- Please Note the New Contact Phone Number: 215-767-5315
Alpha Beta K-9 Will Be Featured at the 4th Annual Tail Waggers Strut on October 13th 2013 at Neshaminy State Park!
Master Trainer and Behaviorist Ryan "Staggs" Stagliano will be featured as the guest speaker for the Tail-Waggers Strut's "Ask a Trainer" Event from 12-4pm. Come out and check out the Alpha Beta K-9 vendor table that will be set up all day for chances to win free training gear or free training lessons with Staggs. Hope to see you all there!! Click the above picture for a link to the Tail-Waggers page for more information.
Bark for Life - Event
Alpha Beta K-9 was at the "Bark for Life" event to support the American Cancer Society. I was very busy the entire event which was fantastic! Met a lot of new people from Rescue's to Vendors to new Client's. My new logo was a big hit as well. Going to have to order more shirts! Check out the new pics in the Gallery section. Thanks to all who came out and supported ABK-9 and helped raise money for the American Cancer Society.
Respectfully,
Staggs
Respectfully,
Staggs
Training Updates, New Client Pictures & Rescue News
Patch.com Article featuring Ryan "Staggs" and Alpha Beta K-9 Dog Training"From Cujo to Content Canine"
http://lansdale.patch.com/articles/from-cujo-to-content-canine#c
From Cujo to Content CanineLansdale canine trainer Ryan Stagliano helps modify the behavior of difficult breeds.
By Keith Heffintrayer
"Training keeps dogs in homes," said Stagliano, of Lansdale. "Rescue is fantastic, but training is what's going to keep them there."
Though he bears several scars from run-ins with abused canines, he has remained vigilant in his goal to raise the quality of life for many area pups while simultaneously helping owners further their bond with their animal.
"I made this my life and my passion because I want everyone to have what I have with my dogs," said Stagliano. "I never knew you could have a bond with an animal the way I do with them. I love them to death."
On Monday, Stagliano invited Patch to accompany him to the Szymanik residence, where owners John and Bobby were having troubles with their 1-year-old South African Boerboel, Titus. They had previously worked unsuccessfully with a different trainer.
"The dog has 'canine aggression' issues," said Stagliano. "He lives with another little dog, which he has no problem with, but if he sees any other dog, he gets really excited and it's turned into a bit of aggression."
In fact, less than a week earlier, Titus broke away from his leash at PetSmart and charged at an older labrador retriever.
"He got to that dog, but did no damage," said Stagliano, referring to the 170-pound Titus. "That tells me he may have been a little confused and a little hyperactive. Plus, the way the owner reacts can have an effect, as well."
Monday's session focused almost exclusively on command training, teaching both the dog and the owners how to react to certain situations.
Though the Szymanik's seemed genuinely concerned at first, their concern turned to amazement as Stagliano established a leader-follower relationship with the dog, which was quickly transposed to the husband and wife.
By the end of the two-hour session, Titus was gassed, and both John and Bobby breathed a sigh of relief when they realized what they needed to do to maintain control.
"It's remarkable how quickly he's (Titus) taken to it," said Bobby Szymanik. She was initially worried that they wouldn't be able to get the dog under control.
"It's quite a relief," she said.
Stagliano's methodology focuses on rules and leadership, boundries & structure, disipline & love, in that order.
"When I tell my dogs to sit, they sit and they never move," said Stagliano, who has two dogs of his own and another two from rescues. "My command outweighs their desires. It's not about teaching them to sit; it's about teaching them to listen."
"Once the dog listens to you, you will have no problems," added Stagliano. "You end up with happy, obedient dogs."
For more information on Alpha Beta Canine, visit www.facebook.com/AlphaBetaCanine or contact Stagliano directly at 215-767-5315
Be sure to check out the video posted below, which features highlights from the training session with Titus.
By Keith Heffintrayer
- Email the author
- September 13, 2011
"Training keeps dogs in homes," said Stagliano, of Lansdale. "Rescue is fantastic, but training is what's going to keep them there."
Though he bears several scars from run-ins with abused canines, he has remained vigilant in his goal to raise the quality of life for many area pups while simultaneously helping owners further their bond with their animal.
"I made this my life and my passion because I want everyone to have what I have with my dogs," said Stagliano. "I never knew you could have a bond with an animal the way I do with them. I love them to death."
On Monday, Stagliano invited Patch to accompany him to the Szymanik residence, where owners John and Bobby were having troubles with their 1-year-old South African Boerboel, Titus. They had previously worked unsuccessfully with a different trainer.
"The dog has 'canine aggression' issues," said Stagliano. "He lives with another little dog, which he has no problem with, but if he sees any other dog, he gets really excited and it's turned into a bit of aggression."
In fact, less than a week earlier, Titus broke away from his leash at PetSmart and charged at an older labrador retriever.
"He got to that dog, but did no damage," said Stagliano, referring to the 170-pound Titus. "That tells me he may have been a little confused and a little hyperactive. Plus, the way the owner reacts can have an effect, as well."
Monday's session focused almost exclusively on command training, teaching both the dog and the owners how to react to certain situations.
Though the Szymanik's seemed genuinely concerned at first, their concern turned to amazement as Stagliano established a leader-follower relationship with the dog, which was quickly transposed to the husband and wife.
By the end of the two-hour session, Titus was gassed, and both John and Bobby breathed a sigh of relief when they realized what they needed to do to maintain control.
"It's remarkable how quickly he's (Titus) taken to it," said Bobby Szymanik. She was initially worried that they wouldn't be able to get the dog under control.
"It's quite a relief," she said.
Stagliano's methodology focuses on rules and leadership, boundries & structure, disipline & love, in that order.
"When I tell my dogs to sit, they sit and they never move," said Stagliano, who has two dogs of his own and another two from rescues. "My command outweighs their desires. It's not about teaching them to sit; it's about teaching them to listen."
"Once the dog listens to you, you will have no problems," added Stagliano. "You end up with happy, obedient dogs."
For more information on Alpha Beta Canine, visit www.facebook.com/AlphaBetaCanine or contact Stagliano directly at 215-767-5315
Be sure to check out the video posted below, which features highlights from the training session with Titus.