Join me to explore this controversial topic and how we can prioritize welfare in every training and management decision we make.

Stranger Directed Aggression series coming in May. Listen to save $50!

Links

Ken Ramirez - Opening Dialogue About Aversives in Training

Susan Friedman - Why Animals Need Trainers Who Adhere to Procedural Hierarchy

CCPDT Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics

CCPDT Prohibited Practices Policy

For decades, behavior consultants have been told that counterconditioning is THE gold standard for changing behavior, especially aggression. But is that actually what the scientific literature says? Join Lisa as she talks about why counterconditioning may not be as effective as we're told.

Stranger-Directed Aggression for Professionals starts November 2nd

Sources

1. Pavlov, I. (1916) An Analysis Of Some Complex Reflexes In The Dog; And The Relative Strength And Tension Of Several Centeres., Lectures on Conditioned Reflexes, Chapter XXV
2. Lindsay, S. Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training, Vol 3, Chapter 8
3. Spaulding, K. Making the Most Out of Counterconditioning, sciencemattersllc.com
4. Wood Brown, L. ClickerExpo Luminos: High Stakes, Effective Strategies: Counter-Conditioning as an Effective Procedural Choice for Aggression, clickertraining.com
5. Rogers, N. Behavioral “Freudian Slips” – The Neuroscience Of Maladaptive Avoidance Habits, aggressivedogs.com

Lisa discusses the vital importance of handling skills for dog professionals, concentrating on safe and effective dog management and movement. It covers essential leash, along with various restraint techniques and emergency maneuvers.

NOTE: I misstate the date of my group mentorship. The group starts on OCTOBER 7TH, not 2nd. Sorry about that!

Resources

Stranger-Directed Aggression

Group mentorship - Starts 10/7

Equipment

Tie Down

Harness Lead

Bold Lead Designs Leather Leash