Living with a dog that lunges, barks, bites, and behaves aggressively can be difficult for dog lovers. Aggression expert Michael Shikashio speaks with Victoria and Holly about these challenging, aggressive dog behaviors.
Topics covered include:
- What is an aggressive dog? Are labels helpful for understanding dog behavior?
- Why is proper assessment so important? What is the most common motivation behind aggressive dog behaviors?
- How can we avoid dog bites and reduce the potential for problem behaviors?
- Can positive reinforcement help a dog feel safe and calm? Are food treats helpful for dogs that show aggressive behavior?
- Holly’s experience living with a dog that’s sweet at home and highly reactive out in the world
- Is it essential to walk a dog? Are there other ways to meet their enrichment needs?
- Ways to help a dog feel safe and calm and to set them up for success. Can we channel a dog’s aggressive energy into a more productive outlet?
- What training strategies are counterproductive?
- How does a dog’s breed heritage impact their reactions?
- The role of undiagnosed pain in aggressive dog behavior.
Michael will discuss handling dogs with aggressive behavior at Victoria Stilwell’s Dog Behavior Conference 2021.
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