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

Object guarding, where a dog uses avoidance, threats, or aggression to retain valued items like toys, food, or objects, is a common behavioral challenge. This article explores the ethological roots of guarding, the dangers of coercive retrieval, and evidence-based alternatives that foster trust and voluntary release. Understanding Resource Guarding from an Ethological Perspective Object guarding […]

Can You Neuter A Dog Yourself?

Spaying and neutering are standard veterinary procedures that address population control, health benefits, and behavioral stability in dogs (Canis familiaris). This article examines why attempting to perform these procedures without veterinary qualifications is inadvisable, highlighting ethical, legal, and welfare implications, and advocates for evidence-based professional pathways. Understanding Spaying and Neutering in an Ethological Context Spaying […]

Impatience With Puppy Messes

Impatience With Puppy Messes – 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: [email protected] Patience is a decision. It isn’t a feeling. It isn’t something you are born with. It is […]

Can My Puppy Protect Me?

Can My Puppy Protect 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: [email protected] Is a puppy able to protect you? No. It is not possible for a puppy to […]

I Want My Dog To Bite Strangers

I Want My Dog To Bite Strangers 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: [email protected] I know. You are researching ways to make your dog to bite strangers. So, to answer that question, here’s what you need […]

Rare Dog Breed: Training And Behavior Modification

Rare Dog Breed: Training And Behavior Modification 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: [email protected] The Rare Dog Breed: There are over 500 dog breeds in the world. There is no dog trainer or behaviorist that has […]

I Spanked My Dog, Now He Hates Me

I Spanked My Dog, Now He Hates Me 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: [email protected] The Effects: You’ve spanked your dog, now your dog hates you. What should you do? Corporal punishment, physical correction, is always […]

My Dog Growls At My Child – Phoenix Scottsdale AZ

My Dog Growls At My Child – Phoenix Scottsdale AZ 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: [email protected] [PLEASE READ: Euthanasia Criteria ] Sam, I have a 6 year old […]

My Kids Are Scared Of My Rottweiler Puppy

My Kids Are Scared Of My Rottweiler Puppy 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: [email protected] Are your kids afraid of your Rottweiler puppy (pit bull, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Boxer, Husky, Bulldog, Mastiff, Great […]