So glad you’ve said this Robert! It’s 100% true that there’s no cure for real aggression. It’s nice to hear from respected trainers who aren’t trying to lead on just to sell training 👏

Excellent advice.❤

Robert, discussions like this are why I joined your website training program. The message that real aggression in dogs is not curable is 100% true, and no one in the public space has the courage to say it plainly but you. I spent 4 years trying to cure a dog that was uber aggressive, even at 8 weeks of age. I didn't take it seriously, and I just kept thinking I could fix him, but ultimately I could not. The dog was acquired from a backyard breeder, as all my dogs for 40 years have been. Now I realize just how much backyard breeding is a roll of the dice. I honestly think it should be outlawed. My latest pup came from a great professional breeder, and she is just amazing. Your words give me peace about 4 of the toughest years of my life.

I got a beautiful short squatty black lab from someone. It was essentially a yard ornament. I took it to the county animal shelter because it bit without provocation and I didn't know what to do. They euthanized him. Where I live if I gave it away and it attacked someone I could have been held responsible. Great topic!

Tell people that people with anger issues never “cure” them, and that they just develop healthy coping and employ management strategies… no one bats and eye. Tell them a dog’s aggression never fully goes away, we just teach them to channel it (or not) or how to manage it, and everyone loses their mind.

Thank you for this beautiful explanation and thorough understanding about aggression. I agree with everything you said. There are bad dogs out there with a head full of bad wiring which I have seen. There was no managing or fixing. It is sad to have to put a dog down, but there are times when you must. Aggression is something you manage and not everyone can do that. Just like some people have no business owning a dog because they are irresponsible.

Once again, thank you. There are so many good dogs in need of good homes I get really angry with "trainers" who insist on telling their clients to keep working with a dangerous dog. Poor breeding has put a lot of dogs out in the public that should never have left the litter box.

Oh my gosh, I fully agree about funding dog shelters. Even before seeing this, I’ve always advocated that the community should be taxed based off of the number of dogs that they abandoned. Dog shelters are largely due to humans abandoning THEIR responsibility and the dogs pay the price which to me is unacceptable.

Thank you for your common sense approach. Aloha

I used Robert's insights, skills and teachings to raise my Malinois from 8 weeks to now 14months. She is a wonderful dog that is fun, biddable, and friendly with dogs, cats, horses and humans. Does not chase wildlife. It took a lot of work but it was well worth it! She is has so many freedoms now because of the structure, boundaries and rout8nes I instilled in me and my dogs lives. Robert makes me think about my own thoughts, beliefs and actions. Many topics/ideas I agree on and many things that made me change my practice. Thank you!

Love this guy .guttered I missed the live bare love from england

I feel there are so many truly nice sweet dogs available. Why take a chance on rehabbing an aggressive dog when that time would go a lot further with a nice dog? Most people do not have the temperament or wherewithal to deal with aggressive dogs, and it becomes a recipe for disaster as they do not possess the tools to properly manage such behavior. Thank you Robert for all you do! I enjoy your podcasts enormously!

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. Great video. I really respect you and very much agree with everything you say. I’m finding the PP I have done with my 16 my old dog very difficult and I am now planning to go to a “balanced” trainer that is certified and will use the best of both methods that will be best for my dog. You know Toronto tried passing a law banning prongs and slip leads and there was such push back from what included the CKC that they repealed the law 2 weeks later.

I was just listening to your talk and my wife said there's something really soothing about your voice. I think I had better wear my headphones 🎧. 😂 great talk Robert.

Maybe the best video I've ever seen on this subject.. Thank you..

Happy belated Birthday Robert. Thank you for the topic.

Nobody talkes much about dogs with bad nerves that is so important, I don’t think a dog with bad nerves can be trained to be trusted and people and KZfaq trainers always tell us that they can change , I believe they are borne like that and can’t never be trusted I have seen it many times, I wish you would speak a out that more , I love your training and watch you a lot and have learned much also , thanks

I agree with you 100%!

