Canine Conversations - Dog Training Podcast
Society & Culture
About
Canine Conversations tackles just about everything dog related: dog training, dog health, owning a dog, dog behavior problems, competitive dog sports, what to feed, rescue dogs, shelter dogs, talks with other dog lovers and so much more. Hosted by Robert Cabral, master trainer and behavior specialist. Robert has trained and worked with thousands of dogs through his work with Bound Angels at shelters throughout the US. He has also trained and titled competitive obedience and protection dogs worked with countless pet dogs with clients and has shown dogs in AKC, IPO, Mondio Ring - covering obedience, protection, conformation and more.The guests and conversations are always engaging, interesting and fun to listen to. Robert is a dog lover first and foremost and speaks about creating a better life for dogs in each podcast.
Episodes
- Episode 133 - If Dogs Could Talk with Jamie Penrith
This episode features a conversation with dog trainer Jamie Penrith, discussing his approach to dog training and his involvement with the Association of Responsible Dog Owners.
- Episode 132 - Malinois Gone Wrong
This episode of Canine Conversations features a Q&A with Fabian Alvidrez, a TCU journalism major, discussing Belgian Malinois. Alvidrez, a U.S. Marine veteran and ranch hand, shares insights prompted by his questions for a journalism proje…
- Episode 131 - Goldie & Frenchie a.i. Dogs Helping Dogs - DogPack SpokesDogs
This episode features an interview with the creator of Goldie and Frenchie, AI dogs from the DOGPACK social media account. The discussion covers their origin story, mission, and future, offering insights into their worthwhile social media…
- Episode 130 - Jason Purgason IACP President - Dog Trainers Unite
Jason Purgason, president of the IACP, joins Canine Conversations to discuss the future of dog training and trainers. They explore the advantages of professional unity and address challenges within the industry.
- Episode 129 - Untold Stories of Spec Ops K9s The toughest dogs on earth!
Shanon Krieger, Steve Zane Stoops, and Mike Reaver, credited with founding terms like Combat Assault Dogs and Spec Ops K9, share untold stories about military working dogs. The episode delves into the history and behind-the-scenes aspects…
- Episode 128 - German Shepherds, Jealousy and Loving Life - Avi Cohen - BEING AVI
It's always great to have Avi over and just talk. We never know where the conversation is gonna go and those are my favorite chats. I don't like scripted questions, I believe they make for phony interviews. Now-a-days everyone has a podcas…
- Episode 127 - It's All About the DOG - Oscar Mora
There are so many things Oscar and I cover in this podcast that your head will spin. From the top level competitive training to dangerous and deadly dogs. Oscar Mora is back and we have a lot to talk about. Oscar and I have been training t…
- Episode 126 - The English Labrador with David Latham
Dave Latham is a legend in the field of British Gun Dogs. He has bred, trained and competed with Labrador retrievers for over 40 years. He has won the prestigious IGL 4 times. That is an astounding feat. He's a most charming conversational…
- Episode 125 - Mission K9 Rescue - Rescuing and Reuniting Our Military Working Dogs
Mission K9 Rescue is a great organization that helps military dogs. These dogs need special help to be transported back to the USA and get reunited with their handlers. When it comes time to transporting these dogs Mission K9 steps in. The…
- Episode 124 - Malinois Puppies & Protection Sports - Peter Scherk and Connie Scherk
Belgian Malinois are an amazing breed and if you want to learn as much as you can about them, check out this podcast with Peter and Connie Scherk. Peter is a 3X World Champion, FCI / FMBB Champion and his wife Connie also a fierce competit…
- Episode 123 - A Dog Trainer's Journey - Manny Guerra
I first met Manny around 2012 when he was working at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. He asked me to come help him with behavioral programs and some troubled dogs. I obliged and we became friends and over the years he spent several opportu…
- Episode 122 - FBI Canine Officer - Sonja Nordstrom
Sonja Nordstrom was the FBI's first female canine officer in the Los Angels Division, and has some amazing stories to tell. From Bank robberies to human remains detection on some very incredible cases. This episode dives deep into the hows…
- Episode 121 - Protecting the German Shepherd From Association with the Nazi Past
The German Shepherd is a noble, intelligent and intelligent dog. Sadly they have been maligned on different occasions, namely during thee Second World War when Nazi forces used them to commit harmful and sometimes deadly acts on Jews in Co…
- Episode 120 - Who is Robert Cabral? With Kyle Schwab
Kyle called me one day and said, "How come you never have anyone interview you?" And then immediately said, "I want to interview you on YOUR show!" Now, there aren't many people that I would just say yes to, but I've known Kyle for a long…
- Episode 119 - Cabral & Krohn Uncensored - with Larry Krohn
This podcast will probably blow up the internet and ruffle many feathers. I had no idea where this conversation would go, in fact I wasn't even sure if we were gonna do a podcast. Larry was in town getting ready for a seminar, so I took hi…
