Daily Archives: March 11, 2023

Behavior Medicine, Dog Aggression, Dog Aggression Training, Medical factors affecting behavior, Neurochemical Imbalance, Threshold

Sedatives and Dog Aggression Good or Bad Idea?

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Gabapentin Dog Anxiety Aggression
11
Mar

Sedatives and Dog Aggression Good or Bad Idea? I have seen a dangerous trend over the last few years. More and more dogs with aggression that I have been called into work with have been prescribed sedatives by their veterinarian, and I see many dogs, as a result, have a much lower bite threshold and […]

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Dog Phobias

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Dog Phobias
11
Mar

Dog Phobias by Will Bangura, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist,) Certified Behavior Consultant Dogs are wonderful companions, but like humans, they can develop phobias or irrational fears of certain situations or stimuli. These phobias can significantly impact a dog’s quality of life and cause distress for both the dog and its owner. Understanding the signs and […]

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behavior modification, Building Confidence in Dogs, counter-conditioning and desensitization, dog fears, dog phobias, dog training, Fear and Anxiety, Fearful Dogs, Treat and Retreat

Treat and Retreat Dog Training

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Treat and Retreat Dog Training
11
Mar

Treat and Retreat: An Overview of Suzanne Clothier and John Fisher’s Systems by Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist,) Certified Behavior Consultant. Dog training is an essential part of responsible pet ownership. It involves teaching dogs new behaviors and reinforcing desirable behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques. While there are several approaches to dog training, […]

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