Dealing with a dog who exhibits aggression towards unfamiliar people can be a daunting task, even for the most experienced dog trainers and behavior professionals. Yet it is one of the most common issues that prompt clients to call a professional trainer for help. In this video Nicole will explore the reasons that dogs exhibit aggression towards strangers and give exercises and explanations for how to safely and effectively coach your clients through a behavior modification plan. Topics include: The reasons behind what causes a pet dog to react aggressively towards unfamiliar individuals Patterns that are exhibited among stranger danger dogs Identifying what is reinforcing to a stranger danger dog. . . and what is not Being an effective trainer without risking your own safety or the well-being of the client and their dog Human and dog-friendly exercises to include in your counseling sessions Defining success: the difference between management and modification for behavior problems and how to help clients identify realistic expectations for their individual dog

Sponsor:Tawzer Dog LLC
Speaker(s):Nicole Larocco-Skeehan, CPDT-KA

Contact: Scott Pruett
 Email: ceu@tawzerdog.com
 Phone: 208-639-1321
 Web: http://www.tawzerdog.com/