Teach Your Dog LEAVE IT - YUK Command - Leave it Command - Protect Your DOG!

Teach your dog to LEAVE IT is important for your dog's safety. The LEAVE IT command is used for many things including leaving food, leaving stones - as in not picking up anything and it's also used to keep your dog from going near another dog or other animal. Leave It can also be called YUK or FOOEY.
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Teach your dog to be obedient and listen to you. I think this is one of the top 3 things to teach your dog. Teaching your dog to leave it can save his or her life.

[@GamifyBI]

Robert, your "leave it" instructions have probably saved my puppy's life a couple of times now. I didn't realize how important the command was until reloading prescription meds into a pill-box and having some spill. Thanks to the training I gave him after watching one of your videos he stayed still and watched me clean up the mess.

[@gemmaquinn1048]

The background barking proves you work with shelter dogs. I respect you for that

[@TeslaNick2]

I've had so many arguments about whether the dog should get the treats on the ground.... I agree with you. Leave it means those treats are off the table permanently.

[@HK-eb3by]

Next time tell those people in the argument in the real world you would use it in regards to something unhealthy or dangerous that the dog is never suppose to have so there's no reason to give the treats marked with leave it during practice. There's no argument after that.

[@k9psychology87]

That then wouldn’t be a leave it if you give the treats you’ve asked them to leave. All they’ve done is taught wait.

[@shannondavidson1886]

The best video on "leave it" EVER.

[@yawninggrave5728]

I love the "I'm like superman"!

[@TJMiton]

People often mix up 'leave it' and 'wait'. Very important distinction between them as this video shows.

[@enockntoka]

I don't know what I can do without you videos Robert

[@matthewkeppler5759]

Hi Robert, and thank you for all you post to KZbin. I can't express how much some of your simplified videos have helped me train my Belgian Malli. I've learned quite a bit of what's considered "common etiquette," from your videos. After a lifetime of always having dogs, I have to say the my Malli has been the most stubborn headed of any breed I've ever owned. However, I signed the unwritten contract that's absolutely true, whenever one purchases or adopts a new pup: they're your's through the good, the wonderful, and the tragic. Taking care of them is one's job. I simply want to express how much your no nonsense approaches just click; and genuinely make all the difference. Please keep it up. You're seriously making a difference in more live's than you may know about. Again, thank you for all you do!

[@jaimeebrown9537]

Found this video after my puppy and I went for a walk and came across a piece of meat with a pill pushed inside it, to my opinion very obviously put there to poison dogs. I had to grab him so fast, I'm starting to teach this tomorrow morning, thank you.

[@enjoyeatingfood1200]

Sir my gsd puppy is 80 days old i used your technique of sit down and leave it is working very beautifully

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Great job

[@adamkornecki8263]

Working with dogs truly is a gift and I feel bad for people with dogs that really can't deal with them on the dog level

[@DanielFreakinAwesome2]

by FAR the best training videos ever.

[@ASMinor]

In my opinion, this is a vital skill for any puppy or dog to have. Not only is it for safety (stop them from eating things, or chasing things), but it also helps to build impulse control. And it's so versatile, to help with many different behavioral issues. ❤️❤

[@MurphsMom2008]

Thank you! My dog and I practiced today and he already has a good handle on it. We used two different kinds of treats - one for leaving and one for eating. Thank you for such a simple to implement lesson.

[@shelleylawrence6197]

I have been a dog trainer for years and this is pretty much spot-on to my beliefs. Leave it needs to be items that they are not allowed to have... ever! Other trainers want to reward with the same item that they said to leave it. It doesn’t work like that, and it won’t click with the dog, because he will think, “okay. I can wait and get it in a minute.”

[@isitjustme_]

Ever ? Oof ... When I bring my boy out for training or playing, his game is fetch with a ball and he knows to leave it when I use the command. Even when he's excited, he will leave it and wait for further instruction ie lay down, stay, jump, sit and then finally; GO GET IT ! But he also knows the "leave it" command in other contexts and situations, if he goes after a basketball, soccer ball, looks too interested in a squirrel etc I will tell him to "leave it !" And he immediately stops and moves on. I will use "leave it" to help him understand what is NOT his and what he CANT ever touch or go near, but I also use it during training and play with his ball and he seems to have the capacity to differentiate. Am I still doing it wrong ?

