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

November 10, 2019July 24, 2019 by Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP

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, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP

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 …

GERMAN SHEPHERD TRAINING PHOENIX

August 26, 2024July 8, 2019 by Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP

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 …

DOG TRAINING OKINAWA

June 20, 2019September 23, 2018 by Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP

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.

June 1, 2018 by Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP

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 …

POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT DOG TRAINING

May 18, 2018 by Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP

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 …

DOG TRAINING SECRET

August 26, 2024April 20, 2018 by Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP

DOG TRAINING SECRET “Take your dog everywhere you go and don’t let it be a JERK!” Not too long ago I ended up with a dog, a big dog, a big German Shepherd Dog. I was not looking for a dog, and I definitely was not looking for a large breed dog. The timing of ending up with another unplanned dog into my life was inconvenient to say the least. Sometimes life gives us unexpected surprises. In this case it was “Nizzy,” who taught me the greatest Dog Training Secret there is. “Take your dog everywhere you go and don’t let it be a …

DOG TRAINING PHOENIX

August 9, 2024April 13, 2018 by Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP

DOG TRAINING PHOENIX DOG TRAINING PHOENIX provides the highest quality Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Aggression Training and Dog Behavior Modification. We work with Dogs with aggression, dogs with anxiety and dogs with severe phobias. Dog Training Phoenix also trains just plain old pet dogs that need to have basic manners and basic dog obedience training. Dog Training Phoenix has over 42 years of both professional dog training and competitive dog obedience training. Dog Training Phoenix specializes in difficult to severe dog behavior problems and off-leash trained dogs that are reliable in the face of extreme distractions. If you have a dog …

DOG BITE PREVENTION WEEK APRIL 8TH – APRIL 14TH 2018

April 6, 2018 by Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP

DOG BITE PREVENTION WEEK APRIL 8TH – APRIL 14TH 2018 PRESS RELEASE PHOENIX ARIZONA APRIL 6TH, 2018 Every 75 seconds a person is bitten by a dog each day in the United States, or 4.5 million dog bites a year. One third of all home owner insurance claims are due to dog bites, and each year insurance companies pay out in excess of $700 million dollars in dog bite insurance settlements. The average cost of hospital bite admissions has climbed 50% to a staggering $18,200 per hospital admission on average. In 2016 there were 31 reported dog bite fatalities to …

REMOTE COLLAR TRAINING

March 16, 2018 by Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP

REMOTE COLLAR TRAINING REMOTE COLLAR TRAINING is one of the greatest advances in all of dog training. On the other hand, nothing has brought about more controversy and differing opinions in the dog training industry as the use of remote collars in dog training. In this article I will dispel some myths and get down to facts. REMOTE COLLAR TRAINING HISTORY SHOCK COLLARS, ELECTRIC COLLARS, E-COLLARS WHATS THE DIFFERENCE? A lot actually, yet not much. I know that sounds and seems paradoxical and it is. What else is paradoxical is that Remote Training Collars or E-Collars are some of the …

+ More