Dog Training Today with Will Bangura for Pet Parents, Kids & Family, Pets and Animals, and Dog Training Professionals. This is a Education & How To Dog Training Podcast.
by Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP is a World Renowned Dog Behaviorist, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and a Fear Free Certified Professional with over 36 years of experience with the most difficult
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The Truth About Board & Train Programs | Will Bangura, Dog Behaviorist
Jun 6, 2026
15m 48s
Fireworks Anxiety in Dogs: The Science-Based Guide Every Pet Parent Needs | Will Bangura, Certified Canine Behaviorist
May 30, 2026
29m 10s
Are Low-Level E-Collars Safe? What the New Neuroscience Reveals About Dogs | Will Bangura
May 22, 2026
19m 45s
When Dogs Guard People: Resource Guarding a Pet Parent
Apr 29, 2026
1h 05m 18s
Balanced Training Myths - Positive Reinforcement Truths
Oct 6, 2025
38m 41s
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| 6/6/26 |  The Truth About Board & Train Programs | Will Bangura, Dog Behaviorist | Text Me Your Questions Are 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... | 15m 48s | ||||||
| 5/30/26 | Fireworks Anxiety in Dogs: The Science-Based Guide Every Pet Parent Needs | Will Bangura, Certified Canine Behaviorist | Text Me Your Questions Fireworks can turn the Fourth of July into a terrifying experience for many dogs. Trembling, hiding, pacing, excessive panting, drooling, escape attempts, and panic are not signs of stubbornness or disobedience. They are signs of genuine fear, anxiety, and, in many cases, noise phobia. In this episode of Dog Training Today, Certified Canine Behaviorist Will Bangura explains the science behind fireworks anxiety in dogs and why so many dogs struggle during Independence Da... | 29m 10s | ||||||
| 5/22/26 | Are Low-Level E-Collars Safe? What the New Neuroscience Reveals About Dogs | Will Bangura | Text Me Your Questions Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FDM, FFCP, internationally certified canine behaviorist and dog aggression expert, discusses what modern neuroscience reveals about low-level e-collars, shock collars, punishment-based dog training, canine stress responses, emotional learning, fear conditioning, and behavior suppression. In this episode, Will explains the difference between outward obedience and true emotional rehabilitation, why suppressed behavior is not ... | 19m 45s | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | When Dogs Guard People: Resource Guarding a Pet Parent | Text Me Your Questions 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 behav... | 1h 05m 18s | ||||||
| 10/6/25 | Balanced Training Myths - Positive Reinforcement Truths | Text Me Your Questions 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 communicat... | 38m 41s | ||||||
| 8/6/25 | Decoding Dog Zoomies: The Science Behind Your Pet's Frenzied Energy Bursts | Text Me Your Questions In this episode of Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today, dog behaviorist Will Bangura explains what dog zoomies really are and why dogs suddenly explode into wild bursts of running, spinning, jumping, and playful energy. Many pet parents call these moments “crazy dog behavior,” but zoomies are often a normal release of energy, excitement, stress, frustration, or emotional arousal. The key is understanding when zoomies are harmless play and when they may signal that a dog i... | 38m 14s | ||||||
| 6/23/25 | Beyond Threshold: The Science of Effective Counter Conditioning and Keeping Dogs Safe During Fireworks, With Certified Dog Behaviorist, Will Bangura | Text Me Your Questions In this episode of Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today, dog behaviorist Will Bangura explains one of the most important concepts in successful behavior modification: keeping dogs below threshold. Whether your dog struggles with fear-based reactivity, anxiety around people or dogs, fireworks, thunderstorms, noise sensitivity, or phobias, counterconditioning and desensitization only work well when the dog is emotionally safe enough to learn. Many pet parents accidentally wo... | 30m 20s | ||||||
| 5/19/25 | Beyond the Biscuit: How to Train Dogs with Food the Right Way | Text Me Your Questions In this episode of Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today, dog behaviorist Will Bangura breaks down one of the most common myths in dog training: the idea that dogs trained with food only respond when treats are visible. Many people misunderstand how positive reinforcement actually works. Food is not a bribe when used correctly. It is a scientifically supported reinforcer that helps create clear communication, emotional safety, motivation, and durable learning. Will explains... | 30m 25s | ||||||
