1. A band from Asturias, Spain (2004-2005). Winner of "Concurso de Maquetas… Read Full Bio ↴1. A band from Asturias, Spain (2004-2005). Winner of "Concurso de Maquetas de los 40 principales", opened for The Offspring. Signed with Santo Grial in 2005, and released their lone album, Saying and Doing.

2. An all girl feminist-punk band from Southern California.

3. An alternative Metal band from Massachusetts: www.myspace.com/dogfight.

4. A Hardcore Punk band from Richmond, Virginia. Dogfight is heavily influenced by bands like Down to Nothing, Righteous Jams, Guns Up!, as well as other Richmond hardcore bands. However, as of early 2007, they have changed their name to "Clocked Out".

5. There was also a punk band from Minneapolis called Dogfight.

6. In the second half of the Nineties there was Dogfight, a hardcore band from Den Bosch, The Netherlands.

7. Swedish hardcore band from Göteborg, started in 2022.

Breakdown
Dogfight Lyrics

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Can't breathe, can't see, this stress
built up inside of me. I'll take away
the pressure of this world today.

Break, I breakdown, break.

I feel the pressure coming. Can't seem
to turn around. Can't stop to save my

life and I'm going to hit the ground.

I've never felt something like this
Can't believe that I could hate myself
for what it's worth and I wish it all away.

When I can't see, and don't believe.
When I can't feel inside of me,
I'm breaking down. I fall apart.
This stress built up. Why even try?

I breakdown. I breakdown.
I breakdown. I break.
Can't breathe, can't see,
this stress built up inside of me.

Can't you see me breaking down?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dogfight's song "Breakdown" depict a feeling of overwhelming stress and anxiety that the singer is experiencing. The opening lines "Can't breathe, can't see, this stress built up inside of me" paints a picture of how suffocating the pressure is. These feelings have reached a point where the singer is on the edge and needs a release, which is in the form of breaking down. The repetition of the phrase "I breakdown. I breakdown. I breakdown. I break" emphasizes the inevitability of the situation, as if the singer has no control over the breakdown that's about to come.

The second verse describes the physical and mental sensations that come with this stress. The singer feels the pressure building up and is unable to turn around, which further heightens the anxiety. The line "I've never felt something like this" suggests that the singer is going through a difficult time for the first time in their life, which is why they find it hard to deal with. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing how the stress and pressure have taken over their life completely.

The final lines "Can't you see me breaking down?" is a cry for help from the singer, who is unable to deal with the situation alone. Overall, the lyrics of "Breakdown" show how heavy and exhausting the burden of stress and anxiety can be, and how it can lead to a breakdown if not addressed.

Line by Line Meaning

Can't breathe, can't see, this stress built up inside of me.
I feel suffocated and overwhelmed by the stress that has accumulated within me.

I'll take away the pressure of this world today.
I want to escape and alleviate the pressure and stress of the world at this moment.

Break, I breakdown, break.
I am reaching my breaking point and need to release my emotions and stress.

I feel the pressure coming. Can't seem to turn around.
I sense the intensifying pressure and stress, but cannot escape or avoid it.

Can't stop to save my life and I'm going to hit the ground.
I am unable to prevent my quick descent and inevitable collapse due to the overwhelming stress and pressure.

I've never felt something like this. Can't believe that I could hate myself for what it's worth and I wish it all away.
I have never experienced this level of distress before, and it has led me to despise myself, wishing that it could all disappear.

When I can't see, and don't believe. When I can't feel inside of me, I'm breaking down.
I am losing my senses and becoming numb to the world around me, leading me to feel like I am collapsing under the weight of the stress.

I fall apart. This stress built up. Why even try?
I feel like I am falling apart, and wonder how to even continue when the stress has become too much.

Can't you see me breaking down?
I am asking those around me if they can see my distress and my inability to keep going.

I breakdown. I breakdown. I breakdown. I break. Can't breathe, can't see, this stress built up inside of me.
I am repeating that I am breaking down and am overwhelmed by the stress that has built up within me to emphasize its severity.

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Comments from YouTube:

Tyler Bourbon

45w↑40

Robert, love the content. There’s not a single person in the initial video prepared for a dog fight. As usual, there’s a bunch of people with dogs, who have zero idea of what they have on the end of their leash

DogsFromTheCity

45w↑48

It is extremely annoying to see how many people seem so helpless and scared to get hurt in these situations....
I have only broken minor fights from dogs with just some sound, but my body and mind is very clear and prepared for when I see a situation like in the video.

At these moments, the aggressor dog is not someone's pet anymore and I will go all in, accept the risk of getting bitten, choke the dog to stop that dog from damaging another dog any longer.

Thanks for talking about topics most people tend to avoid and spread awareness of the dangers of poor dogsmanship.

j w

45w↑6

I know a dog trainer who carries a small length of rope for the purpose of dog fights

Mobile App

45w↑2

@j w excellent advice. Before this video I would have just killed the attacker and dealt with the consequences.
I will carry some rope with me from now on.

Stay at Home Cichlid Mom

44w↑2

She should've choked the dog out and broke the Trachea. Does take a lot but the dog will also help speed the process up. I own an APBT. Would I ever put her on a leash and walk her down the street? Absolutely not. Is she trained to release, come ABSOLUTELY. Do I have another dog? Yes and she's his buddy, even our cat BUT as an owner I know that walking her even with the heaviest largest prong collar, I'm taking a chance with her life. Not to mention she sees small dogs as rodents.
She doesn't look for trouble but all it takes is one leash reactive dog, yappy small dog and her instinct is to go. I made a mistake once, almost broke her trachea, prongs halfway in her neck, never made it to the other dog and finally snapped out of it and heard my voice.
She's never met a stranger in her life that she didn't want to go home with or greet like a long lost friend but other animals. No way would I ever again.
Their bite is not as strong as guard dogs,they have a completely different type of bite. It's extremely deep and back into the jaw and they do not adjust the hold. They are used as catch dogs. They hold prey down with the neck. Like a wild animal, you very rarely see them adjust that bite, it's not a lock jaw,
There's no biting/nipping with front teeth.

