Using Enrichment to Treat Aggression

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

Your Presenters

Emily Strong

Emily Strong, CDBC, CPBT-KA, SBA is co-owner of Pet Harmony Animal Behavior & Training, co-founder of the First Train Home program, and co-author of Canine Enrichment for the Real World. She also runs Pet Harmony’s Mentorship Program, co-pilots Pet Harmony’s Pro Campus membership group, and is a national speaker and freelance writer. She has been working and volunteering in various animal welfare related fields since 1990, training hundreds of different species of animals along the way, and has been a behavior consultant since 2008.

Allie Bender

Allie Bender, CDBC, CPDT-KA, SBA has been working and volunteering in various animal welfare-related fields since 2006. She is the founder and co-owner of Pet Harmony Animal Behavior- including the First Train Home program, the Pet Harmony Mentorship Program, and the Pet Harmony Pro Campus membership group- and is the co-author of Canine Enrichment for the Real World. She is a national speaker and has made radio, TV, & commercial appearances.

What is Included

  • Q&A Time with Emily and Allie!

    A bonus of 30 minutes of Q&A time with Emily and Allie included in the recording!

  • Access to Recording

    Access to the webinar and slide PDFs for one year.

  • CEUs!

    1.5 CEUs for CCPDT; 1.5 for IAABC and KPA!