[@richardwalker9285]

Hi Robert, I have watched several of your videos and this one I knew I had to implement for our puppies. We have 4, 5 month old Malinios Sheperd mix puppies and have a challenge sometimes with them. We live in Jamaica and our dogs are not house dogs. We needed to teach them the leave it command so that they won't eat anything from anyone besides my wife and I. They are proving to be very good watch/guard dogs and bark and alert us if they see or smell anyone passing near our gate. I watched your clip and decided to train them the leave it command. I was surprised how quickly they all learned it, less than 5 mins.There are 3 males and a female. I didn't even have to leash her to restrain her. The boys caught on after the second correct, while Sablelee was a natural as she doesn't eat anything if it's not in her plate or from our hands. Great job again and keep up the good work. Richard.

[@sarahgarofalo3037]

I used this method on my 11 week golden retriever and she caught on right away. She is always putting things in her mouth and it scares me. So happy I found your video. Thank you

[@j.godfrey8824]

I've been doing it wrong!!!! I agree a leave it command is very very important. Thank you so much for a great video! 😁

[@aaronjohnson6261]

I love this format... where you have other people try to do it under your supervision. More helpful!

[@parkerle78]

Love it!

[@jessicanelson1050]

Wow. Thats amazing. It great that you can bring in an older dog that isn't fully trained and prove a point.

[@aleksandrrotkin7633]

Quality content. Wish i found this chanell earlier. Thank you for your work and dedication to the k9 society.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Welcome aboard!

[@muhammadraza4638]

Sir you are really the master in dog training... I like your teaching the different commend to dogs ... Thank you so much sir

[@iSwearToCod]

robert you're a legend

[@gouldayheem7344]

Makes perfect sense. It may be contaminated food, a rattle snake, poop, anything harmful. Great advice as always Robert. Thanks!

[@americanhottopics7373]

Glad to finally find a leave it video for older dogs not just puppies. Great trainer!

[@TheDailyTechDose]

This makes sense. I can’t believe I have never thought about it like this. It is going to come in handy with my 4 month old Rottweiler

[@jannellmeagher638]

As a puppy raiser this is so important for us to teach. A blind person cannot see items on the ground. For us, if it is not taught well to the dog, it could take the dog out of the guide program. This is extremely important.

[@Koncept34]

Mind blown.. such good info for training my pups.. thanks a million..

[@dianavasallo1357]

I have been doing it wrong all this time. I was giving my puppy the same treats that I was throwing on the floor without pulling her away. I am definitive going to try this method. Thank you for your videos.

[@babarali4158]

thanks Robert 👏👏👏👌 i tried this exercise with my 3 months old belgian malinois puppy and got it for the very 1st time 😳 then i drop the treets in front of him and he didn't even tried to get them... and then i drop the leash and tried it and he passed that too, ... u ar the best trainer ever ✌️

[@PranceyFromAruba]

Love your videos, Robert. Recently taught my Malinois pup this, and it's been great. Very important command to know.

[@ronf28]

Thank you for sharing this skill. Definitely very helpful and my first quick session with my puppy has shown results already! Our daily walk has lots of apples on the ground and I have always been scared of him picking up and swallowing an apple core. God Bless!

[@berylandjerrymyers2517]

Awesome lesson

[@mareamiller6957]

I taught my dog "leave it" and then gave it to them as the reward, and it became as soon as I said "good boy" he would launch for it. I actually had to re teach it as "mine" meaning- absolutely never under any circumstance are you getting this thing. Lol

[@TwoPlusTwoEqualsFive32]

Dogs are good at picking up patterns like that, I made the same mistake when I tought my dog "smell" command, meaning he was allowed to roam on his leash and investigate smells around him. The mistake was i would tell him "Smell" after having him sit and focus, so he would anticipate it and be ready to go. Now I use it more sporadically and it has helped lot with how things work.

[@dana8911]

I appreciate this video so much. I will be working on this with my 7 month old lab today. Thanks Robert!

[@thomasathey5265]

Lovely you are doing this work with shelter dogs. Keep it up Robert

[@vincentking9043]

Brilliant. I like no, chssing in this class. I see a couple of British trainers do the chssing word with a action and I asked why did you do this and they said it was a correction. It's funny how different dog trainer work and I used to say no and then some stupid dog trainer said you should say no. Dog trainer really confuse people and then they say your words mean nothing and they are only sounds and I get so confused. Thank you Richard

[@dougmacneil6305]

Thank you. Having other people demonstrate or try to demonstrate what your teaching with random dogs is perfect. I understand Goofy makes things a very precise video of a teaching. However having a dog that’s not disciplined and having others demonstrate gives a super huge amount of extra teaching. As your adjusting and explaining why it must be a certain way. Would be cool if you could do some work with large troublesome dogs and show us the progress. The positive and negative side so we can see what is to much force on a dog or how far to go with corrections. How to keep control without buying into being to aggressive from reacting. Love the videos so it would be great if you could. Thanks again.

