On-Lead Aggression
A Practical Approach to Working with Dogs
New course!
Sheila Harper
5th – 7th June 2010 9.30 a.m. (registration) – 5 p.m.
The Craft Room, Museum of Cannock Chase
Valley Road, Hednesford, Staffs, WS12 1TD
£145 (up to 8 handlers welcome - £15 supplement)
(COMBI-DEAL: £10 discount when combining this course with the previous day’s course)
This course is a follow-up to the two day theoretical seminar presented by Sheila last year and it would also be of benefit to have attended “Help! I Can’t Cope” on June 4th. It could also be a “stand-alone” workshop for those who are very familiar with Sheila’s approach to dogs. – Although anyone may attend, students will get most benefit if they are already familiar with our philosophy: those who have already attended the IDBTS, Sheila’s longer courses, or who attend Sheila Harper Ltd’s classes on a regular basis. The philosophy behind our work will not be explained in detail.
With the anti-dog lobby having an ever-stronger voice, the need to have a dog that is comfortable on lead may increase if legislation comes into effect. Learn more about handling dogs on a daily basis, and how to help dogs feel more comfortable with people or other dogs. It is intended to combine theory and practical, with a proposed minimum of 2 practical sessions each day working with dogs.
Points to be included:
- Increasing awareness of
- the influence of equipment, emotions and body language
- every day situations / scenarios
- General improvement of handling including lead work
- Confidence building of dog and owner
- Security and practical techniques for easing difficult situations
- The appropriate use of timing, barriers, and intrinsic and extrinsic rewards
- Thoughts on the rehabilitation process
- The appropriate matching of dogs
· Recognition of just how much personal space many dogs need particularly in the early stages of building relationships with other dogs and people
It is intended to include progressive practical sessions, working initially on handling and timing. As dogs and handlers’ skills and coping strategies increase throughout the course, exposure to more difficult scenarios will be encouraged, but always within each individual’s comfort zone.
The needs of each dog and owner will be discussed prior to practical work in order to ensure suitability of each session. Please note that any work carried out will be dog-centred rather than owner-centred. Each dog will be treated as an individual, but many of the techniques can be applied to others when they are ready. This course is suitable for generally well-balanced dogs, or those with problems of lead aggression. However, no dog or owner will be put into a situation with which they do not have the skills to cope. If in doubt about the suitability of your dog to attend, please telephone us for guidance.
We do not hold workshops that rely on “sensationalism”. Therefore, please do not expect to see displays of aggression.
Although anyone may attend, students will get most benefit if they are already familiar with our philosophy: those who have already attended the IDBTS, Sheila’s longer courses, or who attend Sheila Harper Ltd’s classes on a regular basis.
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