Dangerous Dogs or Family Pets

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[@rovan26]

I was hiking a mountain with my 55 lb dog on leash. A small lady about 5'2", 110 lbs at most, was walking behind her 2 rottweilers off leash. that easily weighed over 110 lbs each. It was dark, so when my headlamp reflected their eyes, I thought they were coyotes. When she saw me, she hurried to put them on leash. As we were passing each other, she told me she hikes them at night because "sometimes they're not good with other dogs or people". As soon as she said that, they lunged at us, pulled her face down into the dirt, and dragged her 20 feet on her stomach toward my dog, as she frantically screamed at them. They broke free from her grip and came at my dog aggressively. My dog stiffened up nervously and froze as they bombarded her. At first they sniffed, then started growling and snapping at her while trying to pin her down. I dropped her leash so she could escape an attack, while attempting to get a hold of her dogs' collars or leash to stop them from chasing. My dog got away, but the lady scolded me for trying to restrain her dogs (that she no longer had under her control, she was still on her stomach). She yelled "don't touch them, they won't hurt your dog", (after just telling me they don't do well with other dogs). Thankfully, I didn't get bit, but was unsure about my dog's condition. I was very angry this woman obviously couldn't handle her dogs and told her she was irresponsible walking her dogs there if she can't control them. She never apologized. Instead she got defensive and irate as I checked my dog for bite marks. She followed me 1/2 mile back to the parking lot with her dogs pulling her, harassing me the whole way. I had to call the police because she tried blocking me from leaving. This woman was a great example of someone who can't physically handle her dogs. It's great to have dogs for protection, but not if they're untrained and uncontrollable.

[@mnemetotoro]

Wow, she seemed unfit to handle any dog, no matter what breed. Glad you got away from there alright. I'm just curious, may I ask what breed you've got?

[@rovan26]

@@mnemetotoro I agree, and thank you! My dog is a 55 lb mutt from the shelter. They told me she's a german shepherd/rottweiler mix.

[@FD-nz7qv]

Unfortunately that's why people get nervous for those of us who train our dogs offleash. My Ridgeback is 100+ pounds and looks a bit intimidating but he has zero dog or human aggression because I spent the time socializing him and he understands that he has nothing to fear when I'm present.

[@jeremyseaton4898]

Wow, that is scary. You or your dog could easily have been hurt or even killed. Stories like that really chill me to the bone, because there are all too many people like that woman who are in over their head with the dogs they take on.

[@Deafleopard]

Needs a lot of training and prong and e collars. Most people don’t know what they’re doing with their dogs.

[@frankhubbard8703]

Im a single guy who has had my pitbull for about a year. He was ten months old when I got him. My opinion is that as far as pitbulls you have been correct on everything I've seen with my own dog. Don't get me wrong, this has been the best, most loving dog I've ever had, but AT THE SAME TIME. You are right about them. And I have appreciated all of the insights that you have shared. They have been very helpful in raising my pitbull. Thank you.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

👊🏽❤️

[@40wolfgirl]

Can't wait for the day that Pit goes Pit.@@RobertCabralDogs

[@travismitchell210]

When I got my GSD I learned how to pick a puppy and how to train it. Can't argue that they're high drive dogs. It took patience to teach her that listening to me was her first priority. I can't complain about her though, absolutely the smartest, most intuitive dog I've ever owned. She is an absolute blast to work with! Nevertheless, I have to give alot of credit to guys out here who taught me how to train them right.

[@ib1ray]

I love the philosophy of "striving for peace" that you mentioned... 30:08 That is SUCH a good outlook!

[@michellejonsson6671]

Thanks for this informative video 🙏What is your opinion on Siberian Husky’s and their prey drive?

[@stephanielakin4666]

Don't get a cat if you have a husky.

[@Karen-dc3cg]

Thank you, having worked in Animal Control mainly dogs for almost 30 years.. I absolutely agree with what you are saying.. Its what I tell people all the time.. I see dogs do bad things, that is caused by bad handler management..

[@RobertCabralDogs]

You do get it!!! Sad for the dogs and the people who don’t know.

[@kommentatort3496]

pretty accurate...i used to want those kind of dogs too...just to proof myself i can...now i can after years of hanging out with dogs...now i dont want it anymore haha

[@joem1633]

My shepherds nuts. I hit the gym after his incident and work daily with him.

[@MrPrediluted]

After my last GSD passed away, I had wanted another one, or a mal. Then I had started watching you and several other people on KZbin and took a step back to look at not what dog I wanted now, but what dog breed would be the best fit for my families life with 3 young kids. We have an amazing Labrador now and couldn't be happier. Don't pick whatever dog you want, pick the dog that will be the best fit for your life, and you and the dog will have a better life and relationship.

[@bloodhoundgang1642]

Great advice 👍

[@etcetraetcetra3173]

My priority for a dog is low shedding. So my preference was a poodle. I got mine from a foster who rescued him from the streets, and said that my dog is a toy poodle. A month after I got him, he turned to be a fluffy Bichon Frise. And I couldn't be happier.

[@camillahunt3247]

@Ragvarok I am so glad you said that! I have always wanted an Akita. I have never owned a dog before. After a lot of research, I decided against it for now. I have a f GSD now. I am glad I made that decision.

[@ashantiii1178]

I agree what you said ! I wanted a Belgian and when I learn more about them I was like maybe in 4-5 years old 🤣 because they are crazy lol So I was looking for a personal protection dog who is breed for that and who loving at the same time to my family, other pets, and will want to go everywhere with me, easily to trained, and the European Doberman fit my lifestyle so much. I fell in love them with them and I can’t wait have my girl next year which I’m super excited and my parents agree with me as well so whenever I go I have not only a other set of eyes but a friend as well.

[@dppatton972]

THATS WHY THERE A LAW CALLED PACK AND CARRY !! I HAVE TWO PIT'S A ROTT AND A CORSO AND I HAVE REESPONSIBILITY OF MUY DOGS 🐕 TO KEEP ME SAFE AND MUY FAMILY BUTT FRIST I WOULD NOT LET MUY DOG'S HURT NO ONE FOR NO REASON IF YOU CAN NOT CONTROL YOUR PET'S KEEP THEM HOME. HAVE A GREAT DAY STAY SAFE. BEE RESPONSIBLE👍

[@sswwooppee]

What I like about Cabral is his willingness to offend naïve dog lovers by telling hard truths. There’s waay too much happytalk BS online misleading people about all aspects of dogs and canine behavior.

[@fleepss2407]

"My dog is sweet but it attacks every dog it sees." 😂

[@mamadude505]

There's been an all out effort by pitbull advocates to whitewash the PB reputation. They've convinced people that they are misunderstood and maligned and that anybody can own one because they're just goofy couch potatoes. If a dog is in a shelter, there's a reason why. And maybe that reason has absolutely nothing to do with the dog's behavior but a lot of the time, if it does, the shelter doesn't disclose it. Plus, if a dog is just dumped or found running in the street and picked up by a shelter, that dog's history is totally unknown. It's scary the way rescues and shelters adopt these dogs out without knowing anything about them.

[@sswwooppee]

@@mamadude505 to me, the primary situation is there’s a lot of people adopting dogs who’re unprepared to be good, knowledgeable dog owners. You mix that with the wrong dog and you have a situation that could go real bad. In many cases, ‘the wrong dog’ is a variable name which can include entire breeds of dogs.

[@mamadude505]

@@sswwooppee right. I just watched a video by another trainer. A lady had a very aggressive pitbull and she was scared of him and rightfully so but you can’t possibly discipline and train a dog you’re scared of. The trainer wanted to put a slip collar on him and the dog absolutely would not let him. The trainer asked her to put it on him but he had to talk her into it because she was too scared. She had a hard time getting it on him so the trainer had her approach the dog from behind, straddle him and bend over him to put it on. I almost had a heart attack. It’s a miracle that he didn’t bite her right in the face. And the trainer thought for some reason that it was a good idea to try to cut the dogs toenails. I don’t know what that guy was thinking but of course the dog would have none of it and tried to bite him. That’s another scary thing, “trainers,” on social media who have no idea what they are doing and who are able to dupe people into thinking that they do. The misinformation out there is hair raising.

