Dog & Puppy training
serving Long Island’s
Nassau County &
Western Suffolk County
11/22/23 Anthony De Marinis, CBDC, ADT A common question I get asked is “Can puppies actually be aggressive?” The simple answer is yes. However, there are many reasons why a puppy can display aggressive behavior. Before exploring this further, let’s first explore what...
If you are seeking help from an experienced and certified dog trainer and certified dog behavior consultant on Long Island, look no further! Anthony De Marinis provides a variety of dog training and behavior modification services which include: In-home puppy training...
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT If you have a dog who is reactive; growls, barks, lunges or fixates on other dogs, people, animals, vehicles or anything else, then the skills in this blog may be helpful. Just to make sure we are all on the same page, let me simply...
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT Many people wonder if it is necessary to hire a dog trainer and/or behavior professional with particular credentials or certifications. When looking for a dog training and behavior professional, it can be confusing to figure out who is...
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT There are many different methods and philosophies regarding dog training and behavior modification. This surprises a lot of dog owners, as many think that there is only one way to train a dog. In fact, there are three main training...
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT "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 his back anywhere...
Revised 11/23/22 By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT 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 have a dog who was...
Getting a puppy is a fun and exciting time. Everyone wants a well-trained, friendly and obedient dog. But, not everyone has a plan to set their puppy up for success. In order to have a well-trained puppy, you should have goals and a training plan in place to help you...
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT 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 puppies learn and...
By: Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT 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 problem was...
By: Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT 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...
Revised on 12/29/22 By: Anthony De Marinis, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant- IAABC, ADT & Debbie Torraca, DPT, MSPT, CCRP, Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Emeritus Is it okay to play tug? As dog professionals, we are constantly asked if playing...