Crazy Barking At The Front Door

Crazy Barking At The Front Door – Phoenix Dog Training – Dog Trainer – Behaviorist Call Today! Sam Basso PHOENIX , AZ AREA: (602) 708-4531 OR, if you are out of this area, inquire about a telephone or e-Lesson Email: Sam@SamTheDogTrainer.com This is the end result for many dogs when owners don’t address the crazy barking problem… the dog ends up dead in a shelter We’ve all seen this. Maybe it is happening in your own home. The doorbell rings… and then your dogs go absolutely crazy, barking at...

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How Many Lessons Does It Take To Train A Dog?

How Many Lessons Does It Take To Train A Dog? – Phoenix Dog Training – Dog Trainer – Behaviorist Call Today! Sam Basso PHOENIX , AZ AREA: (602) 708-4531 OR, if you are out of this area, inquire about a telephone or e-Lesson Email: Sam@SamTheDogTrainer.com I was speaking to a student today, going over their homework. We’ve been working through a lot of issues with their two Labs. Not only did the dogs require Basic Obedience, the dogs are 9 months old and had months to develop a lot of really irritating behaviors....

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More Dogs = More Fighting?

More Dogs = More Fighting? – Phoenix Dog Training – Dog Trainer – Behaviorist Call Today! Sam Basso PHOENIX , AZ AREA: (602) 708-4531 OR, if you are out of this area, inquire about a telephone or e-Lesson Email: Sam@SamTheDogTrainer.com There are many reasons why dogs fight other dogs. One contributing factor is the number of dogs living in a given home. As a general rule, the more dogs you have, the greater the chance that your dogs will fight, regardless of the breed. As a general rule, I believe that most homes...

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What Is Humane Dog Training?

What Is Humane Dog Training? – Phoenix Dog Training – Dog Trainer – Behaviorist Call Today! Sam Basso PHOENIX , AZ AREA: (602) 708-4531 OR, if you are out of this area, inquire about a telephone or e-Lesson Email: Sam@SamTheDogTrainer.com What does it mean to be “humane” in your dog training methods? I was watching a fairly well known clicker trainer the other day work a dog. One of the exercises she was working on was to transition from using treats in the training to using petting. She would reach for...

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Tracking And Scent Detection Classes For Your Dog

Tracking And Scent Detection Classes For Your Dog – Phoenix Dog Training – Dog Trainer – Behaviorist Call Today! Sam Basso PHOENIX , AZ AREA: (602) 708-4531 OR, if you are out of this area, inquire about a telephone or e-Lesson Email: Sam@SamTheDogTrainer.com THESE ARE NEW CLASSES STARTING IN 2013. I am now offering tracking and scent detection courses for your dog. Not only are these fun, but they teach your dog useful skills that can be applied in the real world. I will be expanding the list of classes listed here...

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Sam, I’m Rich And I Want You To Train My Dogs

Sam, I’m Rich And I Want You To Train My Dogs – Phoenix Dog Training – Dog Trainer – Behaviorist Call Today! Sam Basso PHOENIX , AZ AREA: (602) 708-4531 OR, if you are out of this area, inquire about a telephone or e-Lesson Email: Sam@SamTheDogTrainer.com So, you are wealthy and you want me to train your dogs. OK, let’s talk about that a bit. I have trained dogs for some very rich people over the years. Some situations go well and some don’t, so consider that before you hire me. Let’s first...

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Stolen Dog

Stolen Dog – Phoenix Dog Training – Dog Trainer – Behaviorist Call Today! Sam Basso PHOENIX , AZ AREA: (602) 708-4531 OR, if you are out of this area, inquire about a telephone or e-Lesson Email: Sam@SamTheDogTrainer.com I’ve been following dog theft stories for about a year. It is a real risk, especially if you have 1.) a high value dog; 2.) pit bull; or 3.) puppy. Some of these thefts are easy because the dogs were left unsupervised in the yard or a vehicle. Others were taken as part of a general robbery. Some...

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Doing Your Dog Training Homework

Doing Your Dog Training Homework – Phoenix Dog Training – Dog Trainer – Behaviorist Call Today! Sam Basso PHOENIX , AZ AREA: (602) 708-4531 OR, if you are out of this area, inquire about a telephone or e-Lesson Email: Sam@SamTheDogTrainer.com Last night, I was doing my usual student follow ups, making sure every dog was on track… One returned message got to me, so I thought I’d post my reactions here as I related them to friends on Facebook… “It’s sometimes strange to learn the things...

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Healing Wounds To The Heart: You And Your Dog

Healing Wounds To The Heart: You And Your Dog – Phoenix Dog Training – Dog Trainer – Behaviorist Call Today! Sam Basso PHOENIX , AZ AREA: (602) 708-4531 OR, if you are out of this area, inquire about a telephone or e-Lesson Email: Sam@SamTheDogTrainer.com My job is often healing wounds to the heart… of a dog, and sometimes also of the family… Dogs and people can go through rough, traumatic times, never to be forgotten, and oftentimes difficult to overcome. This can result in dogs that are continually stressed...

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