Pitty Mama

37w↑1

@Stay at Home Cichlid Mom if you break a dog's trachea than you're doing something very very wrong. And if you're not confident to walk your American Pitbull terrier down the street on leash then you really should not own such a dog until you are feeling capable. Nobody said you should hold your dog captive and keep your dog from anything that could happen because that's no kind of Life. Your dog should be able to go out and walk on a leash.

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HMT MTH

45w↑147

Leash your dog. Respect public space. Acknowledge dog genetics. Don't own a dog that you cannot handle.

WitchTempest

45w↑2

!!!

plastikloser

45w↑3

In a perfect world...

Perry Olson

45w↑2

Both dogs appeared to be leashed

Urbann Historian

44w

I am trying to train for no leash personally but I will always have a harness if necessary because if another dog doesn’t have the right owner I am definitely training them to protect me. Side note my mail is just playful and to people who don’t understand his manner he seems aggressive… he is even playful with other dogs but again to the average they don’t understand his demeanor. He does bite he jumps up to play but not to harm. I think I got him to stop jumping today a bit so he isn’t scaring people coming around. But I think I got what I needed to assess

TGB

44w

Leashes also cause aggression.

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Jozee Pare

45w↑30

Wow Robert ! One of your Most Important podcast ever ! Hard to watch but every pet parents, dog trainer, coaches should see it ! I've been watching you since Helsie was only 9 weeks and I never ever go to dog park. Trained in front of them only. Thank you for sharing your knowledge ! ❤

Robert Cabral

45w↑3

I appreciate that!

CHARLIE FOXTROT

35w↑4

@Robert CabralA pitbull attacked my small dog and refused to let go. I couldn't stand the screams and hearing bones breaking. I introduced him to my .45. Thar ended that!

Terri Mallett

32w

Dog park = Lord of The Flies! 😱

Giorgia W

45w↑29

Thank you for sharing and highlighting the difficulties with different dog breeds and irresponsible people who do not take the time to do their research before taking a particular dog type that is not suitable to their situation, be it if they have children or older people or the neighbours. Thank you for a great podcast. Good job 👏

LittleNinjai

45w↑23

Hard to watch that video but much gratitude for the boldness and frankness in you educating us. Thank you as always, Robert. 🙏

Robert Cabral

45w

My pleasure

nycjake

45w↑28

Appreciate your posting this much needed video - despite its gruesomeness. The pet people in my city don't believe me. The initial dog meeting stage is so important because hopefully you take your dog away before other dog attacks. Stay alert and be aware. No need to take a dog to a dog park (noted this video was of a street corner attack), and no need to meet strange dogs nor meet and greet every other dog on a walk! Nose to Nose greetings are not good!!! Usually there is no way to go but down from there. If you want to keep your dog safe then keep it away from strange dogs! I fail to understand why people place their dogs at risk - it just simply isn't worth it!

Rico4you

45w↑18

Had to watch on replay....and want to applaud 👏👏Robert for showing the reality and being so clear on what can happen and solutions. 💯 real and straight to the point. Sometimes reality is tough but these are Facts! This is what dog owners need to see, hear and listen! Thank you.

Robert Cabral

45w↑3

Thank you

Mr Tambourine Man

44w↑1

Agree Totally 👍 it's the sound that I hate

Jeep NJ

45w↑17

What is infuriating is people with an aggressive dog that are in denial or just dont care. Maybe actually like it. One of my moms neighbors lets his animal aggressive pit loose to wander. It attacked an old ladies poodle, and bit her forearm when she tried to pick it up. This same dog later attacked my moms beagle while she was on a walk, needing a vet visit, and both still traumatized. Dog still allowed to walk around loose. Reported but somehow animal control and the HOA does nothing. I am now prepared to take care of this problem permanently if the situation arises, but this type of owner makes me very angry.

James O'Neill

40w↑6

Dogs get run over by cars all the time.

; -b

37w↑5

My uncle - a state patrol officer at the time (now retired), so maybe that worked in his favor? - had a problem with a neighbor’s dog coming into his yard and attacking his beagle mix. He warned the guy that if his dog came into my uncle’s yard again, he’d shoot it.
The final straw was when the dog came into his yard and when my cousin tried to shoo him out of the yard, he chased her. The dog didn’t make it much further after that.
This was a rural neighborhood too, so I suppose that helped (no city folk making a stink about gunfire).

Let'sDoThis

35w↑2

Call the cops. They will shoot it.

RandomShart

35w↑5

I think in that situation, next time you see it being aggressive, kill it as it is likely to kill someone else, or their dog. You would be doing the neighbourhood a favour.

Frances Nance

42w↑8

Robert - I just returned from the dog park where I needed to use the lease around a pit's throat to get him off another dog. As traumatic as the situation was, I remembered watching this video around the time it first posted. I was able to use the leash choke hold effectively until the dog's tongue turned blue and they pulled the other dog away. People were hysterical - just like this video - falling, kicking, spraying a water bottle in the dog's face. Yeah, I did get a small bite from the dog on the bottom, but think it will be ok. Thank you for posting this invaluable information!

Mari

45w↑9

Thank you Robert, amazing knowledge! I was familiar with the two "Leerburg" methods - with a leash around the dog belly and without a leash, with bare hands - to break up a fight but the second one is too risky to try with dogs like pit bulls, short bodied and athletic enough to turn back and bit the person who lifted their hind legs, even while dragging them in circles. Making a knot as you show at 26:30 and have the extremities pulled by two persons, if present, in opposite directions and parallel to the floor, seems safe and effective. Whatever the outcome, an aggression will always leave some type of injury and trauma on our companions, we must learn the art of not letting stranger dogs get close enough to start a fight.

