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Robert CabralIACP Hall of Fame trainer1 min readApril 26, 2026

Shawn

Thanks for all that you do Robert. I have had dogs my whole life, but continue to learn more from your videos. Just wrapped up the 30 day puppy and aside from one issue, my pup is doing great. 14w old Border Terrier mix, really, really mouthy. Was biting ankles, shorts, hands to the point of breaking skin. Pretty much solved with timeouts in the crate at home, but he continues the behavior on most walks. I tried just putting my foot on his leash so he can’t jump up, but he just latches on to my foot. Prev pups would cut it with a quick scolding, but this guy isn’t phased. Never had this problem. TY

Mike

I experimented with using our offices (it is a 3 bedroom house on the shelter property, backyard etc.) to get 1 dog at a time used to being in a home environment. (Thoughts?) Had Ace, 40lb shepherd mix in the house for 3 months. I saw him everyday. Multiple people coming and going throughout the day. Recently he started growling at workers that he knows. Never when I am around. He never pees inside. Recently, walked up to Jennifer, that he knows well, lifted his leg and peed on her. My thought is he has decided this is his home and that he is my dog. Was this a bad idea?

Kim N

Hi Robert , my 13 month old long haired german shepherd has started to try to bite people when they try to pat him , I have been told by a trainer to muzzle him , I am too scared to take him out in public help .please

Robert Cabral with a shelter dog
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Robert Cabral

Robert Cabral has been training dogs professionally for over 20 years. He started in shelters, working with dogs nobody else wanted, and was inducted into the IACP International Hall of Fame for his work in shelter advocacy and canine rehabilitation.

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