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behavior modification, Canine Body Language, counter-conditioning and desensitization, Dog Aggression, dog anxiety, dog fears, Threshold

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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behavior modification, counter-surfing, Differential Reinforcement, Dog on Couch, dog training, excessive barking, How to keep a dog off furniture, How to stop a dog from jumping, positive reinforcement

Stop Saying “No” and Start Saying “Good Dog!”: A Positive Approach to Training Your Furry Friend

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Stop-Saying-No-and-Start-Saying -Good-Dog
16
Feb

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 […]

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Aggression towards family members, behavior modification, Dog on dog aggression, Human directed aggression, Inter-dog aggression, Medical factors affecting behavior

What to Do if Your Dog Becomes Aggressive Towards Family

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What to Do if Your Dog Becomes Aggressive Towards Family
15
Feb

What to Do if Your Dog Becomes Aggressive Toward Family. What to Do if Your Dog Becomes Aggressive Toward Family By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist), Certified Behavior Consultant. Aggression in dogs can be a serious and dangerous problem for the pet guardian, other household members, and other dogs in the home. Sudden […]

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behavior modification, counter-conditioning and desensitization, Dr. Karen Overall, Relaxation protocol for dogs

What is the Relaxation Protocol for Dogs?

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Relaxation protocol for dogs
15
Feb

Picture courtesy of Labradoodle Home What is the Relaxation Protocol for Dogs? What is the relaxation protocol for dogs? By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist) Certified Behavior Consultant. Relaxation protocols have been developed for dogs who exhibit anxious, fearful, and aggressive behavior. Karen Overall, a renowned veterinary behaviorist, has created a relaxation protocol […]

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behavior modification, counter-conditioning and desensitization, Engage Disengage Training, LAT, Look at that, Look at that dog training

Look at That Dog Training: How to Train Reactive Dogs Effectively.

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Look at that dog training (LAT)
15
Feb

Look at That Dog Training: How to Train Reactive Dogs Effectively. Look At That Dog Training: How to Train Reactive Dogs Effectively by Will Bangura, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist), Certified Behavior Consultant. Training a reactive dog can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Look at That (LAT) Dog Training is a practical, positive […]

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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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Addison's disease, behavior modification, Cushing's disease, PICA, Thyroid disorder

PICA Disorder in Dogs

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PICA in DOGS
14
Feb

Pica in Dogs PICA  in Dogs By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist) Certified Behavior Consultant. PICA  in Dogs, the consumption of non-food items, is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening behavior in dogs. Pet owners must understand the causes of PICA in dogs, the potential dangers, and how to treat and prevent it. THE […]

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Dog on Couch, How to keep a dog off furniture

Dog on Couch? How To Keep a Dog Off Furniture.

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How to Keep a Dog off Furniture
13
Feb

Dog on Couch? How to Keep a Dog off Furniture. Dog on couch? How to keep a dog off furniture By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist) Certified Behavior Consultant Canine. Dogs have been considered man’s best friend for centuries. They have been bred for various purposes, including hunting, herding, and guarding. However, as […]

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behavior modification, dog training, engagement

How and why to teach a dog “engage, disengage”

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Dog Training Engage Disengage
04
Feb

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 […]

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