dealing with aggressive dogs (Cordle)
advanced seminar of Mirjam Cordt
topic: dealing with aggressive dogs
17./18.04.2010 in Schwerte
Organizer: Animal Team
At the seminar, it was the second to the topic - was preceded by several weeks previously, a basic seminar. I had not visited since I am not without leaking but in matter and Miriam took into account that not all of them before because I had no difficulty following her statement, even if it is structured much more clearly and formulated could have been. .. ;)
the start, she realized that there can be no substitute for action. There is never the ultimate solution in dealing with behavioral problems or aggressive dog - it was always a "multi-system approach" is necessary. To find out where you can begin a thorough medical history is required. At that involve a careful observation of the undesired behavior (When and how does it occur?) And also of all stakeholders (What happened before? How was the atmosphere / mood?) As well as naturally also the consideration of the circumstances (eg, diseases, habits, home environment, nutrition, etc.) . Miriam holds an essential preliminary medical , since 20-30% of affected dogs have an organic cause is based. A thorough diagnosis can provide information, but does not replace training - although it is also the improvement of the health condition is an important and necessary beginning.
Then she came to the subject castration speak - at this point I could not get it . Follow She said while there was no castration replace the right socialization and education, but their "experience" a speak for themselves: in the males to diminish the exaggerated posturing, they showed a better versatility and are less aggressive. Females also showed a reduction of problematic behavior. So, so ... After all, they rejected categorically early neutering. - Use the "experience" that's always such a thing, it takes true then yes, often only selectively, when one views his "experience" is safe and Gabriele Niepel has indeed in its Bielefeld castration study as all other "experiences" gathered ... * Flute * You can see what you see wants. I personally reject the castration without medical indication, and could therefore follow her on this point at all. Ute has a much more differentiated itself with the topic in the lecture dealt castration behavioral problems, is referred to at this point.
If you want to change are unwanted behavior, one must first consider what you want to achieve target - which will see human behavior as the dog? What exactly is required? Miriam said she would put very well very high goals, which is also legitimate if one is not even frustrated that the achievement will be longer. Finally, there it on the way to the main objectives of many small intermediate goals, achieve them they could look forward to.
it was important also that the people who consequences of his actions are clear - they differentiated between "conscious and unconscious influence a behavior" . Conscious influence is exercised by the man as about food reward, affection (praise / petting ...) or playing together. Unconsciousness is often the people that he encouraged in certain situations, the undesired behavior of the dog or by gift, by giving the dog unconscious in turn looks or touches the dog with attention or behavior chains that do not realize the holder are to reward itself does. Just punish the person aware (eg through physical violence or psychological coercion [to reject what is] or by the lack of reward), but also unconsciously, for example, faces from non-conscious, ignored the non-fulfillment of a ritual act (eg, the dog always a treat when visitors come - for some reason think people do not even think of dog reacts aggressively against the visitors see, but not that the expectation of the dog have not met) or the human being as "killjoys", the dog in a specific situation deprives fun things without noticing it. Much runs in humans Just as unreflective of sensiblisieren for this course should also include the training.
pleaded In this context, Miriam also for the example at the shelter for a walk-goers for the supply of the dog, the dog should always be removed from the people and not vice versa. This is easier for the dog.
Mirjam is in training on the set of positive associations and construction of alternative behavior.
Positive associations that are food for them rewards, positive attention through verbal praise or contact (gaze, facial expression, petting). Aversive stimuli, she refuses - pain stimuli and violence have no place in training. Punishment is required - it can be do not ignore anything, but Miriam is punished for that dogs do not get the reward for the unwanted behavior.
alternative behaviors can be constructed in two steps - not to mention the "distance training", then "Training Hall". In the distance training, it is important that the dog when he holds the triggering stimulus should focus on the owner. He is just not on the target and thus completely drift off, but he should be brought back "into our world." It is often necessary to start with very large distances to the stimulus that causes undesired behavior. The distance should be such that the dog if so, then also later be shown better in stressful situations, the alternative behavior, to offer an alternative of conduct. In the "Training Hall" to work with cropping "Look, that is, the dog is already quite close to the triggering stimulus, which is 'fades' - for example, are like a gateway, in man and dog and it's triggered past the archway. The dog sees the appeal suddenly (the man in white training course by mutual agreement with the assistant, when he comes) and then gets a treat (but please, just in time for seeing the stimulus). With the next step "Wegloben conditioned" is - the term I find unfortunate choice, because it triggers the wrong associations: Mirjam meant is that the dog will approach called outgoing and thus the alternative behavior departure from the stimulus, is back up to man.