As someone with ptsd who has a reactive dog I 100% agree that having a dog with aggression makes ptsd worse. I live it everyday Robert 😂

? Rover is there a quick way to get my dog to be comfortable accepting her harness ?

Hi, do you have any recommendations on dog behavior programs in Los Angeles. I’ve seen some online but I don’t know who to go with. 🤷‍♂️

I would love a video specifically on fence aggression. Not sure what to make of our neighbor’s GSD.

I believe if a dog is uncontrollably aggressive it should be humanly put down. ✌️

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Here is our Potential Issue, i our Belgian Malinois is a ticking time bomb. We’ve had 2 aggressive breeds in the past, Husky and German Shepherd. Some background. Covid Dog, Puppy. I now suspect PuppyMill, Got her a trainer, we have InvisibleFence in place. The dog, she isn’t a solid dog, she’s skidish, hates people, hates other dogs. We aren’t able to bathe her, clip nails, combing is a nightmare. The training didn’t really work, we REALLY do work with the dog each day. However, in the past 2 months she’s NOT listening, she’s nipped us, as a puppy. She doesn’t listen to her commands. I’ve noticed a change 2 weeks after her food change from Royal Canine to Alpo.( maybe I’m overthinking ) Nonetheless…. I changed her back to Tried and True Royal Canine. Usually, when I have things to do in the kitchen, I tell our dog, to get in her cage(kennel) and immediately she does. Today, her nip turned into a bite, hard enough That I Knew The Difference and she Aggressively barked at my husband. Yes, she was being Cornered, Yes, we were trying to Coax her into her kennel, I grabbed her by her collar, And She Swung her head Around and Bit, my hand. ( didn’t draw blood, nonetheless it was a bit. ) Prior to this, she accidentally got out, blew past me, attempted to attack a dog walking with its owner. Was jumping up at the owner…. Besides Barking at him, NO BITE, NO NIPPING…. She was more interested in the other dog. No one hurt, thank god. I’m 110% that THIS dog will blow right through the invisible fence too. Sure of it. Love the dog to pieces, SHE is the Smartest dog we’ve ever had, and yes 99.9 % of the time she’s loving. BUT….. Do you think she should be put down?

Hi, can you give me your opinion/som advice on “no bad dogs”? I’m located in the east coast and looking for a new trainer to help my dogs reactivity and found upstate canine academy which also carry’s out the slogan “no bad dogs”.

One of the most important things that people need to understand is the importance of being honest with themselves about their personality and knowledge when their choosing a dog. Not all dogs are for everyone. If you have the time, patience and knowledge, by all means get a shelter dog but if you don't have the knowledge then my suggestion is to get a puppy from a reputable breeder and let them help you choose the right puppy for you This way you are much more likely get a dog that you will enjoy being around. The "adopt don't shop" mentality comes from the best of intentions but it leads people to get problematic dogs when they don't have the knowledge on how to manage problems that may manifest over time. Remember that the way to hell is paved with good intentions! I don't say this to be haughty or pompous in any way, I only wish for people to have a great experience with a dog, especially if it's their first dog. Why opt in for trouble and frustration when it can be easily avoided? Now stop reading and go play with your dog! :-)

Robert, I was wondering if you could help Commander, the presidents younger German Shepard. The dog seems confused about what his job is, protecting or being a pet, and what’s a threat.

4 month mal (starts training next week) just got her a week ago. What things do I need to work on with her ? (She’s not interested in play) she likes to chew more and chase

My girl does all the? things you were talking about in the begging. When I walk her she wants to go after all dogs in the park. Also wheelchairs and anything with wheels. I am trying the muzzle and pinch collar. Don't know what to do next

My dog is adopted .She is good with people,other dogs,she isn't the best dog when she is playing with other female dogs,but she is ok.But from the day one she just doesn't like this one our neighbor,she goes ballistic when she sees him.I tought maybe she does not like older man because of some past trauma,but,she is really happy with other older man with grey hair,but she just doesn't like this neighbor.What about that ,any ideas ? I tried to make her feel more comfortable with him but nothing works.

