Why Does My Dog Bite Me?

Why Does My Dog Bite Me? – 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 Dogs bite for many reasons. However, I have found it very unusual for a pet dog to bite a family member. When a dog does bite a family member, it is usually a “man made” problem caused by abusive training or handling. There is a difference between mouthing and biting. Dogs, and especially...

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Abused Dog Behavior

Abused Dog Behavior – 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 think my dog acts that way because he was abused.” I regularly hear this when doing behavioral evaluations of fearful, aggressive, or defensively aggressive dogs. It then becomes part of my investigation to determine if there is enough reason to believe there was abuse, or if there...

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My Puppy Resents Corrections

My Puppy Resents Corrections – 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 Some puppies will become aggressive when corrected. What’s that all about? First off, I never correct a dog out of anger. Corrections are meant to teach and enforce good behavior, not to make a dog scared of me. And corrections shouldn’t be your way of getting back at a dog for...

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Did You Get The Wrong Dog? – Dog Training – Dog Trainer – Behaviorist

Did You Get The Wrong Dog? – 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 owned two dogs, named Kate. I found a breeder of the type of breed I wanted, and had arranged to meet his puppies. He led me into one of his puppy pens, and I was immediately mauled by 5 fluffy balls of energy. I spent about an hour in there. I didn’t know anything about dogs. I hadn’t...

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Why Do Isolated Dogs Attack? – Dog Training – Dog Trainer – Behaviorist

Why Do Isolated Dogs Attack? – 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   Why is it dangerous to leave dogs isolated and neglected in a back yard? Why do dogs kept in kennels for day after day eventually resort to aggression? Why do these types of dogs escape and then attack? The first reason is because these dogs become more and more unsocialized...

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The Most Annoying Dog In The World – Dog Training – Dog Trainer – Behaviorist

The Most Annoying Dog In The World – 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 never watched “Marley and Me”, nor read the book, but I’ve met many Marley’s over the years. I’ve even owned a “Marley”. If you have one of those very difficult dogs to manage and love, this is the article for you. The first thing to know about dogs...

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Training Your Dog – Phoenix Dog Training – Dog Trainer – Behaviorist

Training Your Dog - Phoenix Dog Training – Dog Trainer – AZ – 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 Many people ask: * What should I do? I am embarrassed by my dog. My husband won’t work with the dog. My son can’t even come in the house. My neighbors are complaining. I have to walk my dog at odd hours of the day and night. My dog is too friendly and jumps all over...

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Dog Problem Or People Problem? – Dog Training – Dog Trainer – Behaviorist

Dog Problem Or People Problem? – 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 received a call the other day from a man who is in the process of getting a divorce. He called because he wanted help with his dog’s separation anxiety. As usual, I proceeded to interview him regarding his home situation, his dogs, and what behavioral problems he was...

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How Do You Introduce A New Or Strange Dog? – Dog Training – Dog Trainer – Behaviorist

How Do You Introduce A New Or Strange Dog? - 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 things should you consider before introducing one dog to another? If you do things right, then things normally go well and the dogs get along. If you do things wrong, then a bad dog fight can erupt – people and dogs can be seriously injured. Evaluating The...

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