Getting a Grip on Aggression Cases: Practical Considerations for Dog Trainers

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Getting a Grip on Aggression Cases: Practical Considerations for Dog Trainers

by Nicole Wilde, CPDT

ISBN:  9780981722719

Publisher:  Phantom Publishing

Publication  Year:  2008

Format:  Trade Paperback

Pages:  210

From the back cover:

“There is a lot more to handling aggression cases than mastering methods and techniques. In her practical, down-to-earth, and often humorous style, Nicole Wilde presents all the other information trainers need to know in order to work effectively, safely, and successfully with aggressive dogs.

• Types and Levels of Aggression
• Legal Considerations
• Crucial Questions for Phone Screening
• Advance Questionnaires
• What You Must Know to Stay Safe
• Reacting to Reactive Behavior
• History-Taking and Topics to Discuss
• Skills to Teach and Session Structure
• Written Assessments for Veterinarians
• What to Do If You are Bitten at a Session
• How to Break Up a Dog Fight
• Discussing Rehoming and Euthanasia with Clients
• Ten Tips for Reactive Dogs in Class…and more!

‘Nicole has done it again – written a clean, helpful and comprehensive book on a type of behaviour problem that is all to common, and all too difficult to address. An excellent resource for trainers.’ – Trish King, CPDT, CDBC, Director of Behavior & Training, Marin Humane Society

‘Working with aggression is dangerous. Nicole’s thoughtful, detailed and encouraging guide bravely lays out for the trainer what is required. The dog training world should welcome it.’ – Sue Sternberg, Founder and Director, Rondout Valley Animals for Adoption”