Justin A. Green

29w↑1

Thank you for sharing and addressing this. I love dogs, I have a Belgian Mal that I work with several hours a day. Previously I had a high drive border collie. That being said, I would have no problem using my concealed carry to stop that pit bull. Many others were in harms way trying to break this up. So many people have no business having these types of dogs.

HMT MTH

45w↑23

APBT = elite combat dog bred for gameness (hold on mentally until death) + catchdog (hold on physically on bulls and boars) = genetic

Marie Jones

34w

Mine failed in both those respects. Dumped because she had undesirable traits. Has the wounds and the arthritis to prove it. Thanks for asking.

Andrea Gilder

26w

Yet so many people won't have it, "my dog wouldn't hurt a fly" until it does.

Mr Tambourine Man

44w↑7

Respect for tackiling this uncomfortable subject head on bro - ugly truth of owning a super strong fighting dog whether you like it or not, so being aware of what to do is the ONLY answer in my book

Ash Crow

45w↑11

One reason I think there's so much misinformation about pitbulls/pit mixes is because there are so many of them in shelters. If shelters were honest about the history of those dogs and the limitations of those dogs, they wouldn’t be able to adopt them out as easily. I live in a southern US state, and pitbull/pit mixes are probably one the most common dogs I see.

People need to be honest about these dogs. I don’t say that because I hate pitbulls. I actually think it people were honest about the dogs and truly accepted these dogs for what they are, they could be more responsible about owning them.

I have what we think is Boston Terrier/Chihuahua (maybe rat terrier) mix that is high energy and has high prey drive. I know I could never have chickens in my future because she would probably kill them. I also don’t let little kids I don’t know pet her when we're on walks. My dog usually likes kids, but she can get excited easily, especially when kids squeal or run around. It's not worth the risk. Know your dog's limitations.

Robert Cabral

45w↑5

You’re spot on.

Justin Nelson

44w↑12

My dog and I have been in three serious dog fights. All while I was on Rollerblades! One time i used my dogs leash to tie the other dog to a lamp post. This last time ended in me strangling the attack dog with my dogs leash. The leash can be a highly utilized means of control or stopping another dog. I also carry bear spray now too. I used it once on a dog that started chasing us and he instantly ran away. Cheers

Todd Musser

35w↑1

Thanks for this video! This is very important stuff, I've found a lot of info on averting dog fight scenario, but none of these dog training videos want to deal with the actual fight. I find it mindboggling that so many people think dog parks are a benefit to a town or housing development. My daughters wanted to show off their beautiful puppy at a dog park, I caved in and took them to one. Man with pit bull came talking on his cell phone let his dog off leash and ignored his dog. I could see reaction coming and picked up our dog left and never again!

Eliana1949

40w↑1

Thank you so much for posting this. It is my biggest fear and I shared on my Facebook page since I have many many dog friends because it is one of my biggest fears when walking Gracie both on and off leash. I had a Mastiff in Nathanial Green Park almost take her owner down while it was lunging at Gracie who I had quietly sitting 10 feet away near the lake. I would have had to jump in the lake if he had gotten loose and now I no longer walk on that side.

Izzy Izz

44w↑8

"If you cant control your dog, I will control it for you" - THANK YOU. If you lose control of your dog, you lose control of the outcome. I too will defend my dog with my life. He's large, but a senior now and he's proven in the past that he will not defend himself. My boy will not suffer because of management failures of aggressive dog owners.

Lee Grass

44w↑6

Thanks for showing these videos of dog attacks. I think too many people take for granted that it won’t happen to them. It’s brutal, it’s scary, and it can be deadly. It wrenches your heart, and endangers your life and the life of your pet. It’s very sad that people don’t believe how awful this experience is. When I’m teaching my social skills class I get the feeling that people don’t believe me when I talk about these types of of situations. I do not know what to say in order to convince them of the danger of dog attacks. Thanks again for the public service video.

Calista

39w

SHOW THEM THIS VIDEO!!!

Brenda

45w↑9

Thank you Robert, for a much needed video! 🙏
I hate dog parks, would never take my dog there.
So many uniformed dog owners. A dog has no business being off leash if it doesn't have a reliable recall. Those people always seem to get so upset when their snarling aggressive dog comes up to my leashed Mal. Which I then put my dog behind me and pull out my dog spray.
I truly could careless if they get upset!
Also if a dog is attacking another dog, use the attacking dogs collar to choke it off. It saves you from having to reach around and getting bit.

Kerry Court

45w

I also dislike dog parks and only use them if they are empty, clean and have agility equipment. To me they are cesspools of disease and ignorance. 💩 everywhere, kids playing on the equipment (and parents get grumpy if you tell them you would like to use the equipment) dog owners on their phone and not being vigilant and reading inter dog reactions. My dog is well socialised but he doesn’t need to meet potential new buddies on a daily basis. His family unit, walks, training, beach run and cafe visits (as I have a coffee addiction) are enough.

Every day man

45w↑13

Very informative video from a pro. I was taught when I was a child to always choke a dog out if it attacks cuz there is no time to find tools to help. I was told the same thing in a person on person fight.

Robert Cabral

45w↑4

Right on

Oakleaf700

45w↑4

@Robert Cabral I live in UK with a very gentle small Whippet- I am very wary of aggressive dogs who usually have hopeless owners. I am not strong,{woman} and here we can't use shock {stun} devices legally{Or pepper spray}. I will watch your video with trepidation. }Not wanting to witness an attack, obviously. but will n need to to protect my dog if needs be.

Oakleaf700

45w↑2

@Robert Cabral Thanks for the advice here. I have a slip leash- {a spare} I will carry it with me. Thank you.

Nancy Valentine

26w

Very important topic. Thank you. It is horrifying but reality is it happens and it is best to learn how to help. Because nobody talks about it, nobody knows what to do. Greatly appreciated ❤

RandomShart

35w↑2

I hope I never have to encounter this scenario but I am glad you have prepared me for it. One thing I also noticed in the video was that retriever bolted as soon as released, so we need to be prepared for that. I wouldn't want to free my dog only to see them run into traffic and get knocked down, so hold on to them when freed!

weallmakechoices

34w

Yes my thoughts it bolted straight into the road.