Miriam noted that developed behavioral abnormalities often in a kind of vicious circle . The dog is for his misconduct by confirmation from the unconscious man, who also reacted emotionally tense even more and more encouraged, so that the behavior escalated. Here it is also very important first permit by confidence-building measures to regain the cooperation. This includes of course the first thing even discuss the fulfillment of basic Needs of the animal - eating, drinking, sleeping on clean, good place and social interaction. Respect for the dignity and the feelings of the other part of it - and would be expected of both sides!
the start, she realized that there can be no substitute for action. There is never the ultimate solution in dealing with behavioral problems or aggressive dog - it was always a "multi-system approach" is necessary. To find out where you can begin a thorough medical history is required. At that involve a careful observation of the undesired behavior (When and how does it occur?) And also of all stakeholders (What happened before? How was the atmosphere / mood?) As well as naturally also the consideration of the circumstances (eg, diseases, habits, home environment, nutrition, etc.) . Miriam holds an essential preliminary medical , since 20-30% of affected dogs have an organic cause is based. A thorough diagnosis can provide information, but does not replace training - although it is also the improvement of the health condition is an important and necessary beginning.
Then she came to the subject castration speak - at this point I could not get it . Follow She said while there was no castration replace the right socialization and education, but their "experience" a speak for themselves: in the males to diminish the exaggerated posturing, they showed a better versatility and are less aggressive. Females also showed a reduction of problematic behavior. So, so ... After all, they rejected categorically early neutering. - Use the "experience" that's always such a thing, it takes true then yes, often only selectively, when one views his "experience" is safe and Gabriele Niepel has indeed in its Bielefeld castration study as all other "experiences" gathered ... * Flute * You can see what you see wants. I personally reject the castration without medical indication, and could therefore follow her on this point at all. Ute has a much more differentiated itself with the topic in the lecture dealt castration behavioral problems, is referred to at this point.
If you want to change are unwanted behavior, one must first consider what you want to achieve target - which will see human behavior as the dog? What exactly is required? Miriam said she would put very well very high goals, which is also legitimate if one is not even frustrated that the achievement will be longer. Finally, there it on the way to the main objectives of many small intermediate goals, achieve them they could look forward to.
it was important also that the people who consequences of his actions are clear - they differentiated between "conscious and unconscious influence a behavior" . Conscious influence is exercised by the man as about food reward, affection (praise / petting ...) or playing together. Unconsciousness is often the people that he encouraged in certain situations, the undesired behavior of the dog or by gift, by giving the dog unconscious in turn looks or touches the dog with attention or behavior chains that do not realize the holder are to reward itself does. Just punish the person aware (eg through physical violence or psychological coercion [to reject what is] or by the lack of reward), but also unconsciously, for example, faces from non-conscious, ignored the non-fulfillment of a ritual act (eg, the dog always a treat when visitors come - for some reason think people do not even think of dog reacts aggressively against the visitors see, but not that the expectation of the dog have not met) or the human being as "killjoys", the dog in a specific situation deprives fun things without noticing it. Much runs in humans Just as unreflective of sensiblisieren for this course should also include the training.
pleaded In this context, Miriam also for the example at the shelter for a walk-goers for the supply of the dog, the dog should always be removed from the people and not vice versa. This is easier for the dog.
Mirjam is in training on the set of positive associations and construction of alternative behavior.
Positive associations that are food for them rewards, positive attention through verbal praise or contact (gaze, facial expression, petting). Aversive stimuli, she refuses - pain stimuli and violence have no place in training. Punishment is required - it can be do not ignore anything, but Miriam is punished for that dogs do not get the reward for the unwanted behavior.
alternative behaviors can be constructed in two steps - not to mention the "distance training", then "Training Hall". In the distance training, it is important that the dog when he holds the triggering stimulus should focus on the owner. He is just not on the target and thus completely drift off, but he should be brought back "into our world." It is often necessary to start with very large distances to the stimulus that causes undesired behavior. The distance should be such that the dog if so, then also later be shown better in stressful situations, the alternative behavior, to offer an alternative of conduct. In the "Training Hall" to work with cropping "Look, that is, the dog is already quite close to the triggering stimulus, which is 'fades' - for example, are like a gateway, in man and dog and it's triggered past the archway. The dog sees the appeal suddenly (the man in white training course by mutual agreement with the assistant, when he comes) and then gets a treat (but please, just in time for seeing the stimulus). With the next step "Wegloben conditioned" is - the term I find unfortunate choice, because it triggers the wrong associations: Mirjam meant is that the dog will approach called outgoing and thus the alternative behavior departure from the stimulus, is back up to man.
