Aggression Cases – Applied Behavior Modification, Safety, and Defensive Handling

Speakers: Michael Shikashio, CDBC and Trish Loehr, MSc, CDBC, CPDT Dates: May 20 & 21, 2017 from 9:00am to 5:00pm Seminar Topic: What you need to know before working with aggressive dogs To be held at: Western Waukesha County Dog Training Club W1314 Cedar Drive Ixonia, WI 53036 Registration Fees: One-day: $125.00, Two-days: $220.00 If registering 3 or more attendees you will receive a 15% discount. CEUs: IAABC: 14.5 CPDT-KA: 13 CPDT-KSA: 10 knowledge, 3 skills Do you want to add more to your toolbox in modifying behavior in aggressive dogs? There are many seminars that present on the topic of dog aggression and how to use behavior modification. But a key component missing is education on the nuts and bolts of handling dogs with aggression issues and how to keep yourself and others safe. Michael Shikashio, CDBC and Trish Loehr, MSc, CPDT-KA, CDBC will be presenting a two-day workshop on safety, defensive handling, and the behavior modification techniques for aggressive dogs, at the Western Waukesha County Dog Training Club on May 20 and 21, 2017 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. Newbies will learn a ton of skills that will allow them to remain safe. Seasoned veterans will discover new tools to add to their toolbox. Attendees will be practicing new skills during break-out sessions so they leave with skills already in place! Saturday, May 20 – Dog to Human Aggression * 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 set up an assessment room 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 “resource guarding” case in shelter environment Presentation of case studies with video of dog to human aggression and how to choose appropriate tools and techniques Sunday, May 21 – Dog to Dog Aggression * 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 “Slash and dash” fight “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