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The Biting Dog Conference - 2005  Videos

The Biting Dog Conference - Full Set Item# 200405 - $180.00

Includes all of the Titles below . . .

Aggression: How a dog tells you he is going to bite long before he actually does - Sue Sternberg Item# 200400 - $45.00

Subtle signals a dog puts out warning us that he will bite us and where on our bodies he will bite. In order to live with and work with and safely handle dogs you must be able to read their body language and facial expressions. 3 HR

Rehabilitation in Aggression Cases Trish King Item# 200401 - $35.00

A realistic appraisal: what kinds and degrees of aggression are manageable and which are not. A review of selected rehabilitation techniques

Insurance Dangers Arising Out of Dog Bite Cases, including denial of coverage for claims, non-renewal and employee risk - Sharon Bender Item# 200403 - $35.00

Behavior of shelters, trainers, homeowners and rescue groups that jeopardizes insurance protection: by increasing the risk that their existing insurance carrier will seek to deny coverage on a claim or non renew coverage. Guidelines for preventing 3rd party claims and protecting employees, volunteers and the existing liability coverage. Dangers for the industry from few carriers willing to write bite coverage. Why it's happening. Specific threat posed by this trend for shelters, rescuers, trainers and homeowners. Actions they can take to counter the trend. Kinds of coverage to seek, and recommended liability limits.

Defensive and Emergency Handling for Trainers, Instructors, Shelter Personnel, and Animal Control Officers - Wes Artope Item# 200404 - $40.00

Learn how to keep yourself safe when dealing with aggressive or potentially aggressive dogs. Live demonstrations will enhance your observations and skills in emergency situations. You will see examples of high-speed muzzling techniques, as well as leash and pole handling techniques reserved for dangerous situations. You will get hands on experience at emergency roping for use in a crisis. General Safety Guidelines will also be addressed.

Genetic Markers for Aggression, A new study underway at U.C. Davis - Dr. Mark Neff Item# 200406 - $20.00

Dr. Mark Neff provides an outline of an earlier study that was able to demonstrate a possible link between levels of aggression and certain chemical balances and genetic markers in dogs. That earlier study was flawed by lack of adequate control groups. But the stage has been set for an historic new experiment at U. C. Davis, involving wider breed selection and sufficient numbers of animals in "control groups" to validate findings. The goal is to complete testing in the next 18 to 24 months, or possible sooner.

Avoiding Liability When You Train, Shelter or Adopt-Out - For Shelters, Owners, Trainers, and Rescuers Kenneth Phillips, Esq. Item# 200402 - $35.00

In a presentation titled "Dog Bite Law - How to Use It and Keep It From Biting You", Mr. Phillips addresses the following issues among many others: What are your legal risks when you adopt out a dog that exhibits aggressive behavior or that has an aggression or bite history? What duty does a private person, animal control officer, adoptions manage or rescuer have to disclose observations of aggressive behavior?