Miriam noted that developed behavioral abnormalities often in a kind of vicious circle . The dog is for his misconduct by confirmation from the unconscious man, who also reacted emotionally tense even more and more encouraged, so that the behavior escalated. Here it is also very important first permit by confidence-building measures to regain the cooperation. This includes of course the first thing even discuss the fulfillment of basic Needs of the animal - eating, drinking, sleeping on clean, good place and social interaction. Respect for the dignity and the feelings of the other part of it - and would be expected of both sides!
And yet even the hint that sorrow has no place in the education of nothing - it can lead to compulsive disorders by physical trauma (Miriam told as a bad example of a dog that was suspended from the Würgehals until in due to strangulation fainted :-((). violence in the training does not strengthen the confidence of the dog, but weakens it, the dog learns not thereby hold on both men and thus leads to uncertainty. Apart from the fact considers it unethical. Quite right.
is instead positive reinforcement of the A & O, because it gives confidence, leads to a better self-esteem and positive moods and feelings you learn better, more creative in solving problems and has better access to the memory to have learned retrieve.
self-confidence that is necessary to trust others can also win, the dog is occupied by the positive interaction with other organisms. Joint actions are therefore very important (walking, games, etc.), whilst allowing the person aware of his own body language and controlled Make use of and responsibility for the dog - also can provide security.
is also very important to get a good feeling for the self-confidence. Here, all senses of the dog to be addressed. A "learning course", the appeal to different senses (eg touch, 3D sense of space and sense of balance, such as climbing the occupational therapy) promotes sensory integration, and helps the dog develop a healthy body sensation. Also on the possibilities of TTouch was noted in this context. commit
A common mistake that people in dealing with aggressive dogs is too much trust presuppose or the existing abusing involuntarily. Mirjam illustrated this through simple image - just imagine a coordinate system - on the X-axis increases the requirement on the y-axis is advancing the time. A straight line is growing steadily in the ideal case in this coordinate system: The trust of the dog line. The second line of the right line of people - exceeds this by actions of the people always easy confidence line of the dog or they approached the border area, then it may be that the dog while accepting the situation, the behavior is still as (a tick Remove leaves), but the confidence of all by falls, and if they do not again get enough time to be built can at the next opportunity that might escalate the human harmless reviewed the situation and the man can not understand why the dog suddenly bites, where it could "remove the tick or two weeks ago. The following are
went then to the chapter resources defense. so different things can be defended by the dog, such as food, prey, territory, etc. No matter what form it is, in almost every at impulse control and frustration of the dog limit should be used. The inclusion of positive associations (see above), the introduction of rituals, a clear daily routine and trained owners, their dogs can run clear are also necessary for the successful training. Miriam was on all forms of Ressourcenverteidung detailed instructions and training tips. This would all be listed here exceed the scope and finally I would like you visit the seminar so recommend it! ;)
A particularly interesting exercise in the area, I would nevertheless like to briefly introduce - Mirjam has called "Via Contemplativa 'exercise. Here the dog is led through a course marked out with pylons, which is set in an L shape. At the beginning and end is one of two slalom pylons, perform the dog over the outside of all others. This is one dog on a leash "just cause" - Not watch it continuously, be no treats, no response. He should not ignore, however, reduce the attention to a minimum. The aim of the exercise: The dog should learn to 'add' the guide of man, man should learn to perform his part, so that both can ride out dangerous situations in everyday life. Dogs with aggression problems should never run the way for human beings, as the risk that they go into triggering situations then "forward", much larger.