[@DogObsessed430]

I do but I don’t want to see that video. 🫣. What on earth would possess him to trim an unknown dogs nails? I have a BC who hates his nails trimmed. He goes and has a little twilight sleep at the vet because it’s not worth the stress for him or me and he is a soft dog. Luckily he wears them down with his various activities.

[@aka78681]

Have only owned one Rottweiler. I would see him every day as i drove to and from work. He was chained up at an abandoned shop, in a field. The chain was about 6ft long and he spent his days laying on rocks because his chain was not long enough to get off of them. As summer started and it was reaching triple digits, i started pulling over and making sure he had plenty of water. His food bowl was full of rocks and ants. He was hesitant but soon realised i was not a threat. I brought him food and water everyday for a couple weeks. At this point he would let me pet him and was happy to see me when i arrived. After about 2 weeks of this, i was spending time with him and just unhooked his chain. I walked over to my truck and opened the door and asked him if he wanted to come with me. Never seen a dog happier to get in a vehicle. I took him to the vet and he was in pretty rough shape. Had a stick stuck through his gums on the roof of his mouth that the vet thought had been there for 3-4 months and causing rot. He also had heartworms and bad joints from lack of mobilty due to being stuck on the chain. We got him patched up and he ended up being a part of our family. Unfortunately we had to put him down after about a year due to lung cancer. Cant lie, i was nervous bringing him in the house for a few days. He was 120+ lbs and you never truely know in a situation like this. Happy to say he never gave me a reason to doubt him. Was devastated when we lost him. Cried like a baby. RIP Max. Hopefully he enjoyed being with us as much as we enjoyed having him. Think he did.

[@Anna-rv3fv]

I love stories like this. God bless you and your kind heart. I rescued my last dog from the same exact situation, chained up to a tattered shack and skin and bones. He had heart worms and horrible sores all over his body. When I found him he was 90lbs, and for a Great Pyrenees/Great Dane mix that’s severely underweight. Got him up to 120 as well and he had the heart and soul of a puppy. Sweet boy, he had so much fun for his last few years until his stomach flipped and I also had to put him down…. I know how it feels. They had rough beginnings but they were so loved in the end. Thank you for helping that rottie ♥️

[@nebod1556]

You gave him probably about equivalent to human 10 years of great love and life (love even longer since you visited him before brought him home)....

[@1youwatch]

I’m a firm believer Max will be greeting you in the afterlife.

[@stevek8829]

My heart’s out to you, much respect.

[@pattiannepascual]

❤😭🙏

[@blackout4203]

"90% of the population cannot physically & emotionally manage these types of dogs..." (paraphrasing). Very On-Point!

[@katinacobb2814]

Do you ever talk about the dog's body language? So many people don't understand how much you can learn from it! German Shepherds are my favorite breed and I have owned them for the last 30 years! Training is the most important part of owning one! Stay away from one's that you can't see the parents!

[@pamanderson1417]

@@katinacobb2814 this is such great wisdom. We currently have a shepherd cross, carefully selected after we were able to meet the parents and see the family setting they live in. By choosing a pup from a litter where the parents served their owners well in a similar environment to ours (rural with kids and livestock), we feel we got the perfect dog for us and training has been a breeze.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

I do in my dog trainer course. Probably over the heads of most pet dog people.

[@joem1633]

@@RobertCabralDogs I could use a course like that for my shepherd and I.

[@FD-nz7qv]

Just look how poorly behaved kids are and they don't have teeth and 300lbs plus bite force.

[@ryandrohan8186]

When k was born my parents already had a Rottweiler and a Doberman. Though they were both very well trained, my parents still had to keep tabs on me at all times and I was never alone with either animal. It’s very important that people understand the temperament that specific breeds are prone to and that they avoid dangerous situations at all costs.

[@igotfriendsinlowplaces2971]

Weird. I grew up with Dobermans and Beaucerons and never had an issue. I have Kangals and Beaucerons and I trust my kids around them without issue. I’ve never had anyone of my dogs bite anyone that didn’t deserve it, like a trespasser.

[@Breezymtns]

I know my comment may not be popular, but these days there's people who cannot even manage themselves let alone a medium to large breed dog. The training and management never ends. I have a Labrador. I train him everyday, even if it's for 5 to 8 minutes. I also had a huge Rottweiler, he was maintained and trained every day also... never an issue. You also have to be aware of your dog's body language. Maybe we should bring back pet rocks? I wish more folks would listen and truly understand Robert Cabral. There would be less dogs in shelters and less injured or worse, dead children. Stop living in denial!

[@mamadude505]

Unfortunately, the people who really need to hear this aren't listening.

[@DemKidsKno]

If you know, you know. As the other commenter said, people who need to *hear and understand* this will not and *don't want to* listen

[@y04a]

I wish I understood this before I got my husky/shepherd/American bulldog mix. She is so loving, affectionate and loyal, but also so reactive and I don't have the proper lifestyle for her. I'm an idiot for buying her. She's been nothing but sweet to me, but living with roommates in the city and working full time and having to keep her isolated from other dogs and most people is damn near impossible for me to continue doing. I hate that we ended up here and I'm heartbroken but trying to decide what is really best moving forward. She is 3 years old now. She has been bitten by another dog and also bitten/nipped other dogs. She has to be on leash around most people. She lives to chase her ball, cuddle and protect. It's not her fault she's like this, and I wish I had known what a problem her guardian instinct would be. These dogs deserve better and I wish they weren't bred and sold to the general population.

[@RandomShart]

​@@y04adid she come from a shelter? Maybe you could take her back there and she could be re-homed with someone who has the right lifestyle match for her? Dogs are adaptable, she won't miss you for too long once she is in a new home.

[@jessicamartinez-ks3zj]

​@y04a I'm so sorry, it's hard to realize decisions we made were not the best. Can you work with a trainer? Get an electric scooter to run your dog? Rent sniffspot places to let her be able to safely run around and work with training daily ❤

[@mell.7817]

How many times and how many ways can you say “Don’t get a dog that you can’t handle or time train correctly?” It amazes me how many people don’t get this.

[@fatcat5817]

Stubborness and Pride I think blinds them.

[@mell.7817]

@@fatcat5817 That is probably it in a nutshell along with total ignorance of how much work some dogs need.

[@michellejohnson5217]

People over estimate their dog skills and/or totally lack self awareness and are poor judges of dog behavior - hey let’s get a pit bull! People are f”$king stupid.

[@Kaderlid13]

Thanks sooo much for not sugarcoating! I'm 65 now, been training all kinds of dogs for almost 30 years. Stopped a couple of years ago since we've been forced by law to ignore the dogs natures and 2 of the 4 learning quadrants. You can't and won't educate (or train, for that matter) a dog with exclusively treats and sweet talk. Greez from Germany! :-D

[@RobertCabralDogs]

the movement will destroy dog training as a whole... and destroy the ability to own many breeds. thanks for your kind words!

[@BrownEyedGirl14]

I'm 5ft 1, 108lbs and I've always dreamed of having a German shepherd but I recently adopted a 26kg dog and quickly discovered he is the absolute maximum size I can physically handle. I now know I can never responsibly own a German shepherd at my size and I'm glad I had that wake-up call before getting one and ending up over my head! It's not just about what you want, but what you can handle, your lifestyle etc too and it's unfair to any dog to take more than you can manage. I can be an admirer of German shepherds without getting one myself!

[@luckydubefan808]

Sometimes GSD mixes aren't that huge. I had a black GSD mix, really good natured, 50 lbs, pointy ears and nose, easy on the leash. Found him as a pup.

[@etcetraetcetra3173]

Agree. I love JRT, but I know I couldn't handle their energy. Right now I have a Bichon with a heart condition, a low energy Shih-tzu, and a small Shih-poo. As for big dogs, I also love them. In my neighborhood, there's a handful of large dogs that I can admire and cuddle with, including a GSD and Belgian Malenois. They're all well behaved, and also I'm the lady with the treats, so they love me. 😄

[@georgehowarth5932]

I'm 6,2", 220lb.. My sausage dog is 6kg and I feel like he's the maximum I can handle!

[@stevhml]

I don't know about that. I've had a lot of German shepherds and you could be fine with the right one. They are very intelligent dogs that are willing to please. Should you get a dominant male puppy from a working line, well most people shouldn't, but there might even be dogs in that litter that you could be fine with. A good breeder would be able to get or recommend the right dog for you.

