Tools and Supplies Needed for Treating Dog Aggression

USA Dog Behavior Podcast

As you prepare to dive headfirst into behavior modification for your beloved pet dog, make sure you’ve covered all the essential prerequisite tools and supplies. In this episode, I explain the three main things every dog owner should have before treating dog aggression: equipment, management and owner education.
If you’re serious about resolving your dog’s issues with aggression, then this episode is an essential step. Tune in to learn more about what equipment will speed up the modification journey, what might be the leading causes of your dog’s fear and skills that every dog owner should focus on developing. At the end of the episode, I also provide plenty of free resources.
Key Takeaways:
[0:40] What You Can Expect From This Episode
[2:35] List of Equipment You Need
[9:35] Using Muzzles Properly
[13:55] How Do You Identify Your Dog’s Triggers?
[17:20] Fear Around Children
[19:20] Every Dog Owner Needs This Skill
[21:02] How To Learn More About Dog Body Language
About Scott Sheaffer
Scott Sheaffer, CCBC-KA, CDBC, CPDT-KA, is a certified dog behavior consultant who has worked with thousands of dog owners and their aggressive dogs. Scott specializes in the assessment and treatment of fear, anxiety, aggression, and phobias in dogs six months and older.
Links:
Free Video on Understanding Dog Body Language: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17XgMrbrxvylLypHHtGJopTfOEEB3wBUB/view
Videos: https://www.usadogbehavior.com/dog-training-video-courses
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/usadogbehavior

Recommended Tools and Supplies:

• 2' Trainers' Leash
• Clicino Clicker Ring
• Basket Dog Muzzle
• ThunderCap
• The 10 Commandments of Managing a Human Aggressive Dog
• 6 Dog Bite Prevention Essentials You Need To Know to Protect Your Child
• Understanding Dog Body Language Video

Disclaimer
If you have a dog who is aggressive and dangerous to humans, it is important that you immediately consult directly with an experienced and certified canine behavior consultant who specializes in dog aggression to humans. Take proper measures to ensure that your dog is never in a position to injure anyone. The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is neither intended nor implied to replace the need for the direct involvement of an experienced and certified canine behavior consultant who specializes in dog aggression to humans. Scott Sheaffer, the Grumpy Dogs podcast and USA Dog Behavior, LLC, are not liable for any incidents or outcomes resulting from following the advice given in this podcast.