Comprehensive Guide to Managing Fireworks Anxiety in Dogs Fireworks displays, especially during holidays like the 4th of July, can be a source of extreme anxiety for many dogs. The loud noises, bright lights, and sudden bursts can be terrifying for our canine companions, leading to behaviors that indicate high stress and fear. According to statistics, […]
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 […]
Effective Puppy Bite Inhibition: Gentle Training Strategies By Will Bangura, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP (Dog Behaviorist) Certified Dog Behavior Consultants In the journey of raising a well-mannered and sociable canine companion, teaching bite inhibition is one of the fundamental milestones. Bite inhibition, the ability of a dog to control the force of its mouth when biting, […]
The Importance of Food in Dog Training and Debunking Prevalent Myths By Will Bangura, M.S., CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP Introduction It’s often said that “food is the way to a man’s heart,” but it seems that this sentiment isn’t exclusive to humans. For our canine companions, food holds an irreplaceable role not just in their […]