Creating Reward Events- Using Play with Food & Toy Rewards in Training
Revised 11/23/22 By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT, LFDM, FFCP Over the past couple of years my Kelpie, Journey, has really taught me the importance of play and the use of playing with toys and/or food...
View ArticleWhat is Aggressive Behavior in Dogs?
Anthony De Marinis, CBDC, ADT, LFDM, FFCP, VSA-DT I thought it was finally time to write a blog on what aggressive behavior actually is. After all, it is what I specialize in. Here is a simple guide...
View ArticleTethered Cord Syndrome in Dogs
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT, LFDM, FFCP, VSA-DT “Something is wrong with my dog.” “He keeps kicking his legs out and seems to lose control of them.” “It is like he has some weird sensation going...
View ArticleStranger Danger In Dogs- Aggression Towards Strangers
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT, LFDM, FFCP “My dog is aggressive towards strangers.” This is a common problem among many dogs today. I noticed a large increase in dogs having issues with strangers...
View ArticleDog Training Methods and Beliefs- What are the differences?
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT, LFDM, FFCP There are many different methods and philosophies regarding dog training and behavior modification. This surprises a lot of dog owners, as many think that...
View ArticleDo I Need to Hire a Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant With Credentials? –...
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT, LFDM, FFCP Many people wonder if it is necessary to hire a dog trainer and/or behavior professional with particular credentials or certifications. When looking for a...
View ArticleReactive Behavior In Dogs
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT, LFDM, FFCP Reactive behavior, also known as reactivity or sometimes leash reactivity, is one of the most common behavior issues dog owners deal with. It affects all...
View ArticleSkills To Help Leash Reactivity In Dogs
By Anthony De Marinis, CDBC, ADT, LFDM, FFCP If you have a dog who is reactive; growls, barks, lunges or fixates on other dogs, people, animals, vehicles or anything else, then the skills in this blog...
View ArticleLong Island Dog Trainer- Dog Training on Long Island
If you are seeking help from an experienced and certified dog trainer and certified dog behavior consultant on Long Island, look no further! Anthony De Marinis provides a variety of dog training and...
View ArticleAggressive Puppy – Can A Puppy Be Aggressive?
11/22/23 Anthony De Marinis, CBDC, ADT, LFDM, FFCP A common question I get asked is “Can puppies actually be aggressive?” The simple answer is yes. However, there are many reasons why a puppy can...
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