How to stop a dog chasing a cat

October 10, 2021 by Will Bangura

How to stop a dog chasing a cat In this article is a discussion on how to stop a dog chasing a cat. For as long as cats have been, dogs have been chasing them. So, you have a dog that does not get along with your cat. This brief article will talk about how you can get your dog comfortable and relaxed around your cat, therefore desensitizing your dog and its reactive behavior towards your cat. Before we can do behavior modification and the necessary counterconditioning and desensitization, we need to teach your dog some alternative behaviors that would …

Simple Steps to Solve Your Dog’s Behavior Problems

May 24, 2021 by Will Bangura

Around 44 percent of households in America own at least one dog. That makes for a whopping 78 million dogs in the United States. Unfortunately, many pet owners find themselves wondering how to solve dog behavior problems. The most common issues are often misunderstood or mishandled by owners. Dog behavior problems such as destructive behaviors, barking, or aggression can lead owners to surrender their pet to an animal shelter, adding to the nearly four million dogs that are surrendered in the U.S. every year. Your furry friend is a massive part of your life, but the most common dog behavior …

Clicker Training Dogs

February 25, 2021 by Will Bangura

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 …

PUPPY SOCIALIZATION: Puppy Socialization Period 3 weeks to 3 months

February 21, 2021February 21, 2021 by Will Bangura

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 …

Destructive Chewing: How To Understand & Help

January 27, 2021January 21, 2021 by Will Bangura

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 …

DOG TRAINING CORRECTIONS

August 26, 2024January 17, 2021 by Will Bangura

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 …

DANGERS OF ESSENTIAL OILS TO DOGS

December 4, 2020 by Will Bangura

DANGERS OF ESSENTIAL OILS TO DOGS. Dogs sense of smell is 40 times greater than a human. Here is a list of essential oils dangerous to dogs.

PIT BULL BAN AND BREED SPECIFIC LEGISLATION

January 27, 2020January 26, 2020 by Will Bangura

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 …

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

November 10, 2019July 24, 2019 by Will Bangura

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, …

PUPPY TRAINING: WHEN TO START?

August 26, 2024July 15, 2019 by Will Bangura

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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