[@whiskybrush3219]

I dunno about that. I'm 5 ft and i have always had medium to large dogs (aussie to newfoundlander), and helped friends and relatives train their larger dogs (great danes and irish wolfhound). Breed matters, dog's personality matters, as does lifestyle.

[@David-yv7ln]

Thanks to Robert's online training program, my intact male malinois, who I brought home at 8 weeks of age, lives in a house with 4 cats and regards them as family members and actually gently plays with them. The key to get whatever it is you want the high-drive dog to accept, is to get the dog as a young puppy before their brains have formed the pathways that determine which species they will accept.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

great work!

[@SouthernCharmaine]

I highly disagree with your comment. Based on my 20 years of experience with dogs, big powerful breeds like GSD’s, pitties and even German Shorthair Pointer hunting dogs, they have all, except for the German Shorthair Pointer (1 of 3) ever had an issue with peaceful coexistence with my cats, other animals or children. And I highly believe it’s about the energy we put off as well as being alpha dominant aka pack leader of my crew. Many of the dogs that came to my home for conditioning were strangers n didn’t know my crew. To this day, another 16 years later, I still don’t have any issues with that dynamic. Is it just my experience n environment? I don’t think so. I believe it all starts with us no matter what age the dog is. Just my humble opinion and 51 years of experience.

[@cocksure8430]

@@SouthernCharmaine Read your comment, then tell us.... WTF are you talking about?🤦🏻‍♂️ Youve had trouble with 2? Trouble with 1? What does 'only had trouble with all , except one, ever with my etc etc....' mean? Try again👍🏻

[@howaboutthisone]

.....sooo humble

[@SilvianoValencia-z1w]

He has online training program. Where can I see it. I need some help.

[@rico4you]

This has to be the most honest straightforward video about owing a Special Dog / Dangerous Breed! Such life changing advice!!! Finally someone tell it like it is! Thank you Robert for bringing us back to Earth!

[@drillsergeant623]

“Special Dog / Dangerous Breed” The fuck does that even mean? Do you not understand that all dogs are dangerous. It’s a damn animal.

[@xhaltsalute]

Thank you for stating the obvious. We also have to know our canine partner types can change with our life changes.

[@igotfriendsinlowplaces2971]

All I’ve owned are dangerous breeds. My grandparents came from Germany with their Dobermans and Beaucerons. This is all wild to me because I’ve been around these dogs all my life and never had my dogs act poorly, ever. My 12 year old daughter has her own Beauceron she’s has since she was a puppy and she’s trained. She can walk him down the street in our town without a leash. I also have two unaltered male kangals, a female Leonberger and two other Beaucerons, one unaltered male and a female. My dogs don’t fight each other either

[@josephgodin2260]

I’ve had Rottweilers all my adult life. Usually from a good breeder and 4 rescue. When they are in rescue most come back yard breeders because any breeder I dealt with wouldn’t let there dog go there All the rescue took me a long time to get them to a level that they where manageable most where nervous fearful and to get them to a level that they could have a life was an big amount of work in comparison to the ones that where well bred. Genetic has a huge amount to do with it for sure. Thanks Robert for explaining this and being honest.

[@asrotties]

Agree. I have had Rotties for 40 years. Many were rescues that I got because of aggression issues but many were well bred dogs from breeders. When I was younger I was willing to deal with all the rescues with bad histories, as I get older, I am happy to start out with a blank slate from a good breeder and raise the dog to be what I want. Either way, Love the breed and life with them is better than without. I currently have one 3 year old that I got from a breeder who knew the dog/pup had issues from day one. Something in that breeding made for a poorly wired dog. I knew it going in but wanted to give the dog a chance. He is a great dog but would have been put down or dangerous in the wrong home. I have to pay closer attention to him than my other dog but still love him. Management is key.

[@skillz0729]

Pitbulls are amazing athletes but most people have no business owning them. The pit mommies are responsible for more maulings than dog fighters because they don’t take their genetics seriously. And I am by no means saying that dogfighters are doing the right thing, they’re disgusting, but at least they know their dogs are dangers. As opposed to Karen down the street who has no control over Princess and constantly makes excuses for her behavior until one day she explodes and Karen doesn’t understand why.

[@MAB1273]

Thank you for putting out such an honest and important message. I took in a German Shepherd with medical issues. Lovely girl. Unconditional love and devotion. I am confident in her 99% of the time but that remaining 1% means she goes to her kennel when small children come over. Our children are grown but we have a granddaughter who will be crawling soon and I won't take any risks with her.

[@Nickelbippy]

What a responsible owner you are for that. It's a version of a motto I learned the hard way " 'I think it will be okay' is not good enough"

[@eugenevictortooms4174]

Hi Robert, I'm new to your channel & have just subscribed. I don't know if you realise this but you are a really motivational speaker. I came here to learn about dogs & incidentally learn life lessons. I love your content.

[@surfrby8876]

Thanks for the video Robert is was very truthful and real, I’ve been involved in rescue since the late nineties mostly pitbull/ mixes and I have to say it’s heartbreaking to see how the breed has been exploited. It starred with the hip hop culture in the mid to late eighties and grown into an epidemic,I’d say about 25% of bully breeds in shelters aren’t really adoptable unless you’re willing to adopt and understand you have to keep them under certain lifestyle restrictions, which isn’t always good for the dog or the the adopter.Many people say it’s bad environments improper socializing and abuse that cause dogs to be aggressive and biters, and that, a factors in of course, but the reality sometimes it just the genetics , the hardwiring,and that’s something you have no control over It’s well known that pitbulls/ bully breeds click in at about 2 to 3 years old which means they mature mentally, so a dog that was always playful can start getting scrappy and into fights, I’ve had people say my dog has never done that before and I tell them that dog has matured and knows it’s strengths now, so from now on you’ll have to keep him/her leashed and kept with a watchful eye, this is true of American Bulldogs , Cane Corsos , Presa Canaria and all the hybrids designer breeds like American Bully XL that are becoming fashionable. I also just wanted to mention that this is a people / culture problem, back yard breeding , there’s a a sociol/ economic / cultural group that are attracted to these dogs, these dogs symbolize strength , toughness and being an outsider that gives them a mythical appeal , and I get it , but this group also doesn’t believe in spay / neuter of dogs ,,there’s a lot of machismo going on also , and I’m seeing More Cane Corsos in shelters which seems to be the new pitbull model, and this saddens me also. I advocate and do rescue with bully breeds and will continue to ,each dog is different but just understand what you’re getting into before you adopt/ foster , understand the breed , do you rent or own , are you committed to training , can you afford medical ?Many of these f dogs as hard as it is are better being humanely put to sleep than being adopted out two or three times and ending back in shelters, that’s no life for a dog, sorry for the long comment , but we have an epidemic of shelter dogs in this country right now and heartbreaking because of irresponsible people

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Thank you so much for this heartfelt note. And thanks for the work you do. Awesome!!!

[@annabell3385]

The other gigantic problem is that the rescues TRICK people into getting them. They lie about breed. The truck puppies all over the country even though we have an excess of pit bulls all over the country already, and then they make up a name or call them a mix. They just did this to my aunt and uncle who are up there in years, over sixty, and are now stuck already loving this two year old purebred APBT that they got as a new, little puppy. They couldn't handle the strength of the dog from the start, and now it's filling out. It's a nice dog but it is also a disaster waiting to happen because they are in denial. They say every cliche that clueless pit owners say, and when it kills something, which it is bound to do because they make all they typical mistakes, and no doubt they will have the typical "shocked" reaction and say "she never did that before." My aunt is still under the impression that the parents of children are responsible to teach their kids about dogs. Dogs never enter the minds of many parents, and many, myself formerly included, assume that dangerous dogs would never be allowed into the "pet" pool. Years ago the only dog safety people had to know is stay away from strays and let a new pet dog sniff your hand before you try to pet it, and this is still the ancient wisdom my aunt is going by. My advice would be to keep children away from the pit bull breed, period, as it isn't worth the risk that the dog snap. Even in play a dog like that can kill a child instantly (as in the case of Beau Rutledge, 3, decapitated by 8 yr old Kissy Face while mom, Angela, who believed the expensive pit bull propaganda, was in the bathroom. If you can't even trust your dog while you take a minute to pee it's not a family pet, imo. No parent can be that diligent, every second.) I told my aunt it is her dog, legally HER responsibility what happens because of it. It's such a bad attitude some dog owners have being ready to pre-blame the potential victim or their parents for what their dog may do. They were taught this mentality by rescue dog propaganda, imo, which places dogs on a pedestal and seems to literally hate children. I recommended this channel to them, already. This was a timely episode and I hope they see it.