I think Robert's correct that really aggressive dogs pretty much come out that way. I've had a lot of dogs and come across true dog aggression only twice. It's not situational and it can only be managed. At present I have a cute little Boxer girl whose only ambition is to kill dogs. I have a less cute Cane Corso who is great with dogs (and too tolerant with the Boxer). The Boxer is never to be off leash outside the property. I am just thankful the Corso is not the psycho.

I completely agree I mean I have really learned so much from you and I have to say that I learn so I've learned from dogs well-behaved dogs I mean the other day I'm just like baby steps learning about dogs I mean even though you know I feel like I know something yet I need more training and the puppy got out he's a retriever mix he does have a little Pitbull and he got out I don't know he's really and I'm asking the eight-year-old cuz they always stay together when I go out the bigger yard then several yards you know got the bigger I run around and until I said where is he and she looks outside the fence and I don't even see him and look at her I said get him up here now go call him or something like that and she barked a really weird bark like a different kind of shrill bark that I've never heard before anyway it's not just for him and she gives two of those and he runs up into the toward the door from the other side like from the outside and I'm liking that amazing I mean I gave her an order she did it something I really couldn't do cuz I didn't know where he gone to😊

It’s hurt my heart to hear that all pitts and dangerous dogs should be banned. Thank you Robert for saying that you don’t believe in breed banning.

Zak George has good progress and job just with dogs, which were born naturally docile and joyfull. But not every dog has got such mentality. Dogs are individuals as people. I started positive training with my first dog (abused and neglected german sheprador) and if I should use just positive reinforcement, so my dog will be staying in fearful mental state. I shifted myself into balanced training, where I have big progress and success. And if I wrote my experience to Zak, so he was calling me abusive to my dog. 🤦🏻‍♀️ But my dog was 5 months old puppy without any socialisation. In that age he wasn't capable to do potty training, he was 4.5kg underweight, fearing of concrete path, elevator, stairs, people including me. If I was taking him to doctor with eye inflammation...I was forced at home for crazy stuff. He had eye drops and due to his experience, I was forced give him muzzle, leash, wrap his leash around door handler, then I took eye drops and I was dropping from 30 cm distance into his one eye. This is how my dog was in start and it's my first dog. I took him exactly because I suffer PTSD, but I had no clue from which environment I take him. Person who gave him to me lied about his conditions. So imagine having such dog as first time owner with PTSD and dog has too PTSD. But now my dog is with me almost 6 months...and he lost multiple fears and today I can care for his eyes without leash, without muzzle, just holding his mouth and dropping into eye. But thanks to balanced training. No just positive. Just positive doesn't work on problematic dogs or dogs with problematic experiences.🙏🏻❤️ Positive trainers are ignoring reality...and reality is that every dog is different, every method can or can't work on those dogs. What work for me, it can't or can work for others...doesn't exist just one way how to do things. And every human need find as well good way for own dog and self. But if that way doesn't work, so we should try another and not judge others if we aren't willing try them. And yes, I trust and I am convinced that some core of attitude is made in dog by being just born. Some dogs can be really cunning or evil because they have it inside them such mentality. Some people are born like psycho too and we don't make excuse about them and we treat them in manner that they will not be dangerous to society. So why we are thinking about animals with lower intelligence and empathy like that they are more full of wisdom. They are wired by instincts, they don't think as people think. And people who really love animals, so they try to understand their animal mentality and no project own mentality upon them.🤷🏻‍♀️ Great video! I agree with 99% of points.

"the only thing to dog trainers can agree on, is that the third dog trainer is wrong"; haha~😂; ... another RobertCabral-quote I will never forget.

