“Beneath the Bite” – Recognizing Underlying Emotions in Aggression Cases. Presented by Michael Shikashio

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC 1, KPA 1

An effective behavior change strategy in any behavior case often includes assessing the external factors in the environment, such as the antecedents and conditions that precede the behaviors. In aggression cases, it can be paramount for successful outcomes to properly recognize and address the underlying motivations and emotional responses in a dog that displays aggressive behavior.

In this session, aggression specialist Michael Shikashio CDBC will be highlighting how to determine what emotions may be in play when a dog shows aggression, and what we can do to help.

This was previously aired at Geek Week 2021.

Learning Objectives

• Identify contexts and behaviors that can indicate certain underlying motivations and emotional responses in dogs displaying aggression.
• Review the body language of dogs in a variety of emotional states.
• Understand physiological factors that can impact the intensity of aggressive behaviors.

About Your Presenter

Michael Shikashio

Michael Shikashio CDBC is the founder of AggressiveDog.com and focuses on teaching other professionals around the world on how to successfully work aggression cases. He is a five-term president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and a full member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT).

Michael is sought after for his expert opinion by numerous media outlets, including the New York Times, New York Post, Fox News, The List TV, Baltimore Sun, WebMD, Women’s Health Magazine, Real Simple Magazine, SiriusXM Radio, The Chronicle of the Dog, and Steve Dale’s Pet World. He also hosts the popular podcast show The Bitey End of the Dog where he chats with leading experts on dog aggression.

He is a featured keynote speaker at conferences, universities, and seminars around the world, and offers a variety of educational opportunities on the topic of canine aggression, including the Aggression in Dogs Master Course and the annual Aggression in Dogs Conference.