MEMBER ONLY LESSONS

If you’re new the my site or dog training in general, start below and work through the first 3 pages before doing anything else.  

This will help you better understand the basics as well as the communication that will make training your dog much easier.  

If you’ve completed the most important lessons (above), let’s take your training to the next level by going through lessons below!

Scroll down for all lesson categories

  1. Can’t start lesson, I can only watch the preview video.
    You must manually add each lesson to your account. This is how members track which lessons they have completed. When selecting a lesson for the first time please click on the button that says “ACTIVATE THIS LESSON” to get access to the full video within the lesson.

  2. How do I complete a lesson?
    After watching the lesson video there will be a button that says “Mark as Complete”. Pressing this button will mark the lesson as complete for your profile. You can access completed lessons and re-watch them at any time.

  3. How do I take notes?
    The option to take notes will show up when you are in a lesson page. You should see a black button that says TAKE NOTES. You can save and access your notes anytime within the My Notes page.

  4. How can I submit a ASK ME ANYTHING question to Robert?
    The AMA form is on the Ask Me Anything page. The question form has a character limit in order to avoid long drawn out questions. Please try to be precise when submitting a question. Most questions that are submitted are address in the Ask Me Anything Lesson.

  5. When will Robert answer my question?
    AMA questions are answered twice a week (usually Tuesday and Friday) and are uploaded in video format. Look for the answer to your question on the following upload date. Do not expect an email back with the answer. You can search the member question archive to find the most recent videos.

Recent Lessons

Here are the newest member only lessons.

Free
1 Video Lesson

Competitive Obedience Basics with Siggy

This is a great lesson for those of you who want to take your relationship with your dog as well…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more...

Free
1 Video Lesson

Prong Collar Mistakes

This is a very short video, and one that I shot a while back. But I just realized it’s sitting…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more...

Free
1 Video Lesson

Proper Socialization with Siggy Day 2

I think that the video lessons on properly socializing your dog in town are among the most important ones I…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more...

Please note that some lessons overlap in different sections and categories because they help address multiple issues. You will know which lessons you have watched on your account as it will contain a green completed bar.

Lessons by Popular Topics

These are the most common topics people struggle with.

These are the best lessons to help you understand puppies age 6 months and younger.

– You can follow along step-by-step on the Max and Siggy puppy lessons by visiting the Ultimate Puppy Series page.  This will guide you through weekly lessons with each puppy.

– View all the puppy lessons by visiting the Puppy Essentials page.

Free
1 Video Lesson

Crate Training – Puppy

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Complete Puppy Lesson

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Puppy Basics with a Shelter Puppy

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Luring the Puppy to DOWN

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Puppy Engagement with Nello

Building a solid relationship with your puppy means getting the puppy to look at you and engage with you.  But…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Puppy Training Basics with Hansen

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Puppy Training Engagement with LJ

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Building Puppy Engagement

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Max’s First Training Day

This is a new series that I’m launching, The Puppy Series. I’ve invited two friends with puppies, about the same…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

How to STOP Puppy Biting

Puppy biting is one of the most concerning issues new puppy owners have. Quite often people fear that they have…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Siggy’s First Training Day – 9 Week Old Puppy

This is another lesson in the Puppy Series. In this lesson I introduce you to Siggy, a young Belgian Malinois…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Aggressive / Reactive German Shepherd Puppy Sonny

Ben reached out to me for help with his young German Shepherd puppy Sonny. He sent me a video and…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Crate training and potty training go hand in hand. This is also one of the most confusing issues of training. These lessons will help you master potty training in no time, and help your dog / puppy understand what you expect of them with success.

___

Free
1 Video Lesson

Crate Training – Dogs

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Crate Training – Puppy

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

A solid Recall or COME command is one of the most important (and lifesaving) skills to teach your dog. This sill alone is worth your membership and will prove extremely valuable throughout your dog’s lifetime. These simple lessons will help you achieve that.

