The Truth About Board & Train Programs | Will Bangura, Dog Behaviorist

Text Me Your QuestionsAre you considering sending your dog to a board-and-train program?Before you do, listen to this episode.In this episode of Dog Training Today, Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FDM, FFCP, explains why board-and-train programs often fail to create lasting behavior change, especially for dogs struggling with aggression, reactivity, anxiety, fears, phobias, and separation anxiety.Many board-and-train programs promise fast results, but are those results true behavior modification or simply behavior suppression?You'll learn why aggression is not an obedience problem, why reactivity is not an obedience problem, why fear and anxiety are not obedience problems, and why the pet parent is often the person who needs training the most.Topics discussed in this episode include:• The difference between obedience training and behavior modification• Why emotional problems cannot be solved through obedience alone• How punishment can suppress behavior without changing emotions• Why many board-and-train programs rely on electronic collars, prong collars, and other aversive methods• The hidden risks of behavioral suppression• Why pet parent education is critical for long-term success• When board-and-train may be appropriate and when it may notFor more than 35 years, Will Bangura has helped pet parents resolve severe dog behavior problems, including aggression, reactivity, anxiety, fears, phobias, separation anxiety, resource guarding, compulsive behaviors, and dog-to-dog conflict.Will Bangura is Arizona's only CAB-ICB Certified Canine Behaviorist and provides in-home behavior consultations throughout Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert, and Glendale, as well as virtual consultations worldwide.Read the complete companion article and access all resources related to this episode:https://phoenixdogtraining.com/board-and-train-dog-training-phoenix/Watch the companion YouTube video:https://youtu.be/gsvpSTkejgQThe article includes both the podcast episode and YouTube video, along with additional information about board-and-train programs, dog aggression, reactivity, anxiety, separation anxiety, behavior modification, and what pet parents should know before sending their dog away for training.Schedule a behavior consultation:https://phoenixdogtraining.comLearn more about Will Bangura:https://dogbehaviorist.comSubscribe to Dog Training Today for evidence-based discussions on dog behavior, canine psychology, aggression, reactivity, anxiety, behavior modification, and humane dog training.#PhoenixDogTraining #DogBehaviorist #DogTrainingPhoenix #WillBanguraSupport the showIf you need professional help please visit my Dog Behaviorist website.Go here for Free Dog Training Articles