LAT Dog Training for Reactive & Aggressive Dogs |

April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 by Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP

Dog practicing Look At That (LAT) training with pet parent during reactive dog training session in Phoenix

LAT (Look at That) Dog Training: A Practical, Personable Guide for Pet Parents and Trainers Table of Contents Listen to the (LAT) Look at That Podcast I still remember the first time I saw a pet guardian use “Look at That” with their anxious rescue pup. We were standing in a quiet little park, and their dog—let’s call him Charlie—would get worked up the moment he glimpsed a skateboard or even heard a skateboard’s wheels in the distance. It was like clockwork: he’d see the trigger, bark his head off, and lunge at the end of his leash. It wasn’t …

Stop Dog Chasing

February 23, 2025February 21, 2025 by Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP

German Shepherd dog aggressively chasing a rabbit and rodent in the forest—training to stop prey drive and chasing behavior.

How to Stop Your Dog from Chasing – A Force-Free, Positive Reinforcement Guide to Tame Prey Drive Table of Contents Introduction to the Problem of Dog Chasing Hello, I’m Will Bangura, a certified canine behaviorist in Phoenix and consultant and I’m excited to welcome you to this comprehensive guide dedicated to understanding and modifying canine chasing behaviors through force-free, positive reinforcement methods. My goal is to provide pet parents and fellow professionals with a thorough resource that explains why dogs chase, the risks involved, and how to effectively address these behaviors using science-based strategies that prioritize the welfare of both dogs and …