Category Archives: clicker training

Balanced Training vs. Evidence-Based Scientific Dog Training Methods.

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Balanced Training vs. Evidence-Based Scientific Dog Training Methods by Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP First and foremost, I would like to disclose that in the past, I had practiced the “Balanced Trainer” approach, which involved utilizing aversive training techniques and tools, such as prong, choke, and electronic collars to correct dog behavior. However, as […]

How to Stop a Dog from Running Out the Door

How to Stop a Dog from Running Out the Door

How to Stop a Dog from Running Out the Door By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist), Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Door-dashing, or how to stop a dog from running out the door, is a common problem for many pet owners. Dogs may run out the door for various reasons, such as excitement, fear, […]

How to stop a dog from jumping

How to stop a dog from jumping

How to stop a dog from jumping By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist), Certified Dog Behavior Consultant. Learning how to stop a dog from jumping is a common challenge for many pet owners. Although dogs may jump for different reasons, such as excitement, attention-seeking, or greeting people, it can become problematic, especially if […]

Clicker Training

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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. […]