- Episode 118 - PitBulls as Military k9 in the US Special Forces
PItbulls are one of the most controversial breed of dog. They polarize people: some LOVE them - some HATE them! I thought it would be a great idea to talk to someone who would seem somewhat neutral and get some more info on the breed. Kenn…
- Episode 117 - AKC Obedience Champion Flo Walberg DOG Trainer
AKC Obedience is a dog training skill like few others. For the most part it is women dominating the sport and everyone knows everyone. I have competed in AKC obedience all the way from Novice to Utility. The person that first introduced me…
- Episode 116 - Mia Skogster 2x IGP World Champion - Women in Protection Dog Sports
I have interviewed many champions and world champions in protection dog sports. For this podcast I sat down with Mia Skogster of Finland who is a 2x World IGP Champion in the FMBB. We talked about her passion for dogs, dog training, comple…
- Episode 115 - Michael & Bart Bellon the Radical Change in Dog Training
This discussion is sure to ruffle some feathers as Michael, Bart and I discuss everything that is going on in dog training, but everyone is afraid to talk about. This includes the radical shift in dog training language and methodologies an…
- Episode 114 - The Future of Dog Sports - K9 and Sports - Florian Knabl & Patricia Pehrsson
Dog Sports such as IGP / Schutzhund / IPO, Ring Sports and others are under attack. Whether you are interested in dog sports or not, this should concern you. These attacks come from people who know little about dogs and dog training. In th…
- Episode 113 - Steve Stoops - Muzzled Police Dog SAVES LIVES
Police dog stories always interest me, and hone you have access to a guy like Steve "Zane" Stoops there are no shortage. I often refer to Steve as my brother from another mother. He has more experience when it comes to police and military…
- Episode 112 - Military Dogs US Special Forces - Ken Licklider Vohne Liche Kennels
There are dogs and then there are police and military dogs. The most elite of all dogs are those that serve in the Special Operations Divisions of the US Military. These are the dogs we're discussing in this podcast. Belgian Malinois, Germ…
- Episode 111 - John Wick Dogs and Dog the Movie - Alpha Dogs - Ken Licklider
The Belgian Malinois in John Wick Part 3 Parabellum were among some of the most awesome dogs I've ever seen in a movie. The training, the obedience and the bite work was amazing. So where did these dogs come from? I found out in this conve…
- Episode 110 - Police Dogs - Crime & Safety with Senator Kelly Seyarto
California Assembly Bill AB 742 would try to eradicate the use of police dogs, and that is a big problem for safety in our cities. Everyone can agree that crime is out of control in many cities and states - including here in California. I…
- Episode 109 - Jamie Penrith - What's More Evil in Dog Training?
This discussion with Jamie Penrith goes deep into the topic of using aversive tools in order to save not only dogs' lives, but also the lives of other animals such as sheep, cattle and more. Are these tools really aversive? Is aversive tra…
- Episode 108 - Training, Buying. and Selling Police Dogs - Mike Reaver Adlerhorst K9
Mike Reaver of Adlerhorst K9 has been involved in police dogs for most of his life. The son of Dave Reaver, founder of Adlerhorst K9 and the father of "police dogs." Mike and I finally got a chance to sit down and talk about police dogs, b…
- Episode 107 - Are Police Dogs Racist - with Michael Goosby
California Assembly Bill CA AB740 is being presented by California Assemblyman Corey Jackson. This bill aims at eliminating the use of police canines (k9s) in many situations including apprehending potentially dangerous suspects. He claims…
- Episode 106 - Best Police, Miliary & Protection Dogs with Steve Stoops
Talking about some of the strongest and toughest dogs in the world, these dogs are man stoppers. Dogs that are bred tough, train tough and help police and military do their jobs. Who trains these dogs? What does it take to be one of these…
- Episode 105 - Service Dogs, The Real Ones, the Fake Ones and Getting Down to the Nitty Gritty
What is a service dog and why are there so many people faking it? What can be done about it? There's nothing good about fake service dogs and I get to the bottom of it in this podcast with two experts from IACP. Michele Khol and Kristi Smi…
- Episode 104 The Most Dangerous Dogs on Earth with Kyle Schwab
When it comes to the most dangerous dogs on earth there's one name that comes to my mind, and that is my friend Kyle Schwab. He has been working with and rescuing Cane Corso, Neopolitan Mastiffs, Dogo Argentino, Presa Canarios and many mor…
- Episode 103 - The Future of Dog Training with Nino Drowaert
Nino and I met at the IACP Conference in Sept 2022. We had several really great conversations and I thought sharing these with you would open your eyes about the similarities that dog trainers share and the passion that drives us. So much…
- Episode 102 - Breeding the Best German Shepherds with Johannes Grewe and Avi Cohen
If you want to know about German Shepherds, you want to talk to an expert. In Germany this is called a Körmeister. This person is an authority on breeding. Johannes Grewe is a Körmeister and Avi and I ask some tough questions on the topic…
