Course Title: Aggressive Behavior in Dogs - 208
Instructor: James O'Heare, CABC, CDBC, PABC
Course Description:
Aggressive Behavior in Dogs is an in depth exploration of aggressive behaviors in dogs. It addresses exactly why dogs aggress, the biology of aggressive behavior, assessment of aggression cases, consulting skills and case management of aggression, ethical considerations of consulting aggression cases and detailed information on behavior change principles and procedures for aggressive behaviors in dogs. Be prepared to be challenged in this advanced course in dog aggression! Students can expect to do a lot of studying and writing in this course. Please note that supervised hands-on practice is important in the development of dog aggression consultations. This course will provide the extensive information that is vital in understanding what aggression is and all about how to address it but the student is urged to seek supervised hands-on skill development.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completing this course, the student will be able to:
Students should emerge from this course with able to analyze and discuss the following topic areas:
- Understanding what aggression is
- Understanding why dogs aggress
- Biology of aggression
- Evolution and aggression
- Functionally assessing aggression cases
- Behavior Management planning for aggression cases
- Liability risk for owners of aggressive dogs
- Equipment for aggression cases
Course Texts:
- Aggressive Behavior in Dogs by James O'Heare. http://www.behavetech.com
- Dog Aggression Workbook by James O'Heare. http://www.behavetech.com
- Avoiding Liability DVD by Kenneth Phillips. http://www.dogbitelaw.com
- Getting a Grip on Aggression Cases by Nicole Wilde (CASI students may receive a 10% discount on Nicole’s books. Discount code provided upon enrollment. This offer may end without notice.)
Course Evaluation:
This course will be evaluated by short essay assignments that will reflect and demonstrate competency in analyzing and discussing the course topics. The final grade will be the mean average of the assignment grades.
Prerequisites:
Principles of Learning and Behavior 104
Functional Assessment 108
Behavior Change programming and Procedures 114
No Prerequisites for Certified Dog Behavior Consultants or AABP Professional Members.
CUEs: Continuing Education Credits Available. See Course Approvals page for credits.