The First Week with my Malinois Puppy - what I’ve learned

[@cigarnationwarriors]

Velociraptors are just SO cute!

[@eelswamp]

Chew, chew, bite, chew ...... chew.

[@allaboutmydogs1187]

14yrs is a blessing

[@zsazsathehungarian950]

He is very correct. Appreciate all stages of the puppy.

[@Destitute77]

Bless you Goofy, you're amazing for 14! My little British Staffy Tia hit 14 years 9 months and I found I loved her more each day. After over 14 years together it was hard to say goodbye to the daughter I never had. Old or young, dogs are worth all the time and love you can give.

[@Nise_R]

Agree! Such true words 💜. We can never rewind so enjoy the puppy stage as much as you/we can and just laugh instead of get angered because they age far too quickly and the years will fly. Everything is new to them and they are just excited for being.

[@honorclarkescatacomb67]

You are so right. I remember when my son was a toddler and into everything. My husband and I referred to him as HMB (high maintenance boy). My father, who was about 60 years old then, was watching me from the couch. He said something to me that stopped me in my tracks and put an end to my impatience, and getting frustrated. He said, "These ARE the good old days". The time will come when you'll be looking back on right now, and thinking, "I miss my son being little". Now that my dad has passed, and my son is grown, I can see even better how short each window of time is. So, when you get tense, when they eat your new shoes, remember, "These are the good old days". They pass very quickly, and you only have each stage for a brief window, because everything comes to pass. Nothing comes to stay.

[@2004grandcherokey]

I have great respect for this man and his wisdom. Puppies are addictive, aren’t they? 🐾

[@honorclarkescatacomb67]

Dogs are addictive. Period. lol. (I'll take dogs over people any day)

[@kemalettinerbatur8035]

"Love your dog." Best advice. As always.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Thank you!

[@sophiesmith5922]

AWWWW! Goofy got gray! Congrats on new puppy!

[@iliketacosandburrito]

Robert I was so lost when I first brought home my malinois. I used to ask you questions weekly in the Q&A and your feedback helped us get through the first year. Now at 19 months after a year of training we passed the service test and my boy is a fully certified Service Dog, not a small feat for such a high drive dog!, and he’s coming on a cross country flight with me in a week. Bless you Robert, and THANK YOU!!! And congrats on the new puppy!!!

[@sonyahorne4624]

SO love to see Robert Cabral on the shorts .and lovely to see Goofy rockin his coolness as he does . His training vids are how l trained my girl GSD and also helped me out majorly with softening some of my older adopted boy GSD who l took on from 2yrs old .that was more than 6 years ago. I ALWAYS recommend his vids ,even if its just to educate ppl about dogs and theyre behaviours

[@greenjackal4362]

Good to see you, the pup, and this topic! Reflecting on when I first received my Corso he was 2 months old, he’s almost 2 years old now. I’d never had a puppy, only adults from the SPCA. Though he tested me often and I was not perfect, at least I kept my promise of not being the parent who raised me. With me, my pup loves rough play because he knows we are playing. To all who are considering a puppy or having a child, confront yourself and know your demons so you do not become one for someone else.

[@Historian212]

I LOVE that name! Adorable. And he’s quite a cutie. Good luck with him, I love your attitude.

[@jesseart614]

Damn. This man has more patience and love for this pup than most parents have for their own children. If they adopted this mentality I think a lot of parents would be less worried and stressed and frustrated and truly enough their kids

[@honorclarkescatacomb67]

That's because we already have the mentality that we have to train dogs; but most people assume that children will just know "how to be good". One thing my father taught me when my son was born was, "Never punish a child for doing something wrong, unless you have first invested he time to train them how to do it right". Children are literal. Before every new event: going food shopping, going to a restaurant, or your friend's house, you have to walk them through what it will be like, what you expect, what they can do, and can't do. Most people just issue the nebulous "Be good", and then expect them just to sit quietly like a suitcase while you do whatever; then when the child touches something, goes somewhere, etc., they say, "Didn't I tell you to be good?" and punish them. What does BE GOOD mean to a child? Something completely subjective that, chances are great, isn't going to match what YOU mean when you say Be Good.

[@LOdom-ws8xv]

Well said. I know people who get dogs without really thinking about the time and patience needed to care for them.

[@otchdog01]

You are so blessed to have your companions that long! 🙏

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Yes we are

[@StrangeMuzikFan]

Man I love those early puppy years. This is the time to mold The puppy into the dog you want it to become, and Don't forget to take as many pictures as possible because it goes by super fast and before you know it they're fully grown

[@kellykat8057]

Always love your dog. ❤

[@rhodakozak1205]

My dog is a year and 5 months old. We got her when she was 10 months old! It has been such a journey, and having patience helps! Every day, we play with her, give her lots of love, cuddles, kisses, and we always tell her we love her! When we have to go to work, we get right on her level, and explain that we will be back, that she's a good girl, we just have to go to work. We give hugs and kisses and keep repeating that she's a good girl and we love her. Sometimes she seems to understand, sometimes she finds things that she can easily rip up. Either way, life with a dog is such a blessing and shouldn't be taken for granted, even on those really frustrating days!

