The TRUTH about the LIES in DOG TRAINING

[@CharlieTheCaneCorso]

Dog training is very common sense Only issue is common sense is so rare in 2024

[@robinhobbs8519]

I'm so so sorry for your losses. I have a Belgian Malinois and subscribe to your training. You are indespensible. Thank-you.

[@myjourneytosanity]

I have a Service Dog and he was trained through an all-positive training program. I was told the exact things that you're saying here, that using any type of correction will harm the dog, and is completely not needed. Now I have a Service Dog that is afraid of everything (though he does great when he's working) and isn't as reliable as he should be. I have recently purchased a training program from a reputable trainer (you've partnered with them and they respect you and your training) that believes in dogs first. I've also done my research and realized that prong and e-collars are not bad for dogs, if used correctly. My dog needs these tools to be the best and happiest he can be, and I know that now, and I've researched how to use them properly. I'll be so happy when he's happier and isn't so afraid of things.

[@noidlehands2019]

So sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing. Social media is crap. I lean toward to the older, more experienced people because of their experience and the things that they have been through. My dog and I are getting older and we appreciate the veterans in the field.

[@floydsaban4897]

Experience and Wisdom go a LONG way - I am always asked by people about finding a new doctor for this/that etc - LOOK for the gray hair is advice that can go along way 😎

[@noidlehands2019]

@@floydsaban4897 so true

[@jerrencartercrittersandfri3733]

Im sorry you're having such a rough time. God Bless you and your family. Thank you for continuing to advocate for dogs and dog lovers.

[@cherylbelt4911]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother and the added burden and sadness of aging dogs. Letting you know that you are not alone with all of these issues as some of us are struggling with the very same.

[@purposebredlabs1992]

My sons are no longer on any social media and I’m deleting mine as well in the next few days. The internet is great. Social media not so much. Keep your chin up and thanks for your free help to those who need it🙂

[@mrs.pulliam839]

Getting older with wisdom is the goal. Everyone will not do this. You are very blessed.

[@AdventureswithLycanmyGSD]

I agree with you on so many aspects here. Good video. I am glad you put this all out there.

[@beepboop3264]

Sorry to hear you're really going through it lately. Keep positive, you've got this. I am real and appreciate what you share on here. Stay strong & much love

[@PLECATARIAN]

Couldn't say it any better, I greatly appreciate your expert advice and all the experience and knowledge you share. I'm sorry your going through such a very tough time. I wish you a better tomorrow.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Thank you so much!

[@Oakleaf700]

@@RobertCabralDogs Very sorry to hear of the recent Losses you have had. We live in UK and re the vaccines thing - I do vaccinate as live in a place with lots of dogs. Regarding spaying female dogs- Eight weeks old is desperately young and the thought in UK is to spay after first season. Neutering male dogs..the thoughts on that has moved on a lot. {UK at least}. Also with varieties of food...agree there, too! good quality food and one that suits the dog's digestion is what's important.

[@sharonmoore9941]

You are the best dog trainer by far,100% agree with all your comments.👏👏👏👏👏

[@tonyrodriguez7264]

First of all I just want to say I’m sorry about the loss of your mom! I’m 62 and lost my mom in in 2007 the only thing that eased my pain a little is knowing that she is not in pain anymore! I have been watching your channel for about a year now and plan to buy an American bully in a few months. I think you are one of the most knowledgeable dog trainers there is. And I feel you genuinely just want the best for all dogs. So I will be fgetting your program about a month before getting this new member of the family to help me through at least the first year of training. I really appreciate what you do and I can’t wait to get started! Thank you!

[@RobertCabralDogs]

thank you and I'm sorry for your loss!

[@accufab]

Robert thank you so much for all you have contributed to my and my dog’s life.

[@MartaIreneSeguinotTorres]

Most sincere condolence, thoughts and prayers for you, your loved ones, and the situation. Whoever offends you doesn't deserve to be in your channel. We love you and Janet and both of your works!