Michael Hicks

44w↑3

The harness and not a collar was a problem for me. Along with the owner lacking the physical strength to control that type of dog

Danny Kreckman

45w↑3

Hey buddy I really appreciate all the info you out out for free. You have helped me with my two female shepherds tremendously.

Izabela Magierska

40w↑1

Thanks for talking about topics the majority of people tend to avoid 👍
You have always been and always will be my favourite dog trainer 👌
Best Regards from Poland 🤗

Stephen Dane

45w↑8

Spot on as always !!! Better genetics and better structure will dilute this global issue .

ricocahyadi

45w↑16

I always bring a break stick whenever I go on a walk in case any loose dogs came over and start a fight. Any APBT or any bull breed mixes need to have one. Takes a few second and will save a lot of trouble.

Tiffany Clark- Grove

41w

what’s a break stick?

Jake Dawn

34w↑1

You pri the jaw open

Tiffany Clark- Grove

41w↑1

love your content, very good stuff. When a pitbull, tied to a propane tank, dragged the tank over to attack my daughter’s German Shepherd/ Husky mix (the shepherd was wearing a gentle leader type leash which muzzles his mouth when he pulls, so he couldn’t defend himself) The only thing that made the pitbull release, was the owner came out and poured a bucket of water on him 🤨
The water did what a few punches to the head from my daughter’s boyfriend couldn’t. But I agree water would not always work and I wouldn’t trust that method☹️

e val79

45w↑6

Same thing happened to us at a park, this 90lb young woman had 2 pit bulls and one attacked our golden. Luckily the pit got our dog on the fatty part of the neck so it only left 2 holes and we were eventually able to get them apart.
This video reminds me, idk if it’s the correct thing, but I’m getting whatever knife like weapon is allowed for me to carry, and I will be carrying that whenever I walk w my pups. Hope I never have to use it .
And we no longer go to dog parks.

Patrick Wisdom

26w↑1

Important for folks to know that if you have a powerful, high-drive dog and walk them on just a harness, you have very little control over them

TGB

44w↑3

There's a difference between a snap bite and grip bite. My bulldog and shephereds have fort, the bulldogs does a lot more damage.

Raelven

42w↑1

Robert is a rock star of dog trainers.
Several times I have cautioned about an impending fight, only to be shushed, and as soon as I walked away, sure enough, dog fight.
Learn and pay attention to the body language of all dogs They speak all the time, just not with words.

Edit - in the first clip the people are all clumsy, helpless, clueless. No excuse for that. They certainly had every sign it was coming. But were uninformed.

Marta Irene Seguinot-Torres

45w↑8

Totally love this video! ❤Thanks for doing the right thing. I was crying 😢 for that poor Golden Retriever, and understand that it may be like that with my English-American Labrador Retriever, because he's very gentle. Wish that never happens to any of us, but if this happens I hope not to have stupid people out of control around and him defending himself or at least able to be off. I also hope to have the strength to deal with it whether or not it's my dog.🎉 I so admired that poor Golden Retriever that in certain times he's just at the merciless dog who's bitting him trying to take a breath and somehow finding comfort or relieve. Hope the owner was able to find him when he sprinted out. 😪 Thanks again, GOD bless you, Janet, and the dogs.

; -b

37w↑4

I just want to cry for that poor retriever. 😢

Prince and I

39w

Thank you so much for sharing with us how to break up a dog fight. My dog is reactive and under socialized, I've been working on it with him. I had a trainer at one point. I now do it on my own, but now I feel stuck about furthering his training. At this point I would love for him to be neutral with other dogs. I've come to terms that he won't make friends.

MonMixer

44w↑8

All dogs bite but some dogs maul.

Wendy Parkin

45w↑19

Always said you must choke the dog . So agree with you! 👍🏼

Jake Dawn

34w

That doesn’t work

Wendy Parkin

33w

@Jake Dawn so what do you suggest?

Jake Dawn

33w

Prey the jaw open carfully

Wendy Parkin

33w

@Jake Dawn there's no way you would be able to do that with a pittie plus you would probably get bitten!

Jake Dawn

33w

@Wendy Parkin yeah it’s more efficient look it up

Crystallightclarity

45w↑14

This whole being overly defensive over certain breeds is just ridiculous. I have a female GSD I know that she could snatch a little dog up. She doesn't like little yippee loud dogs we avoid little dogs altogether. I'm not in denial about what she could do to a little dog. My son was bit in the face around his eye when he was 1.5 years old by a female pitbull, It wasn't a latch but he was standing about 3 ft away from her food bowl and she wasn't even eating. We were visiting family. This dog had always been great with her children, my son could have lost his eye. Being in denial about dangerous dog breeds and their patterns and the damage a dog can do is just silly. Dogs are powerful, especially large breeds and YOU are responsible. My fluffy would never bite anyone...... Okay sure 🥴

Manhattan Valley of the Dead

44w↑4

In my experience, GSD owners never deny the potential danger of their dogs. Nobody ever tries to push them as "nanny dogs", they straight up warn you that GSDs are not for everyone.

Stephanie S

44w↑5

@Manhattan Valley of the Dead So true I had a pit-nutter go on and on when I corrected her when she said pits were nanny dogs and she said something about GSDs being on her nanny dog list and I was like ...um NO. I've had GSD since I was 18 and I'm now 45 they can be great with kids under strict supervision. I never left my young children alone with my dog. People are crazy nowadays.

Dan W.

45w↑4

The hardest spot I was ever in is when my two younger female German Shepherds attacked my older male German Shepherd that was losing the use of his rear legs... Long story but I finally got them separated but I ended up getting bit by older male as he spun around to grab the female as I was blocking her... My hand got in the way... Was rough because everytime I got one to let go the other would attack him... Was the one and only time it ever happened all three got along great before and after...

