• Should You Send You Reactive or Aggressive Dog to a Board and Train Program?

  • Oct 21 2024
  • Length: 12 mins
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Should You Send You Reactive or Aggressive Dog to a Board and Train Program?

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    Discover how to transform your reactive or aggressive dog with insights that could make a life-altering difference. Join me, Will Bangura, Arizona's only certified canine behaviorist, as I share the critical truths about why traditional board and train programs might be failing you and your furry friend. We'll unravel the misconception that aggression is the problem when, in reality, it's merely a symptom of deeper issues such as fear, anxiety, or stress. Rather than settling for quick fixes, I emphasize the importance of long-term behavior modification to achieve lasting change.

    In this eye-opening episode, I challenge the prevailing myth that punishment-based training methods are effective, explaining how they can actually worsen the situation by ignoring the root emotions causing aggression. Learn why tools like shock collars and choke chains are temporary patches that don't address the underlying emotional turmoil. With over 24,000 pets trained under my belt, I'll guide you through understanding the emotional communication of your dog and why patience and consistency over several months is the only real path to relief. Whether you're a seasoned dog owner or facing new challenges with your furry companion, this conversation promises invaluable insights that can lead to a peaceful coexistence.

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