Canine Conversations - Dog Training Podcast

Ever wonder what goes through the mind of your AKC Hunt Test Judge? I sit down with Larry Saavedra who has been judging hunt tests for the AKC for 15 years and find out. This is a real fun chat that delves deeper into the conversation his input on training, relationships with our dogs and more. If you don't know anything about AKC Hunt Tests, you'll learn a lot. If you've been training your gun dogs and wanna get a deeper look into the mind of a judge, this is a fun podcast to listen to.

Recently I got the opportunity to sit down with Vadim Plotsker, the current president of the USCA, United Schutzhund Clubs of America. This is the organization that is at the helm of German Shepherds in the USA. What an amazing conversation and some interesting facts that you will want to know about if you love German Shepherds. Like why is the fight between kennel clubs and orgs like USCA, WUSV, FCI, etc so important for the German Shepherd? What has USCA done to improve the breed? What is the future of USCA, Schutzhund, working dog sports and more?

One of the most intriguing ting about dogs to me is their ability and even desire to work for and with humans. This week I talk to Mandy and Denise from the Search Dog Foundation: https://searchdogfoundation.org We talk about their amazing work saving people from countless disasters, how these dogs are trained, selected, placed and cared for. This is an awesome chat for any dog lover.

Looking to get a puppy? There are many things to look out for, in this podcast we discuss things to look out for in particular when getting a German Shepherd puppy, but this applies to any breed. This podcast is a great insight what to look out for when getting a puppy to avoid a potential heartache. Give it a listen. NOTE, in the video portion we show a website where we demonstrate how to search for a good puppy and what to look for. Try to give the video a watch on my youtube channel: https://youtube.com/robertcabraldogs

Jeremy has been training and competing with hunting dogs for many years. He understands both the American style as well as the British style, and in this podcast we talk about the similarities and differences. We talk about American vs. British labrador retrievers and so much more.

What makes the Belgian Malinois so great at sports? Danny Craig understands Malinois from a unique perspective; he has bred, competed, titled and championed many Belgian Malinois over the years. He truly understands the dog and its needs.. and he really LOVES Dogs!

You can't get a better perspective on IPO / IGP / Schutzhund than from Frank Phillips. He's a top level judge for the sport as well as a top level competitor on a world level. He's stood on the international podium on several occasions and judged countless trials. He knows the sport inside and out and brings almost 30 years of experience. This is one of my all-time favorite podcasts and it will be for you too!

Kevin is a friend of mine for over 20+ years. We met back when I was teaching karate and when he just moved here from England. Kevin is an amazing human being, a great artist, world champion karate competitor. This podcast has nothing to do with dogs, but everything to do with life. We talk about our journey, his experiences as a young boy in England (which were so similar to mine), his discovery of his African father and the journey that led him to write his new book: These Are African Hands. Do yourself a favor.... READ THAT BOOK!

Avi Cohen has competed at national and international levels in Schutzhund / IPO/ IGP. He is among the very best in the world and in our chat we talk about the dogs, the training, the mindset it takes to get to this level. The differences in training and competition over the past 30+ years and more. A fun, lively and very educational chat with a great guy!

Michael Goosby joins me in the studio to talk about the hard work of LAPD police canines. What it takes to be a police k9 handler and a police k9. What is the selection process and everything you've ever wanted to know about police dogs. LAPD is one of the largest police departments and maintain a large team of canines and handlers. This is a great conversation that you'll learn a lot from.

Sit down, buckle up and concentrate.... this podcast is full of mind blowing, head spinning info about health, medicine, nutrition and so much more. Ron Penna is the founder of Quest Nutrition, Visionary Pet Food, Legendary foods and the Ket Pet Sanctuary which studied the effects of a Ketogenic Diet in dogs with various stages of cancer. Did the diet cure the caner? Did it help or hurt the dogs? What is a keto diet? We get down to all of it here!

Agility is a sport that dogs LOVE. It requires detailed training and communication between dog and human. No one knows this better than Desiree Snelleman USA World Agility Team member and competitor. In this chat we talk about her journey to the world team, her dogs, her training, what separates competitors from champions and so much more. Desiree is an awesome athlete, in the VERY top of agility competitors anywhere in the world and a good friend of mine. I loved doing this interview and learned a lot about agility. We shared some laughs and lots of great info for any dog lover and/or dog trainer. Whether you're interested in agility or not, this podcast will open your eyes to dogs in an amazing way.

David Latham of Fendawood is a legend in the IGL having won the championship 4x, something that has only been done 2x before in its 107 year history. In this chat we talk about his journey, what makes him a winner, his dogs and his day to day outlook on dog training. An awesome chat for any dog lover!

Eric and I go back many years. Here's a great chat about dogs, the ones that bite when they're supposed to and the ones that shouldn't bite at all. Malinois, Shepherds, PItbulls and Bandogs.

My guest Sandy Marcal from Vested Interest in K9's provides a life saving service for police dogs all over the USA. Bullet and stab resistant vests are donated to departments that cannot afford them. You'll love this podcast!

I find it interesting how just a few minutes with a dog can make even the worst day seem so much better. With all the political and social nonsense going on in the world, we should look to spend a few minutes reflecting on how our dogs can really change our attitude.

Selecting a shelter dog as a pet is the topic for todays podcast. Answering all the tough questions and bringing up some important things to consider. This podcast is sponsored by Trupanion Pet Insurance. Check the link on robertcabral.com to learn more about Trupanion! Trupanion is the pet insurance I use!

Christmas time brings out a host of emotions in people. In the light of the current situation people might even be more emotional than other times. I delve into this in this weeks podcast. But also touch on how our dogs can help us!

There are good things to do and not so good things. In this podcast I talk about my own journey and those bad thoughts that plague us. Heartfelt talk about the most painful time for many of us!

Not a day goes by where people who are trying to be loud and make themselves known, mess everything up. Take for example those that insist that their potbelly pig is a service animal, or a peacock or more... Anyway, looks like things are about to change. And, if you're angered by people who use sites like Next Door to tattle tale on you, you'll love part 2 of this podcast!

If you're thinking of adding another dog to your household or having issues with the dogs in your house, this podcast is for you. Brought to you by my friends at Visionary Pet Food: Use this link for a discount off of your purchase: https://bit.ly/visionary-robert20

How is our communication and what comes from it? This relates to our interaction with dogs and with people as well. A bit of a different podcast to start with, but it will all make sense - Just listen along!

The Belgian Malinois is one of the most magnificent breeds that is often misunderstood. This podcast addresses some of the most common questions and is a great conversation with a good friend of mine. I think you'll enjoy and gain some great info in this podcast!

I had a pet bird for over 30 years, a decision I regret every day... Why? Why did I find it so cruel? What did I learn from my mistake that I think is so important to share with you? I hope you'll listen to this podcast and come away with a better understanding of what being a responsible person to your pet means.

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 and small shelters move toward higher placement and lower killing. This is BOUND ANGELS!

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.

With all the BS success coaches, I propose you let your dog be your coach. I think you'll agree after listening to this podcast that your dog will be a much better success coach than any of the other people out there!