JR AMP

33w↑1

Kind of funny that when you started explaining the first step that should be taken is to take a deep breath only to conclude that taking the dog's breath away is the way to resolve the issue thanks for another great video

Khalid Omar

44w↑1

Thank you soo much for this Video Robert and more people need access to such knowledge - yes the video isn't pleasant at all but this education is needed. People forget that dogs are animals and having knowledge of them makes us have better relationships and learn more about our actions and what ticks they may have.

Okay Now

31w

This is not animal behavior. This is psychopathic behavior.

Remove bully bloodsport dogs from the community and neutral ground, severe dog in dog attacks simply never occur.

Wenjin He

31w

Valuable lesson,thank you!

Terri Mallett

32w↑2

This is my ultimate worst nightmare as the person who prefers small dogs. I also worked at at a shelter for 10+ years during which my job description included "must be physically capable of breaking up a dog fight" - the ONLY solution here is to cut off the airway of the aggressor. No bite stick, finger in the bum, lifting the rear legs is going to do sh$t in this situation. You MUST stop them from breathing until thy let go. And NEVER pull the victim! This will only cause more damage. This poor poor dog and owner!!! Please tell me the golden survived. At least physically-he/she and the owner are forever changed by this. And to pitbull advocates - you CANNOT leave the house without realizing you are an advocate for the breed and must be on your BEST MOST RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR AT ALL TIMES because of jack-holes li ke this. Mr. Cabral is 100% correct.

Robert Cabral

32w

🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

Mik Ołaj

44w↑1

Those videos are really hard to watch. My dog was bit from behind by mastiff in the back leg, because owner had it on the long leash despite seeing us in front. I didn't even know how lucky we were it let go so fast, compared to those videos. For few next weeks my dog was scared to go in that area, always changing direction to opposite or just staying and refusing to go.

Your video is really helpful, thank you. I hope i'll never be in similar situation, but it's hard to have hope seeing how many irresponsible owners there is.

Pat Robles

34w↑3

This was not a "dog fight" it was a "attack" by a dog on a dog.

Dawn Rowsey

45w↑2

I worked at a very irresponsible doggy daycare center , i have been working with dogs professionally over 20years and never seen so many incidents happen in one center. They instructed their employees to lift the back legs. An employees 6 month old pitbull with questionable behaviors was allowed to come there regularly and he ended up going after an english bull dog and latched onto the face and ear. They were trying everything including the back of the legs being lifted and that absolutely didnt work. I was in this situation not knowing what to do and stupidly put myself at risk and attempted to hit the dogs snout and pry the mouth and the pup redirected onto me. Thankfully no.one was severely injured. I was punctured on my fingers and lost a small portion of my finger nail. The bulldog did need vet attention and she seemed so sad and confused. Shes the sweetest dog ever. I was angry at the employees that owned this.puppy and angry at the owner of the daycare who made as much efforts as she could to downplay what had just happen. Not just to us involved but to the owners of the english bulldog who was attacked. I felt horrible all the way around, even for reacting on a last ditch effort ,i am never aggressive or would hit a dog in any situation, it all happened so fast. Im glad i found your channel so that i can get a better understanding of these types of situations and get a more understanding of dogs is a total win for me and my career. ❤

John UltimaIB📉

45w↑11

The owner of the Pit is just holding the lessh like nothings happening no attempt to do anything? Weak people with powerful dogs disgusting

Ash Crow

45w↑6

Yep. So many people have pitbulls/pitbull mixes and don't understand their genetics or deny their genetics.

Okay Now

31w↑1

A dogman laughed at the thought of using water to stop a bloodsport dog mauling.

He told about how he was once hosing out his runs with a pressure sprayer, and two dogs escaped and began to fight. He tried to stop them using water from the pressure sprayer and even tho he was pealing skin from the dogs' faces, the game insane dogs didn't stop.

E1fd

45w

Thank you for the information. I thought our firehose had enough volume and pressure to make a difference. I now know better. We have throw bags for water rescue. A quick loop in the line is the way to go. Thanks again.

Crystal Smart

45w↑9

That pit bull owner was just holding the harness and physically giving him permission.

Gem Louise

35w↑1

@Gr CH Boomerangwhat is it, then?

Gem Louise

35w↑1

@Gr CH Boomerang How can you tell?

Richard Vasquez

44w↑1

Thanks for all you do🙏🏻

MK

29w↑1

My first call case as a surgical rn was a woman who was getting attacked by two dogs. The cops came and tazed the dogs, his the woman, then shot the dogs, and hit the woman. She had like 47 bites, a tazer stuck in her foot, and her other foot was exploded from the bullet going thru the dog and into her foot. She was another case of mine later, w painful hardware in her foot. She could barely walk. That's life-changing....

Robert Cabral

29w

so devastating!

Victoria Faucher

45w

I really appreciate this video, which is important to dog owners.

I live in Canada, where self-defence is illegal. I was wondering if a wildlife capture throw net might work, if ready in time. I know that in most scenarios, it would not be accessible in time if carried, but I wonder if it could prevent an attack it it was deployed in time.

Debbie Smith

45w↑3

Thank you Robert. I have a large Golden. He won't fight back. Recently he was nearly attacked, chased and snapped at by a Doberman, my boy cowered and ran behind me then between my legs. Fortunately for both of us the dog stopped advancing. In my state of mind I would have kicked him in the chops. I probably would have been chewed up.....I am not big and strong but I am fearless. Maybe I've been lucky or maybe this helps...?!?!
? While it is very important to know how to break up a fight / subdue the attacker. Could you please talk more about avoidance. Having your dog on a leash and avoiding dog parks is obvious. Where I live, free roaming dogs often approach me and my dog while he is leashed. We've been followed / stalked / snarled at and otherwise harassed. Usually I talk cheerfully to my dog, carry on and ignore the others, sometimes I scatter food, sometimes I yell and throw things.... sort of go on intuition. Can you break this down?
I will add my dog is intact, but super friendly and big. I think maybe other dogs are threatened by him, even though he doesn't act threatening? He just wants to play, but, retrats at the first sign of trouble.

