by Anthony De Marinis | Jun 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
I started this blog because I wanted to share my journey with dogs with others. I am a firm believer that our dogs bring us on a journey of some kind. My dog Gerber took me on a journey of learning what it was like to live with a dog who displayed aggressive behavior....
by Anthony De Marinis | Mar 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
This past week, one of the professional education groups I belong to had one of their continuing education meetings. In these meetings dog training and behavior professionals can ask each other questions and discuss topics as it relates to dogs and dog behavior....
by Anthony De Marinis | Mar 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
I always say “Dog training is like working out.” What I mean is training a dog takes time and consistent effort to achieve the results you want. AND when you achieve those results you need to continue to put in work in order to maintain those results....
by Anthony De Marinis | Feb 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
1/25/22 Dog owners always ask me “how do I get a well trained dog?” or “how do I get my dog to listen to me?” Sometimes I wonder to myself, “Are dog owners asking the right question(s)?” I understand what my clients are asking me...
by Anthony De Marinis | Feb 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
1/20/22 When I was first introduced to positive reinforcement training methods I was taught that telling your dog “no” (AKA a no reward marker) was not needed when training a dog. As I have grown as a training and behavior professional, I have changed my...
by Anthony De Marinis | Sep 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
9/19/21 My dog Journey, who is now 2.5 years old, came home with me three months after my dog Gerber had passed away. Looking back, I realize I was not mentally ready for Journey because of the deep sadness and pain I was feeling from Gerber’s passing. When I decided...
