HELP For Your Aggressive Dog

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HELP FOR YOUR AGGRESSIVE DOGUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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WHO ARE WE?

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WHY ARE WE HERE?

Raise your hand if you have a perfect dog

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JOB JARSound checkerPhotographerQuestion collector

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PLAN FOR TODAYObjectiveHave a better understanding why dogs display aggressive behaviours and ways to prevent and reduce those behaviours

OutcomeLeave with ideas about what to do and who can help

RulesLaw of 2 feetQuestions anytime! Ask or write them down

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WHAT IS AN AGGRESSIVE DOG?

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WHAT IS AN AGGRESSIVE DOG?No such thing! CONTEXT is everything!Instead, how about a dog displaying aggressive behaviours?

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WHAT IT ISA response to the environmentThe dogs attempt to protect himself (and probably not you)Normal!

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WHAT IT ISNTAn obedience problemA quick fixA dogs carefully planned scheme to seek revenge

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LEARNING

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Girdles and Banks

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TOP 3Dogs learn by association and consequencesChange the environment to make the right behaviour easierReinforce the good behaviour so it will happen again

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WHY DOGS BEHAVE THIS WAY1) They cant help it or 2) IT WORKS!

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ABOUT AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOURSServes a purposePractice makes perfectMedical reasons?Stress, anxiety, fear May be genetic in originLack of socializationWe put dogs in situations they cant cope withWe sometimes make things worseCan affect quality of lifeOur behaviour matters, too!

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Socialization

Slides created by Monique Ruppel

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Socialization Window

3-16 weeks of ageFirst 12 weeks are most importantDuring this period puppies are more likely to approach novel objects, people, other animals and experiences with curiosity not fear.Slides created by Monique Ruppel

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Incomplete or improper socialization during this important time can increase the risk of behavioral problems later in life including fear, avoidance, and/or aggression.American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour


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Its More Than Puppy PlaySocializing needs to include:All shapes, sizes and ages of peopleInanimate objectsMoving objectsSubstratesOther animalsSoundsBeing Handled


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Making The Most Of SocializingAlways allow puppy to approach at their own pace.Always allow puppy to retreat if they wish.Pair the experience with something positive.


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Maintain social skills through out life time.Fear periods can set your puppy back.Not everyone will get along.Genetics play a role.


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TRIGGER STACKINGand Spoon Theory

BITE!SORE PAWPAT ON HEADTHUNDER

SORE PAWSORE PAWTHUNDERTHUNDERPAT ON HEAD

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GO AWAY!

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BECAUSE WE MAKE THINGS WORSE

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LEADERSHIP?

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COMMUNICATIONDogs, humans

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A LESSON IN BODY LANGUAGE (and what not to do)

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HELPING YOUR DOGPrevention, management, practical applications and strategies, building trust, reducing stress, enrichment, confidence building

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Visiting The Vet(successfully)Finding the oneHappy VisitsWaiting RoomGetting In, Getting OutExam RoomHolding for ProceduresMuzzles


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Finding The OneExpress your concerns and your dogs needs.Enquire about the veterinarians demeanor.Set up a meet and greet.Willing to work with you?You and your dog need to be comfortable.


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Happy VisitsShort and SweetDuring quiet timesExplore outside, inside, exam rooms if possiblePractice The ScaleCookies from Reception


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Waiting Waiting WaitingLeave Fido in the car while you check inRemind reception of Fidos special needsAssessEntrances and exitsQuiet location to waitTime for a walk?Ready Scale Stay Calm


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Getting In, Getting OutPlan your route.Keep your dog close to you without too much tension.Use your hand to guide your dog.Keep focus.Alternative Exit?Pay after putting Fido in car.


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In The Exam Room

Practice a Fun TrickEnjoy a Food PuzzleEnsure Surfaces are not slippery

Let Them Explore

Teach a Hand TargetFeed during procedures


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To Be Present or Not To Be PresentAsk!You know your dog best and can often be helpful for simple procedures.Be prepared that your dog may be better behaved away from you.A muzzle does not mean your dog is bad.


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Muzzle Training

Lure in slowly until comfortableReward your dog for choosing to put nose in muzzleReward for duration


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Muzzles not this kind!

Muzzles basket style please!

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Muzzle training is ongoing

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BATLATCLICK TO CALMWATCH MEINCOMPATIBLE BEHAVIOURU-TURNCOUNTERCONDITIONINGCATDESENSITIZATIONHABITUTATION

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STIMULUSOBSERVATIONTRIGGERMARKERBODY LANGUAGETIMINGREINFORCEMENTCONTEXTDISTANCEENVIRONMENTANTECEDENTCONSEQUENCE

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A very little key will open a very heavy door.

Charles Dickens, Hunted Down

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Grisha Stewart

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Behaviour Adjustment Training

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Help your dog to relax and THINK, rather than react

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ENRICHMENT & CONFIDENCE BUILDINGScent work, games, sports, clicker training

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Scent WorkPhoto Credit: Creature Focus, all rights reserved

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Make their world meaningful

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Clicker training while giving space

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THANK YOU! Whats next?

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