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Robert CabralIACP Hall of Fame trainer1 min readJune 14, 2025

Tommy a

Hello Robert and family. I just watched the video on Facebook regarding the malinois who was according to the owner not aggressive enough for protection sport but had good drive. The opposite almost excluded Mills from having puppies, I am very lucky to have an experienced breeder and people who have experience from igp around me and a military dog trainer, so I have people to talk to. We cleared Mills for breeding only after she showed a good level of self control. She is now bred to a nice monitoring dog. Just how stable these dogs need to be. I think is under communicated that we have a job to do.

Chris

Client’s dog is wailing and shrieking in the crate as well as peeing and Pooping. At 11 weeks old, I don’t want to levy a lot of corrections on the animal. So I’ve started a straw bedding protocol, waiting until she barks herself out, and then rewarding with a release from the crate of high value food. As well as feeding in the crate daily to create a different association with the crate. Any other tricks or protocols you’d recommend?

Gabriele M

Just wondering if you use a crate when traveling with Schmoo in the car, or do you use a tie. Currently we tie our mal in the car, but thinking about maybe getting a crate for safety. Also, any particular crate suggestions. Thanks

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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