Aggression in Dogs – Safety, Defensive Handling, and Training

Aggression in Dogs – Safety, Defensive Handling, and Training

With Michael Shikashio and Trish Loehr

·         Are you currently working with aggressive dogs or have an interest in learning more about how to safely work with aggressive dogs?

·         Would you like to learn hands-on defensive handling skills?

·         Do you want to add more to your toolbox in modifying behavior in aggressive dogs?

Michael Shikashio, CDBC and Trish Loehr, CPDT-KA, ACCBC, CDBC will be presenting a two day workshop on safety, defensive handling, and the behavior modification techniques used with aggressive dogs.

Attendees will learn what is needed before working with aggressive dogs, gain hands-on experience in defensive handling and leash skills, and see videos of behavior modification in aggression cases.

This workshop is open to all trainers, behavior consultants, veterinarians, shelter staff, or anyone interested in learning more about dog aggression and how to stay safe.

The workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) with the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).

Day One - Dog to Human Aggression (Saturday, May 5, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Presentation includes hands-on practice of defensive handling and leash skills

·         Understand the ramifications for dog bites

·         What to know before taking aggression cases

·         Canine body language including precursors to aggression 

·         What to do BEFORE meeting with client

·         Additional safety measures to have in place

·         Safety and management equipment

·         How to take dogs in and out of kennels safely

·         Initial greetings in aggression cases with video examples

·         Defensive handling and leash skills including leash locks, muzzle wraps, back ties, accordion leash holds, and more

·         What to do if attacked by a dog

·         Presentation of case studies with video of dog to human aggression and how to choose appropriate tools and techniques

Day Two - Dog to Dog Aggression (Sunday, May 6, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Presentation includes hands-on practice of defensive handling and leash skills

·         Dog-dog interactions with video examples

·         Canine body language in dog-dog interactions including precursors to aggression

·         How to introduce dogs to each other in shelter and home environments

·         How to break up a dog fight

o   “Slash and dash” fight

o   “Gripping” fight

·         Leash handling skills when working dog-dog cases

·         Shelter dog playgroups

·         What to do with off leash dogs that approach the dog you’re handling

·         Presentation of case studies with video of dog to dog aggression and how to choose appropriate tools and techniques

·         Presentation of dog-dog aggression case in shelter environment