[@christinangel69]

I'm so sorry for your losses, it's very hard, bless you for making this video so soon after..thank you.

[@K-A5]

Im so sorry for your recent loss and rough patch in life. I hope your other dog gets well soon. 💚 I just adopted a 1 year old Kelpie to keep my other 3 year old dog company. They're getting along great so far but I enjoy watching your videos for training tips and understanding little behaviors I mightve otherwise missed. Thank you for your content!

[@GeorgeJCLS]

Sorry for your loss Robert. I totally agree with everything you've said. Thanks for putting it out there 🙏❤️

[@debarnold5019]

Thank you so much for this talk. We need to take this mindset into all aspects of life. Practice critical thinking, question everything and make an educated decision.

[@shell88ish]

Thanks Robert. You’ve been a big help on my dog training /info journey and have really helped my confidence with your common sense approach. Much gratitude!

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Glad to help

[@MichelleAnderson-p2x]

Thank-you for all of your content I am grateful and my dog is better off for it! With the overwhelming amount of rubbish content on the net that absolutely makes you feel like you are doing everything wrong these messages are so refreshing,practical and positive. Thank you again

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Great to hear!

[@RuthAnneHughes-gg4bx]

I trained a standard poodle for my balance mobility service dog and she’s awesome-and I used “tools” because I didn’t want her to pull me over or get hurt in traffic. She is off leash obedient, and responds to verbal commands readily, and her ecollar light is great for dark morning walks. I was castigated by the P+ folks and didn’t care. You are 100% correct about neglect! My neighbor has a GSD that she puts out back in a filthy pen with 3 other dogs and never walks or trains, and it has bitten a child and my dog once when it broke out. My walking stick convinced it that it didn’t want to deal with me. The positive thing about social media came in when another neighbor posted pictures of their living conditions and the cops told her to put them inside. With 117 degree heat index it was a mercy. No loss can equal losing your mother. May good memories console your heart!

[@jorgebertrangomez5060]

Sorry for the loss of your Mother. As always excellent LIVE talks, I really enjoy and learn from them. Thanks Robert.

[@shannonbourque7382]

I want to start by saying I’m sorry for the loss of your mother. Also I’m sorry to hear about Mia and that goofy isn’t doing well. I have been following you for 5 years. I used your classes to train my girl Daisy. I get lots of compliments on how well she does and lots of people are amazed on how well she does. All thanks to you and your help. I just got a new puppy and using your courses to freshen up. Thanks again for taking your time to help educate us so we can provide a great life for our dogs.

[@Oakleaf700]

Bless you, Robert for your Losses. I just hope that we will one day be reunited with our Beloved animal companions and human loved ones.

[@floydsaban4897]

I really think this is EXCELLENT measured, and intelligent advice on a wide range of unnecessarily "controversial" issues. With all of the divisiveness in my own profession I could easily relate. The hubris people have when guarding their ego/opinions never ceases to stagger the imagination. Thank you for all that you do. Levi and I appreciate you immensely.

[@Malimum17]

Germany 🇩🇪 here. I agree 💯 thank you for being one of the clearest heads out there. Sadly, also one of the rarest. Shared this with my beloved friend in NY. And I’m sorry for your losses. Claudia

[@Donutdove]

Glad to have u back Robert! I always look forward to podcasts.

[@jessicahigdon3962]

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC Q&A! Freedom in dog training! AMEN!

[@nancytaylor8188]

Robert, my condolences on your loss. I had adopted a cute puppy @10 wks old from the shelter, full of energy, that had been returned to the shelter twice in the first week. DNA says malinois, GSD, Dutch, Am. Pit. I can't count the times I had an anxiety attack and broke down crying from positive reinforcement only training. When I found you (@ 6 mos. Old) your training videos have helped us more than any training we've had (9+ different trainers local & youtube). You input has been immeasurable.

