Canine Conversations - Dog Training Podcast

Caring for senior dogs is a privilege and in this episode I talk about many of the considerations.   This episode was recorded LIVE from a youtube LIVE Video. https://robertcabral.com for all the best online dog training lessons.  

Buying a puppy online is generally not a good idea.  There's a host of reasons why and I address them in this podcast.  Also, there are several scams that are commonplace and you should know about them.  

It's a fact that most people never even do ONE training class with their dog, yet expect the dog to know what they want or understand what they are asking.  In this podcast I address what I think are the reasons for this dilemma.  

Putting a dog down for aggression is a tough choice, especially if it never did harm to you.  in this episode I tackle the tough choice to do the right thing in putting a dangerous dog down.  This comes in response to an email that I received from a viewer.

The decision to get a dog is not an easy one and it should be taken very seriously.  In this podcast I talk about some things to consider when getting a dog.  When is it right to get a rescue, a puppy, an adult dog.  What are you up against?  Make this decision carefully...  You're in it for about 10 years.

There are countless thousands of dogs killed in our nations shelters every year,  In this podcast I address what I've seen, executed and learned from working in animal shelters with dogs over the last 12 + years.  My experience is quite unique in that I've taught canine behavior from an unbiased, balanced training approach and saw the results first hand. I've helped large animal control agencies a...

The 4th of July is the great enemy of many dogs and keeping them safe is the topic of this podcast.  I discuss the triggers and why they affect dogs. and also how best to deal with them.

It's really unbelievable how many different dog sports exist.  In this podcast I tell you a little bit about several sports including, tracking, agility, hunting, obedience, rally, flyball, dock diving, IPO, Mondio Ring and other protection dog sports as well as freestyle and more.

Why I love dogs and why they are so beneficial to all of us, in particular during troubling times...  This podcast focuses on all of the great things dogs do for us and how they benefit us.  At a time like this - I think this is just what we need to hear!

A listener asked me to talk about my challenges and struggles in dog training.  Here's a little breakdown of the struggles I've faced not only in dog training but also in life.

Separation anxiety is an often misunderstood behavior in dogs and it can be very hard to handle.   In this podcast I talk about the behaviors that oftentimes lead up to it and offer some tips to possibly avoid it and handle it rationally if it develops.

Jeremy Criscoe of Whistling Wings Kennels is a very accomplished gun dog trainer and competitor.  Today we talk about the difference between the British style and American style.  We touch on competing in Great Britain and his background in training hunting dogs.

In an effort to stop dog fighting a community is trying to bad certain dog training tools.  Sadly banning these tools will have a negative effect on dogs and their owners, not on dog fighting.  I talk about it in this podcast and answer some viewer questions.

Call it Schutzhund, IPO, IGP or whatever... it's the German Protection dog sport that probably started it all.  Special guest Oscar Mora south west regional champion 2 years in a row talks about his passion and drive for the sport and all dogs in general.

With all the hysteria about covid 19, I want to address some important things about this crisis as it relates to dogs, in particular people giving up their dogs.   I also spend a majority of the 40+ minutes addressing viewers questions from the popular ask me anything segment of my website https://robertcabral.com

This podcast is all about puppies.   What to know before you get a puppy and once you bring your puppy home.  I try to answer most every question I've ever been asked about puppies including the most famous "Why does my puppy bite?"

Dr. Raviv Balfour is an orthopedic specialist who has performed countless procedures including CCL (ACL) repair.  He is a specialist in the TPLO procedure.  We talk about health issues, surgeries, risky dog sports, the conformation of different breeds.

Interviewing Rabbi Bentzion Kravitz about the Jewish position on the treatment of animals, including dogs.  How should we ethically treat animals and why.  What does the bible say?

Mike and I talk about many aspects of canine behavior, working dogs, military dogs, sport dogs and living with and loving dogs through understanding. We also talk about his amazing work with military dogs and training dogs.  Plus his awesome foundation Warrior Dogs.  

We're talking with Jim from TriPawds about his dog Jerry the mascot for 3 legged dogs everywhere.  We laugh and cry about dogs and life.  

Animal Abuse allegations have been brought against a local Humane Pet Store "Bark n Bitches" in Los Angeles.  I weigh in on the topic and interview the owner on this podcast.

In this podcast we address the proper way to walk a dog according to PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk (is she right or wrong), 2 maulings that recently took place, one fatal - one not, a boy who reads to shelter dogs a a bunch more.  PLUS, listener questions...

In this podcast, I talk with Joey Herrick about his life-saving work with the Lucy Pet Foundation providing vet care and spay neuter t under-priveledged dogs throughout LA and beyond.  We talk about a lot of other very fun things...

This puppy podcast will address the importance of doing the right thing for your puppy early on and the responsibilities it takes to raise a puppy.  I also address a good portion of this podcast to questions from viewers.

This week we talk about the new Disney film Togo as well as another news story where a mountain lion ate a pet dog.