Robert Cabral

45w

Thanks for sharing

FluffyPegasus762

45w↑9

The video of the pit bull and the golden just made me mad. Like it makes me hate pit bulls. People say it’s the owner, but they are bred very poorly now. I also saw a video where a pit bull was attacking a horse pulling a carriage and people were blaming the horse for defending itself.

WDLC1911

45w↑6

Are you aware how they all were once bred?

What do you think a Pit Bull from, say 1865 would have done?

I agree that they are “horribly bred” but not likely for the same reason you believe.

Soli Deo Music

44w↑1

That was not a pit bull

Sarah Ouigue

30w↑1

I saw that video and yes it was pit bull. The poor horse locked in a carriage with blinders on must have been terrified. Another good reason to get rid of public horse drawn carriages

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Kerry Court

45w↑2

I was always taught (by my dad a professional trainer) that at the first sign of a growl, or lip curl when on leash Step in front of your dog, invade their space and “aaaahhh… No!” Praise once calm behaviour. Follow with some quick obedience to establish and remind who is in control. Show your dog confidence in your authority. Cut off the nastiness before it becomes a full on fight. But these days it’s so ‘woo, woo’ like have you considered all the reasons why the dog is reacting that way and you will get yourself bitten if you do this to your dog and make your dog more reactive to other dogs in future. 59 years old and never been bitten by my own dog. At that point I’m only concerned there and then with stopping a fight. Although health can have an impact on aggression, I actually see dog people saying that you need to look at an aggressive dogs diet as a major cause factor . Yes if you are feeding it live rats that it has to catch itself!

Crypt1c Chuck

45w↑6

I was on a soccer field and some guy with a small breed dog ran up to a big american bully barking and attacking it then the bully attacked it. Everyone was yelling and trying to put their thumb in its butt. I had to went ontop of the bully and used the leash to strangle the bully and lift up till it couldnt breath and let go. Its true need courage to try it but it really works

Andrea Gilder

26w

A lesson that everyone needs to control their dogs, not just the owners of big ones.

sel724

41w↑1

Thanks for the video. Some people will wonder how its possible to chooke a big dog..It can not even chooke it self pulling on the line and draging you behind (pressure on the windpipe).. What may make the dog pass out is probably the pressure on the sides (arteries) of the neck that cuts of the blood supply to the brain.

AK

45w↑4

To all the people that love big powerful dogs. Please consider adopting or buying a dogue de Bordeaux from a good breeder. You get a beautiful big dog with high intimidation factor to keep bad guys away but the likelihood of them biting humans or dogs is very very low based on my experience with this breed and the opinion of several experts. They’re strong and share most of their DNA with other mastiffs like corsos but for some reason they’re just so chill and not at all aggressive 99% of the time. I think Robert would agree

Jesse Davis

44w↑2

I found this super hard to watch. That being said, THANK YOU so much for it.

Robert Cabral

44w

You're very welcome

Dani S

45w↑6

I did a Meet and greet with a rescue Pittie. She came in on a harness. My saving grace was I put a Prong collar on her. I grabbed it hard and she let go. It was horrible! My Coonhound laid there and screamed.

Max&Ruby

44w↑2

I do not let any dog ever approach my Newfies ever, and my male is a 180lbs. I’ve had dogs come after him, no kidding! Loose dogs run towards him in an attacking manner. I am very careful to keep them from approaching strange dogs always.

I’ve said the same thing sir, all dog breeds are breed for different things that’s just simple genetics. People need to get that before buying any dog

Sarah Ouigue

30w

Exactly the same with my Dogo, he was approached by an off leash staffy and attacked. I'm so grateful he didn't retaliate. The owner had no control, was so far away, and had no idea the danger he was putting his dog in.

Sara Harrington

44w

Know the signs... If you can see posturing you have a quick second to redirect and hopefully prevent a fight.

Semper Fortis Jiu Jitsu

45w↑8

I can attest to the effectiveness of using a rear naked choke will stop even a Pitbull and make them let go. I used a rear naked choke on a Pitbull 4 years ago to save a dog that the Pitbull had by the neck and was starting to shake him.

Tina Elliott

44w↑3

That poor baby.. 😭😭 My smallest service dog, a puggle, was mauled by a neighbors bull dog last summer. They admitted the dog has dog aggression and has bitten people too..) A misdemeanor in our state even if it’s an accident to harm a service dog with an uncontrolled dog. A dog willing to attack a service dog is dangerous. My biggest service dog has also been attacked in his past with his previous owner before I obtained him but he is still a big baby too, but more than likely will defend himself if he needs to. He is a Cane Carso mix.

People do not have a clue.. many do not care how irresponsible they are with their animals on so many levels.I have worked with animals my whole life personally and professionally (as a trainer/behaviorist, my state DNR for 20 yrs private wildlife rehab work, and more..).. I’m tired of the crazy growing irresponsibility.
I now, like many others with service dogs, carry a taser with me and know self defense well. I do not want ever harm any animal… but if I need to protect my own I will. I can not be nice anymore…

Robbie Grant

45w↑5

That poor Golden, I hope he recovered physically in the very least and that the owner of the Pit type was duly prosecuted

Cat Needham

44w↑1

The Golden lost his leg

Soli Deo Music

44w

Prosecuted for what? Are the circumstances surrounding this known?

Marie-Michelle Anderson

44w↑1

@Cat NeedhamOh no.I was so worried that would happen. F.. Pitbull and owner why no muzzle she must have known.