[@cathycally]

I am so sorry to hear your news, I have just lost my Father which was a shock and am still mourning his passing. And I also I am still coming to terms with the loss of my much loved rescue dog during Covid as I was told I could not go in with him whilst they put my dog to sleep and I live with that every day even now. So I really understand where you are coming from. My heart really does go out to you.❤❤

[@ryanmalone2681]

Social media is poison. KZbin is the deepest I go.

[@lakers4life454]

Thank you for sharing and sorry to hear about your losses.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

I appreciate that

[@ellemarierolfe7518]

Oh my heart aches for you! I'm so sorry for your loss of your mother! I'm sorry for the loss of Mya! I do wish you well in this time of grief, and I hope these words help you find comfort. You have been a teacher for those who need education. You have been a hero to those helpless animals who needed saving! When they had no chance , you made it your mission to give them 1 more! It is rare to have a person open their heart to so many even though your own heart was full! You can take comfort knowing you have done your very best! You have been a guiding light to so many who found themselves in the dark! You are truly an inspiration to me and so many! so many dogs that have found forever homes because of your mission! Let this be a way to honor the ones you have lost! Thank you, Rob Cabral, for the gift of teaching owners how to make our lives with our dogs better!❣️😢I'm sorry for your loss

[@MZ-rv1bu]

So so sorry for your loss.

[@BillJason-v3f]

Recovering positive only owner of a young Standard Poodle. I tried building a great "house" with my Poodle with only one tool in my toolbox. The house was framed but needed more to advance the build. I've added new tools to use as needed and have only needed a slip lead so far. That one tool has provided a huge advance for my Poodle and my training. I needed to hear today's podcast. Thank you Robert and I'm praying for you and your family.

[@Erin_29]

Ooo I love Standard Poodles!

[@JanineMKartist]

I also have a standard poodle and it’s positive only that caused issues and a “balanced” trainer who helped us turn that around.

[@Erin_29]

​@@JanineMKartistI have a GSD and the only way I've trained her is the balanced way. I can't imagine doing it positive only, or not training her at all. She's too strong willed for that.😅

[@BillJason-v3f]

@@Erin_29 He's been trying to outsmart me Lol

[@JanineMKartist]

@@Erin_29 that should have read caused not voided

[@lynnmckinney7376]

I love your down to earth and common sense training. I trained SchH back in 71 to 91 and I believe we have improved the methods ten fold.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

That is awesome!

[@michelleturner6865]

I feed everything. Have for 30 years. Kibble , raw leftover scraps whatever is available that is safe to feed. Most of my dogs lived long lives without issues until old age. Eating the same thing every day for years is not normal for dogs or us.

[@islandgypsy1096]

🙏 prayers for healing 🙏 ❤️ 😊😊

[@DebraOlson-ns3gr]

I’m very sorry for your losses. I think this has been great content! Thank you for saying it.

[@sherriramirez4784]

Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏🙏

[@dontclickme17]

Sending you love and comfort, Robert

[@glendaglass7264]

Thank you for all you do. This 74 year old has a very well behaved young working line GSD trained using your type of training. Hoping to get our BH within the year.

[@ericahogan348]

Fantastic and good on you. Me too, I have a 5 year old working line Shepherd , am the wrong side of 65 and am hoping to get a few titles next year . She is doing 3 disciplines, obedience, scent work and flyball . Good luck, hope you get your BH and beyond.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kimberlyalmonte7123]

My condolences to you and your family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for continuing to advocate for dogs, dog lovers like myself and for your expertise, which have contributed to my dogs training immensely. We love you and Janet both!!

[@Grand-paws]

Sorry for your loss both your mother and your puppy. My deepest condolences my friend. I agree about social media !!

[@rhondaroberts9983]

So very sorry for your loss. It's so hard to lose your mom. Lost mine 21 years ago. Still feels like yesterday 😪 The internet is horrible. I really love your content. Thank you for your time and all you do.