Free
1 Video Lesson

DOWN on RECALL

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

RECALL Training with Corrections

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Building Puppy Engagement

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Motivational Recall Basics

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Max Lesson 5 – Stay, Distractions, Down, Prong Intro

Here on day 5 I start adding several things to the lesson to keep it interesting for Max. We’ve introduced…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Fixing Your Recall + Focus Heeling

This is a 2 part lesson… not that either part relates to the other, but these are the two things…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Down on RECALL using a FlexiLeash

Everyone who knows me, knows I’m not a big fan of the FlexiLeash. But when it comets training, there’s a…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

All the Basics: Come, Leave It, Leash Walk +

Janet’s friend Jeff rescued a new Labrador Retriever, and he was concerned that the dog wasn’t trained. From what Jeff…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Basic Obedience – Day 1 with Karl the Rottweiler

Karl is a rescue dog who belongs to my good friend Jerome. He is a pure bred Rottweiler that Jerome…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Obedience Basics with Karl the Rottweiler Day 2

I hope you enjoyed day one with Karl and Jerome. During that session we really focussed on building engagement, as…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Karl the Rottweiler – The REAL Beginning

So, as I was looking through my computer, I realize that there was actually a day that Jerome and Karl…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Building a Relationship in Training – Murrow Day 1

Murrow and Debra came to me because Murrow was acting up around other dogs. We did three sessions together to…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

A well socialized dog is a happy dog. My goal is always neutrality to other dogs and people. This is not a hard skill to teach if it is approached correctly. It is perhaps the single most important skill we teach our dog.

Free
1 Video Lesson

Max’s First Training Day

This is a new series that I’m launching, The Puppy Series. I’ve invited two friends with puppies, about the same…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Socializing a Dominant Reactive Dog in Public

This lesson is about as real world as it can get. Max is my good buddy, Joey’s Akita. We’ve been…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Buster Learns Manners and Social Skills (Jumping on People)

I love these “Join the Lesson” days when I get to work on various things with a new dog. Today…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Socializing Siggy in Town

We’ve been following Siggy (and Max) along for quite some time and I’m so pleased with the progress both of…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Puppy Engagement, Obedience & Distractions Max Day 8

This is Day 8 of Max’s puppy training. I hope you’re enjoying watching the progress of his training. As with…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

How Relationship Affects Behavior

I was referred to Doug, and his beautiful Labrador Retriever Carlos, by a good friend. Doug was having problems with…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Building a Relationship in Training – Murrow Day 1

Murrow and Debra came to me because Murrow was acting up around other dogs. We did three sessions together to…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Building a Relationship in Training – Murrow Lesson 2

Hopefully you watched part one of this series where I helped Debra better understand the dynamics of her relationship with…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

In Town, Real World Socializing with Carlos Day 2

Socializing a dog is a very misunderstood topic in the world of dog training. So much so that most people…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Proper Socialization with Siggy Day 2

I think that the video lessons on properly socializing your dog in town are among the most important ones I…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Teaching your dog how to properly walk on a leash will make going on walks more enjoyable for you and your dog.

View the Leash Training sections to see skills such as loose leash walking and  lessons on handling leash reactive / aggressive dogs.

Free
1 Video Lesson

Stop Leash Pulling

I’ve covered leash walking on different occasions, but I think this lesson will be more fitting to most everyone. In…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Loose Leash Walking

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Loose Leash Walking – The Basics

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Leash Basics and more

Sometimes it’s important to reflect back to our basics. I do it all the time, in life, personal workouts, as…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Building Leash Skills

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Corrections are information, information that dogs need to survive in our human world. Dogs that have no structure are most likely to end up in shelters or worse.  

Corrections do not need to be harsh or mean, in fact they should be fair.  

Free
1 Video Lesson

How to use Marker Words in Dog Training

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Corrections – Proper Timing & Use

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Retrieve with Corrections

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

RECALL Training with Corrections

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Timing Corrections and Rewards in Marker Training

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Corrections = Communication

Using simple skills to communicate with dogs makes the relationship so much stronger. Give the dog a clear picture of…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Max Lesson 5 – Stay, Distractions, Down, Prong Intro

Here on day 5 I start adding several things to the lesson to keep it interesting for Max. We’ve introduced…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Buster Learns Manners and Social Skills (Jumping on People)

I love these “Join the Lesson” days when I get to work on various things with a new dog. Today…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Don’t Jump on People

Sandy spotted me at the park working with my dogs and asked if I could help her with Tasha. It…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Reactivity & Corrections with Lucy

This lesson with Claudine and Lucy was a referral because Lucy had shown some reactivity to other dogs and people.…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

3 Most Important Things ALL Dogs Must Know

I’ve talked about this in the past and I want to revisit it, because it IS THAT IMPORTANT. As a…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Lessons that show how to deal with Aggressive or Reactive dogs. Learning that structure and relationship are the key to solving bad behavior in dogs. These lessons will help you understand the use of tools and fair corrections to solve complicated behaviors.

