Category Archives: Managing Behaviors

behavior modification, Canine Psychology, Dog Behavior Management, DogTraining, Evidenced-Based Training, Impulse Control, Managing Behaviors, Pet Well-Being, positive reinforcement

How to Teach Impulse Control in Dogs: A Comprehensive Guide

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How to teach a dog impulse control
11
Jan

How to Teach a Dog Impulse Control: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Modifying Impulse Control in Dogs By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP (Certified Dog Behavior Consultant/Dog Behaviorist) Defining Impulse Control in Canine Behavior Impulse control in dogs is a multifaceted aspect of canine behavior that involves their ability to manage spontaneous reactions […]

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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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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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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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