why do you need a prong collar?

[@Bubakarrr]

Pretty much at any age. Just learn to use it correctly and teach the dog leash pressure first so he knows to follow the pressure rather than push against it as they like to do instinctively

[@oongabragettey]

No prongs! That’s a lazy way to train a powerful dog.

[@webbyjoey]

who else here got interrupted too every time Robert says "Ahh Ah Aaaa"

[@Terrymundo916]

Does anyone know what kind of treats he uses

[@younespkflow8910]

Cheese or hot dogs

[@adamkornecki8263]

As long as he's on the place good things happen lol

[@brendaabbamonte143]

👹👹👹👹

[@marvona3531]

👍✳️👍✳️👍✳️

[@_camy_]

I’m so frustrated that I listen to positive only communities and train Milo fear free. Lots of really high-level balance, trainers around me who are fair and I avoided them like a plague did I do a great job of my own yes is it perfect no, I want more out of my dog than most regular people want out of their house pets and I think Balanced is the way to go

[@deanne.m.sanderson]

It would be much more effective to show training with a dog that doesn't already know place.

[@DogsWithJag]

Let’s see a dog without insane food drive

[@canine_coach]

restrain him? I dont like this

[@ForceFreeTrainergirl06]

There are much easier ways of teaching this to a dog without the need of a leash at all or indeed any "pressure". In this video, you are confusing the dog. Simple is better when it comes to dogs, and reward based training is the best way. Teaching the dog to go to the place and come away from the place with a release cue is so very simple to do. You don't need to restrain the dog at all. I don't understand why you need the leash or to make it complicated.