Visit the Behavior Issues page to view more lessons on dealing with behavior problems.

Free
1 Video Lesson

Leash Reactive – Leash Aggressive Dog Training

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Leash Reactive Crazy Puppy

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Reactive Aggressive Puppy

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Reactive 165lb Irish Wolfhound

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Fear Aggression Part 1

Aggression is so often misunderstood when it comes to dogs and dog training.  Many lump all barking and lunging behavior…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Fear Aggression Part 2

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Resource Guarding

Resource guarding is one of the most common behavioral issues that plague dogs. Resource guarding can include “guarding” people, places…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Aggressive / Reactive German Shepherd Puppy Sonny

Ben reached out to me for help with his young German Shepherd puppy Sonny. He sent me a video and…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Leash Aggressive and Reactive German Shepherd

Dogs with bad leash manners are always problematic. Even if their behavior isn’t aggression, it can cause serious problems. Dogs…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

People Aggressive – Reactive Bully

I was asked to meet with Edith and LOAF by a very good friend of mine Dr. J. She told…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Aggressive German Shepherd – Sonny Pt. 2

We’re back in this lesson with Sonny, the Black Germnna Shepherd who had some aggression issues to other dogs. We…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

From Aggressive to Calm at the Park with Max

One thing that gets lost with online training is the process. You see a wild dog in one scene and…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Reactivity & Corrections with Lucy

This lesson with Claudine and Lucy was a referral because Lucy had shown some reactivity to other dogs and people.…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Sonny Pt. 3 – Out of Control to Obedience

This is the 3rd of a three part series I did with Sonny and Ben. Ben contacted me because Sonny…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Ultimate Training Series

Follow along different dog breeds as they progress through my training lessons.
Learn how to adapt to their different characteristics. Updated regularly!

Browse by Category

Select a category below to view all lessons that cover the subject matter. 

Lessons by Experience Level

Below are all my lessons separated by the experience of the owner.

Free
1 Video Lesson

Introduction to My Way of Training Dogs

The only thing two dog trainers can agree on is that the third dog trainer is wrong! My method of…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

What You Need to Start Training Your Dog

In this lesson I want to talk about what you need to train your dog. Let’s start with the basics,…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

The Look Command – The Light Switch Game

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Why We Start Our Training Relationship with Food

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

The FIRST Things to Teach Your Dog

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Crate Training – Dogs

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

What is Positive Training

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Crate Training – Puppy

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Complete Puppy Lesson

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Obedience FIRST

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Puppy Basics with a Shelter Puppy

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Corrections – Proper Timing & Use

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

The STAY Command

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Using a Table to Teach Positions

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

3 Mistakes Dog Owners Make

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Fetch – Part 1

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

How to Build Drive

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Prong / Pinch Collar Explained

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Puppy Go Out / Send Away

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Speak & Quiet

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Car Safety – WAIT

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Teach Your Dog to Spin Left and Right

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

The Perfect DOWN

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

The Perfect SIT

The Complete Lesson Every dog knows how to sit, but how they sit can be an issue.  Some people believe…

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

How to use Marker Words in Dog Training

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Fetch – Part 2

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Teaching the Send AWAY

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Hand Signals & Positions

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Weaving Between Legs

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

Hind End Awareness

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

The HOLD – Part 1

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

The HOLD Part 2

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
obedience at a distance
1 Video Lesson

Obedience at a Distance

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

The BOX

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
the hold part 3
1 Video Lesson

The Hold / Retrieve

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Free
1 Video Lesson

JUMP Intro – Part 1

0% Complete
0/0 Steps

See more…

Issue for some existing members

If the "My Lessons" tab has over 100 lessons - please request a LESSON RESET so you can start tracking lesson completions going forward. Email info@robertcabral.com