| 4/1/25 | Calm Your Reactive or Aggressive Dog with Look at That Training | Text Me Your Questions In this episode of Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today, dog behaviorist Will Bangura explains how Look at That training can help reactive or aggressive dogs learn to stay calmer around triggers without corrections, punishment, or intimidation. Look at That, often called LAT, was developed by Leslie McDevitt and is commonly used in force-free behavior modification for dogs who bark, lunge, growl, stare, stiffen, or become overwhelmed around people, dogs, vehicles, noises, ... | 31m 19s | ||||||
| 3/20/25 | 10 Critical Mistakes That Sabotage Your Dog Training (And How to Fix Them) | Text Me Your Questions In this episode of Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today, dog behaviorist Will Bangura explains ten of the most common mistakes pet parents make during dog training and behavior modification, mistakes that can unintentionally slow learning, increase frustration, worsen behavior problems, or create confusion for dogs. Many people assume dogs are being stubborn, dominant, manipulative, or disobedient when training is not progressing. In reality, the problem is often inconsist... | 36m 04s | ||||||
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| 3/10/25 | How to Stop Dog Jumping Without Punishment | Text Me Your Questions In this episode of Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today, dog behaviorist Will Bangura explains how to stop dogs from jumping on people using positive reinforcement and force-free training techniques instead of punishment, intimidation, fear, or corrections. Jumping is one of the most common behavior problems pet parents struggle with, but many traditional training methods focus on suppressing the behavior through kneeing, leash corrections, yelling, shock collars, or physi... | 22m 54s | ||||||
| 2/17/25 | Puppy Training and Socialization: Critical Stages of Development | Text Me Your Questions In this episode of Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today, dog behaviorist Will Bangura explains how early puppy training, socialization, and developmental timing shape a dog’s future behavior. The first year of a puppy’s life is one of the most important periods for learning, confidence building, emotional resilience, and prevention of future behavior problems. Early experiences can influence how a puppy responds to people, dogs, sounds, handling, environments, novelty, fru... | 2h 40m 44s | ||||||
| 1/24/25 | Navigating Behavioral Euthanasia for Dogs: Compassion, Choices, and Coping | Text Me Your Questions In this episode of Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today, dog behaviorist Will Bangura discusses one of the most painful and emotionally complex topics a pet parent may ever face: behavioral euthanasia for dogs. Behavioral euthanasia may be considered when a dog is suffering from severe aggression, extreme anxiety, profound fear, dangerous bite history, serious quality-of-life concerns, or behavior problems that cannot be safely or humanely managed despite appropriate profe... | 21m 00s | ||||||
| 1/17/25 |  Unveiling the Digital Struggle: Why Certified and Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainers Are Lost in Search Rankings | Text Me Your Questions 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 t... | 11m 06s | ||||||
| 12/24/24 | Stop ANY Dog Behavior Immediately and Easily | Text Me Your Questions In this episode of Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today, dog behaviorist Will Bangura explains how a simple leash can become one of the most effective management tools for reducing unwanted dog behavior inside the home. Many pet parents think of leashes only as tools for walks. However, when used correctly and humanely indoors, a leash can help prevent jumping, counter surfing, door dashing, rough play, chasing, destructive behavior, unsafe greetings, and reactions toward ... | 20m 45s | ||||||
| 12/12/24 | The Power of Nose Work: Transforming Anxious Dogs into Calm Companions | Text Me Your Questions In this episode of Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today, dog behaviorist Will Bangura explains how nose work can help anxious, reactive, fearful, high-energy, and easily overstimulated dogs become calmer, more focused, and more emotionally regulated. Nose work gives dogs a safe, natural way to use their strongest sensory system. Instead of relying only on physical exercise, nose work engages the dog’s brain, encourages problem-solving, builds confidence, and can help reduc... | 18m 31s | ||||||
| 12/2/24 | Three Things to Understand about Reactivity and Dog Aggression | Text Me Your Questions In this episode of Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today, dog behaviorist Will Bangura explains three essential things every pet parent needs to understand about reactivity and dog aggression. Reactive and aggressive behavior is often misunderstood as dominance, stubbornness, or disobedience. In many cases, the behavior is rooted in fear, anxiety, stress, frustration, or perceived threat. When pet parents understand the emotional cause of the behavior, they can make better ... | 13m 52s | ||||||