[@josiewahl1204]

Good advice......it's a puppy and they are learning...

[@margaretfleming3554]

Absolutely wonderful!

[@xanrawls8778]

I lost my 15 yo border collie in July of last year and still miss him daily. Thanks for the reminder Robert

[@WouterZtube]

Oh yes so recognizable. The first months with our Swiss white shepherd were extremely frustrating. Now she’s 10 months old we’re starting to get the hang of it and I wish we could have enjoyed her more when she was small. Patience made all the difference.

[@Armorakc]

Agree my baby was too much, only patience, love and some discipline can create an amazing companion some one who loves you unconditionally ❤

[@LoveandMisses]

You are such an awesome trainer. Observant, humble, patient yet so knowledgeable.

[@AA-pf9dh]

“Love Your Dog” 👍

[@Affliatesusan]

Adorable

[@lindaward3156]

I love dogs and they're like your kids as different ages bring different joys

[@michaelmisczuk1188]

Patience and praise.

[@lots774]

I got him at 8 weeks old. The first 6 months with my Malinois just about killed me, but it was worth it.😂

[@victoriagamble4493]

That's some great logic ❤ I have a 2 month pitbull puppy, And I feel so frustrated at times. But I'm beginning to love my little guy and my senior dog, is my sweetheart, but I also have a 1 and half year old and his so lovable..thank you for your wisdom ❤

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Best of luck!

[@debraadamsadams6955]

Congratulations on your new baby. Puppy hood can be very challenging. But so so worth it.

[@JanineMKartist]

My dog’s puppy phase was a real challenge because she was a major ankle biter . Standard poodle . Schmuley is so cute.

[@galgosberlin1560]

❤ absolutly agree 😊

[@jamesmiller8591]

Just like your kids, patience and love, you’ll end up with a great pup and a great kid

[@SF-wu2mp]

Oh so true my little Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies tried my patience and my tolerance i was so angry at them, little monsters lost two couches 4 chairs a floor and drywall destroyed. I would give anything to hold them close and cuddle like i did when they we’re little squirts.❤🐶

[@johncarlos7810]

Appreciate you so much Robert. Thank you

[@karlv2876]

Well said 👍

[@garybrockwell2031]

Well said but now is the time to TRAIN and. LOVE EACHOTHER 💞💯🙏

[@billlewis8603]

Thank you so much for your post, we love it!

[@hollyinhell]

His name is the best!

[@scaxxce9022]

Well, patience is very important to have a doggie or kitty ❤👼

[@LittleSoldier_]

I'm happy God gave us dogs ❤

[@jimbeaver27]

my puppy was a handfull too, now at a year and a half I feel she is almost grown up and everything is changed, I loved puppihood but it was frustrating at times, just enjoy for what it is

[@LorettaPowell]

Best thing I learned from you was...love the dog you've got.

[@randywise8788]

omg. cabral is the best

[@dxv3325]

This is sooo true. Thank you ❤

[@sunnisun398]

You are a real dog lover. Great!

[@gabygoddard5280]

Just love his name! ❤

[@jrmadman860]

Brilliant

[@izabelamagierska5457]

Robert, you are amazing 😊👍

[@craniumrex4614]

Awww needle teeth and puppy breath - if that doesn’t melt you, nothing will.

[@nadadealer4435]

“Appreciate the puppy” The puppy: *nom nom yummy hand nom nom nom*

[@zerihunhailu8922]

"LOVE your DOG!" You said it well

[@remalm3670]

... 'little' Sqwirt! ... 😂

[@rebekahh371]

Beautiful, honest words ❤

[@jasonanthonywilper]

I love that you became one of the best trainer because you love dogs. It really shows and that is what makes you a great trainer!

[@polarisb518]

Here is the thing…it is thanks to the combination of you and Kayl McCann that I grew up my German Shepherd to be happy and an integral part of our family. The both of you manage to engulf the true essence of educating and living with (the true meaning) a dog. I would think that some sort of cooperation would benefit us all. And…it’s such a joy to see s seasoned trainer being moved by his new puppy. It’s the basic testament of you are 🙏🏻🍷

[@jselmer9100]

He's the spitting image of mine

[@martinaeyesd6088]

If you don't think so... you are missing out on life's greatest gift.

[@matrix64]

Amen, sir. They are our kids

[@jcm736]

Great perspective 👍👍👍👍

[@journalistonwheels]

So right.

[@erlineandrews]

So cute the way he's chomping on your arms and hands.

