In this conversation, hosts Mark Drucker and Drew Webster interview globally renowned dog aggression expert Mike Shikashio and discuss the importance of understanding and addressing dog aggression. Mike shares his background and philosophy in working with aggression cases, emphasizing the importance of creating a safe space for clients and dogs. They discuss the challenges and solutions in managing and resolving aggression cases, including the possibility of removing dogs from aggressive situations. They explore the role of behavior science in understanding aggression and changing behavior. The conversation touches on the misrepresentation of pit bulls and the impact of breed-specific legislation. They also discuss the behavior of street dogs in different cultures and the role of environment in shaping dog behavior.
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GUEST BIO
Mike Shikashio is an internationally sought after keynote speaker and presenter on the topic of dog aggression at numerous events, conferences, and universities worldwide. He has mentored and presented to thousands of animal professionals in twelve different countries and has been a guest at every major dog training conference in the U.S. and Mexico, including the APDT, IAABC, FDSA, Clicker Expo, Victoria Stilwell’s DBC, PPG, CICA, IACP, Owners of Dog Daycares, and The Aggression in Dogs Conferences.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Show opens
03:09 Importance of Addressing Dog Aggression
06:27 Mike Shikashio's Background and Expertise
07:37 Working with Aggressive Dogs and Reactive Dogs
10:14 Philosophy and Approach to Aggression Cases
11:38 Working with People in Aggression Cases
13:27 Hope and Improvement in Aggression Cases
14:50 Removing Dogs from Aggressive Situations
16:41 Preparing for Aggression Cases
19:03 Creating a Safe Space for Clients
22:20 Mediation and Conflict Resolution in Aggression Cases
23:55 When Dogs Need to be Removed or Euthanized
26:14 Increase in Aggression Cases with Spike in Adoptions
32:51 Expanding a Dog's World and Avoiding Excessive Management
36:10 Jealousy and Resource Guarding in Dogs
47:18 Understanding Aggression and Behavior Science
49:06 Coping with Difficult Cases and Finding Balance
52:55 Advice for Dog Guardians
56:19 The Misrepresentation of Pit Bulls
59:03 Aggression on Leash
01:03:53 Tools and Resources for Trainers
01:08:10 Street Dogs and Aggression
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