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Sarah Ouigue

30w

My Dogo Argentino (on leash in an on leash area) was attacked by a Staffie off leash, no recall. I'm grateful to this day he didn't retaliate as I'm sure you know he would have killed the staffie easily. The owner had zero recall and obviously no knowledge of Dogos because he really didn't see the big deal, acted as though they were playing which they weren't. Since in Australia Dogo Argentinos are banned, if anything happened to the staffie my dog would have been destroyed. He's now incredibly fear based reactive/aggressive which has had such a negative impact on our lives, we can't walk anywhere or time there are other dogs around as I struggle to control him. I've spent hundreds on training and his confidence is gradually coming back.
On a happy note he did meet his potential future room mate on Saturday to see if it was a possibility for me & my friend to live together and they got along beautifully, they weren't allowed to make full contact but my friends dog was in the car and my dog was allowed to jump up to the window, then we even opened the door slightly so they could be at the same level and my boy's body language the whole time was fantastic. Tail in a lose wide wag, ears relaxed, and play bowing. Generally if he sees or hears another dog his tail is stiff, slightly curled up, ears erect, hackles up, definitely 'arroused' so this was such a great experience to have. What are your thoughts on whether there is hope for Dozer to cohabitate given he has never shown aggression except since the attack and even then only from a distance to create more space and his positive reaction to his potential roommate. We're just struggling with housing stress and it would be a fantastic outcome.
I really appreciate this video in case my dog ever does attack since I know it's a possibility -the Q & A were a big help too. I rescued him and he wasn't advertised as a Dogo (he would have been destroyed not adopted if they knew he was) and I didn't know about the breed until I googled white mastiff and photos of him showed up. Thankfully he seems to have good genetics, he seems to have had some basic training before he was dumped and I watch many of your videos and other training videos (cant watch the fight clips though) and having a background in horse training i can generally tell a good trainer. So thank you for giving me tools to help with my boy and for helping so many others.

BOOZE man

36w↑1

I think its very true what you sayng here. I was raised with german shepherd police dogs. Now i have an English Bullterrier. Its a big different in the bite. They just wont let it go. Im talking about playing now. The bullterrier just have a different biteforce comparierd to the german shepherd. And they will hold on. Love your poddcast. Greetings from Sweden.

Terri Mallett

32w↑1

Regarding taking a breath, I once had two dog in a scuffle at the shelter, nothing like this situation, and the volunteer walking one of the dogs started SCREAMING and I had to take a second to tell her to SHUT UP! so I could attend to the dogs.

Robert Cabral

32w

Exactly!

Dragon_Slayer6753

37w

Thanks so much for the leash to slip lead choking method for breaking up a dog fight tip.

Sparkyroots

36w↑1

Yeah the whole reason I found the first vid upsetting was because I know retrievers and they mostly dont fight back. I'm also not accustomed to watching dog fight stuff, or seen any live {apart from the odd resource guarding incident}. I'm watching this so I have a better understanding or something i know nothing about - I just know better than to go wading in there with my radial arteries on display.

Sarah Ouigue

30w

Same here, especially as a Dogo Argentino owner

D Williams

45w↑11

Good Vid but I never want a passive, timid dog . Let’s remember that it’s us human who specifically bred dogs with prey drive , aggression etc . People have dogs for different reasons. I wonder about people who have a Presa , Cane corso , or any working group type dog but want the dog to behave like a Golden Retriever or a Labrador . Great Video and good tip on the choke hold .

Manhattan Valley of the Dead

44w↑1

That's kind of the problem, that these people want aggressive dogs bred for destruction over a normal dog like a labrador or golden. There's something wrong with these people.

Soli Deo Music

44w↑1

@Manhattan Valley of the Dead I don't think that is what he is saying at all. Read it again.

Stephanie S

44w↑4

I've broken up plenty of dog fights growing up poor in the country with not the greatest neighbors and I'm over pits won't have them around me or my animals. I don't care about the unicorns people think they have pits are too much. We lost a beautiful Great Pyrenees after a pack of 5 jumped my fence and killed her in less than 5 mins. Useless animals. *The cops came took one look at my ripped-up dog dying in my arms and went down the street to shoot all 5. Neighbors stopped letting their monsters roam free at night after that. A pit comes into my yard ever again or attacks my leashed animal., that dog will die very quickly before my dog is killed. I don't care who gets mad. I carry a knife for this occasion.

weallmakechoices

34w↑1

I am sorry for your loss that sounds horrendous. Livestock Guardians are the best dogs in the world. I can't stand these muscled mutants bull types. In some ways I almost feel pity for them as they are dogs that are genetically so far removed from dogs that evolved with humans. I cannot imagine why anyone wants these freaks of nature around them. They are banned in uk but now is the rise of the permitted American Bully which is responsible for increasing attacks and deaths.

.....l

43w↑1

The tactical breath... Never tried it, been told it's a good idea.

Dustin Mobbs

45w↑2

My GF mother's pit got on my Jack Russell terrier mix. I actually felt the fight about to happen so I was on guard already. I am by no means a dog expert but I kicked the shit out of that pit and thankgully he let go.

Howard Day

43w↑1

That hurt to watch. That was one big pit. People just train your dogs a few good commands. As a new owner of a baby Rott and Im here to learn. Yes I have learned a few things.

Sara Harrington

44w↑1

A friend of mine 2 boxers got into a huge fight with another ladies 2 chows....I was the only one able to keep a cool head and manage to get them apart... Yes, one at a time, that's all you can do.

AwesomeAussie

33w

You talked about dog parks
I agree 💯 with you.
I have one close to me and I bring my 7mo Aussie there early morning or in the evening when it's empty only.

j w

45w↑4

There is only 1 dog trainer that i know of that offers a "how to defend your dog" course

Mary Jane Hughes

44w

Who? Please

James Sutton

44w↑1

Being a hog hunter and raising Pitt bulls, American bulldogs, dogo's, and various breeds of rough stock cur dogs something I've found to be the best thing to stop dog fights is electricity. I carry a cattle prod every time I go hunting but that probably wouldn't be practical walking around your neighborhood so keep a taser in your pocket. I've had Pitts get cut to pieces by wild boar and not let go, had em catch hogs in water and drown because they wouldn't let go long enough to come up for air but that cattle prod will put em to stepin and fetching like they ass on fire and they head is ketchin.
One more thing, these people are ridiculous. I could've broke that shit up by myself in less than a minute. Hook a leash to the biting dog, hook the leash to a pole, pull the dogs tite, shove a break stick or anything that you can shove into corner of Pitts mouth and twist, pry while pulling on the Pitt, he'll pop loose and you pull em on back.