I agree with much of what you say, but I disagree on the point that there are bad dogs: wired wrong? Yes. But I won't conflate a dog's bad behaviour with the dog itself being bad, and even less so equate it with human evils. I don't see humans as being superior, but humans and dogs are intrinsically different species--so we live by different rules. I do agree with you, however, that some dogs are beyond redemption/saving. Above all, I love how realistic you are: both regarding the dogs themselves and how to approach their behaviours, case-by-case. The "PP/FF" crowd are kidding themselves when it comes to 1) that the same methods used for a shy dog can be used for aggressive behaviours, and 2) that there's really any such thing as "force free" to begin with. Like you said--any tool can be positive or negative, depended on how it's wielded. I believe you have the dog's best interest at heart, as well as those their behaviours impact. I'd listen to you before I'd ever listen to Zak George or those who are the polar opposite (the abusers who disguise their abuse as training). Also 100% agree with too many stupid, irresponsible owners getting dogs they're not equipped to deal with. Regarding early spay/neuter: my dog (medium-sized mix breed; not sure what, though we were told by someone who had some of his siblings that the "breeder"--probably backyard--said Bernese, border collie and terrier mix) was fixed at 3 months by the shelter we got him from. It was unfortunately conditional in the adoption, but I often do wonder how this has impacted his health, as he's basically on allergy medication for life. I also wonder if it impacted his growth, as well. Thanks for being a source of genuine information and practical application, rather than confirmation bias and empty advice.

Hope your sciatica issue gets solved sooner than expected. I've had four already and half your age 😳 Most likely, it's a herniated disc. Try not to surgeon it. Look into yoga with a teacher who knows how to handle herniated discs. No kidding. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and insights. 🙏🏼 🎉

We have adopted a four-month-old puppy. He actually was 2 1/2 months when we got him he hasn’t been abused he hasn’t been neglected. He is a little aggressive. The Humane Society told me they don’t like to use that word but I don’t know what else to describe it as this puppy gets mad and then he comes at me with his teeth beard and he wants to bite me he bites and he bites, he’s going to get bigger and I don’t know what to do about this and he’s the cutest little guy ever

I have owned three dog's and all of them growled when playing tug of war but none of them were aggressive .and here in the uk XL bullys are now very popular I think it's because pit bulls are banned here so the bully fills that niche

Even in small towns near me in NJ, shelter workers get to the shelters to find dogs tied outside being dumped there. On the aggressive topic, I haven't worked with many. I honestly haven't come across many. I did work with one. I watched two dogs (multiple visits while the people were on vacation). One was a pit, sweet as pie. No issues, but he was pretty nutty. The other dog was a lab mix. He was the aggressive one. They took them both in (not at the same time) because they were "saving them". The lab mix nipped or bit several family members and even bit the foster person who they got the dog from. The dog definitely didn't like chaotic situations, which was pretty much all the time. He was fine when it was just me and the other dog, even with the other dog being nutty. He was relaxed, gave me kisses, I can pet him, correct hi, etc. Years later they told me they had to put him down because he attacked a family member's dog. Sad situation all around. It's hard to get people to do the right thing sometimes. The owner would say, he's only good with me. I didn't do anything special. Showed and told them what to do to make his life more calm, but it just wasn't possible. Sorry for the long comment, but I still think about this pup and this topic always brings him to mind.

How do you rate the training of "the Dog Daddy" can you make a vudeo om his training style?

