Category Archives: Pet Safety

Dog-Pet Parent Bonding, Pet Health and Wellness, Pet Safety, Positive Reinforcement Training, Preventative Pet Care, Preventing Resource Guarding in Puppies, Puppy Behavior, Training and Obedience

Preventing Resource Guarding in Puppies Through Positive Reinforcement

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preventing resource guarding in puppies training guide
25
Apr

Nurturing Generosity: How to Gently Discourage Resource Guarding in Your Puppy By Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP, Certified Canine Behaviorist and Consultant Defining Resource Guarding Resource guarding is a behavior exhibited by puppies and dogs, where they show possessiveness over their resources, such as food, toys, or other valuable items. This behavior may […]

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dog training, Dog Training and Behavior, Emergency Recall, Pet Safety, Uncategorized

How to Teach a Dog The Emergency Recall

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How to Teach the Emergency Recall
28
Oct

By Will Bangura, M.S., (Dog Behaviorist), Certified Behavior Consultant The Importance and Mastery of the Emergency Recall for Dogs (Please be Sure to Listen to the Dog Training Podcast on Teaching The Emergency Recall at the End of this Article.) For many pet parents, the thought of their beloved canine companion darting off in an […]

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Advanced Pet Care, Dog Training and Behavior, Pet Safety, Training Techniques, Uncategorized

The Comprehensive Guide to Positive Muzzle Training for Dogs: Step-by-Step, Science-Backed Methods for Safe and Effective Training

Posted on by Dog Behaviorist
Dog happily wearing a basket muzzle as a result of positive muzzle training techniques
07
Sep

Positively Conditioning Your Dog to a Basket Muzzle: A Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Guide By Will Bangura, M.S., CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP, (Dog Behaviorist), Certified Dog Behavior Consultant. Introduction Conditioning your dog to wear a muzzle can be an invaluable training tool for various behavioral or safety reasons. Whether you’re dealing with reactive behavior, medical issues that […]

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