Clicker Training Dogs

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CLICKER TRAINING DOGS Clicker training dogs has become one of the most popular forms of dog training around the world. As a result, more and more dog trainers are using this type of dog training. In addition, this way of training a dog  is becoming popular with dog owners around the world. However, what exactly is this type of training for dogs.   QUESTION: WHAT IS CLICKER TRAINING? ANSWER: Clicker training is marker training that marks a behavior and  signals the dog that behavior earns a reward. This type of training for dogs uses a small hand held devise that …

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PUPPY SOCIALIZATION: Puppy Socialization Period 3 weeks to 3 months

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Puppy Socialization: When is the right time to train and socialize your puppy? Critical Puppy Socialization period from 3 weeks to 3 months. By Will Bangura, Dog Behaviorist There is a lot of confusion as to when is the best time to start puppy socialization. When is the right time to train and socialize your puppy?  FROM 3 WEEKS TO 3 MONTHS When should puppy socialization begin?  The critical period for puppy socialization or dog socialization starts at 3 weeks of age and goes until 12 weeks of age or 3months. Unfortunately, most dog and puppy owners don’t begin to …

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Destructive Chewing: How To Understand & Help

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Destructive Chewing: How To Understand & Help Image source Puppies are curious little things, and chewing is a natural exploratory behavior. Add to that the fact that they’re growing teeth, and you can guarantee your little one IS going to be chewing on things.  But what about when your adult dog is suffering from a case of destructive chewing? Puppies outgrow their chewy phase, so an adult dog who chews excessively is a sign of an underlying issue.  Let’s find out more about it and what you can do to help stop the gnawing.  What Is It?  It’s a natural …

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DOG TRAINING CORRECTIONS

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DOG TRAINING CORRECTIONS by Will Bangura, Dog Behaviorist and CEO of Phoenix Dog Training in Phoenix Arizona We all have had dogs that displayed behaviors that we did not like.  Additionally, we have all struggled from time to time with a dog that perhaps we labeled “stubborn.” If you have ever had a dog where dog training corrections did not seem to work, then this article might be for you and your dog.  At my dog training company, Phoenix Dog Training we work with dogs that have severe behavior problems.  Some behavior problems may have been going on for years …

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PIT BULL BAN AND BREED SPECIFIC LEGISLATION 

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PIT BULL BAN AND BREED SPECIFIC LEGISLATION  By Will Bangura, Applied Animal Behaviorist Should there be a Pit Bull ban or breed specific legislation against Pit Bulls? Recently I received a call from a reporter of a local television news station here in Phoenix Arizona where I own and operate Phoenix Dog Training. The reporter wanted to do an interview about Pit Bulls, and the recent number of Pit Bull attacks in the area.  One of the specific questions that arose is whether or not Arizona should adopt breed specific legislation against Pit Bulls, or the institutionalized ban of Pit Bulls. I …

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The Dog Dominance Myth. Are Dog Trainers Like Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer Correct?

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Dog Dominance Myth

THE DOG DOMINANCE MYTH Are Dog Trainers Like Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer Correct?  Satirical Opinion Piece Dogs are Opportunists, not Dominant. As a result, much of what is spoken about dogs and dominance in the world of dog training is false. Firstly, as an Applied Animal Behaviorist who did his Post Graduate Education at Harvard University in Canine Cognition, I feel pretty certain that I do actually know a thing or two about animal and more specifically dog behavior. Therefore, one of the biggest misconceptions in the dog training world is one told by most all dog trainers. Therefore, …

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PUPPY TRAINING: WHEN TO START?

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Puppy Training: When to Start. I am asked all the time, “Is my puppy too young to start training?” Training should begin as soon as possible.  Consequently, most owners start their training too late.  What is the best age for Puppy Training? I am a Dog Behaviorist. I am also an Applied Animal Behaviorist.  As a result, I studied dog and animal behavior for over a decade. My post graduate education was at Harvard University in Canine Cognition. In addition, I have almost 30 years experience in dog and puppy training.  I am going to discuss what the science and …

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GERMAN SHEPHERD TRAINING PHOENIX

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GERMAN SHEPHERD TRAINING IN PHOENIX Many German Shepherd Dog owners in Phoenix are looking for training. This working breed makes a great family pet. Similarly, the German Shepherd makes a good guard dog. This breed is often used as a working dog in law enforcement and the military. My first dog that I trained was a German Shepherd named Max. I was about 9 years old and my father was a police officer that bread and trained German Shepherd Dogs. As a result, I learned to love this breed of dog. I followed in my fathers foot steps as a …

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DOG TRAINING OKINAWA

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Dog Training Okinawa

DOG TRAINING OKINAWA  Do you need help with Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Aggression Training, Dog Anxiety Training? Dog Training in Okinawa offers Behavior Modification for Dogs. We have Dog Training in Okinawa for all breeds, all ages. We have programs for all obedience training and behavior problems. There is a new Okinawa Dog Obedience School for Dogs and Puppies. Dog Behavior Problems are addressed with the newest Okinawa dog training school called Dog Training Okinawa.   The rest of this article has been removed at the authors request    

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