Using Enrichment to Treat Aggression
Emily Strong CDBC, CPBT-KA, SBA and Allie Bender CDBC, CPDT-KA, SBA
Aggression cases can seem daunting with so much on the line. How do you know what to prioritize? How do you know which path to take? How do you meet a dog’s needs when they have to be so heavily managed to keep everyone safe? For us, the answer lies in enrichment. Enrichment - meeting all of an animal’s needs - creates a clear path forward and breaks down a sometimes seemingly impossible case into manageable, doable chunks for you and your client. Join us as we discuss what enrichment is and showcase how to implement it in a systematic way using one of our complex case studies.
Assess enrichment needs of an aggressive dog
Keep everyone safe while meeting a dog’s needs and avoiding additional problems
Use an enrichment chart to break down a training plan into small, doable steps
Prioritize with the client to see immediate progress while working on a long-term project
Emily Strong
Allie Bender