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Will Bangura's Dog Training Today
Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FDM, FFCP
Frequency: 1 episode/12d. Total Eps: 183
Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today is an evidence-based dog training and dog behavior podcast hosted by Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FDM FFCP, certified dog behaviorist and founder of Phoenix Dog Training.
This podcast helps:
• Pet parents
• Families
• Dog trainers
• Veterinarians
• Veterinary technicians
• Pet professionals
• Anyone who wants a deeper understanding of dog behavior
Will specializes in serious and complex behavior problems, including:
• Dog aggression
• Leash reactivity
• Fear aggression
• Separation anxiety
• Dog anxiety
• Fears and phobias
• Resource guarding
• Dogs fighting in the home
• Puppy behavior
• Canine body language
• Behavior problems that require more than basic obedience training
Episodes cover practical, real-world topics such as:
• Dog aggression toward people and other dogs
• Reactive dog training
• Fearful and anxious dogs
• Separation anxiety
• Resource guarding
• Puppy training and socialization
• Crate training
• Canine body language
• Positive reinforcement training
• Force-free behavior modification
• Dog behavior science
• Choosing the right dog for your family
• Helping dogs feel safe, calm, and confident
Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today is designed for pet parents looking for help with everyday behavior problems and dog training professionals seeking more advanced insight into aggression, anxiety, reactivity, and canine emotional learning.
Learn more about Will Bangura and Phoenix Dog Training at:
Official Links:
• Phoenix Dog Training: https://phoenixdogtraining.com
• About Will Bangura: https://phoenixdogtraining.com/will-bangura/
• Dog Behaviorist in Phoenix: https://phoenixdogtraining.com/phoenix-dog-behaviorist/
• Dog Aggression Training in Phoenix: https://phoenixdogtraining.com/aggressive-dog-training-phoenix-dog-aggression/
• Dog Anxiety and Fear Training: https://phoenixdogtraining.com/dog-anxiety-training-phoenix-scottsdale/
• Sniff to Soothe Book: https://phoenixdogtraining.com/sniff-to-soothe-by-will-bangura-m-s-cab-icb-cbcc-ka-cpdt-ka-fdm-ffcp/
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/dogtrainingphoenix
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PHOENIXDOGTRAINING
• Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Will-Bangura/author/B0CH99RW7L
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-bangura
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When Dogs Guard People: Resource Guarding a Pet Parent
Season 7 · Episode 181
mercredi 29 avril 2026 • Duration 01:05:18
In this episode of Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today, dog behaviorist Will Bangura explains one of the most misunderstood forms of resource guarding: when a dog guards access to a pet parent, family member, couch, bed, lap, or preferred person.
Many pet parents describe this behavior as jealousy, protectiveness, or loyalty. However, when a dog stiffens, blocks, growls, snaps, lunges, or bites as another dog, spouse, child, visitor, or family member approaches, the behavior may be better understood as resource guarding.
Will breaks down what person-directed resource guarding looks like, why it happens, why punishment can increase risk, and how pet parents can begin managing the behavior safely. He also explains the importance of distance, early body language, threshold awareness, pain and medical considerations, multi-dog household management, and humane behavior modification.
This episode is especially important for families living with multiple dogs, dogs who guard the couch or bed, dogs who growl when another dog approaches a pet parent, and dogs who become tense or aggressive when people come too close to a valued person.
Learn why growling should not be punished, why dogs should not be forced to “work it out,” and why the goal is not forced sharing. The goal is safety, emotional change, predictable routines, and helping the dog learn that people and dogs approaching the pet parent are not a threat.
Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FDM, FFCP, is a certified dog behaviorist and founder of Phoenix Dog Training, specializing in dog aggression, leash reactivity, separation anxiety, fears, phobias, resource guarding, dogs fighting in the home, and complex canine behavior problems.
