Dr. Ian Dunbar — San Francisco Adolescent Dogs: Fighting — Dog-Dog Aggression

$270 3-Day Registration
$145 Single Day (on a space-available basis) Lunch is not included

Topics Include:
Development of social hierarchies — male/female and puppy/adult dyadic and group relationships.
Complexity of cooperative social structure—friendships, allegiances, and sharing.
The physical “dominance” myth
“Temperament” tests — reactivity vs. Danger; condemning occasional “bad” behavior vs. Objectively quantifying good behavior.
Friendly quotient — absolute count of friendly/appeasing behaviors per minute
Atmosphere cues
The purpose of play
The crucial importance of play-fighting and play-biting
Good and bad play groups
Fight:Bite Ratios to determine whether the dog is dangerous or not
Growl Classes — Classical conditioning and stimulus-blocking