All positive dog training reminds me of the permissive upbringing of children, which over the years has proven to be extremely harmful.

[@Grand-paws]

Love you, brother! Excellent points that I agree with 100%

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Much appreciated

[@Erin_29]

I'm just catching this now. I'm so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family. I agree. Social media is beyond toxic. It comes down to it being a heart problem. Just continue to stay strong, and ignore the trolls. God bless.

[@eyemallears2647]

Robert I’ve decided to go professional. You’re a major inspiration to me.

[@vargenmusic]

Thank you for your notes Rob, I agree with you on all points, and I always learn something new with your discussions. It's kind of a sad irony that we can train the dogs- but often not the handlers. How do you teach the fundamental concepts of love, selfishness, fairness, codependency, basic sensibillity? Many can't even treat themselsves, their own kids, family properly- how do we teach them to treat their dogs properly? I see this (training the handler) as the key component in all of it, but over many years, i have had limited success. Sad, but we will keep the faith and keep trying! I LOVE my Maly- he needs more than any other dog Ive had- but he's been worth it !!! Thanks for your commitment to the unadulterated truth and your not being corrupted by these sick ass people !!!

[@nycjake3104]

My sincere condolences to you in this period of sorrow. You have been a positive influence to me by publicly sharing good dog training principles. I have a low impulse control dog that has a high prey drive. Thank you. I appreciate your lectures and your videos.

[@lindamcmanus5807]

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You are 1000 correct about the social media in dog training and get it getting out of control. One person that I know of in particular and I won't mention names is not only on your back but others.------ Which is so uncalled for. You are a great person Robert and a good trainer among a few others. Keep your chin up and keep doing what you are doing in dog training. You have a good following who highly respect you and don't let some of these people get you down.

[@JanineMKartist]

Hugs. One million percent agree with you

[@kirtanp23]

So I have had a reactive rescue for some time now, I related so much to this video because I have watched just about every video on KZbin with regards to counter conditioning dog reactivity and no two training videos are ever the same. There is so much contradiction between dog trainers and it is so refreshing to find a trainer who bridges that gap. What a guy. My pooch is a better dog for your videos so thank you for not being a dog trainer that purely exploits the market for capital gains!

[@shurabalaganoff2234]

So sorry to hear about your Mom. And also Maya. Love your content. Try to follow your holistic advice with our dog - and he’s a very good boy 🐶

[@cheriseszuba5429]

YOU ARE AWESOME! Thank you for being honest.

[@MishyKessel]

My condalances. I lost my mum in june: so I feel your pain here. 100 percent agree on the uglist side and the negative on social media

[@MarkFlint-cf4pg]

God bless you Robert sorry for your loss chin up chest out there’s a light at the end of the tunnel

[@mamabear9389]

I have a 16 year old dog and one who is almost 16. They are still both healthy, no arthritis, no health issues. They have eaten homemade raw for 14 years. I am not saying that this is why they are super healthy, however just giving my experience. Neither has ever been to the vet for any health issues either. I would say almost all dogs can get to age 8 on any food, however I think it gets iffy after that and be prepared for teeth cleanings if you feed kibble to small dogs. If people can only afford kibble, they could at least give them a bit of extra fresh meat, eggs or sardines which could make a huge difference.

[@greg778123]

So sorry for your loss Haven’t become a member yet but going to we got a Belgian Malinois that’s 3 months old and we definitely need your help So definitely going to become a member

[@ravoress]

(trigger warning: animal death) Bout 20+ years ago, A younger me, had a very beautiful 1yr old chihuahua cross, I didnt vaccine him because I believed "Oh vets just want to make money!" , and sure enough, He contracted Parvo and suffered terribly, by the time the vets caught what it was and had to put him to sleep. I will live with that shame, that regret for the rest of my life.. And I get very frustrated and angry when ppl tell me they havent vaccinated theirs. Its a Russian Roulette game you are playing with defenceless lives who need you to step up and protect them. We dont have the same amount of dog vaccs as americans have, but at least get your dogs the main ones. I promise you, if you dont, and if they catch something because you didnt... The look of suffering they will give you as their insides are literally dying out, will stay with you forever. Dont be an idiot like I was.

