Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Dogs

Thursday, July 20th

9:00am to 11:00am

Presenter

Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC

• 2 hours of CE for Humane Officers, CACOs, and CAWAs
• $25 members, $35 non-members
• Recording available through September 30th

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Register here: California Animal Welfare Association (site-ym.com)

With overflowing kennels and longer lengths of stay, most shelters are seeing no shortage of behavioral challenges among dogs. The most concerning, of course, is aggression, and behavior expert Kelley Bollen will lead this session to take a deep dive into why dogs exhibit aggressive behavior, the different types of aggression we see in dogs, and what situations can trigger aggressive behavior. She will discuss what we as shelter professionals can do to modify this serious and sometimes dangerous behavior and provide guidance on safe placement. With safety considerations for staff, volunteers, and the public, as well as the overall implications our choices have on our ability to maintain liability insurance as an industry, having clear guidelines and pathways for dogs exhibiting aggressive behavior is critically important.