Forcing A Dog

Forcing A 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 Is it ever OK to force a dog, by… 1.) Shoving it’s face into it’s poop? 2.) Making it walk on a slippery floor? 3.) Making it make contact with strangers? 4.) Making it face an unpleasant noise, situation, or towards something that terrifies it? 5.) Using a shock collar? This is a complicated...

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Why Does My Dog Roll Over When I Get Angry?

Why Does My Dog Roll Over When I Get Angry? – 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 do dogs roll over onto their sides or backs when you are angry? When dogs roll over onto their backs when you are dominating them, they are performing an appeasement behavior. This is also what submissive urination is all about… it is done to say, “I’m...

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Why Does My Dog Run Away From Strangers?

Why Does My Dog Run Away From Strangers? – 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 would a dog try to avoid being touched or approached by strangers (away from the dog’s territory)? This generally boils down to two types of dogs. Aloof Dog: Some dogs don’t care about anyone except their families. There are a number of breeds that aren’t...

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Alpha Roll: Is It OK To Force A Dog Onto Its Side As A Correction?

Alpha Roll: Is It OK To Force A Dog Onto Its Side As A Correction? – 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, what’s the deal with the Alpha Roll? Is it a good idea to forceably roll a dog onto its back or side, and pin it there, as a correction? When friendly dogs greet, some will roll onto their backs and expose their necks and bellies. When puppies...

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I Growl At My Dog, Is That OK?

I Growl At My Dog, Is That OK? – 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 growl at other dogs. So, wouldn’t it be a natural training method for me to growl at my dog? No. A growl is a threat to attack. You never want to put yourself in a position where your dog feels that its life is in danger. Do this with some dogs, and you have a very high chance...

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Is It Ever OK To Hit Or Kick A Dog To Correct It?

Is It Ever OK To Hit Or Kick A Dog To Correct It? – 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 to make a dog do, or not do, some behavior? Is it ever ok to use force, such as hitting or kicking a dog? There are many ways to encourage a dog to fight. One of those is to either threaten a dog with pain, or to cause pain. Pain is a primary trigger for...

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How Do You Force A Dog To Let Go Of Something In Its Mouth?

How Do You Force A Dog To Let Go Of Something In Its Mouth? – 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 How do you make a dog drop something out of its mouth? One of the most difficult things to do is to get a dog to drop a toy, slipper, TV remote control, dead animal, bone, etc. from its mouth. When a dog has something that you want back, or you want out of its...

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Rare Dog Breeds: Training And Behavior Modification

Rare Dog Breeds: Training And Behavior Modification – 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 Rare Dog Breeds: There are over 500 dog breeds in the world. There is no dog trainer or behaviorist that has worked with them all. Yet, from time to time, I get the opportunity to work with a rare breed. I enjoy it, and I’m good at it. Special Needs: Rare breeds...

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Help! I Spanked My Dog, Now He Hates Me

Help! I Spanked My Dog, Now He Hates 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 The Effects: You’ve spanked your dog, now your dog hates you. What should you do? Corporal punishment, physical correction, is always a risky form of behavior modification because it can backfire. You can lose a dog’s friendship forever. You can become the dog’s...

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