[@danis5225]

I'm so sorry for all the losses 💔😢

[@PhilipBailey-cl9qi]

You always awesome. You are exactly correct. To the haters. None of you will ever accomplish what this man has done . I don't know this man. I have used his training and my dogs are outstanding. Philip Ohio

[@Donutdove]

Bless to you and your family. Take care please

[@JohnByland-id6qd]

❤ Sincerely sorry for your losses, Robert Cabral. I admire your candidness, sincerity and your willingness to share your talents, wisdoms and overall experiences with your colleagues. May God Bless You and your family.

[@JohnByland-id6qd]

Also, we were talking the other day about how PPE is the latest name for Idolatry

[@janaklein3518]

It's no accident that in the west and America in particular, we use *exactly* the same argument for (predominantly black) women, unwanted pets, and now kids who might grow up to be gay or mentally impaired. Every aspect of our lives is wrapped up in politics right now. The truth: when dogs were bred for purpose and considered working companions, did we have such a huge problem with unwanted pets? When personal responsibility was popular, and good husbandry was taught, we didn't have this issue. When our focus as a nation changed from equality to equity, it removed personal responsibility from daily life and here we are three generations later. They encouraged us to antropomorphize dogs to discourage humans reproduction, and it has backfired into yet more social & political division.

[@StarkK9Academy]

Well said. I feel the same way about much what you shared.

[@janaklein3518]

@StarkK9Academy I wish I knew how to fix it. I'm increasingly coming to the conclusion that one person - and one dog - at a time from the ground up is the only way to build lasting results. It's a hard mentality to get away from. I quit breeding several years ago because I more often than not just plain wanted to throttle potential buyers (I bred good show quality chihuahuas & poms) who really just needed either a teddy bear or a garden gnome... and do a lot of work now with people & shelter dogs & groom for a living. I do like the work. Some vets are starting to come back around to some sort of common sense on vaccinations & early spay & neuter, but that's slow, too.

[@StarkK9Academy]

@@janaklein3518 did u ever bred Pomchi’s I think their called. I love all breeds and would have one of each if I had lots of land for a Dog Sanctuary. I hear ya about 1 dog at a time and wasn’t planning on getting my second dog until my mail mix was at least two years old that a sweet little mini mix needed to be rehomed and being in a shelter even for a day would really have messed her up so I took her and fell in love with her. My mal mix is almost 1yr. And similar to have more than 1 child, having 2 is more work especially in the beginning, but double the joy & love too. Have you thought of being a Foster Dog Mom? We have a special program of rescuing pups & training them for service/therapy dogs.

[@StarkK9Academy]

@@janaklein3518 my poor Mal Mix was neutered by the shelter at only 8.5weeks. They wouldn’t let me promise to bring her back when she was older, because others didn’t do that and in So Cal there’s just an overpopulation that perfectly awesome no problem dogs/pups sometimes get less than 30 days to be adopted.

[@ralpheastwood9243]

Be Strong and of a good Courage.

[@rodentsncats31]

So very sorry for your losses!!

[@kulan9379]

Sorry for hearing all hard things you going through ❤ i want you to know i care about you ❤️

[@jozeepare9616]

Bonjour Robert and Janet ! Robert, I agree so much with your values! Been following you for the last 4 yrs since I got Helsie and even a few month prior of her arrival ! 😊 Keep up the great job ! ❤❤❤ Take care ! 🙋‍♀️🫶🐾💖

[@bobratcliffeify]

Robert - Thank you! You are such a good person.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Wow, thank you

[@606060wings]

Thank you I’ve enjoyed all your videos.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Glad you like them!