[@m.o.bishere3324]

Thanks for great vids sir from Australia... Just got my first ever puppy border collie X Kelpie....thanks for the great resource your show has been ...just taking her out for her leave it lesson now want to have this down pat as it's coming on winter want her to "leave it " for when Spring comes and snakes come out. God bless!

[@samuelmukale573]

I am a dog lover , all the techniques you teach i used and it works you a my favorite .I subscribed to the channel and get more. THANKYOU.

[@smokeywick7100]

Yeah, awesome video! Helpful to watch more average people try the techniques so we can learn from watching others and hear your constructive critiques of the other handlers. Thanks everyone in this video!

[@lucocamclean]

Excellent!!!!

[@simonw156]

Hey Robert, thank you for this video! This has been the hardest thing for me.

[@LoVE.B.]

1, come 2, stay 3, leave it.

[@LauraHopkinsCDL]

So important. Once told to leave it then that is it for the food on the ground . Thanks Robert : )

[@theseusbodymind4261]

Awesomely explained, great points, definitely going to rewatch and apply the training!!! Thank you

[@fabiGBOtown]

Loved this video! Excellent information

[@semyonkosarev7899]

Yes I am a dog thank you very much

[@shaynneherlick5305]

“It can be a treat it can be a cat” I died lmao 😂 our cats wouldn’t be to impressed by that one lol

[@foxledbyheart7752]

Shaynne Herlick 😂

[@CamilleGG451]

I know!!! 😾 "Do I look like a treat to you??!! Do I?! Huh?!"

[@angelsamchikofi1021]

Oh my God kkk

[@terib4975]

Thank you for this video! I was definitely doing it wrong. Love all your vids!

[@mattystewart8]

There are many ways to teach the leave it. Dont beat yourself up. Im sure even robert would agree that there is no best way to teach it only ways that work for certain dogs. I didnt teach it this way and my dog has a very strong leave it. This way does work however, im not saying it doesnt. Just that you shouldnt beat yourself up.

[@terib4975]

@@mattystewart8 Thanks 😊

[@rigohook1160]

Grüezi miteinand. Love to watch this trying with other persons as well. I mean, you obviously know what you do, but it gives me a good feeling to see, i am not the only one that makes mistakes. When you do it yourself, it all looks pretty easy, but obviously for us mere mortals it isnt.

[@walrusg9364]

Great video

[@MT-jf1tn]

Great video!!

[@Śkylar_gw]

This is why you're one in a million your attitude your methods your passion cuts through and it is only to help the dog to perform its best for it to go to a beautiful home like Goofy found Myer

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Thank you.

[@Śkylar_gw]

@@RobertCabralDogs God Bless you Robert & Janet 😍👏🤘 L O V E FROM AUSTRALIA....

[@shibesh1000]

His I'm like superman is just thr best qnswer 🤣😂

[@suemcfarlane4199]

I found leave very useful on the each where you don’t want them to eat poisonous dead fish that may have washed up on the shore it’s great forgetting your dog to ignore poultry there’s a guy on a channel called homesteady who has to labs that he uses as retrievers when he is hunting but the ducks and chicken on his farm he tells his dogs leave it minealso any area that people may have been fishing as they may have left hooks with old bait on it smelly old bits of fish or prawns are really attractive to dogs the smellier the better but the last thing you need is a vet bill for surgery to remove fish hooks from your dogs insides

[@rasmiranjanmohapatra1520]

I love you sir your training is super

[@bettym4859]

Wow, amazing. I gave a Brittany pup and he will eat absolutely anything, which could potentially be dangerous. I am saving this and will train my Boy this way :)

[@sdthescoon2725]

Wow thank you so much. I’ve been trying to train my dog. Your video is very very useful for me.

[@LEHTEUROPE]

Wow dog lover!

[@atn2666]

awesome! i don't like how the one lady just said "leave it" and threw it right away. she didnt even show the dog the treat first haha. probably a beginner!

[@ningzhang7917]

so helpful! thank you so much!

[@CourtVision2023]

Thank you for this Video..

[@rodlrfilmmakercreator1460]

thanks Robert For Sharing Your Videos. was Funny When You Said "no Shhh Here" Lol. I Like Your Style

[@margaretmeaker2830]

I also laughed..

[@ValeriesCrazyAdventures]

Please do more of these videos

[@patvb3243]

So, NO Tsssst... got it ! 🤣😉

[@dpaseito2326]

Hi, thank you for the lesson, what is the name of the yellow leash?, Is that a correction leash? How do I know the right size for my 4 month puppy?

[@Storyscape1991]

Robert plz mention what are the names what you give the dogs as treat. It is big question to me wht should i gve for my dog.