My name id Zhahn-Pam. I am the trainer and owner of Team Peaches Dog training and Education. I have been training dogs since 1969 and during the past 10 years I have focused on helping trauma victims, rescues and companion dogs. I have 7 dogs all who were either rescues or dogs that were far to much dog for the owners and 0ere "aggresive" and one is on the dangerous dog list here in Hawaii County. My pack consists of; a female Border Collie and Jack Russell mix whom I trained and my personal diabetic alert , service dog. A male Black Lab and Pitbull mix. A female Australian Cattle Dog and Catahoula mix. A female Eqyptian Pharaoh Hound and Rhodesian Ridgeback mix. A 2-1/2 year old American Fox hound and Catahoula mix. Lastly 2 months ago I was given a couple of siblings. Male and female, 10-month old Pitbull and Jack Russell mixes. I on the other hand am a 68-year old, 5 foot tall female. If I had to label myself regarding the type of training that I do, I would call myself a realistic, real life trainer. I use tools, treats and my many years of experience. I have started a channel, and have mentioned you as one of the trainers that I respect. Robert I would appreciate it if you visited my channel ( Team Peaches Dog Training and Education) and left you thoughts and opinions. I have followed you for years on youtube, and have a great deal of respect for you With this said, some dogs like some people are not okay in the head. Like their human counterparts, dogs with what I call "true aggression", are often very dangerous and should be euthanized. True aggression is the result of humans playing God with canine genetics, things can go terrible wrong, and it is the dog that ends up losing its life. Dogs with true aggression are dangerous and in my opinion, should be humanly euthanized. I have never seen a case of true aggression being cured. I have seen it managed, and masked but it is still there, just waiting for the right conditions to resurface, and it WILL re-surface I believe in strong leadership and clear understanding of what dogs are, predatory pack animals who have been genetically altered to serve humans. I love and deeply respect dogs, BUT, I never loose focus of what and who they are. People get dogs that are way out of their abilities control. I have a 92-pound, 73-year old female neighbor who has Zero control over her late husband's 85-pound Pitbull with a bite history. I have offered to help her work with Rosco,, but she is fears that if he calms down he won't scare off intruders or protect her. I can walk my pack of 7 dogs pass her house, on leashes and they are focused and well behaved. While Rosco is barking fighting his chain in frustration and generally losing his mind.

? What are your feelings on medication for aggressive working line( or other ) dogs diagnosed with anxiety or PTSD? My vet , a behavioral specialist did a five page survey on my dog, a rescue. Since going on Prozac my dog is trainable and has made tremendous progress because I've listened to you and the Leerburg trainers. I appreciate your no nonsense approach to aggression. My dog walks on a Herm sprenger and gets corrections, treats and is never put in situations to stress her. She is only reactive toward dogs, but this has reduced by 80% over past 2 yrs. of daily training & management. But she will NEVER be off leash except at home. Her recall is very good at home, but I will not let her meet other dogs to be safe. Loose dogs have surprised us on several occasions at the park. But she did not bite. I hope to wean off the med whenever she is neutral toward other dogs, but not holding my breath on it. We have another elderly dog with which she's lives peacefully since joining our home. Thank you for your help of dogs and educating dog owners! Just got your Desperate Dogs book to learn from, as well. It is really interesting and I am very glad I purchased it.

I don't have any dogs that are aggressive and I've never had any dogs that bit anybody but I do have one that is a risk because he is just that dog. He doesn't like new people he doesn't like most other male dogs and he's confident enough to do something. He's not going to bark he's not going to do all this ruckus that all these insecure dogs.He doesn't like new people he doesn't like most other male dogs and he's confident enough to do something. He's not going to bark he's not going to do all this ruckus that all these insecure dogs do my dog is one that you just know that if he is given the opportunity and somebody is doing something he will protect his pack and territory with all he's got and we just know that. Did I ever think I could train it out of him? Why would I try he's never tried to bite anybody and he is otherwise a well-behaved dog.I can't punish him for something he's never done although he has backed a couple people into a corner(I have to say it was pretty cool because he does so silently but he just gives off this energy that tells them he's not playing) after the second time that it happened we enforced his not being out when people are at our home doing repairs because both times it was somebody here doing a job. But it tells me that he is not going to bite unnecessarily. Like I said he's very confident & he doesn't have any bad intentions but he will act if he feels it's necessary. I in particular have to be very cautious because he feels the need to protect me the most of all and if I'm not doing my part as his owner then he will see me as a buddy and not a leader and that is when he can be dangerous. Most people that say I have an aggressive dog actually have an insecure dog that is reactive or just a very fearful dog that can bite out of fear. Neither of the scenarios involve true aggression. True aggression hits different

