What Is Operant Conditioning?
Operant conditioning represents a foundational learning theory in animal behavior, particularly relevant to dog training. It describes how behaviors are influenced by their consequences, increasing or decreasing the likelihood of those behaviors recurring. Developed primarily through the work of B.F. Skinner, this approach emphasizes observable, measurable outcomes rather than internal mental states. In dog training, […]
How To Break Up A Dog Fight
How To Break Up A Dog Fight 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] How do you break up a dog fight? Here is my general game plan: 1.) NO SAFE WAY: there is no safe […]
Model Dog Rescue Process
Model Dog Rescue Process 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] How does dog rescue work? What model should we use? I liken dog rescue to how a well run, prosperous used car dealer operates. A […]
Assessing New Homes For Rescue Dogs
Assessing New Homes For Rescue Dogs 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] What is the process for assessing new homes for rescue dogs? Let me ask you this… Are you being systematic in your placement […]
What Is Dog Rescue?
What Is Dog Rescue? 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] Dog rescue is both the art and science of saving dogs from dangerous, inhumane, or homeless situations. Dog rescue applies both common sense, and skilled […]
Throwing A Dog In The Garbage
Throwing A Dog In The Garbage 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 try to stay in touch with every dog related trend, both good and bad. One of the bad trends I’ve been seeing […]
Abandoned Foreclosure Pet
Abandoned Foreclosure Pet 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] What is an abandoned foreclosure pet, and what should be done about it? Economic hardship can happen to anyone at any time. It can be a […]
Police Shoot Dog
Police Shoot Dog 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] It seems almost every week, we see a headline that says, “Police Shoot Dog”. In many of these cases, the shooting appears to be outrageously wrong. […]
City Dog
City Dog 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] Do you own a “city dog”? In other words, do you live in a typical suburban or urban area with your dog? If so, then this article […]
Depressed Dog Behavior Treatment
Depressed Dog Behavior Treatment 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] Can dogs become depressed? Yes. Depressed dogs typically will show one or more of the following behaviors: 1. Lethargy; 2. Increased barking or howling; 3. […]