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Why You Should Never Punish Dog Aggression

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Never Punish Dog Aggression
16
Mar

image courtesy of DogNostics.com Why You Should Never Punish Dog Aggression Why You Should Never Punish Dog Aggression by Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist,) Certified Behavior Consultant. Aggression in dogs is a common behavioral problem that can be dangerous and difficult to manage. However, it is important to understand that aggression is not […]

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Understanding Thresholds and Canine Body Language : The Key to Successful Counterconditioning and Desensitization

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Canine Thresholds
09
Mar

Understanding Thresholds and Canine Body Language: The Key to Successful Counterconditioning and Desensitization by Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist) Certified Behavior Consultant If you have a dog with anxiety, fear, phobias, reactivity, or aggression, changing these emotional states and their corresponding behaviors is through a behavior modification process known as counterconditioning and desensitization (D/CC.) […]

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BAT, Behavior Adjustment Training, CBATI, CCDS, counter-conditioning and desensitization, Dog Aggression, Dog Aggression Training, dog fears, dog training, Dog Training Myths, Fear and Anxiety

Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) Revisited: What the Critics, Experts, and Science Have to Say?

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behavior adjustment training bat revisited what the critics Experts and Science Have to Say
02
Mar

Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) Revisited: What the Critics, Experts, and Science Have to Say? by Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, Certified Behavior Consultant (Dog Behaviorist.) This article will uncover the facts behind BAT training for dogs. We will look at what BAT is and how it works, the history of BAT, the pros and cons, […]

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BAT, Behavior Adjustment Training, Dog Aggression, Engage Disengage Training, Fear aggression in dogs towards strangers, Human directed aggressin, LAT, Look at that dog training

What is Human Directed Aggression

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Aggressive Dog Behaviorist Near Me
24
Feb

What is human-directed aggression? By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist) Certified Behavior Consultant.  Human-directed aggression (HDA) in dogs refers to aggressive behaviors exhibited by dogs towards humans, which can range from growling and barking to biting. HDA is a serious issue that can have severe consequences for the dog and the humans involved. […]

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behavior modification, counter-conditioning and desensitization, Dog Aggression, Dog Aggression Training, How do you deal with an aggressive dog?, Managing Behaviors

How Do You Deal With an Aggressive Dog?

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How do you deal with an aggressive dog
14
Feb

How Do You Deal With an Aggressive Dog?   How do you deal with an aggressive dog? By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist), Certified Behavior Consultant. Aggression is a common behavior in dogs that can have severe consequences if not appropriately addressed. Aggressive behavior can range from mild warning signs, such as growling, […]

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BAT, Behavior Adjustment Training, behavior modification, Counter-conditioning, Desensitization, Dog Aggression, dog anxiety, dog fears

Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT)

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Behavior Adjustment Training BAT 2.0
03
Feb

Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist), Certified Dog Behavior Consultant. Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) is a dog behavior modification method developed by Grisha Stewart, a professional dog behaviorist, dog trainer and behavior consultant. BAT primarily aims to help dogs overcome their fears, anxieties, and aggressive behaviors through positive reinforcement […]

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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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Dog Aggression, Dog Aggression Training, Reactive Dog Training, Reactive Dogs

Reactive Dog Training: How to Manage Your Aggressive Dog

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Reactive Dog Training
26
Jan

Reactive Dog Training: How to Safely Manage Your Aggressive Dog   By Will Bangura M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA (Dog Behaviorist), Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Reactive dog training is important for all dog owners, especially those with aggressive dogs. While it is true that all dogs can be trained, aggressive dogs require special attention and handling. It […]

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