Only $19.95 Before the Live Event on 9/24/26 at 7pm Eastern. $29.95 After

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Risk Assessment of Dogs with a History of Aggressive Behavior

Deciding whether a dog with a history of aggression can safely remain in their current home is rarely straightforward. This session offers a structured framework for assessing risk, organized around four core factors: the pet itself (age, size, breed, and the limits of breed-based prediction), bite history (severity, pattern, and the role of arousal), context (reliable antecedents and the difference between predictable and merely explainable behavior), and exposure (vulnerable targets, household chaos, and caregiver ability to implement management).

We'll also cover the practical and ethical side of these cases: gathering reliable history from owners, navigating the gap between client understanding and follow-through, and approaching rehoming or euthanasia conversations with clarity and compassion. A decision-tree model and communication strategies will help participants structure these conversations and support caregivers through difficult decisions.

Intended for veterinary and behavior professionals managing canine aggression cases, with a practical framework applicable to clinical case management and client communication.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Dr. Chris Pachel! Join us for this insightful webinar and gain practical, evidence based strategies for assessing canine aggression, supporting clients through difficult decisions, and improving your clinical approach. Reserve your spot today!

What's included?

  • CEUs

    1.5 CEUs pending for CCPDT, IAABC, and KPA

  • Q&A Time with Dr. Chris Pachel

    30 minutes of bonus Q&A time with Dr. Chris Pachel included!

  • Recordings available!

    Lifetime access to the recording!

Your Speaker!

DVM, DACVB, CABC (IAABC) Dr. Chris Pachel

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC (IAABC) is the owner and lead clinician at the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, OR. He received his veterinary degree from the University of MN in 2002 and became board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists in 2010. He has operated house-call, office-based, and telemedicine-focused behavior practices. Dr. Pachel lectures worldwide, teaches courses at multiple veterinary schools, and has authored articles and book chapters on topics such as Intercat aggression, Behavioral Euthanasia, and Pet selection for animal-assisted therapy. He is a sought-after expert witness for legal animal behavior cases and serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for dvm360. Dr. Pachel is a Vice President of Veterinary Behavior for Instinct Dog Behavior and Training and co-owner of Instinct Portland. Dr. Pachel hosts Doc Talks, a monthly online webinar series that explores veterinary behavior cases in depth with veterinarians, behavior consultants and trainers, and animal caregivers. He is also a co-founder of LIMA Beings, an online community of people who seek to apply the power of communication and learning principles to our interactions with others, shaping behavior in compassionate and effective ways.