My Kids Are Scared Of My Rottweiler Puppy

My Kids Are Scared Of My Rottweiler 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 your kids afraid of your Rottweiler puppy (pit bull, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Boxer, Husky, Bulldog, Mastiff, Great Dane, Spaniel, Doberman… or whatever breed you have)? I have worked with a lot of families where the kids were afraid of...

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Could I Have Broken My Puppy’s Nose When Smacking Her?

Could I Have Broken My Puppy’s Nose When Smacking Her? – 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 Problem: Many people smack their dogs, sometimes very hard, for behaviors that they don’t like. The Answer: Yes, you can injure a dog by smacking them. Especially a puppy. No dog behaviorist would recommend smacking a puppy for anything. They would...

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How To Deal With Door Aggression In Dogs

How To Deal With Door Aggression In Dogs – 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 Door Aggression: All dogs are territorial. All dogs will come to check out visitors. Some dogs show their territoriality by being friendly, others are afraid, and others are aggressive. That’s just the nature of dogs and they can’t help it. There really isn’t...

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What Do You Do When You Don’t Like Your Dog?

What Do You Do When You Don’t Like 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 You are in a tough spot if you don’t like your dog. I once owned a dog that I didn’t like. He was about a year old at the time, and he was extremely annoying. I was worn out with him. So, I understand the feeling. What do you do when you don’t like...

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My Puppy Is Scared And Won’t Eat

My Puppy Is Scared And Won’t Eat – 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 dogs are more sensitive than others. But, even dogs that are pretty bold can sometimes be traumatized by some event. When dogs are scared, they often won’t eat. And that can go on for quite a long time, to the point that you really should be concerned about their health...

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Can You Go To Jail For Beating A Dog?

Can You Go To Jail For Beating 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 I’m amazed at the kinds of questions people ask about dogs. One such question is whether you can go to jail if you beat a dog. The answer? OH, YES! You will go to prison. Beating a dog is animal abuse. It is most likely a felony in your community. That means prison time. Would...

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Is Your Dog Obsessive Or Possessive?

Is Your Dog Obsessive Or Possessive? – 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 Let’s say you have a dog that guards a toy, bone, or food bowl. Is such a dog obsessive or possessive? What is the difference? And is it OK to play tug of war with a dog? Does tug of war make a dog aggressive? And what about dogs that guard toys, food bowls, and such? Are they...

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Jealous Dogs

Jealous Dogs – 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 we tend to view dogs like furry human babies, we forget that they are animals. Animals do a wide variety of behaviors that promote survival, and even though the dog has been domesticated, that hasn’t erased their animal nature. Jealousy is a major factor in dog attacks on children. IN THE...

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Pet Store Dog Training

Pet Store Dog 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 What can you expect from pet store training? CASE STUDY: I conducted a FOUR HOUR lesson with a new student last night. She called me because her Chihuahua had been getting progressively more aggressive. She had been bitten many times, and was concerned that the situation was going to get to the...

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