[@martyepperly5803]

Robert, you are awesome and your instruction is so clear and understandable. Two questions: I've been told by a "certified trainer" not to use the word "no" and you say not to be afraid to use it. I was corrected by said trainer when I used "no" with my dog. Her explanation was that dogs don't learn words. How would you refute that? Also, my dog seems to have selective hearing when I say her name. I've been told that dogs should immediately cast their attention to you when you say their name. I've never had a dog that did not respond or selectively responded when their name is called. Is there a resolution to this issue?

[@RobertCabralDogs]

This is a great question. I'd like to address it in a #askmeanything video...

[@martyepperly5803]

@@RobertCabralDogs That would be awesome! I will keep my eyes and ears open!

[@krystabrianne498]

Why no “shhh” so many trainers I follow have said to use that correction. Have I been doing it wrong 😩

[@tristessawood2442]

Great video, i like the learning format. Can you please make a video about why you shouldn't use "shh" as communication with your dog! I want to show my friends lol...

[@AnnainAwe]

Tristessa Wood That is simply Roberts preference. The man that used shhh was saying NO to the dog. Robert wants his basic commands used only.

[@CassidyShatzky]

Hi Robert, Thank you for this video. Is there a clear way to progress and generalize this behavior to a default leave it, where the dog knows to leave stuff on the street even and especially when if I don't see it first? My dog snagged a sharp bone today that was in tall grass - no way for me to have seen it first or to have said "leave it" before she was on it. She also will NOT relinquish once she has it. Strong jaws. Thanks!

[@DiagonalSeven]

Bravo

[@samanthahu4803]

There's no "chh" in this "chh" class. 😂!!

[@kobidaniel]

After my dog knows the leave it command on treats I throw on the ground, how can I make the progress of ignoring other distructions?

[@kimberley-7797]

How to stop my 4 months old Doberman pup from picking everything up in her mouth and swallowing it. Rocks, bits of plastic, rubber, twigs, you name it. Everyday without fail she does this and it’s obviously very detrimental to her health. Thank you!

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Crate and monitor when out... that's a puppy!

[@kimberley-7797]

Thanks for the response. With her it’s kinda like an obsession, like she’s looking for anything she can eat constantly when she’s out. I’ve never had a puppy do it to this extent before😭. I’ll try crate training, thank you

[@DF-te2vm]

Frikin fantastic

[@gaborsvagrik4754]

Robert shouldn’t the association of NO have a higher negative snap on the collar? With a correction like what you showed will stop the dog from doing something that will harm him ? It’s like the child has to understand what No mean. I am assuming it is the same comparison.

[@biancarenee5784]

she learned the “tch” sound from Cesar Milan

[@2453Debi]

We have a 6 month old border collie who is very smart BUT I’m doing the leave the leave it exactly as you demonstrated. He does wonderful but as soon as I let him off his leash he totally forgot the leave it command. Please help me.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

He needs more training while leashed. Then you must deliver a correction when off leash.

[@SuperGGLOL]

Ur forcing ur dogs free-will with the leash. He has no choice but to oblige. Which is why as soon as the collar is off, he has free will again. U need to bond and create a trustworthy relationship with dog in order for it to be attentive to U. He has to trust u and depend on u. How? I don’t know any techniques. I only know dog psychology

[@davidbrooks5756]

Robert how long did it take to train your dog to leave it, without being on the leash.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

I started really early. By about 12 months he had it.

[@shreayagain2840]

Really love your videos so perfectly you train . I am your fan. Please talk to me once.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Thank you. Hope I can help you in your training.

[@shreayagain2840]

@@RobertCabralDogs Sir I am learning from your videos. And I am so happy.

[@Kreatve]

Isn’t the slip collar too low?

[@Paradigm_7]

Great advice and training.. some owners especially in the US are so soft towards their dogs. I grew up around pitbulls ( gamebreed ones not overgrown mixed breeds) and doberman mixes since i was 12...for dogs u have to be firm and establish dominance too.. like parenting.. i think that is why there is a high incidence of dogs attacking their owners more in the US than in other countries.. A small amount of fear of u is better than not having an alpha figure at all... just my opinion..

[@edisito9]

How many sessions does it normally take for them to understand, also how long should each session last?

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Dogs usually get this within a couple of 15 minute sessions. IMO

[@juliecarveth2116]

Hi Robert I enjoy all your videos and find them very helpful My question is how do I teach my year old male boxer to quit pawing I tell him no but he won’t quit

[@keondacook4387]

Julie Carveth prong collar and stronger leash pop?