| 11/27/24 | Are You Correcting Aggression or Punishing Fear? | Text Me Your Questions In this episode of Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today, dog behaviorist Will Bangura explains one of the most important questions in dog aggression and reactivity work: are you correcting aggression, or are you punishing fear? Many dogs who bark, growl, lunge, snap, or bite are not trying to dominate people or other dogs. They are often responding from fear, anxiety, stress, frustration, or perceived threat. When training focuses only on stopping the outward behavior, the... | 3m 39s | ||||||
| 11/19/24 | Dog House Training 101: Potty Training Unleashed | Text Me Your Questions In this episode of Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today, dog behaviorist Will Bangura explains how to successfully house train puppies and adult dogs using humane, consistent, reward-based methods. House training can feel frustrating when a puppy has repeated accidents or an adult dog seems unable to understand where to eliminate. In this episode, Will explains why successful potty training depends on prevention, supervision, routine, reinforcement, timing, cleanup, and pa... | 1h 09m 47s | ||||||
| 10/29/24 | Positive Reinforcement vs Punishment in Dog Training | Text Me Your Questions In this episode of Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today, dog behaviorist Will Bangura explains why modern, evidence-based dog training has moved away from punishment, shock collars, prong collars, choke chains, intimidation, and correction-based methods, and why positive reinforcement is a safer, more effective way to create lasting behavior change. Punishment may stop behavior in the moment, but stopping visible behavior is not the same as changing the underlying emotiona... | 22m 21s | ||||||
| 10/23/24 | Environmental Management: The Missing Piece in Dog Behavior Change | Text Me Your Questions In this episode of Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today, dog behaviorist Will Bangura explains why environmental management is one of the most important, and most overlooked, parts of successful dog behavior modification. Many pet parents try to correct unwanted behavior after it happens, but effective behavior change often begins before the behavior occurs. If the environment keeps allowing the dog to rehearse barking, lunging, jumping, counter surfing, door dashing, chas... | 15m 50s | ||||||
| 10/21/24 | Should You Send Your Reactive or Aggressive Dog to Board and Train? | Text Me Your Questions In this episode of Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today, dog behaviorist Will Bangura explains what pet parents need to know before sending a reactive or aggressive dog to a board and train program. Board and train programs often promise fast results for dogs with aggression, leash reactivity, fear, anxiety, or serious behavior problems. However, many of these programs focus on suppressing visible behavior instead of changing the underlying emotional state driving the beha... | 12m 14s | ||||||
| 7/16/24 | Choosing the Best Dog Training Option: Private Lessons, Group Classes, or Board and Train | Text Me Your Questions In this episode of Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today, dog behaviorist Will Bangura explains how to choose the best training option for your dog, including private lessons, group classes, and board and train programs. Many pet parents feel overwhelmed when trying to decide what kind of dog training help they need. Should they choose private one-on-one lessons? A group class? A board and train program? The right answer depends on the dog’s age, behavior history, learning ... | 13m 03s | ||||||
| 7/13/24 | Preventing Dog Separation Anxiety and Building Independence | Text Me Your Questions In this episode of Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today, dog behaviorist Will Bangura explains how pet parents can help prevent separation anxiety and build healthy independence in dogs. Many pet parents worry that comforting a fearful dog will reinforce fear, or that allowing a dog to follow them around the home will automatically create separation anxiety. In this episode, Will explains the difference between healthy attachment, overdependence, fear, anxiety, and true se... | 1h 00m 13s | ||||||
| 7/6/24 | The Biggest Lie in Dog Training | Text Me Your Questions In this episode of Will Bangura’s Dog Training Today, dog behaviorist Will Bangura discusses one of the biggest myths in dog training: the claim that positive reinforcement cannot work for difficult dogs, high-drive dogs, reactive dogs, or dogs with serious behavior problems. Will is joined by Jordan Marsteller for a conversation about moving away from compulsion-based training and toward science-based, force-free methods that teach dogs what to do while protecting trus... | 1h 03m 47s | ||||||
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