Aggression cases are some of the hardest ones we encounter. Not only because of the potential danger involved, but also because of the feelings they evoke, from both us and from owners. Owners’ actions – regardless of how well-intentioned – often contribute to their dog’s aggressive behavior. Do you be honest and share that perspective or do you side step it, not wanting to add to their burden? What if their dog’s behavior is so unpredictable, you don’t think the dog can be trusted with anyone without being muzzled? Do you avoid directly instructing an owner they must muzzle their dog, for fear they won’t or can’t do it and the dog will leave the home? Most seminars and workshops are about skills, protocols and procedures for changing the aggressive dog’s behavior. But what you say to dog owners and HOW you say it has just as large an influence on the success you have with these cases. “Success” in aggression cases is not just the dog staying in the home, but the dog NOT hurting anyone. That can’t be accomplished unless the owners are ALL IN with managing and modifying their dog’s behavior. In this webinar, we’ll share three of our recent cases involving dog aggression. The cases are quite different as far as what the dogs actually DID, what we found in the histories, AND what we recommended. Join us for a lively and we what we hope will be a thought provoking discussion about the complexities of good communication in aggression cases.

Sponsor:Animal Behavior Associates
Speaker(s):Suzanne Hetts, Ph.D., CAAB and Dan Estep, Ph.D., CAAB

Contact: Tracey Metzler
 Email: info@animalbehaviorassociates.com
 Phone: 303-932-9095
 Web: http://www.behavioreducationnetwork.com/