[@lafosh7234]

Them K9’s growing in nicely

[@weedhigh2564]

No truer words were ever spoken. When i took in my second dog it was a really big experience for me, since the first dog i got was essentially left to me but now i had the pick of the litter and i picked the most rambunctious female, she is now almost 3 years old and looks like a big puppy and still has some of the antics

[@danielwaigwa7822]

Love your dog❤

[@kchabak68]

Schmuley looks like he's living his best life. Hopefully, the teething is of short duration. 😂

[@archnemi1327]

Amazing

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Thanks

[@BM-if9zn]

He is Priceless❤

[@bluebird1954]

So cute I wanna squish him 🥺

[@severancepro]

Such a good teacher. Always willing to be honest and to continue to develop. Thank you for sharing.

[@watchmoivies123]

OK, thank you very much as I said I don’t have that breed the breeds that I have are much different and I’m sure your wife’s lab puppies are much different also but all breeds are different so he looked wonderful and Home Depot to me actually he looked perfect

[@katiehillis2990]

Good man.

[@artyman10]

Hey Robert something funny for you. My dad’s name is Robert as well, my mom’s name is Roberta. I plan on getting a Malinois this summer. So glad I found your videos, so close to how we’ve raised or family dogs growing up. Always looking to learn better approaches and you by far have me convinced of your methods. Every video I can see your true love of your dogs and the dogs you train. Especially love your long video lol.

[@ImprovPerformanceLab]

Thank you for saying it out load. Love them, love them, love them.

[@Nrbrelic]

Young or old LOVE your DOG…!!!!!

[@GenevieveLabelle]

Awwwwwwww❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@watchmoivies123]

Oh, I’m so happy everything‘s going well and I did go in and watch the one on Home Depot so you didn’t get back to me on the breed and growling at people, but it doesn’t look like he was doing any growling so I’m hoping everything‘s well is that something the breed does because I don’t havethat breed

[@RobertCabralDogs]

yes, it's normal for them to growl during this period... this is why it's important to properly socialize them

[@l.sullivan1875]

Truth! And I love his name too ❤

[@bluelinegirl9183]

I love the nibbling of the fingers! MALIGATOR! I have a year and a half old malinois, patience is still key. ❤

[@8BBB88.]

Here's a good lesson for that pup. Long sleeve shirt and pants unless you are ok with cuts and scratches

[@aerynventress7702]

My puppy fever is now official.

[@manonpatry6531]

I just LOVE LOVE, LOVE PUPPIES. They need and get a lot of attention, and that’s what I love about them. If I could have a puppy that stays puppy all of his life, I would be so happy.😂 I took many many puppies from my friends for the time they were too dashing and tumultuous and potty trained😍

[@inthebay]

He’s growing!….❤…soon too big for your lap…hahaha 😂

[@laurenfriggingrace]

We just got an 8 week old Malinio & your videos on your new pup are helping me so much! She is my very first dog ever- go big or go home 🫣😅 & you're helping me understand her so much better!

[@etdamerica1144]

Not sure why I saw your post, but it happened for a reason. I have a new MAL puppy, and I have a 2 1/2 yr old MAL that I trained and raised since she was 12 wks young. I really love that you focused on what we should try to enjoy in the “puppy stages”! Often find myself frustrated when the puppy behavior is not what I have trained them on, nor what I would like. I infrequently (NOW) forget that they don’t know how to act, and they are just BABIES!! Thank you for reminding us about this wonderful time in our lives, and to try to enjoy every moment we have with these beautiful beasts! ❤

[@billyflanagan9657]

❤

[@itsfinneganagain]

❤😊❤ very well said!!!!!

[@ScenicGangster]

Thats ❤

[@followmek9training]

Im in the same boat. I just got a Scotch Collie Puppy and its like having a newborn all over again. Ive never had the opportunity to raise my other dogs from puppies so Im really enjoying this process of a clean slate. I seriously don’t know how anyone raises puppies without crates. This puppy has been amazing. Im truly cherishing our puppy time. I know it wont last forever. 😊❤

[@hopefulhippie77]

Hi Robert CONGRATULATIONS🐾 He's absolutely precious. I also love love love the older years but nothing beats puppy breath💙& puppy resilience 😂 Thank you for sharing. Have a beautiful day 🐾

[@tanksouth]

Lovely

[@SuperFrangelica]

I love this! ❤️🐶❤️

[@gretchenburton7184]

Loveeeeee❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@paulaoconnor498]

aww so cute

[@stevenreyngold1166]

A happy Malinois has 4 legs and an arm.

[@AnnaAnnieAnneofGreenGables]

❤❤❤

[@thefucrew9865]

🥰❤🥰❤🥰❤🥰🐕

[@murphyebass7837]

Powerful.

[@user-gc3yi3xq2k]

❤️❤️❤️❤️👍

[@scottgibbons5862]

I know what you mean

[@DrDudelidge]

Haha well mate this one sure as fuck hits home. I just put to rest my 14 yr old boy, broken hearted still. Have a 9 month old pup, and I’m guilty of not truly embracing and appreciating those very frustrating states of dagger sharp teeth that slip under toenails and fingernails, and all the rest that comes with it. Shit mate now you’ve got me teary eyed, ya bastid 😅