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 […]
Debunking Myths: Understanding Positive Reinforcement and Differential Reinforcement By Will Bangura, M.S., CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP, (Dog Behaviorist,) Certified Dog Behavior Consultant The Myths and Why They Persist Myth 1: Positive Reinforcement Trainers Don’t Say ‘No’ Why It Persists The cultural myth of the stern, dominant dog trainer has been deeply ingrained through media and […]
Humanely Effective: Debunking Myths About Positive Reinforcement in Dog Training by Will Bangura, M.S., CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP (Dog Behaviorist) Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Introduction The world of dog training is often polarized by differing philosophies and methods, particularly when it comes to the debate between “Balanced Training” and “Positive Reinforcement Training.” The crux of […]
How Dogs Learn By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist), Certified Dog Behavior Consultant. Dogs are highly intelligent creatures that can learn through a variety of methods. They can be trained to perform various tasks and behaviors, including obedience commands, tricks, and even therapy work. To understand how dogs learn, it is important to […]
Clicker Training How to use markers to train dogs By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA (Dog Behaviorist) Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Marker training, also known as clicker training, is a type of positive reinforcement training that uses a small mechanical device, known as a clicker, to mark the precise moment a desired behavior is performed. […]