[@LarsVallin]

Keep doing what you do Robert!

[@StarkK9Academy]

Robert this a Godsend, for various reasons. I have raised/trained various dog breeds, all lived a full life (except one, that we/vet suspect was poisoned). All were fed dog food from the store. I definitely did my research/deep dive on DIY Raw Dog Food and agree with you this is optional, but people including myself 🙋🏻‍♀️ was made to feel we are harming our dogs if they get any kind of kibble or canned dog food. Balanced trainers do need to network, because the purely PO trainers are coming after our tools. Vacs in the K9 world is a big issue like in our human world. My pups are rescues so they have their puppy vacs, but I will not over vacs them.

[@gemmaquinn1048]

I wanted to add that there are times for example when the owner dies and none of the family members can take the dog that it’s necessary to surrender it but those situation‘s are extremely rare. And don’t get a muscle breed if you live in an apartment unless you have a signed agreement that it’s allowed. So many people just want one of these dogs and don’t even check to see if they are allowed in their apartment complex.

[@SOT4186]

Hi, i am so sorry about the loss of your dog it’s so sad. I love so much your professional videos. You have so much knowledge and experience. can you please make a video about the difference between a Mel and a german shepherd a lot of people confused them both. tank you so much you have the most professional content online.

[@helenvondrus5712]

Hi Robert, thank you for all your videos. Hope you stay strong w everything you got going. I have 3 germ sheps and one mali youngster 5 months old. only one of my germ sheps is fixed. i seoerate them when my lil girl gets in heat. so far its been working ok. i dont believe in ripping the inerds out of the dog bec people are mindfudged. we spaced up lil Rhudys baby vax but we do not do yearly vaxes. Thank you fir all your wisdom.❤

[@Lotusrescue]

I’m sorry for your losses😢❤

[@dinnyf]

Hi Robert, I’ve been a dog trainer since I was in my teens and I’m in my 60’s now. I ran a veterinarian rehabilitation clinic for years and currently do behaviour modification with aggressive dogs. I use my intact male dogs as mentor dogs for dog aggression and socialization. I’ve fed every type of food. I’ve followed all the cognitive science (Brian Hare is a favourite). I’ve definitely modernized my training from 1970’s Kohler style Schutzhund training, through Karen Pryor style positive only training and back to the middle. Every dog/human relationship is individual. Dogs learn 100 times more quickly than humans and behaviour modification is for me a relationship puzzle. My personal dogs have been protection dogs, upland bird dogs and guardian dogs. My dogs have generally been very long lived. I believe this is because of the strong bond I have with them. I’ve never had a dog with dementia and I think this is because they always have a job and vitality around that job and around their relationship with me. I generally have three dogs with staggered ages. My old dog, Harry Flashman is an 28 inch tall Ryman English setter. He’s 13 and will hunt this fall. Harry has been an insulin dependent diabetic for 4+ years, yet he’s playful, engaged, strong willed and fucking gorgeous. This is a long way to say you’re right about everything you say. And also life sucks sometimes!❤❤❤❤

[@ellemarierolfe7518]

Another thing is we should all stop criticizing each other and come together as people. There's too much division already in this country!

[@Mustluvdogs-i4f]

Yes it's distasteful. The media is responsible for this and now big youtube channels.

[@heatherupton6558]

Yeah the media makes money off the division. Apparently there’s no money in people getting along and being good to each other. Sadly.

[@EvrySingleTime]

Well said Fren... blessings to you and yours 🙏

[@jfkst1]

What common values exist between the two political sides?

[@StarkK9Academy]

Dog Park Exception: I use our local one at night when I know the same few dogs and the responsible owners that also go at that time. If someone new happens to come our dogs alert us, we recall our dogs and vet the new dog & owner to see if we should stay or leave.

