Your Dog Is Aggressive. What Are Your Options?
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT, CBATI, VSPDT, 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
Beast Teeth! Puppy Mouthing & Biting Tips
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT, CBATI, VSPDT, VSA-DT Revised 11/28/20 Ouch, my puppy is a beast! Ok, so maybe your puppy isn’t a beast, but your puppy is probably mouthing and biting you and your family. It is probably driving you crazy! The first thing to know is that
Certified Behavior Consultant For Aggression, Reactivity, Fear & Anxiety
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
Aggression: Preparing For Your Dog’s Aggression Consultation
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 well as
Dog Bite Prevention Tips In Your Home
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
Keeping Your Dog Safe On Walks
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
Helping Aggressive Dogs Through Online Virtual Dog Training
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 Online
Online Virtual Dog Training & Behavior Sessions- Can It Help My Dog?
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 Sessions
How To Safely Play Tug With Your Dog
By: Anthony De Marinis, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant- IAABC, CBATI, VSPDT, TTWC, VSA-DT & Debbie Torraca, DPT, MSPT, CCRP, Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Emeritus Is it ok to play tug? As dog professionals, we are constantly asked if playing tug causes aggression. The
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