Soli Deo Music

44w

Do you think one of those hand held stun guns would work?

Palestripe

42w↑1

I love your videos! I have a small quibble: I think it's a mistake to say that if a malinois shows human or dog aggression, it means it's badly bred. It may be the case but it isn't always. I do protection sports with my malinois, many of the Belgian KNPV breeders like to see aggression in their dogs because Belgian ring requires that the dogs carry aggression. I personally prefer my dogs to have an edge as well, but I know what I'm getting into when I get a puppy out of certain lines.

Jennifer Cooper

44w↑1

What if that was a child????? I had Rottie that would chase ALL kinds of tires, I worked with her and she stopped. But, at one point, she barked and lunged at the wheels of a stroller. I knew she would never hurt a child, she loved kids.
But the mom wouldn't know that, it scared the crap out of her. I profusely apologized after I corrected my dog. I felt horrible.

Sam K

39w

I really appreciate this video. This is my first small dog. She has already been attacked once. And when she was three. And because of it she’s scared of big dogs.
I’m always scanning for off leash dogs approaching . My dog is “always “on leash. I always turn her butt first for dogs approaching. But a couple times I drop to my knees and prepared shield my dog with my body. Because of the breed and the situation. I would rather have the dog bite me because I know it will be put down. Then kill my 20lb dog in front of me. I think sometimes dogs don’t know what to think of her. So I have to be cautious. She doesn’t smell like a dog. And she looks like a toy with all her fluffy fur on her face and tale. She grunts and snorkels like the other smash nose breads. That produces a sound similar to growling.
So when she first meets others, I’m always aware of the body language of the other dog.

Judet 30

45w↑2

A hard to watch vid but very necessary. The first example was horrific / distressing to view even more so due to people just not knowing what to do. I once had to choke out a dog - at that point it was not biting but was just out of control attacking and i was able to get a leash around it's neck and contain it with the leash tightened like a tourniquet - until the owner came. It was a staffy - the type that is short stocky all muscle and head. It took all my strength to contain it. My female dog who was attacked but managed to get away has down the track become leash aggressive as a result of off leash dogs barging in on her.
As for little dogs not being a danger - maybe not to a healthy adult but to kids and the elderly they definitely can be.

kerrygold

44w↑3

Not sure if this is the case for anyone else watching, but for me YT is not playing through the fight part. The video pauses and loses sound, then cuts to Robert talking.

Soli Deo Music

44w

same here

nate coleman

38w↑2

I love dogs. I have an American bulldog Scott type at 110 pounds. When he and my brother’s AB fight it is absolutely terrifying. People with normal family dogs have no idea and shouldn’t have to. We’ve always been able to stop them. It’s to awful to think about what would happen if we couldn’t. That pit bull is a killer. After about 20 seconds of standing around and watching this, the only advice should be to put a bullet in his head. Every second you wait you’re forfeiting that golden retriever’s life. At any second he could switch to his neck and you’re watching a beautiful innocent dog’s esophagus get ripped out in front of its owner on the sidewalk.

J Dogg

45w↑11

This is why you always carry a knife, lesson my Father taught me.

Shilan Amin

29w↑1

Cats are so cool they come already trained 😊!! Great show about cats lol 😅

Dean Smith

45w↑4

As allways Fantastic information Robert.

Robert Cabral

45w↑1

Glad you enjoyed it

Cat Needham

34w↑1

Your Coatie is beautiful

Ivana Stojkovic

45w↑1

Amazing vid and explanation. Is there any video on your channel introducing mals only? I have one, since he enters my house we start to train. Today everybody love him and almost all the dog like to play with him. The training never stop. We are just continuing with more and more practice.
Waitnig for more videos, thank you so much.

Ivana Stojkovic

45w

I found everything on your channel thank youuuu

Berlin First

45w↑1

I would have liked your feedback on the Leerburg method of grabbing the rear legs and walking the dog away in a big circle.

Robert Cabral

45w↑13

Works with shepherds not with dogs like pits.

Nicholas Bisarek

45w↑3

That pit drive is something else.

Tim James

34w

I would add, small dogs can be a danger to themselves when they are allowed to be aggressive to other dogs.

Francis Alexander

44w

Awesome video Robert 👍

Elizabeth Welch

43w

My number one bit of advice in this scenario, would be to grab the pit bull’s collar and twist it to cut off the dog’s oxygen. He will let go. The other thing to do is to always bring a choke lead as an extra when taking your dog for a walk, because some times the aggressors collar is too big to twist. You need to get control of the dogs head and hold on. Then if someone else is there they can get the other dog to safety. Do you agree?

Sarah Ouigue

30w

My Dogo is always on 2 leashes, one on a harness, one on a choke. I used to train horses so I have no problems being able to clamp one or the other depending on the situation. I'm surprised more people don't do it. It also means I do have a spare leash should anything happen

ardeleanu radu

45w↑4

I own an amstaff,who was attacked by another amstaff who off leash.I was able to brak the fight by chocking the otherr dog,but i have martial art experience and i know to read a dog,so i was on him before they made contact .I only havee one comment to this excellent vid : a blood chocke will work mcuh faster then a oxygen chocke . I realise most people won't be able to use either ,so prevention is that more important . Have them on leash all te time and even in muzzle if they show aggression .

Charles Savoie

35w↑1

Movie showed a fictional battle between a pitbull and a grey wolf, with the wolf losing. About as likely as a 96 year old man in a rest home running a sub 3 minute mile.

IKRONIC

44w↑1

A little surprise that you left out some very important points and also putting a dog in a choke hold yourself is just asking to get bitten in the face, gotta be one of the worst things to do!? 😮