[@EuroS50]

About 5 months ago I got a Malinois puppy. I handled them ~20 years ago. So for almost 20 years, I hadn't worked a Malinois, and had the same (non-Malinois) dog for 16 years after I got out of the military. At the time, I considered myself pretty darn good at it and had amazing bonds and a working relationship with my Malis in the service. Fast forward to when I got my puppy. I thought maybe I missed something the past 20 years and there was something new. Positive only? Sure OK I'll try it. So try it I did. In the first training with my puppy I was told there is no "No". That leash corrections were wrong. That food is the only motivator. That prong collars / e collars are torture. That corrections are wrong, and on and on. Again - maybe I'm missing something so I'll change it up. Holy shit I learned quick. Not even 4 lessons in the trainer had constant issues even showing up for the course. Would sideline my dog from training because she was "too distracted". Interjected her political bullshit in training. I said f that and went back to the way I used to train my dogs. By building the bond, the play, and the drive. The desire of the dog to WANT to work and be with you. Yes, corrections are needed. They need to learn, and often corrections are for things that save their life or health - and if you need tools for that, be it a prong collar or e collar, so be it. Malinois often need these. There's just no "positive only" way around that. What I learned in the end was: Dogs haven't changed. PEOPLE have. Look around you, everyone's politics is their religion, and it has pervaded every single part of our lives... including training dogs. Everyone has an "idea" of how things "ought" to be, and not how they really are. At the end of the day, you have to understand how dogs think, how they act, and what they want. And you need to provide it to them. Dogs look up to us for leadership, or they will figure it out themselves.. and that never ends up good for the dog or yourself.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Thank you for this awesome message. Agree with you 100%

[@dug757]

I've sold premium dogs foods since the 90s through several pet stores, and been feeding raw since 2007. Premium brands are good, but I chose a raw diet. I like cleaning up less dog poop. And when the manufacturers of dog foods which majority of brands are processed at the same plants encountered fungus from corn, I can avoid it. Do what is best for you and your dog, feeding a raw diet isn't for everyone. It does require work, freezers to store, and a good fresh source to obtain it.

[@Lotusrescue]

Thank you so much for this!❤

[@joda7771]

I think diversity of food it’s the best for our dogs and also for humans.

[@gemmaquinn1048]

I volunteer at my local shelter and I am so glad someone finally stepped up and said the people that drop the dogs off are murderers not the person pushing the needle in. It’s sickens me how many people surrender their dogs and for the stupidest of reasons. Most of them are just lazy fucks that don’t want to do a lick of training or pay the dog any attention whatsoever. Thank God some people come in and actually adopt but the pit bulls just sit there and rot. I would say 75% of the dogs at the shelter are pits or pit mixes. It’s disgusting. Impulse control is something these people have never heard of.

[@JonathanAyers]

Great show, sir. Appreciate the candid approach to expressing your opinion on many topics that would be considered controversial.

[@williammontana3895]

Thank you so much Robert for this factual, straight forward, no nonsense video. You tell it like it is and speak from many years of experience. There are too many gullible brain washed sheep out there and social media is the direct cause. You're the best.

[@patrickcannon2851]

Hi robert i have followed you for a long time i rescued a dog about two weeks ago and this dog was out of control it has a bite history with people and dogs and the last two owners were afraid of it because it had bitten them the dog is a working line border collie i got the dog and i have gave this dog two fairly hard corrections and o my god it is like a different dog i have had it going around sheep and it has fitted into my pack well i have 6 working line border collies it is like a different dog. when you give a dog what it needs to thrive and you step uo as pack leader the outcome is so different it is the first dog i have had where i thought it may have to be euthanised because it could not fit into society but i am over the moon with this dog it is awesome it just did not have what it needed to thrive, god bless mate and keep up the good work,

[@ShannonKennedy-q5b]

