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running time: 9.5 hr. - FIVE DVD'S
copyright: Tawzer Dog Videos, 2007
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 This
workshop takes an ethological approach to the complexity of canine
aggression, discussing agonistic behaviors and the various factors –
both internal and external – that influence them. “Mythological”
interpretations of social hierarchies and the meaning of social
dominance are discussed, and how popular use of these ideas is divorced
from the scientific literature. Using case examples and material from
veterinary behaviorists, examples of medical problems mis-interpreted as
behavior problems are presented.
Risk assessment of dogs including how an
evaluation is conducted, the conclusions drawn from it, and the type of
report or recommendations made, is discussed from the perspective of
individual owners as well as animal shelters and breed rescue groups.
Evaluations for legal purposes are touched on briefly.
Ms. Williams describes and demonstrates her work
monitoring heart-rate in dogs during behavior modification and
implications this may have for behavior assessments and welfare.
An overview of operant and classical conditioning
as well as other behavior modification techniques are explained
including operant and classical counter conditioning, response
prevention, desensitization and when the selective use of positive
punishment can be appropriate. The workshop closes with case examples
using videos and interactive work with several dogs |
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