Resource Guarding In Dogs
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, CBATI, VSPDT, TTWC, VSA-DT What is Resource Guarding? Resource guarding, also known as “possession aggression” is a behavior a dog displays to control access to a valued resource. What is a valued resource? It is something of
Anthony’s Top 10 Things To Do With Your Puppy
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT, CBATI, VSPDT This weekend I took my puppy Journey hiking off-leash in Connecticut. I was amazed at how many people had their puppies there. It was so great seeing 8-week old and 12-week old puppies
Dog Training Tips For Success
If there was one thing I would suggest that all my clients read through before our initial consultation together, it would be this blog post. It is simple and straight to the point. Regardless of whether you are a puppy owner
Reasons For Investing In Puppy Training Early On
Congratulations, you got a puppy! Now what? Puppies Need To Start Training ASAP You might be thinking that your puppy will already know how to go to the bathroom outside or at least on a weewee pad. Maybe you expect your puppy
When should you start training your puppy?
One of the most frequently asked questions I get is “When should I start training my puppy?” My answer is always…you guessed it! NOW!!!! When I say now I mean ASAP. Right now. Regardless of whether you are working with a professional
Puppy Proofing: Keep Your Puppy and Your Home Safe
by Anthony De Marinis, CDBC So you got yourself a puppy! Hooray! Puppies are fun and bring out the best in people. But they can also bring out the worst in people to. Living with a puppy can be time-consuming and
The Importance of Muzzle Training
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC Believe it or not, the use of a muzzle can come in handy even if your dog does not have aggression issues. For most of us the typical response to hearing about the use of a
Hand Targeting
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC Hand targeting or “touch”, is a great behavior to teach for a variety of reasons. A hand target is when you present your hand and the dog bumps his or her nose against your hand. Below
Resource Guarding Prevention in Puppies
Revised 4/7/2021 By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT, CBATI, VSPDT, TTWC, VSA-DT Preventing your puppy from becoming possessive of his things can be very important, especially in households with children. Many dog owners think that if a puppy growls or snaps at
Dog Body Language: How Your Dog Communicates
Dogs are body language communicators -Chris Bach So you want to truly communicate with and understand your dog? This is done most effectively by learning about canine body language and communication skills. Whether training a dog or modifying behavior, understanding how