Daily Archives: January 28, 2023

behavior modification, dog training, Managing Behaviors, nuisance behaviors, resource guarding

How to teach a dog to drop it

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How to teach a dog drop it
28
Jan

How to teach a dog to drop it By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist), Certified Dog Behavior Consultant. There are several different ways to teach a dog to “drop it,” including positive reinforcement, negative punishment, and counterconditioning. Resource guarding in dogs refers to the behavior of protecting a valued resource, such as food, […]

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B.F. Skinner, clicker training, marker training, operant conditioning

Clicker Training

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clicker training
28
Jan

Clicker Training How to use markers to train dogs By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA (Dog Behaviorist) Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Marker training, also known as clicker training, is a type of positive reinforcement training that uses a small mechanical device, known as a clicker, to mark the precise moment a desired behavior is performed. […]

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counter-conditioning and desensitization, Dog Aggression, dog anxiety, dog fears, dog phobias

Counter-conditioning and desensitization: Exposure therapy for dogs

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counter-conditioning and desensitization for dog anxiety
28
Jan

Counter-conditioning and desensitization: Exposure therapy for dogs    By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist), Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Counter-conditioning and desensitization for dogs are two commonly used techniques for helping dogs overcome fears and phobias. These techniques involve changing a dog’s emotional response to a specific stimulus by associating it with something positive. […]

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Counter-conditioning, Desensitization, Managing Behaviors, Place Training

Place Training for Dogs

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Teaching a dog to go to its place or spot
28
Jan

“PLACE” TRAINING FOR DOGS:  How do you teach your dog to go to its “place” or “Spot”? By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP, (Dog Behaviorist), Certified Dog Behavior Consultant “Place” training for dogs is used in dog training to teach a dog to go to a specific location or piece of furniture, such as […]

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behavior modification, Desensitization, dog anxiety, Dog Separation Anxiety

Taming Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Proven Strategies to Help Your Furry Friend!

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Dog Separation Anxiety
28
Jan

Taming Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Proven Strategies to Help Your Furry Friend! ‍ ‍By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist), Certified Dog Behavior Consultant This article will discuss separation anxiety in dogs, the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options. We’ll also provide home remedies, dog separation anxiety training, and dog separation anxiety medication that […]

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