[@THEEDESPERAD0]

Yes, truth !

[@fatcat5817]

True, saw just in my city this year two young black men each with one female pitty who looked liked they barely finished nursing their puppies. 😢

[@brianm5637]

That is perfectly stated. I live in an affluent community where there are more golden retreivers than anything else, and there are A LOT of them, I’ve seen a total of 2 pits in the last 4 years, and they belonged to people of a certain socio-economic strata.The local shelters rarely have any dogs that aren’t pit breeds- they are transferred in from shelters in the nearest city. I worked in the nearest city for 20 years, it’s become more and more common to see people walking around with pits, with no leash in sight.

[@toniobrown4445]

One of the best talks I have seen/heard. Before I got my Malinois I wrote a list of traits I wanted in the dog I would get and a list of how I live my life and where my lifetime of dog ownership landed . Unless something terrible happens this is my last dog so it had to be the right match. In the main I have had herding dogs starting with the dog crew on the ranch I grew up on. My mal ended up on the large size at 85 lbs. In the main he and I are partners with me having the final word when needed. Lots of training that continue on an ongoing and consistent basis. He's not, not a fur baby in any way shape or form and that's fine with me, he is my best friend. He has never had bite training, I'm sure he would thrive if I took him in that direction but I think and I could be wrong but I feel like this would fundamentally change him and I really like how he is now, if I'm wrong in this assessment I would like to know.

[@jadedzelda]

The problem is even though they are not human aggressive, when they are in their "fighting frenzy," they don't know the difference between your leg and the other dog's face. That is what happened to me when I volunteered at a shelter. Later found out, I was the third person she had bitten. Imagine she had been adopted out & had done that to a kid. Still have scars on my legs to this day.

[@philipbriney4430]

I lived for 18 years yes 18 years with a wolf hybrid. Not one incident but it took an incredible amount of time. In the end she was still a wolf.

[@predatoria_aquatica]

Awesome topic.. I grew up in Asia.. worked as a part time decoy and part time assistant to a trainer since highschool to college(mostly Pitbulls, rotties,Dobermans)back in the Philippines. Now I’m in the US and I’m so surprised so many people here have guardian breeds pits, bandogs, Corsos, presas as house pets and these owners don’t do anything with them just coped them up without any purpose.. i have a pit I rescued here which took me almost a year to make her tolerate other dogs( very reactive to other animals). She was returned 2x by adopters bec they cant control her(70 lbs) 3 years later and she walks good on leash and not so reactive anymore. What’s sad is without my experience this dog would have never gotten out of the shelter. People should assess what they can and their experience first before getting a breed and the purpose of having that breed. Too many guardian dogs not being used for what they were intended to be.

[@courtneyswift8353]

Regarding the type of ears...when replacing our 13yo lab mix who'd passed a year prior, we picked a puppy through a local rescue again wanting a lab mix which is what ours was labeled. Floppy ears of course at 9weeks. They soon erected and per the DNA test he's about half pit bull, with smaller parts lab, shepherd, husky, and rottweiler. NOT a mix we would've picked. Not sure what we should've done differently. Didn't want an adult dog with issues since we have young kids. I've she'd a lot of tears feeling like we got the wrong dog but have put in the work training and he's so much better now still not what we would've chosen. Our next dog (I guess not for another ten plus years) will probably be a golden from a reputable breeder. I love the idea of getting a rescue but it feels like such a crapshoot. Still not sure how to do it right.

[@benvella1728]

We're about to rescue an approx 2 yr old hunting dog mix. She eas a street dog, no leash training, starving to death and pregnant with 10 pups. 7 died early on, 3 made it and all found homes. We have a 15 month old daughter and 2 young adult cats. Here's hoping she's not got too many skeletons in her closet, but I'm committed to love her and guide her to a better second chance at life. I'm expecting general foolishness and food guarding behavior. Will have to see. We did meet already and she was super sweet, including with our daughter.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Sorry. Puppies from rescues are a crap shoot.

[@hustlinwithdee]

Just stop doing it. Buy from an ethical breeder.

[@benvella1728]

@@RobertCabralDogs It's why I was against it, in spite of my wife pushing for it. Thankfully, the first sanctuary we visited convinced her of the very same. Not to mention the damage and chaos they bring. Still, no matter the age, a rescue is always going to carry some risk. The dog we're getting looks to be perfectly sweet, but there is no guarantee that a broom sweeping or a toaster popping won't turn her batshit crazy.

[@annabell3385]

@@benvella1728 Sorry to horn in on this conversation, but you need to be the head of your family and protect your children. Your kids come first. No other animal but Man would be so insane as to introduce a dog into their family situation, and then feel more beholden to it over the safety of their own children. Your wife has a misguided nurturing instinct and, frankly, she needs to be corrected. It is up to you to do it. Many have been brainwashed, literally, by rescue propaganda and those dumb, sappy commercials and the constant feel good news stories probably paid for by irresponsible but rich rescue orgs. You need to deprogram your woman and snap her out of it before one of your kids gets hurt.

[@kanarks4165]

Cane corso owner I’ve only own guarding type dogs that work and let me tell you, it’s when these man stoppers enter pet type homes, it turns into a ticking time bomb because like rob said they are DOMINANT!!!!and will challenge the hell out of you and if you have no dog training experience, please stick to the well bred Labrador !

[@SuperGGLOL]

Agree. Cane corsos difficult and require a more serious approach to dog training. It is not a matter of play, the consequences are troubling

[@kanarks4165]

@@SuperGGLOL Their actually softer than most people would think, when you train real serious defensive work you’ll know what I mean, their minds really mature slower than gsd and mals but then by two and a half 3 years old the real monster comes out! Or they don’t lol we call them curs !

[@aky19832001]

Many dog owners are delusional. My issue is with dog owners who allow their dogs to bite people and get away with it. And say " sorry". We don't k ow what happened. It never showed aggression before. No, you went out and got a pit bull. And endangered the lives of others around you and your children!

[@paulaelson4044]

Nice to hear someone who's not afraid of the pitmommies. Pits should be with people qualified to handle them. Same with corsos, dogos, rotties, etc. So tired of having to worry about even going in a pet food store or out for a walk. Shame on the shelters for pushing out dangerous dogs every day. Nice to hear your wife does agility. We do to. Former obedience junkie as well

[@joshuasomers7418]

I’ve had a couple pits and have never any aggression issues with them I’ve had a Dogo and currently have a CorsoDogo

[@thelastminmom5251]

@@joshuasomers7418same. I owned a beautiful Pit for 13 years. He was the biggest baby. Only wanted to watch Netflix and chill. Lol. Now I have a Belgian Malinois puppy who has more confidence than I’ve seen in any puppy. He’s fun to train

[@vetdadon2621]

I use to be a “ it’s not the breed it’s the owner” person. But after raising Rotties, Shepards, and Dobermans that has changed. Now I’m it’s the owner, the breed, and the individual dog. I had to put a beloved pet down because it went off the rails at a little over a year old.

[@nicolasderuiter1699]

Robert, this is such a great video, such good insights on dogs and managing them. It all comes down to honesty and love. If a person has honesty and love, they get a dog that works for them -- one that they can raise happily, whether it's a neutral pet or a strong working dog. Dog's require honesty and love in equal measure. Your podcasts are direct and informative + I'm often laughing at your blunt descriptions of fools and tools. Thank you for everything you've done.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

thanks Nicolas!!!

[@annabell3385]

There was an athletic woman who engaged in sports competitions that was found on the side of the road being eaten by her rescue dog a couple of years ago. She was middle aged, not old. I can't remember her name, but when I Googled it I got so many hits on "woman killed by family pet/rescue dog" that I stopped looking. Her strength wasn't a huge issue in the story, I just remember being surprised that she wasn't more of the typical, weaker pitmom.

