When You Have Two Dogs That Fight, Which One Do You Give Away?

When You Have Two Dogs That Fight, Which One Do You Give Away? – 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 Sometimes two dogs in the home fight. Sometimes the fighting is so bad that a dog is going to be seriously injured or killed, or someone in the home might be seriously injured or killed. What do you do? How do you decide which dog to keep? Dog aggression...

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My Dog Doesn’t Like Anybody

My Dog Doesn’t Like Anybody – 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 do you do with the dog that doesn’t like anybody? This type of dog doesn’t like strangers, doesn’t like anyone the dog knows or lives with, and doesn’t like any animal? This type of is abnormal or idiopathic, and I suspect it might be an indication that something...

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I Shouldn’t Have To Take Care Of Your Dog

I Shouldn’t Have To Take Care Of Your 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 is the answer to the age old question: Am I my brother’s keeper? In other words, what responsibility do you have for someone else’s dog? Legal Responsibility: From a legal standpoint, unless a dog is in your care, custody or control, I don’t think...

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Antisocial Personality Disorder And Cruelty To Animals

Antisocial Personality Disorder And Cruelty To Animals – 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 Because I am involved in the “dog world”, I receive daily notices – from rescue volunteers; from internet dog forums I belong to; from news sources I read, etc. – of dogs that have been abused. Some of these stories are so horrible, I just...

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I’m Afraid Of My Puppy

I’m Afraid Of My Puppy – 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 Are there valid reasons to be afraid of a puppy? And if you are afraid of your puppy, what should you do? Fearful / Aggressive Puppy: I do not let myself get bitten by dogs. Like everyone else, I’ve watched some of Cesar Millan’s TV shows, and seen dogs that have bitten him. Look...

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What To Do When Your Dog Doesn’t Like A Family Member?

What To Do When Your Dog Doesn’t Like A Family Member? – 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 do you do when your dog doesn’t like your son, daughter, mom, dad, grandfather, grandmother, uncle, aunt, cousin or friend? What are the causes and what should you do? Sometimes the problem is a combination of the person and the dog: I had a student...

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Pit Bull Training

Pit Bull Training – 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 Do you have a pit bull, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Bullterrier, Dogo Argentino, American Bulldog, or other “bully” breed? What do you need to know about owning and training a bully breed? Are you looking for a trainer that is experienced with these breeds,...

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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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