Official Links:
• Phoenix Dog Training: https://phoenixdogtraining.com
• About Will Bangura: https://phoenixdogtraining.com/will-bangura/
• Dog Behaviorist in Phoenix: https://phoenixdogtraining.com/phoenix-dog-behaviorist/
• Dog Aggression Training in Phoenix: https://phoenixdogtraining.com/aggressive-dog-training-phoenix-dog-aggression/
• Dog Anxiety and Fear Training: https://phoenixdogtraining.com/dog-anxiety-training-phoenix-scottsdale/
• Sniff to Soothe Book: https://phoenixdogtraining.com/sniff-to-soothe-by-will-bangura-m-s-cab-icb-cbcc-ka-cpdt-ka-fdm-ffcp/
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/dogtrainingphoenix
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PHOENIXDOGTRAINING
• Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Will-Bangura/author/B0CH99RW7L
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-bangura
Hashtags:
#WillBangura
#DogTrainingToday
#DogBehaviorist
#PhoenixDogTraining
#ResourceGuarding
#DogAggression
#MultiDogHousehold
#ForceFreeDogTraining
#PositiveReinforcement
#DogTrainingPodcast
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Balanced Training Myths - Positive Reinforcement Truths
Season 6 · Episode 180
lundi 6 octobre 2025 • Duration 38:41
In this episode of Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today, dog behaviorist Will Bangura breaks down the myth of “balanced training” and explains why punishment, corrections, and aversive tools often suppress behavior without changing the underlying emotional state driving the behavior.
Many pet parents are told that dogs need corrections to become reliable. In reality, dogs struggling with aggression, reactivity, fear, or anxiety often need emotional safety, clear communication, skill building, counterconditioning, desensitization, and positive reinforcement systems that teach the dog what to do instead.
This episode explains why force-free dog training is not permissive, weak, or incomplete. It is a full behavior change system built on learning theory, emotional conditioning, welfare, and evidence-based behavior modification.
Topics covered include:
• Positive reinforcement as a complete behavioral system
• Why aversives may suppress behavior without teaching safer alternatives
• Fear and perceived threat as common roots of reactivity and aggression
• Counterconditioning and desensitization below threshold
• Extinction and differential reinforcement for durable behavior change
• How to recognize shutdown versus true calm
• Why visible obedience is not always emotional improvement
• How to evaluate dog trainers, credentials, and certifications
• Ethics, welfare, and the relationship between pet parent and dog
Will also explains how pet parents can make better choices when looking for help with aggressive dogs, reactive dogs, fearful dogs, anxious dogs, and serious behavior problems that require more than basic obedience training.
Please subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review if you find the podcast helpful. Reviews help more pet parents find evidence-based dog behavior information.
Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FDM, FFCP, is a certified dog behaviorist and founder of Phoenix Dog Training, specializing in dog aggression, leash reactivity, separation anxiety, fears, phobias, resource guarding, dogs fighting in the home, and complex canine behavior problems.
Official Links:
• Phoenix Dog Training: https://phoenixdogtraining.com
• About Will Bangura: https://phoenixdogtraining.com/will-bangura/
• Dog Behaviorist in Phoenix: https://phoenixdogtraining.com/phoenix-dog-behaviorist/
• Dog Aggression Training in Phoenix: https://phoenixdogtraining.com/aggressive-dog-training-phoenix-dog-aggression/
• Dog Anxiety and Fear Training: https://phoenixdogtraining.com/dog-anxiety-training-phoenix-scottsdale/
• Sniff to Soothe Book: https://phoenixdogtraining.com/sniff-to-soothe-by-will-bangura-m-s-cab-icb-cbcc-ka-cpdt-ka-fdm-ffcp/
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/dogtrainingphoenix
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PHOENIXDOGTRAINING
• Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Will-Bangura/author/B0CH99RW7L
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-bangura
Hashtags:
#WillBangura
#DogTrainingToday
#DogBehaviorist
#PhoenixDogTraining
#ForceFreeDogTraining
#PositiveReinforcement
#BalancedTraining
#DogAggression
#ReactiveDog
#DogTrainingPodcast
If you need professional help please visit my Dog Behaviorist website.