[@wholesome122]

Athletic doesn’t always translate to strong.

[@ethansairsoftandmore5327]

@@wholesome122 and also athletic or being strong doesn't translate to handling dogs. It takes 0 strength to handle any breed

[@ASMRekt]

Wonder if she had a seizure, sometimes that sets off dog fights. It’s a mess, and sudden.

[@eternalgravity]

It's sad it happens sooo much they all blur together. I'm in dog bite victims group. I'm always looking at dates to see if is in fact a new one or an old one someone shared. I thought you were referring to the girl that was taking her 2 pits for a walk and when they didn't come home, they went looking for her. They were eating on her when they found her. But she was in the woods and it was two. So probably not the same one.

[@blackout4203]

When a breeder of a particular dog or breed you're interested in tells you, "this is too much dog for you..." listen & don't take it as an insult.

[@sheilasmith7779]

Neither I or my dog should suffer because of another dog owner's denial or delusions. Ignorance or selfishness is not an excuse.

[@pjp80s]

Love your honesty! You are one of the greatest experts when it comes to dog behavior and you helped me tremendously getting thru the difficult days of training my German shepherd who could not be helped by positive only people. As a matter of fact, these people almost caused me to give up on him… now he’s 2, the most obedient, balanced, family dog I could have wished for.

[@lillieberger2883]

Yeah, my gsd is very reactive. Spent (wasted) 2 years with the positive only training and saw a behavioral veterinarian per there recommendation. Put him on Prozac and Clonidine and had an uncomfortable conversation with the vet about euthanasia, at our first visit. He was

[@r0naldzuccala198]

Hello I love dogs. However let's face it some of the breeds are dangerous period. Keep educating the public. Your rite spot on. Thanks. Happy holidays. Ron z.

[@kevinyoung947]

120lb man is much stronger then a 120lb women on average its not controversial

[@drsquatchman6685]

BBC

[@ali_thestaff412]

Great video. I am a 100% American Pitbull terrier and bull breed advocate (not a furmom). I love the breed more then any other, but I still believe that 90% of people can’t and shouldn’t handle them. To have a Pitbull let alone a true game dog is a huge commitment full of intense management. Most people want a dog that can walk at a park and then chill on the couch. Powerful breeds need mentally and physically strong owners who understand them for what they are.

[@853ee]

but sadly they have been bred into a shitshow grab bag much like what is being done to corsos which have zero bully blood...i know of no bully breed that does not have health and mental issues...humans biggest failure in the dog world is the existance of ANY bully breed

[@SouthernCharmaine]

Thank you for bringing that out‼️👍😊

[@40wolfgirl]

Or look at the video of Ian Price, and the whole "it's how you raise them" falls apart. You should not have to "raise" an animal to NOT kill people, to NOT kill children. This is ridiculous.

[@morganepelletier6435]

@@40wolfgirl Amen!

[@BeautifullyBroken2020]

I have two full breed pit bulls. And I agree with this statement 110%. They are AMAZING breeds. However, you better know what your doing with them. I mean you better know exactly what your doing. And I did NOT know what I was doing and have had my issues, however… I learned the hard way, because that’s just how I learn. These dogs need to be shown who’s dominant.., but by force or strength.., not through abuse or physically being mean. But my obeying thresholds and not sleeping in your bed and on your furniture. Not by doing whatever they want another words. If you don’t treat them like dogs and respect the breed… your asking for Trouble. Lots of it.

[@BenchmarkStables]

Long time follower Robert and this is the best conversation you’ve ever put out there. Well done as usual 💯

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Much appreciated

[@57colliegirl]

I feel the same way! I have listened to Robert for the past 2 yrs. My adopted shepherd has been a new experience. Thank you Robert for educating us even more on dog and breed ownership and loving dogs so much.

[@nikagomelauri]

Im 190 pound, have two dogs. Standard Schnauzer (30 pound) and English Bull Terrier (48 pound). Bullterrier is friendly with dogs, but in case of aggression from other dog, she reacts quite harsh. when something like that happens, it is quite difficult to handle and stop her. I can imagine what it would be to handle 150 pound dog. Always seemd to me strange to see people with such huge dogs and not all of them are good trained. You are 100% right, owner should be able to control dog physically.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Great post!

[@James-Lifts]

no offense bro but you need to hit the weights if a 50 pound dog is tough to control, no disrespect but You need to do some rowing, squatting, pressing,

[@nikagomelauri]

@@James-Lifts I can control my dog, I just said that even middle sized dogs can be very strong. Trust me English bull terrrier is stronger than dogs double of its size and weight. Anyway thanks for the advice.

[@FreiwilligFrei]

presas are the same, they dont take any dominance from strange dogs.i have 2. i dont go to dogparks and never let them play with strange dogs before i checked them.

[@Cybrdra6on]

Our chow chow is considered medium sized at around 60 pounds, and she is a real handful if she ever really pulls hard to get to something. Very powerful for her size. Good thing she is well-trained and very rarely ever pulls or tries to run at anything. Leash training was one of the first things we did. And with a Chow, it's constant ongoing training because they are super headstrong and always testing the limits.

[@mike5055]

Glad to see another person say what I have for years now. Even now I own very large powerful dogs (tibetan mastiff and an ovcharka). I have to constantly tell people not to get breeds like this. They see mine friendly on a walk, a store, my business and think they'll make a good family pet... they dont realize these dogs would potentially be disastrous in the hands of an inexperienced handler.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

That’s a hell of a handful there.

[@hustlinwithdee]

Why the hell do you have these dogs?

[@mike5055]

@Robert Cabral correct, even for me, and I have a professional background with dogs.. can't imagine an average person

[@mike5055]

@Hustlin with Dee I worked with dogs professionally years ago, these are in every sense guard dogs, tremendously friendly out in public, intolerant of strangers unless introduced by me. Exactly what I was looking for.

[@tokageG7199]

Thank you for not advertising these breeds.🙏

[@sheilasmith7779]

My neighbor has a male and female Corso, he stated he purchased to breed. His dogs live in a fenced yard, very rarely are allowed out for a walk or exercise. When I pass by his yard, the 2 dogs become so agitated, they get into a fight with each other. I have no doubt if they were to jump the fence they would attack my 19 pound dog. I carry mace for those dogs too heavy for me to lift and twist (chock) by their collar. There are ignorant owners, but also owners that know the dangers and do not care. BUT the negative outcome is the same.

[@Shads187]

Dog will be dogs and we must remember that. Never leave powerful breeds with children. Thanks for the top info Mr Cabral. Greetings from the UK.

[@annabell3385]

If the dog lives in the house with you as a pet are you supposed to go ten or fifteen years where the powerful dog is never going to be alone with the child? Isn't the actual realistic advice, that it is not politically correct to give, do not get a power breed if you have kids? So many dumb laws are made "for our own safety," yet this one, which is a long time coming, is ignored despite a 778 percent increase in death by dog since Rescue began their Pit Bull Initiatives campaigns with the Vick dogs 15 or so years back. Last I checked it was four people killed per month in America and that figure was rising, and expanding past kids. Many women and elderly are now being mauled to death regularly along with the occasional younger man. I thought we were supposed to protect our kids and old people.

[@andrewsheppard2404]

Just found your channel and have listened to a few hours of your stuff and it is just brilliant. As a scientist I love your realistic and evidence based approach and your refusal to bow down to PC rubbish when it comes to the science of dog training. Keep up the great work Rob.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

thank you!

[@gabriellecimon]

I’ve see grown man not being able to handle a 20 pound rooster so it’s debatable 😂

[@RobertCabralDogs]

excellent point!

[@abettermind]

I have to explain to every other person that sees my Caucasian Shepherd that, no, they probably don't want one. He's been the best dog I've ever had, and I'm very happy that I have him. They see him acting right in public and being a sweetheart, but they don't see the hours and hours and hours of my work, and the thousands and thousands of dollars of firm training that went in to it. Educating people is both a pleasure and a chore, just like owning this breed. Im 2'1, 200lbs. If I wasn't, I wouldn't own this dog.

[@isJudgingYou]

Breeding dogs to kill other dogs is a complete and absolute abomination and antithetical to what they are as a species. I will never change my mind about that. It’s evil.

