REPLAY: Deconstructing Aggressive Behavior with Michael Shikashio

About this episode

Michael Shikashio discusses dog aggression and training techniques with hosts Emily and Libby.

We are thrilled to present today’s guest, Michael Shikashio. Michael is a world-renowned expert on dog aggression and has an incredible wealth of information he generously shares, which is helpful for owners, rescuers, and trainers alike. In this conversation, Michael, Emily and Libby define aggression, discuss the ways aggression can present in different dogs (and the different levels of assessing their aggression), and so much more. Make sure to listen to the full episodes, as Michael drops important gems throughout the episode. Michael is an internationally sought out speaker on the topic of aggression - has mentored and presented to thousands of animal professionals. He is the Founder of the Aggression in Dogs Master Course, teaches trainers and consultants in over 25 countries on how to work with aggression cases, and has been featured in countless media, including the New York Times, the New York Post, Web MD, and Women’s Health. ​ Michael Shikashio’s website: https://aggressivedog.com/ Fear Free: https://fearfreepets.com/ and https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/ International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants: https://m.iaabc.org/ Certification Council for…

People in this episode

Hosts: Emily, Libby

Guest: Michael Shikashio

Topics covered

• dog aggression
• animal behavior
• training techniques
• pet ownership
• rescue organizations

Keywords

• dog aggression
• animal behavior
• training
• pet rescue
• behavior consultants

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Aggression in Dogs Master Course, Fear Free, International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, Summit Dog Rescue

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