Defensive Dog Handling

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Recorded On:

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Duration:

47 minutes

Presenter

Trish McMillan Loehr, MS, CDBC, ACCBC, CPDT-KA

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About this Webinar

The third webinar in the canine communication series covers how to effectively defuse potential dog aggression with your own body language. The proper way to use a leash and other common dog-handling tools are discussed. You can listen to this webinar at your convenience, any time 24/7.

Takeaways

By the end of this webinar, you can develop an understanding about how to hold and use a leash effectively when a dog is pulling, being shy or aggressive.

Suited For

This webinar is geared towards animal shelter staff/volunteers and veterinary staff. It is also useful for dog trainers, daycare owners and groomers.

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Topics: Enrichment & Behavior , Behavior

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Defensive Dog Handling

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