[@This_gonna_be_good_I_know_it]

Right now I have a Cane Corso-Presa mix male and a Cane Corso female after having previously owned a Cane Corso, a Presa, a Boerboel and a Cane Corso-Presa mix. So many times I hear “Aaawww they’re always gentle giants those big ones, aren’t they?” “Ahem. NO THEY ARE NOT. You better know what you’re doing. They are battle breeds. They’re bred to fight. And to win.” I always use the opportunity to educate people that these are BY NO MEANS beginner dogs. If you know what you’re doing - they are calm and awesome and beautiful. If you don’t - they’re deadly. It really worries me how popular the Cane Corso has recently become. That’s not good. Most people will not have the understanding and the skills needed to manage and lead these dogs.

[@itiseye8351]

As a fellow Corso owner I could not agree more & share the same concern for the breed. I’m in Australia & think we may be a little behind compared to the US in terms of peoples exposure to the breed, however it’s only a matter of time. I fear they will eventually become labelled a restricted or dangerous breed here as more people will get their hands on them & not have a clue how to raise them appropriately, & with the respect the breed deserves.

[@janetspencer3682]

True very true

[@lynnrussell1641]

Cane Corsos are the New Bully XL

[@bernadettetibazi7893]

It's such a crime the shelters in LA are full of pit bulls. - I have a pit from the shelter she is almost 12 now. It;s a shame I have to watch her like a hawk when not in the house. I have never had the confidence to let her off the leash even in the woods. - Love your pod cast!

[@maddogsenglishmen8020]

Shelters are filled with mixes not pitbulls. Pitbulls cost money and have pedigrees and bloodlines. Mixes with zero value are at the shelters

[@koul3709]

Shelters in LA are now actually filled with GSD's, Huskies, and Mals. Pits have dwindled a lot in popularity in comparison.

[@magdalenamamczarz6966]

In the horse world I see the same thing with people buying difficult animals. All these women "handling" big, powerful (and quite frequently dangerous) stallions they have no business owning because they do not run a breeding facility.

[@michelewuensch8468]

He LIKES all dogs? Some breeds kill people pets and farm animals. It's WRONG to " like " breeds that kill humans, pets and farm animals. This person is spreading misinformation about pit bulls not being bred to agression towards humans. 😢

[@johannbataille787]

Thank you. I live in an island with no competent trainer and it is hard to find solutions for my two malinois. We will subscribe to your online class.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

I think you'll love it!!!

[@jennietalbot4329]

I don’t usually comment about anything on u tube but this is the second comment I have made on your channel. I absolutely agree with your comments about never let these powerful dogs KNOW how powerful they are and always manage there environment and give them a job to do I have always had large dogs GSD and pit bulls they have always been wonderful dogs but I insist on good behaviour and manage, manage ,manage their environment they are well trained in obedience and have work to do. After saying that I am now 68 yrs old and I have no intention to ever take on another large dog it is HARD WORK like you said know your limits Next for me is a sweet old rescue dog❤

[@raybonney352]

Excellent video and info. Been a fan of your channel for a long time Robert. You hit on a point I was wondering about. Our 4 year old Mal (Sam ) gets agitated around children who are running and screaming. That’s the only thing that we’ve questioned about him because other than that he is an awesome dog. We’ll continue to watch him about kids… and squirrels.

[@skillz0729]

It’s crazy how people deny genetics because they think it sounds bad. It’s literally like denying that a beagle is a hound dog. Like imagine people were going around saying that hunting has been bred out of hounds. Sounds ridiculous. That’s what they’re doing with these other breeds and thinking it’s doing them a favor.

[@maddogsenglishmen8020]

Real pitbulls are game dogs...Eli bolio jocko redboy Cottingham alligator jeep nigerino....problem is none of you know what a pitbull is. Your problem when u think pitbull you think shelter...real breeds aren't at the shelter...breeds cost money and need to. Be 86% . Calling everything is a pitbull is unfair and it makes the pitbull share its reputation with mixes. And if you knew anything about terriers you would know jack Russell's are also game. It's a terrier trait. You just mad because the pitbull kicks malinois ass

[@chimmichangatrashbag]

Im 5'2" and 120lbs. I live in a town that gets a lot of people, some not so good, coming through. My guard dog is a 30lbs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog. Perfect size for me to handle but still strong enough to do her job. Not everyone needs a huge dog to be safe.

[@jddmmabbott]

Those cattle dogs have such ♥

[@margyritchie2702]

My Pitbull is part Lab sweetie for a decade no aggression to man nor beast But I would never leave her alone with human or beast. She can kill! Simple as that.

[@CharlieTheCaneCorso]

Cane corso is an amazing dogs very intelligent trainable great choice if ur capable of training and managing a 100lb or more animal with deep guarding instincts with a real dislike of stranger and the drive to chase and kill small animals like squirrels, rabbits, cats, other dogs Owning one of these dogs is a major responsibility that should be taken very seriously

[@donjames5761]

i grew up with a doberman he was my best friend then when i moved out i bought a doberman puppy from a breeder of show dogs shes such a great dog very gentle no reactivity i can trust her around anyone. she is protective of me but only when she needs to be like when a drunk came stumbling in my door yelling . i always heard an untrained dog flee. but she ran right for the guy an dove with her mouth open an bit the guy. i feel bad she even had to be in the situation to do that

[@hustlinwithdee]

“If you just want a pet get a dog from a shelter.” Robert, I love your work, but this is incredibly irresponsible. Not just because shelter pets really aren’t a good fit for families but also because if the only people buying purebreds were professionals, we’d lose countless dog breeds.

[@fixitmyself]

Social media has been a curse Robert. Agree 100%

[@aky19832001]

Fyi, I was involved in a dog shooting in Florida years ago. A pit bull were running loose. I came out my front door to see these idiots charging me. I wasn't about to find out if it was mock charge. I handled my business, and the owner came out acting like I should get bit and not say anything. That's fine because the owner, too, was about to get the same treat I had for his dogs. I actually wound up going to court. It's messy, but I eventually won that case, but it was a pain in the ass. Ironically the dog had a history of bites. Owner had warrant for his arrest, didn't even own the house he was renting and not paying rent. 😒 you know the typical profile of a oitbull owner

[@GrChBarracuda]

Probably a mutt that you thought was a pit bull .

[@jimmywilliams6428]

I own a one and that's not me so that's a stupid comment clumping all pittbull owners together. . Like saying all gun owners just want a reason to kill something. Lol I'm the boss at my house. Theur us a difference in being a Bata-male and Alfa - male. I'm the Alfa male here they know I don't play .uts the people not the dog many times

[@angelamacdonald5224]

Too bad I missed the live 😒 I have a Presa Canario. I’ve had herder breeds I’ve had bullies I’ve had American Bulldogs. Guardian breeds are Nothing like them. Poorly bred guardian type dogs are dangerous, add to that an inexperienced handler and that spells trouble 100% of the time.

[@lonewolf6287]

When you say guardian breeds do you mean livestock guardian breeds or guardian breeds in general? I have a maremma sheepdog livestock guardian and he was quite difficult to train but I got there and now have a dog that respects me and listens to me.

[@hustlinwithdee]

Nothing like them - how so?

[@lonewolf6287]

@@hustlinwithdee all good I assume you mean guarding breeds not livestock guardian breeds. Livestock guardians are quite hard to train and are big dogs, they can be dangerous with an inexperienced owner also . Most don’t know about them👍 kangals, great Pyrenees, maremma, Tibetan mastiff etc .

[@latreciachancey5874]

I think there will be a special place in hell for people who fight dogs.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

hell ain't hot enough!

