Phoenix Dog Training | Top 10 Dog Training Mistakes

September 12, 2024September 6, 2024 by Will Bangura

A pet parent crouches down to train two dogs on leash in a green park, highlighting common training mistakes pet parents make.

The Top 10 Mistakes Dog Parents Make (And How to Avoid Them) As a dog trainer and behaviorist with over 35 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how well-intentioned dog parents sometimes inadvertently make mistakes that slow down their dog’s progress in training or even contribute to behavioral issues. Living in Phoenix presents its own set of challenges when it comes to training and managing behavior. Whether you’re dealing with the intense heat, busy city life, or simply trying to provide the best care for your dog, avoiding these common mistakes can make all the difference in building a stronger …

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 …

DOG TRAINING WITH MARKERS

February 23, 2018 by Will Bangura

MARKER TRAINING IN DOG TRAINING: WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Marker Training is one of the most important aspects of dog training. Marker Training is a communication system, a system of communication that pairs “markers” with behaviors, rewards, and consequences like a correction. Phoenix Dog Training uses a Marker Training System with all of the clients we work with and all the dogs we help train. Let me start by sharing the “markers” we use. Clicker = Reward Marker “Yes” = Reward Marker “Ready” = Start Training Marker “Ah Ah” = No Reward Marker “Good” = Keep Going or Keep Doing …

HOW DOGS LEARN

December 18, 2017December 8, 2017 by Will Bangura

Phoenix Dog Trainer Operant condition dog behavior science of how dogs are trained

HOW DOGS LEARN OPERANT CONDITIONING THE SCIENCE BEHIND DOG TRAINING: HOW DOGS LEARN AND ARE TRAINED How dogs learn might be the most important question you could ask. At Phoenix Dog Training, our approach to dog obedience training is based on years of study. As one of the foremost students of dog behavior, our Phoenix Dog Behaviorist has seen firsthand the effect of a combination of Operant Conditioning, Positive Reinforcement and Negative Reinforcement, and has made these techniques the centerpieces of his training philosophy, which specializes in the elimination of aggression, fears, anxieties and phobias in dogs. HOW DOGS LEARN …

Canine Body Language-Dog Aggression-Dog Anxiety

January 10, 2023August 4, 2017 by Will Bangura

Canine Body Language For Dog Aggression and Fearful Dog Training “Understanding Canine Body Language is critical to helping modify fearful and aggressive behavior,” states, Harvard Animal Behaviorist and Director of Dog Training Phoenix. Here are bullet points and a crash course in understanding what calming and stress signals are. Canine Body Language Signs of stress or arousal – taken in context and happen together or in groups. None of these happen in a vacuum. Yawning Penis crowning – often around food or resources (can be toy, place, or person), Stress is an arousal level. The sequence that leads to aggression. No …

PHOENIX DOG TRAINING | DOG AGGRESSION

August 9, 2024April 20, 2017 by Will Bangura

PHOENIX DOG TRAINING | DOG AGGRESSION | HOW TO STOP DOG AGGRESSION Dog aggression and how to stop dog aggression, and what to do to stop your dog from being aggressive, is what most of my calls are as a Dog Behaviorist. At Phoenix Dog Training, about 80% or more of the dog training problems we deal with is dog aggression. It can be heartbreaking to have a family pet that you love and that are great in so many different ways, but perhaps your dog is aggressive towards people, or your dog is aggressive towards other dogs. What can …

PHOENIX DOG TRAINING | PHOENIX DOG BEHAVIORIST

September 3, 2024March 17, 2017 by Will Bangura

PHOENIX DOG TRAINING | PHOENIX DOG BEHAVIORIST |SEVERE DOG OBEDIENCE AND BEHAVIOR Even The Most Severe Dog Behavior Issues Are No Match For Phoenix Dog Training and Phoenix Dog Behaviorist There are few names as celebrated in the world of dog obedience training as that of Phoenix Dog Training. While the industry is home to many amateurs masquerading as dog trainers, Phoenix Dog Training has made the study of dog behavior and the development of a unique and proven canine training philosophy their lifetime’s work. Harvard-trained and world-renowned as an Applied Animal Behaviorist, Phoenix Dog Training have made a career …

PHOENIX DOG TRAINING | A BRIEF HISTORY OF DOG TRAINING

September 3, 2024February 5, 2017 by Will Bangura

Phoenix Dog Training History of Dog Training

PHOENIX DOG TRAINING A Brief History of Dog Training: What You Need To Know HISTORY OF DOG TRAINING; This article will be about dog training. Specifically, it will be a brief history of dog training. Dogs have lived and worked with humans for as long as history can recall, providing us with companionship, security and assistance. The idea of training a dog is not new; in fact, dogs have been helping us to hunt, track, guard and herd livestock, as well as assist the disabled for centuries. However, even in our modern world, humans still cannot agree on which methods …

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