Go here for Free Dog Training Articles
Unveiling the Digital Struggle: Why Certified and Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainers Are Lost in Search Rankings
Season 6 · Episode 171
vendredi 17 janvier 2025 • Duration 11:06
Can Google really sniff out the best dog trainers or is something amiss in the search landscape? Uncover the shocking reality behind the digital dominance of outdated dog training methods over certified, humane practices. We promise to unravel how the algorithms meant to serve us might actually be hindering top-notch trainers from reaching eager dog owners. Our fascinating discussion reveals a ground-breaking case study from Chicago, spotlighting the disparity between two trainers’ online presences. Learn why positive reinforcement experts with decades of experience are overshadowed by their less ethical counterparts in search rankings.
Join us as we dissect the role of SEO and the power of backlinks, shedding light on the unexpected intricacies of dog training marketing. Discover how savvy trainers are fighting back, utilizing innovative strategies like link exchange networks to elevate their online visibility. We’ll share insights and solutions that could revolutionize how certified trainers connect with their audience, ensuring that ethical practices take their rightful place at the top. Get ready for an eye-opening exploration into the digital maze and the quest for humane training methods to shine online.
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#80 PET TALK TODAY Dog Training with Will Bangura. This Week We Discuss in Detail The Use of Markers in Training. Marker Training, Clicker Training, Dog Trainer, Dog Behaviorist. Cat Trainer, Cat Training, Pet Trainer, Pet Training, Will Bangura
Season 3 · Episode 80
samedi 5 novembre 2022 • Duration 01:00:29
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#79 PET TALK TODAY Dog Training with Will Bangura. This Week ALL Listener Q & A. Dog Training, Dog Trainer, Dog Behaviorist. Cat Trainer, Cat Training, Pet Trainer, Pet Training, Will Bangura
Season 3 · Episode 79
samedi 5 novembre 2022 • Duration 01:00:37
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#78 PET TALK TODAY Dog Training with Will Bangura. This Week we Answer Questions on Potty Training, Jumping, Barking, Destructive Behavior, Leash Pulling, Leash Reactivity, Fearful Visits to the Vet and Groomers and more. . Dog Training, Dog Trainer, Do
Season 3 · Episode 78
samedi 22 octobre 2022 • Duration 59:38
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#77 PET TALK TODAY Dog Training with Will Bangura. This Week we Answer Questions. How to help fearful dogs, leash reactivity, potty training, jumping, resource guarding, PICA, Fear of Car Rides, How to get a Dog To Come Every time. Counter Conditionin
Season 3 · Episode 77
samedi 8 octobre 2022 • Duration 58:54
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#76 PET TALK TODAY, Dog Training with Will Bangura This Week we Take Calls and Answer Questions. How to help fearful dogs, leash reactivity, potty training, jumping, biting, resource guarding, Door Manners Why Punishment often Fails. Counter Conditioning
Season 3 · Episode 76
samedi 1 octobre 2022 • Duration 01:00:04
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#75 PET TALK TODAY Dog Training with Will Bangura. This Week we Take Calls and Answer Questions. How to help fearful dogs, and more. Dog Training, Dog Trainer, Dog Behaviorist. Cat Trainer, Cat Training, Pet Trainer, Pet Training, Will Bangura
Season 3 · Episode 75
samedi 24 septembre 2022 • Duration 01:00:44
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#74 PET TALK TODAY Dog Training with Will Bangura. This week I discuss How To Teach Loose Leash Walking and How To Stop Leash Reactivity. Dog Training, Dog Trainer, Dog Behaviorist. Cat Trainer, Cat Training, Pet Trainer, Pet Training, Will Bangura
Season 3 · Episode 74
samedi 17 septembre 2022 • Duration 59:27
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