[@SomthingAwful]

​@@RobertCabralDogslol

[@donlange1491]

People that have certain types of dogs - the Malinois, pittbulls, Rotts. Mastiff, German Shepherds, etc etc HAVE to know what they're getting into with these breeds, and then THEY HAVE TO BE RESPONSIBLE for what they have gotten THEMSELVES into. I'm 60, have owned every breed listed, and then some. I have only had 2 dogs in my life that have ever bitten anyone. NOT that they wouldn't bite someone, I made sure they didn't get the opportunity. They were never left unattended, just running around the yard, or if I took them with me, the air conditioner stayed on if it was hot, the heater if it was cold, and the windows only open enough to get very small fingers into, at the most - and I still had people try to reach in to pet a growling, snarling barking, spitting all over the window, dog. But, in all the dogs I have had, the different breeds, the "scary" breeds, in all the years I have owned dogs, I have had only 2 biting incidences. One was a buddy that would get drunk and go antagonize my Doberman that was just plain mean - was that way when I got him at 2 or 3 years old -, and I told him, my buddy, to leave the dog alone. He wouldn't listen, and he would get bit. His own fault for messing with a dog he KNEW was going to bite him to begin with. How and why the Doberman, and I got along, I don't have a clue, but he never tried to bite me. I took him from an outside on a chain, tied to a tree dog, at 2 or 3 years old, mean as hell I was told, and brought him in the house and made a good watch dog out of him. I named him "Blaze". The other bite incident, I'm not even sure someone got bit. Someone did try to break into the house, and broke a window, but they didn't get in. The dog I had at that time was 140 pound Mastiff mix. He didn't bark, and his growl was very quiet. You'd get bit before you even know he was there. I got home, the dog was in the yard, supposed to be in the house, and the window was broke. There was some blood, but that could've been from the broken window. Nothing was missing, or out of place. So, I'm guessing maybe someone got bit, maybe not, but if someone did get bit, they had it coming. Only 2 incidences of any of my "scary" breed dogs ever biting anyone. Again, NOT because they won't or wouldn't. I make sure they don't. Period. I have a 5 year old German Shepherd now, before her was a 13 yr old Mastiff mix that I lost to cancer, before him was another Mastiff mix, and a pit bull mix. I prefer mix breeds generally over pure breeds. Sorry about the rant. It's not so much the dog, or the breed, it's the people that get breeds that they don't have a clue what they're getting into. Bad owners, not bad dogs. Same with guns. Bad people, not bad guns.

[@mgreene011]

Punch a Mal or GSD in the nose a few times and they quite. Do that to a good pit, and he digs in even harder. Pits are way more loving too. I'll take a well bred pit or a Presa to defend me and love me over a pain in the ass quitter all day.

[@johnmikesupreme]

I couldn’t agree more. People continue to buy dogs for the aesthetic instead of a dog that truly fits their lifestyle and level of experience! Great watch. 💯

[@RosieandFriends1]

I have a pet goat that I love. After getting involved with goats I have come to hate pit bulls. I’ve heard so many stories about pit bulls killing goats that I have changed my view on them. I used to think they were ok but now I don’t like them. They can turn on you in a second. I have a blue heeler/Australian shepherd mix that grew up with my goat, cats, ducks, chickens, cows and horses she’s very sweet and loves everyone and everything.

[@JCreole]

56:45 sums up the whole conversation….This whole positive only training is doing more harm. Reinforce positive behavior and correct negative behavior…..

[@monikazweifel777]

Great live with very informative content. Your personality and spot on analogies make it fun to watch.

[@lali28212]

I have a Cane Corso and American Bulldog, these dogs aren't for everyone!! 100% pure protection dogs, in the wrong hands 100% a weapon!

[@barneygimble8984]

this person dosen't know what genetically modified means . He seems to think that if a dog doesn't like going to the same restaurant as he does, the dog has bad genetics.

[@erinszajna1839]

Great video. I’ve always loved Malinois from afar, given all the issues you described. The GSD/mal rescue where I volunteer got what they thought was a mal x basset hound with a broken leg. I fostered him because… how hard could a basset hound be, right? Well, turns out Drew is all mal, he just has dwarfism. He’s a handful but I have multiple trainers and watch your videos regularly (I’m a member). He’s a lot of work, but I love him.

[@solideomusical]

While what you said about characteristic breed traits is irrefutable, your theory about why people get certain dogs is nothing short of a stereotype- and a false one. It makes perfect sense that people of smaller stature and build would want a large, protective dog to defend them or their property (I'm not saying it's advisable, just that the reasoning is sound.) That has nothing to do with being a gang member, having a mental illness, wanting to impress people or a 'lion tamer' complex. In fact I see lots of dogs with their owners ever day at a popular park and *no pitbull owners* look even remotely like gang members or mentally unstable people. The irony is that after saying something like that you then claim to not to have stereotypes! Why would you assume the majority race of the 'certain areas' the young lady referred to if you don't have stereotypes? You mentioned 'blacks' and 'hispanics' first up because you obviously (and correctly) associate them with high crime neighborhoods. We all have sterotypes, Robert- it's okay 👍. Some thoughts on 'why people get certain dogs' that you didn't mention today: 1) The illusion of protection (or actual protection) for people who due to age, size, bodily constitution or the areas they frequent/live in. 'Carrying a gun' sounds simple but not everyone has one, can get one, could carry one legally, knows how to use one and could safely do so given the opportunity. Perhaps you need to exit the insulation of Malibu more often because you seem to be oblivious to that reality. 2) Media spin: Due to popular television/ internet content (the Michael Vick story, 'The Dog Whisperer' and 'Pitbulls for Parolees') and some ridiculous responses to the death of 'you know who' there is certainly an element of an 'I am not a dog racist' agenda afoot. People will 'virtue signal' by swooping in and 'rescuing' a pittie or other such dog. I think they have good hearts don't really know what they are getting into. Once they do that there will likely be a refusal to turn the dog back in or re-home it if needed i because they don't want to be a part of 'dog racism.' 3) The shelter/rescue 'sales pitch': Dogs behind bars walking around in their own filth at a 'kill shelter'can be quite a heartstring puller. Couple with that the important background info often missing and, I suspect, shelters that want to unload these dogs on pretty much anyone who will sign the paperwork. I suspect that some questionable salesmanship goes on to accomplish this. I will note that lots of places now require a throrough application process including a home inspection to see if you are a good 'fit.'

[@evieclark759]

So refreshing to hear your words. Why do people not research before taking on a dog. The commitment is huge, So hope people listen to your knowledge.

[@johncarolina]

Over the last 30 years of dog ownership, I've moved from having an English Bulldog and a Shih tzu with kids to owning a Lab, GSD and then Great Pyrenees dogs on a farm, to now being a hermit living with 8 intact Kangals free-roaming indoors, and I can attest that dominance in different dog breeds is definitely a thing. It's taken me a long time to be a competent dog owner of big, aggressive dogs, a lot of watching videos and learning from mistakes, including getting bitten by my big male Kangal once while a female was in heat and going to the hospital for 8 staples for a single bite. I'd NEVER recommend any of the real aggressive guardian breeds for families unless everyone in the family was old and big enough to be part of training for the dog, and prepared to act as strong leaders for the dog to follow for life. It took only one time for my dog to challenge me to send me to the hospital, and I'm a 6' 200# blackbelt trained in TKD and Judo. I'd been slack as a leader, letting him get away with stuff, not using a leash regularly, not making him wait for food, etc, basically just letting him act like my buddy because I loved him. Just part of life, living, getting used to routine and letting things go. Imagine if your Pitties or Cane Corso or whatever decides to challenge you or your kids just once because you've been slack and now something set them off and they don't like you harsh correcting them when you haven't corrected them regularly for things, and they turn their frustration on you and one starts and the others follow. That's how owners and their kids get killed.

[@privateprivate4315]

No sure what knowing Judo has to do with controlling a dog.

[@johncarolina]

@@privateprivate4315 My point was that I'm used to fighting and I still had problems. And actually Judo would be very helpful in a fight against a big dog because you learn a lot of throws you can do on a dog by grabbing their legs and you learn to get a good feel for where an opponent's weight is distributed in a close range fight. I'm talking about a situation where you're fighting a man stopper dog with no collar on. If there's a collar grab the collar and you have control.

[@maggismith5308]

😊

[@pittymama4500]

I would say I'm Pro Pitbull but I would also say the true Pro Pitbull people are the people that accept and tell the truth about what they were created for and what is still there even if they have a good temperament and are the happiest go luckiest dog. When we talk about what they are at their core we are talkin about how capable they are and how tenacious they are and the combination. We all know they are such great dogs when they're raised right and they are smart and eager and loyal. But you're not a true Advocate without admitting something that cannot be argued about the breed and it's history. What is going to happen when its not raised right? When an u educated or neglectful or abusive person raises it and then it escapes right when your family is out walking the family dog and is coming up fast? Are you willing to count on your perspective in these dogs that "would never"? Owners need to stop ignorantly putting them in a situation to fail! It takes more than just a small portion of the owners to know better and do better. The majority have ego problems and can't be advised or even taught because they already know it all!