[@BeauOnTheGo_DC]

Boxers are named as such because they use their paws to “box”. I have had Boxers for 22 years and one of the boys never stopped pawing but I was able to teach them to paw more gently. The other boys quickly learned not to paw BUT it was because I redirected them. If they pawed me/us/someone else I told them “No paw” and asked them do so something else like “sit”, “out”, “back”, etc. Boxers are smart dogs and with gentle repetitive training, you’ll get there. Good luck!

[@mehmd1913]

I, too, am incredibly strong 💪 💪 💪 😁😂💯👏

[@jeremiah3591]

I thought you weren't supposed to say no and also leave it at the same time? I take it no and leave it are separate commands? And why is he saying good girl afterwards and not yes?

[@susanaperez8292]

Do you or Janet do any disc work? I’m interested but don’t know where to get started or if I should.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

We don’t. But it’s a great sport to bond with your dog! Good luck!

[@Angela-yg3bc]

It is not uncommon in my country for animal haters to “plant” poisoned food in parks for strays to eat. This is why leave it is very important to me when trying to teach my puppy.

[@InaR1019]

My 4 mos old husky had a fight and was bit by another puppy when i left him with a family member. He now growls and is aggressive towards other dogs. Is there a way to correct/modify that behavior?

[@RobertCabralDogs]

start by teaching obedience to build his confidence.

[@SuperSlindley]

Working on this with my 1 year old Beagle who has worse ADHD than me & I didn't know that possible. It's going.... slow. 😂

[@m.o.bishere3324]

Bet it's not worse than my chronic hyper ADHD...😃

[@CathKitchen]

I trained her that way but when she has some stuff in her mouth & I say leave it, she doesn’t listen at all...

[@shanakarlsen3952]

How do u teach a dog the "out" command? And, when u want him to bring u something then give it to u, or drop it?. P.S. I like the new sty6 u are portraying. Much more personality and good energy. One more thing....I just put prong collar on a 4 month old Pitbull yesterday for first time. She didn't mind it at first, then on the walk, for no apparent reason, she would start to freak out and bite leash. What to do? It was also her first time out in street. She was very friendly with people that walked by, even other dogs. Can u please get back to me asap, as I will be boarding her for 8 days in my home. Thank you so much

[@marayoxz]

Did you teach the dog pressure on and pressure off with the prong collar in the house before going out for a walk?

[@AnnainAwe]

Shana Karlsen Sounds like you could stands to take baby steps with this puppy. To much to fast is a recipe for disaster. Set the puppy and yourself up for success: Watch a training video, mentally adapt it to your puppy houseguest and your personal environment, Break it down... from a zero distraction area, to a minor distraction area, to a higher distraction area.

[@TeslaNick2]

@@AnnainAwe 100% agree. I train by the mantra "always challenging, never overwhelming".

[@TeslaNick2]

+Shana Karlsen Robert has a couple of videos on how to teach the 'out'. He uses the "exchange" method.

[@NayNayzor]

Does anyone know what long line Robert is using here?

[@RobertCabralDogs]

It was a custom made one. But any 15 foot lead will work. Check my amazon store. amazon.com/shop/RobertCabral

[@Steve-ps6qw]

The trainers we used did the same, don't let them have the item you told them to leave.

[@ciaranpmryan]

Robert, what kind of dollar are you using here?

[@stephaneegger9800]

Just out of curiosity, the "pulling on the leash" technique of teaching the dog "no, leave it! you're not getting this"... is it still a positive reinforcement or does that become negative reinforcement? (because the pull on the leash is a bit violent tbh). Just wondering

[@RobertCabralDogs]

that would depend who you ask. It leads to teaching the dog a positive association with LEAVE IT!

[@stephaneegger9800]

@@RobertCabralDogs Thank you for the reply! I was asking because of most breeds nowadays responding better or even only to "positive reinforcements" training. So, say I get a Beauceron, is he gonna respond well to such leash pulling or not.

[@emilymckay7126]

pulling on the leash is considered positive punishment. It is something that is never used in positive reinforcement and causes stress and pain in the dog.

[@stephaneegger9800]

@@emilymckay7126 Thank you for enlightening me on the subject! I watch a whole lot of training videos and breed reviews, but obviously, I'll get professional help once I get a dog :)

[@MikeJones-pg7dy]

"Leave it Pete!"

[@BBAMEG]

I'm having a devil of a time getting a dog to not pick up sticks and leaves on a walk. She does leave it very well indoors, but not outside with sticks. And, the owners haven't taught a drop it command, so he has no idea what that means.

[@SuperGGLOL]

Robert Bovasso it’s as simple as being more interesting than the sticks and leaves. Get her attention, go and look silly or something