😢 So So sorry Robert about your dogs😔. My oldest is 15 and it’s just touch n go , I’ve had 3 of his Bloodline , No need for me to describe the feelings . God bless you guys. I absolutely hate online , Your completely right🤨I keep just a handful of friends that don’t see me there for months sometimes, but can …call me anytime. So I’m online consistently now , due to the fact that I’m taking online courses in some areas that I’m not that good at as a trainer.with that said , it’s hard to not see all the lies n bullshit 🤷🏻‍♀️🙈. You’re a great trainer, I watch you all the time also. Again condolences from myself my 2 Labs and my newest bay 1 year old Ivar ( 😅Belgium Mal🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@stephaniedonlan6749]

Condolences 😢

[@Oakleaf700]

As for 'older' dog trainers -they have Decades of experience behind them. I am your age, and we definitely respected hard working people.

[@alexanca2814]

Thank for sharing this, Robert. I am so sorry for your loss and for your lately hard times. It was another video ment to... mend, a video to put on the heart. I wish you have time to answer on the training topic question. Beside you, Larry Krohn and Tobias Oleynik, I love Bart Bellon's work. Not being an expert, I would say NEPOPO is not for every dog, still, some how a 'weak' dog, shy dog -a not working dog-, could benefit from NEPOPO; I can't explain how -in which way- it is just a feeling from what I saw on Bart Bellon's video and others NEPOPO trainers. Now, my feeling about NEPOPO is if you want to train your dog in NEPOPO -no matter what level- you MUST to attend an NEPOPO training, is more about to train the owner, more than in other 'regular' training method. So what's opinion about NEPOPO. Thank you very much, Grüße aus Siebenbürgen!

[@carriejordan8999]

I will never minimize the loss when your dog dies. My most sincere condolences on your losses both of Maya and your mother. It has been 2 years since our last dog died, at two years old very unexpectedly. I don't know when I will "get over it". I look for the good days and cope with the bad. I hope you find peace

[@tormatson6357]

Cesspool that is humanity these days. It simply was not like this even a few decades ago. So sorry you’re going through so much, and thanks for what you do. It’s amazing to me how many people are so wrong about everything dog-related. And yeah, people want to be fanatics about most everything. I favor a very high quality homemade raw diet, Pitcairn’s Guide recipes, but I’m feeding the best kibble I can afford now because I’m traveling…. Dogs are omnivore garbage-eaters, for sure! Always have been… 🤣 And I have to say that at this point, the very old are just too old, the very young are just…. Millennials or whatever, and the only hope at this point is GenX. Live up, kids…. 🙄

[@GypsyFeet316]

I have a fb that is no gender, no town, no pictures, no friends. I like the marketplace and looking at groups. Other than that, it became way too toxic so I left it. And yeah, social media is not conducive with serenity. Love from Montana ❤❤

[@rondorazio4921]

Vets who keep up to date on veterinary medicine know that vaccinating dogs over and over on a yearly schedule is not necessary and could do more harm than good. Once every couple of years I have a titer test done on my dogs. The results invariably show that antibodies are still there from the original vaccines, making additional vaccines unnecessary. I personally don't believe in castrating dogs. My 10 year old Malinois is neutered but I got him that way at 2 years old. My male chocolate lab is intact at 6 years old. That said, I did find a veterinary clinic in my area that does vasectomies, which raises the question of why they don't all offer it. The answer probably is that vets just tend to do what they always do, which is to suggest 6 month castration or spaying. Very sad.

[@barbarasumrok8321]

@@rondorazio4921 That was ‘bread & butter’!

[@texashero5617]

I love dogs but hate dog culture.

[@DeanSmith3935]

100%. 4 g.s.d's and 2 border collies later, that all lived to there teens, completely agree on all topics 👍

[@Madeleine-z9x]

AMEN!!! You articulate the "woke" madness beautifully~ God grant us all the Grace to live and let live, in His Holy Name, AMEN!!!