[@Jbass74]

Such a great video.. some of us need to hear this.. Just seen to many sheltered dogs because the owner had no idea what they were getting themselves into.. My Mal requires a lot of attention and exercise but it's very rewarding when you put in the time .. Thanks for you time Robert... Big fan somewhere in Texas..

[@retroghidora6767]

There is some historic and contemporary evidence that fighting dogs that were "man-biters" or "man-eaters" and so on (nicknames used by game dog breeders) were still bred, namely if they were still successful or champions even. This was something I used to take at surface value from pro pitbull people when I saw and heard them propose that human aggression was culled from these animals. Plainly there's evidence to the contrary out there and it complicates this whole issue.

[@tiggerow]

You never answered my post about my dog attacking my feet completely unprovoked. He is dog and people aggressive also. Please help!

[@tiggerow]

You never answered my post about my dog attacking my feet completely unprovoked. He is dog and people aggressive also. Please help!

[@annabell3385]

Even if that were true, which it isn't, man-biters are almost never culled now as Rescue managed to get the laws changed on that.

[@gemlouise1260]

​@@annabell3385Are they at least neutered now?

[@annabell3385]

@@gemlouise1260 No, and rescue fights against mandatory spay and neuter. It would put them out of business. They are for "responsible" breeding, which is BS. There's no set definition of what responsible is in this case and whatever they're doing is clearly the opposite of responsible. Pit bulls that are fought and win aren't culled no matter what that do. There's tens of thousands of dollars at stake and more. Their not aggressive enough for the pit offspring may wind up in shelters, but they're still more aggressive than the average dog, and can usually easily hurt dogs not created specifically for pit fighting like all pits were initially. They all have a fighting lineage.

[@mommabird2813]

We adopted what we were told was a boxer/hound mix at 9weeks old(never wanted a pitbull and never wanted a chowchow) yet that’s what we ended up with. We were very lucky that she is balanced, her prey drive can be tampered down and she lives peacefully with my bird. Now squirrels are fair game though. We contacted a professional trainer and we were trained. She fits our lifestyle, we take her everywhere. Never had a dog like this before. Never will again, she’s ruined all dogs for us.

[@snarl3027]

That’s hot

[@canecorso7924]

Ultimately the responsibility lies with the owner. The dog will be a dog. It is your job to be sure the dog is behaved. Hard boundaries, and no goes must be set. Obedience and structure are key. If you cant put in the time to control the dog, dont get the dog.

[@monrejoleneschoultz2926]

I have a pitbull with smaller dogs BUT I believe to keep my pitbull tired with playing /training and a good schedule. I do have the benefit that my pitbull is deaf (less triggers) and that I am staying home 7 days a week. Learn about the breed before getting them and don't get lazy, you have to train these dogs every single day.

[@GrChBarracuda]

What bloodline is your pit bull

[@krism2649]

Please never trust your pit bull alone with your other dogs

[@GrChBarracuda]

@@krism2649 These people don’t know what a Pit Bull is nor the guy in this video

[@heatherd5609]

People can't control that dog all the time it may escape and cause death dont be stupid

[@FighterPilot1945]

Hi Robert from UK great channel been following your advice long time..thanks

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Golden_Girl7123]

Because somehow they think that aggression automatically is the dogs trait it will be a great protector..

[@jesusmaryandjoseph6]

I feel like pitbulls are the most dangerous breed to other dogs, but not the most dangerous to humans.

[@nicksothep8472]

The best way to select a good dog, is selecting a good owner. Anyhow, more great advice, just like I've heard yesterday, I really appreciate this no nonsense approach 👍🏻🖤🏴‍☠️

[@apow8535]

What is your experience with Dobermans? I am looking for quality conversations on them and can't find much in depth stuff like this at all. I am curious to hear personal experiences, generalities and insights from shelters/trainers. Great podcast!

[@annunakihunter7208]

I had two at the same time and trained them to audibles and hand signals. Great family dog but either train them early and or get a professional to help you" one of the most amazing breeds ever. ❤️

[@guyhmajor]

I don’t know anything about pit bulls but I have a a DDB and a Boerboel and both are sweet and well behaved though they both need firm and fair direction. I allow them off the lead with friends dogs that they have grown up with. I do not let them off the lead in parks mainly because I am concerned about other peoples ability to control their dogs and in addition I don’t want to set them up to fail or get hurt. Unlike the pit bulls you described both my mastiffs are incredibly tolerant of small dogs. Both dogs have separately stopped intruders not by attacking but by cornering the intruder against a wall in one case and a fence on the other occasion and kept them there until I came outside, this side of their nature is hardwired and if you don’t want it these breeds are not for you. Both dogs do require any visitor to be greeted by me at the door and then they are fine. You are completely correct that you need to be physically capable of controlling a giant breed and the majority of owners I see having a problem with a Boerboel is because they are too small(dogs like humans are completely aware of someone’s physical presence), too old or do not have the authority to train a stubborn breed. A mature well trained Boerboel is relatively easy to deal with, however a stubborn teenager is not. For me everything with the Boerboel requires my permission including eating, entering a room, interacting with other animals, this not because I have a Napoleon complex but because when a dog like a Boerboel does all the small things right they will get the big things right. The reason I like Mastiffs is because of their loving comical nature. If you want to see how not to deal with a Boerboel there is an owner on KZbin with a dog called Molly that is clearly an adolescent that has been given no boundaries whatsoever including dangerous horseplay, that to me is a disservice to the animal which will need to be euthanised as some point all for the sake of getting clicks online.

[@MandyLionRock]

You got a few things wrong but I guess that's too be expected.

[@DB-ne8xc]

I once had the privilege of walking a male Neo mastiff on lead I am 108kg 6,2 in height and do a fair bit of weight lifting can dead lift 200kg, but when that dog decided to pull holysh#% it took so much strength and my body weight to hold him back!

[@sheilasmith7779]

Thank you for this. Unfortunately, the people who need to hear this, will disregard it. Human desire trumps human and dog needs. 15 years ago, my GSD dog died. I would love another GSD. BUT my physical abilities have diminished, while the GSD dog characteristics and needs have NOT changed. Stop being selfish dog owners.

[@kennethmarshall6524]

Be a owner if you buy a Alfa breed GSD owner my whole life

[@RawkCSSable]

I think this was a really amazing talk you did Robert. I've been following you for nearly a year since we got our dog and I must say you hit the nail on the head not only as a dog trainer but also as a human.

[@richardlarsen3206]

I am an experienced dog person and “amateur” trainer. I have dog training certificates and have raised many German shepherds❤, but I know enough to know that I am an amateur. This is simply one of the very best videos from a true professional that I have ever seen. Having to constantly explain to people why I want them to keep their wild, off leash, “pets” away from my dogs is maddening. The comments like: “oh, your dogs aren’t friendly?” Is annoying. My dogs are very “friendly” and “polite” they just are a breed that doesn’t do well with strange dogs running at them head on. I don’t believe that the “pet dog training” community does much to help solve some very basic problems out there…their solution seems to be putting dogs in dog parks and trying to create “doggy friends” which only exacerbates the problem. UGG, I’m done ranting 😊

[@yvonneschouten8973]

Great Podcast!!! I am for Germany and live in the States since 2007, always had German Shepherds, mostly rescued! If you don't have the time or the means to train a working breed dog: DO NOT GET ONE!!! Mine are obedient and trained to hike and accompany me when riding my horses....and yes I use an E Collar!!! I also own a Border Collie, another working dog that even though they are cute , they are not meant for apartments and dog parks!!! Dogs need physical and mental stimulation to be good citizens!! On the Pitfall subject, well it's difficult, but I like the approach in Germany. These dogs are regulated in breeding and who can have one, period!! For some breeds an owner has to pass a test to show they can handle and train that particular breed like Doberman, Rottweiler etc. I love this channel and couldn't agree more with your view on things, thanks for sharing!!👍👍👍