- Episode 101 - Catching Child Predators with Digi Dogs - Shannon Krieger
Shannon Krieger is an American Hero. From his work in the US Military SOCOMM to his current passion, working with HSI catching child predators he never ceases to amaze me. If you missed Episode 99 talking about Shannon's work starting the…
- Episode 100 - Reflections on My First 99 Episodes
In this episode I take a look back at the first 99 podcasts I've done, the people I've talked to, met and learned from. My new friends, the people that changed the way I see things and the hard conversations that I've had... often times wi…
- Episode 99 - U.S. Special Operations K9 - Shannon Krieger
Shannon Krieger has done it all. He is the guy that legends are made of and movies are about. He's fought in war, been part of the upper echelon of the US Military. He was one of the 3 people who started the use of assault dogs in the mili…
- Episode 98 - Malinois IPO 3X World Champion - Peter and Connie Scherk
Peter Scherk is an international renown IPO / IGP / Schutzhund competitor, trainer and WORLD CHAMPION 3 X, an unheard of feat. In this podcast I sit down with Peter & Connie Scherk and talk about their training, competitions, their outlook…
- Episode 97 - Malinois Genetics with Tasha Mesina
The Belgian Malinois is becoming every more popular and with that popularity comes problems. People are breeding malinois in their backyards and selling them quick and cheap. This will be a disaster for people and for the breed. I decided…
- Episode 96 -Dog Genetics with the Experts
This is an awesome episode that addresses the genetics of dogs, particularly the German Shepherd. Avi and I review interviews we received from these experts: Pierre Wahlström Steve Stoops Johannes Grewe I think you'll gain tremendous insig…
- Episode 95 - Dogs Saving African Wildlife
In this episode we reconnect with Jay and he shares some great stories of dogs saving African wildlife. In these three stories Jay shows the value of well trained dogs serving in the bush to catch bad guys and save everything from rhinos t…
- Episode 94 - If Dogs Could Talk - Larry Krohn part 2
For those of you who LOVED the first chat Larry Krohn and I had, here's part 2. AND I think you're gonna like it even more. We had a super fun 2 day visit which included Gold's Gym workout, In-n-Out burger run and a whole bunch more. The o…
- Episode 93 - The Truth About Online Dog Trainers
Today I sat down with Larry Krohn to talk about online dog trainers, real life dog training and life. My first person to person with Larry and we hit it off like old friends. Comes to find out we are up about a mile or two from each other…
- Episode 92 - Africa Anti-Poaching Dogs
Countless animals are endangered and at risk of being extinct. The work of Jay Crafter of Invictus K9 is making a huge difference. His team of highly skilled anti-poaching dogs find the bad guys and recover their loot. Jay is an amazing gu…
- Episode 91 - LA Sherriff K9 John Cook
John and I sat down to discuss real world police dog tactics and deployments. He's been with the LA Sheriff dept LASD for almost 27 years and speaks with a great amount of passion about dogs, police work and life. A true gentleman and a su…
- Episode 90 - Finding a German Shepherd for Competition Sports
Avi's BACK.... back on the show and back from Europe after spending much time searching for his new German Shepherd puppy. In this episode we talk about the search, meeting the puppy, what he was looking for and why. This is a dog that Avi…
- Episode 89 - Police and Military Dogs
Steve is undeniably one of the very best trainers of military and police k9s in the world. In this episode, we discuss some of his "war stories." Dog's he's handled, owned and trained. Funny stories and some sad. Steve's amazing talent in…
- Episode 88 - Dog Health and Fish Oils - Dr. Kristina Jackson
There are some amazing studies relating to supplementing fish oil, aka Omegas, to our dogs. I sat down with Dr Kristina Jackson from Omega Quant to discuss some of the health benefits for our dogs. Omega Quant has an Omega level test that…
- Episode 86 - SEAL Cairo The Malinois & Will Chesney
Ever since I heard the news about a Belgian Malinois being at the scene when the US Navy SEALS got Osama Bin Laden, I wanted to talk to Will. I wanted to meet Cairo too, but that wouldn't be possible. BUT, today I got my wish, to talk to W…
- Episode 86 - Training the Dogs of War with Steve Stoops
Steve is the go to guy when government agencies look for badass dogs and how to train them. He has been working dogs in this capacity for 30+years. Although he won't (or can't) confess to the agencies he works for, you'll see from this con…
- Episode 85 - Oscar Mora - IPO IGP and Dog Training
If you haven't heard of Oscar Mora, you'll wanna listen to this podcast. Oscar has been in the game just over 10 years but is making some waves. He's a very skilled. decoy, handler and trainer. He was the Southwest Regional IGP Champion fo…
- Episode 84 - Pierre Wahlstrom German Shepherds for Sweden's Military
Pierre is an amazing guy whose knowledge of breeding, training and working with German Shepherds spans so many fields it may blow your mind. He trains, breeds and temperament tests the dogs for the Swedish military. He has developed a bree…