Dog-human aggression Applied Behavior Modifica8on, Safety, and Defensive Handling Michael Shikashio CDBC Trish McMillan Loehr, MSc, CDBC, CPDT-KA These slides are the property of the presenters. They are not to be used for re-distribu5on without permission of the presenters. This content is the sole property and crea5on of IAABC
Diesel Dog to human aggression One-year-old German Shepherd Level 2 and 3 bites
Diesel Ini.al gree.ng Assessment and observa.on
Diesel Behavior modifica.on first session Client coaching
Dies Behavior el modifica.on first session Inside home
Diesel Behavior modifica.on second session Ini.al contact and handling
Diesel Behavior modifica.on second session Inside home with stranger
Diesel Client update Prac.cing on own
Defensive Handling If attacked by on-leash dog:
Defensive Handling If attacked by on-leash dog: Back.e
Get something between you and dog Kuranda bed Trash can Door Defensive Handling If attacked by on-leash dog:
Straight-arm with leash
Straight-arm slow mo
Serious and fatal dog attacks Every.me I got biqen, I made a mistake. Don t be fearful, be careful. Jim Crosby Not everyone needs to work with aggressive dogs. It s not a contest.
Defensive Handling Off leash dog threatens What not to do Scream Run Flail limbs Panic Make hard eye contact
Defensive Handling Off leash dog threatens What to do Stay calm Use firm voice Stand ground, angled away No direct eye contact Bring hands in Stay s.ll Back slowly away
Jim Crosby Fatal dog attacks Perfect storm - Typically, if one thing had been different, wouldn t have been fatal Dog generally perceives bite as appropriate response to situa.on Usually the very young and the very old Hard for a healthy adult to be killed by one dog Pack aqacks are rare in the US
Climb something Defensive Handling If attacked by off-leash dog:
Defensive Handling What to do if attacked by off-leash dog: Stay quiet
Defensive Handling What to do if attacked by off-leash dog: Get something between you and dog Get into a corner, so dog can t get behind you Stay upright if at all possible
Defensive Handling What to do if attacked by off-leash dog: Feed something to dog Get something between you and dog
Tools Anything you re carrying Objects in environment Trash cans Chairs, tables Citronella spray Pepper spray Ammonia
Defensive Handling If dog doesn t release Feed the bite Redirect Avoid shakin
Pepper spray Jim Crosby: police find this more effective than a gun against a dog Aim for eyes, nose, mouth Will cause dog to release, back off NOT MACE
Defensive Handling If attack continues: Fight back? CuZng off air - 1-3 minutes Longer if not all air is blocked
Defensive Handling Last-ditch measures Break s.ck Someone else grabs back legs Immobilize head from behind Immobilize from in front?
Defensive Handling If dog pulls you down Duck and cover Curl in ball Play dead Cover neck
Defensive Handling
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Contact Information: Trish McMillan Loehr, MSc, CDBC, CPDT-KA Email: loehranimalbehavior@gmail.com Web: www.loehranimalbehavior.com Facebook: Trish McMillan Loehr Michael Shikashio CDBC Email: Mike@CompleteCanines.com Web: www.completecanines.com Facebook: Michael Shikashio Stay Safe!
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Contact Information: Trish McMillan Loehr, MSc, CDBC, CPDT-KA Email: loehranimalbehavior@gmail.com Web: www.loehranimalbehavior.com Facebook: Trish McMillan Loehr Michael Shikashio CDBC Email: Mike@CompleteCanines.com Web: www.completecanines.com Facebook: Michael Shikashio Stay Safe!