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Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Dogs - Wednesday, July 15, 2026

9:00am to 11:00am

• 2 hours of from Humane Officers, CACOs, and CAWAs
• $25 members, $35 non-members
• Recording available through September 30, 2026

Kelley Bollen discusses 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.