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 Carefree

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 Early Socialization

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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Dog Training Peoria Az

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    

SUN CITY AZ DOG TRAINING, DOG TRAINER, DOG BEHAVIORIST.

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SUN CITY AZ DOG TRAINING, DOG TRAINER, DOG BEHAVIORIST. SUN CITY AZ DOG TRAINING. I am a dog trainer and dog behaviorist in Sun City Az and I train dogs, do behavior assessments, and behavior modification training. I have worked with and have helped many dog owners in Sun City with their dog training and behavior modification needs. One of my favorite dogs that I trained in Sun City was a German Shepherd Dog named “Zuess.”  Zuess had dog aggression problems, we needed to teach all of the dog obedience training commands and work on modifying the dog’s behavior with …

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POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT DOG TRAINING

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Dog Training Chandler Heights Az

POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT DOG TRAINING POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT DOG TRAINING is a MUST if you want a HAPPY DOG, that enjoys doing the work. In today’s dog training you will hear a lot about POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT DOG TRAINING.  I use mostly positive reinforcement in the dog training that I do.  There was a time when all I did was positive reinforcement dog training.  Prior to that the dog training I learned back in the 1970’s had very little positive reinforcement.  Dog Training back then was harsh, heavy compulsion training. The dogs got trained, but you could tell by the look in the …

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