Sniff to Soothe Forage Five: Pattern Game for Reactive Dogs

March 9, 2026 by Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP

Sniff to Soothe Forage Five pattern game, a dog searches treats in a ball-filled bin while a reactive dog on leash calms in a park before-and-after scene.

Sniff to Soothe Forage Five Pattern Game for Reactive, Fearful, and Aggressive Dogs Sniff to Soothe Forage Five A scent-led pattern game that helps dogs shift from chaos to calm Before we talk about bins and balls, I want to give credit where it belongs. Pattern games have changed the dog training world in a way that is hard to overstate. Leslie McDevitt’s Control Unleashed work gave pet parents and pet professionals a humane, practical way to create predictability and emotional safety for dogs who used to unravel in the real world. Her pattern games helped thousands of dogs feel …

Dog Anxiety Training in Phoenix | Expert Canine Behaviorist for Scentwork and Enrichment

December 12, 2024December 12, 2024 by Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP

A certified canine behaviorist in Phoenix working with a dog on nose work training to reduce anxiety and provide enrichment.

How Nose Work Can Calm Dog Anxiety and Enrich a Dog’s Life Dogs experience the world in a profoundly different way than humans. While we rely primarily on our eyes to interpret our surroundings, dogs rely on their noses. For dogs, sniffing isn’t just a way to find their favorite toy or treat; it’s how they process information, understand their environment, and engage with the world. Nose work, also known as scent detection, is a structured activity. hat allows dogs to tap into this natural ability. Not only is it mentally stimulating and physically satisfying, but it also has significant …