SESSION 56: Aggression Cases: Sean’s approach
In episode 56, Sean responds to a question from some listeners about how he approaches aggression cases. They had a bad experience with a trainer in their local area and want to know from Sean what sorts of things they should look for in a trainer that can help them solve some aggression issues with their dog. Sean goes over his preliminary assessment, the beginning of training and a couple of the biggest mistakes people make in working with aggression issues in their dogs.
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In this session:
Is solving an aggression case all about the right training technique?
What’s wrong with throwing treats to a dog that’s barking at you?
Are muzzles good or bad in training?
Details In this Session
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DETAILS IN THIS SESSION
Preliminary questions:
- How intense is the behavior?
- What specifically triggers a dog
- What have the clients talked to their Vet about
- Systemic and Specific medical issues
- Pre-homework
- E-booklet on creating more structure
- Muzzle conditioning
The start of training
- Loose leash walking & approach and retreat
- Nervous system coaching
Mistakes
- Don’t just throw food at a dog that’s marking at you
- Don’t try to sooth or “talk a dog down” from being aggressive
Reminder of FREE STUFF
If we use your voicemail in the show, we’ll send you a free video training series! OR if you don’t like free stuff … Email your questions to me: sean@thedogsway.com
All the Best,
About the Author: Sean
I’ve been training people and dogs in Seattle for the last decade and a half. My main focus when working with clients every week in one-on-one, private lessons is to help people learn to get their dogs to a functional level so that they can actually enjoy spending time every day with their dog instead of stressing about their dog’s behavior issues.
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About Sean
I’ve been training people and dogs in Seattle for the last decade and a half. My main focus when working with clients every week in one-on-one, private lessons is to help people learn to get their dogs to a functional level so that they can actually enjoy spending time every day with their dog instead of stressing about their dog’s behavior issues.
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