By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT, LFDM, FFCP “My dog is aggressive towards strangers.” This is a common problem among many dogs today. I noticed a large increase in dogs having issues with strangers or visitors after the Covid shutdown. This comes as no...
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT, LFDM, FFCP, VSA-DT "Something is wrong with my dog." "He keeps kicking his legs out and seems to lose control of them." "It is like he has some weird sensation going through his body." "He keeps looking at, sniffing and nibbling on...
Anthony De Marinis, CBDC, ADT, LFDM, FFCP, VSA-DT I thought it was finally time to write a blog on what aggressive behavior actually is. After all, it is what I specialize in. Here is a simple guide laying out what aggressive behavior in dogs is. This blog could go on...
Revised 11/23/22 By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT, LFDM, FFCP, VSA-DT Over the past couple of years my Kelpie, Journey, has really taught me the importance of play and the use of playing with toys and/or food as a reward. At first it was a bit of a struggle for me to...
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT, LFDM, FFCP, VSA-DT Living with a dog who displays aggressive behavior is stressful and creates challenges. Dogs may show signs of aggressive behavior from an early age or develop aggressive behavior over time. Sometimes dog...
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT, LFDM, FFCP Most of my work is with dogs who have behavior issues, most of those being aggression. Some owners knowingly adopt or purchase a dog who displays aggressive behavior (growling, lunging, biting), while other dog owners have...
Does Your Dog Have A Behavior Issue? If so, you are not alone! It is very common these days for dog owners to have a family pet that has behavior issues. It is the main focus of my business. Many of the issues I work with on a daily basis include, but are not...
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT, VSPDT, CBATI, VSA-DT Certified Dog Behavior Consultant by IAABC Accredited Dog Trainer by IAABC "What do you suggest having prepared for the initial consultation?" This is a question I often get asked by new clients as...
By: Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, VSPDT, CBATI Recently, I have had an increased number of calls about dog bites towards dog owners and household family members. I see this as a result of quarantine due to Covid-19. You might be wondering why the quarantine has...
By: Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, VSPDT, CBATI The other day while I was walking my puppy, a neighbor’s dog got out of his yard and bit another neighbor’s dog that was on a walk. The owner quickly reacted and picked her small dog up to try and keep her safe. The...
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, VSPDT, CBATI Certified Dog Behavior Consultant by IAABC Dog owners with dogs who display aggressive behavior need the help of a qualified behavior consultant! They can get it through Online Virtual Sessions. In my last blog about...
By: Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, VSPDT, CBATI With the Covid-19 pandemic, dog trainers and behavior consultants have taken to online virtual sessions to provide support for their clients. This blog is meant to help dog owners learn: About Online Virtual...
