Tag Archives: dog training

Dog Obedience Training, dog training, Puppy Training

Mastering Dog Obedience: 5 Essential Commands Every Owner Should Know

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Dog-Trainer-Behaviorist
06
Aug

By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP, (Dog Behaviorist), Certified Dog Behavior Consultant When it comes to dog ownership, one of the most critical elements is obedience training. Teaching your dog to understand and respond to basic commands not only enhances your relationship with your pet, but it also plays an indispensable role in ensuring […]

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Capturing, dog training, Puppy Training

Dog Training Using Capturing

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22
Feb

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 […]

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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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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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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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behavior modification, dog training, Dog Training Myths

Top Ten Dog Training Myths

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Top Ten Dog Training Myths
04
Feb

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 […]

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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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