Robert an Alaskan Husky and an Akita, let roam by it’s owners killed a small dog tied on a lead on its owners property. The dogs growl at humans and attempt to get at dogs being walked by their owners. Owners have to take the dogs up to get them away from the dogs. Now that they have killed dog owners are scared to walk their dogs. The dogs are huskies so extremely high prey drive with absolutely no training by the owners and never will have any training from the owners. I have had huskies my whole life and feel terrible for the dogs. Can these dogs be trained not to attack dogs/cats/humans. I have had cats my whole life and my huskies were trained to protect my cats. I used to breed Sphynx cats and my 70lb Husky was excellent with the kittens. He would never attack another dog but if a dog came for him, which happened several times, he would take care of business. He also killed wild rabbits and skunks but never would hurt my cats. I know huskies can be trained to be amazing dogs even with their prey drive. Can these dogs be rehabilitated if trained.

You are not fully informed about no kill shelters. I am very familiar with several no kill shelters or sanctuaries. In many no kill shelters the dogs are socialized together and unless there is a serious reason all dogs get to have time outside almost every day in a multiple acre area ( a couple of acres for reference). with other dogs. There will be workers out in the areas doing their work along with playing with the dogs periodically. The reason no kill people keep them more isolated is that state law requires it. Im very familiar with the no-kill shelters' ideas. The oicture that kill shelters paint of no kills isnt really accurate.

I'm not sure how the results of the Dog Daddy techniques translate to future behaviour with anyone else. I've never seen the results back in the dog's normal life as you can with, say, Larry Krohn. I'm not saying these methods don't work - I just don't know. Does anyone know a DD style trainer and seen the results? I just wish he'd burn his clothes and take the sunglasses off.

I respect you a lot but I have to ask. Why do we as humans think it is ok to use dogs as machines rather than just leaving them alone and letting them mature naturally as the species that they are. I’m referring to using dogs in the military and forcing them to become mean by making them wear muzzles and throwing them in dark rooms until they go crazy ( I know someone who worked with police dogs from Germany and he said they do this ) waiting for them to be aggressive so we can use them to protect us? Is that right? I don’t think so. Humans think it is ok to manipulate a dogs brain and change its destiny to protect us. Why don’t you just get a gun and protect yourself? If we want to turn a living being into a machine used to protect us then go ahead and turn a human into that but it is not our right to superimpose our selfishness and use another beings life to do this!

Like you, I do not like personal attacks. However, there are bad actors out there in the dog training community. As you relay, some of them have an incredible number of followers. In my view, they are using methods that are unacceptable. Unfortunately, the only people who are naming names are not the folks who are not part of the community that will use aversives. But you must realize that the bad actors are giving all of the people who use aversives a bad name. I don't know the answer but someone on the side of people who use aversive (I won't call it the 'balanced community') perhaps as a group need to speak up!

I agree. Owners should be responsible for whatever their dog does. It’s not ever the dogs fault. They are just dogs.

This should be in the Bible😂🎉

Come on Robert, your asking people like myself who loves there dog and it’s all I have … to be proactive and put down cute boy the pit … in case he attacks someone .. if I hadn’t of babied him he’d be a million times worse.

En my kountry we shoot aggressive Dogg with rifle for soup. Soup used to nourish homeless mental suspects.

"It's not about the breed" when it comes to dangerous dogs. Yes, Robert it is the breed. In one relatively recent survey, 67% of human FATALITIES were caused by Pitbulls. Almost 70%. Gee, breed a dog for Blood-sports and then claim it's not the breed. Sounds reasonable, lol. Gimme a break. It IS the breed with Pitbulls. They were bred for certain mental characteristics, which makes them DANGEROUS. Stop apologizing for them ...