By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist,) Certified Behavior Consultant. What is Capturing in Dog Training, and How Does it Work? Capturing is a dog training technique that involves rewarding a dog for performing a specific behavior naturally. In other words, instead of teaching the dog the behavior, you wait for the dog to […]
Stop Saying “No” and Start Saying “Good Dog!”: A Positive Approach to Training Your Furry Friend Stop Saying “No” and Start Saying “Good Dog!”: A Positive Approach to Training Your Furry Friend By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist,) Certified Behavior Consultant. Hello, pet guardians! As we all know, it can be challenging to […]
How and why to teach a dog “engage, disengage” By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA (Dog Behaviorist,) Certified Dog Behavior Consultant How and why to teach a dog “engage, disengage” is a training concept that professional dog trainers and dog behaviorists widely use to help dogs focus on their handlers and improve their behavior. It […]
How to stop a dog counter-surfing By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist), Certified Dog Behavior Consultant. Updated and republished March 9th, 2024 Introduction to Counter-Surfing and Table-Grabbing When pet guardians notice their beloved canine companion lifting items off counters and tables, they are witnessing behaviors commonly referred to as counter-surfing and table-grabbing. These […]
Top Ten Dog Training Myths By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist,) Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Dog training is essential to dog ownership and helps establish a strong bond between the owner and the pet. However, there are many myths surrounding dog training that can be harmful and lead to ineffective training methods. This […]
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, […]