went then to the chapter resources defense. so different things can be defended by the dog, such as food, prey, territory, etc. No matter what form it is, in almost every at impulse control and frustration of the dog limit should be used. The inclusion of positive associations (see above), the introduction of rituals, a clear daily routine and trained owners, their dogs can run clear are also necessary for the successful training. Miriam was on all forms of Ressourcenverteidung detailed instructions and training tips. This would all be listed here exceed the scope and finally I would like you visit the seminar so recommend it! ;)
A particularly interesting exercise in the area, I would nevertheless like to briefly introduce - Mirjam has called "Via Contemplativa 'exercise. Here the dog is led through a course marked out with pylons, which is set in an L shape. At the beginning and end is one of two slalom pylons, perform the dog over the outside of all others. This is one dog on a leash "just cause" - Not watch it continuously, be no treats, no response. He should not ignore, however, reduce the attention to a minimum. The aim of the exercise: The dog should learn to 'add' the guide of man, man should learn to perform his part, so that both can ride out dangerous situations in everyday life. Dogs with aggression problems should never run the way for human beings, as the risk that they go into triggering situations then "forward", much larger.
Miriam stressed how important it was to limits set . Laissez-faire is not less harmful than the narrow-minded Exercising authority. For children is not substantiated: If no limits are set, the developed a low self-esteem, which has a low frustration tolerance and lack inner orientation - that everything was finally in dogs no different. However, the balance must be right: The dog must also be taught a good feeling - it must give sufficient time to care, the dog must be praised too. Does all of this, so the dog can also learn that his behavior may have negative consequences. Again, however, is: neither mental nor physical violence are acceptable. Negative consequences will be undesirable and uncomfortable but not painful. The limits have the physical and mental development of the dog to be adjusted. And very important: the human being must be consistent, reliable and predictable for the dog to be. Miriam stressed that the whole foot for them based on mutual respect - and respect one should also expect the same dog. In principle applies: The more conspicuous the dog, the stricter the rules.
One possibility is for example the "time out" , which is a rupture of contacts, the dog with show undesirable behavior torn out of the situation (marker introduced as "Never" or "Basta") and for a short period (max. three minutes locked away). Important: Every time the dog's unwanted Behavior shows, the break will be applied. And: The dog must not break the course themselves can not stop.
it is very important, that the man be thoroughly considered and action plans and also always self-controlled, either by driving a dog-school issue, or by video recording. The primary goal for aggressive dog is the de-escalation through leadership and support by the people. This " authority" is the person without violence, but by developing a "strengthening the presence . Presence is not misunderstood as "power use," but it's about the perfect attendance (physically and mentally and for the dog felt). It is in this "confrontation" no winners and no losers, just because it's not about winning power.
training approaches that come out of the way of behavior therapy for children (Littip this: " authority without violence "), are the "sit-in" and the "bear hug". When "sit-in" is (a flooding exercise) you are in safe distance from the dog, which in turn can not escape the situation itself may (tied for example, in the kennel, etc.). It is simply "there", ie it is not a conscious attempt communication. After the end of the exercise to behave 'normally' again.
The "bear hug" shows the dog that the man is stronger and takes him to the situation in the truest sense of the word "under control" has. You take the dog laid laterally into the arm, so that you can feel the breathing, then triggered by auxiliary of the stimulus - and the dog who really want to rush forward, held in the embrace. And indeed without a word. He calmed a little, they send the next stimulus, then the handle can be solved. The dog learns that the man is there, it can not alone and maintains contact.
In both exercises is obvious that the dog on a leash and muzzle should be secured. And they should long to hold out until the level of arousal in dogs is seen fallen for the dog to learn / realize that he is quiet, although it is exposed to the stimulus.
the end of the seminar Miriam explained once again how important the hormones in connection with the development of aggressive behavior and that existing imbalance in the hormonal balance through appropriate food gifts or tablets (vitamins, St. John's or indeed psychiatric drugs) influences positively can.
is very important to it - so her final word - mostly in the green train (ie positive) and the red area (eg the break-training) as small as possible.
me the seminar very much. Miriam's pragmatic, but was thoroughly class-pet-friendly approach. you expected the dogs to some, for sure. But a dog that has such problems, is also a disaster for himself - for his environmental course anyway and to that extent is a behavioral change for the better is always a better quality of life for the dog. I had not expected it, but I found it more gratifying that it has in many things very clearly distanced themselves from the animal-learn "basic idea" (eg stress, calming signals, anxiety). This also makes it has only won - so my vote: Highly recommended!
A little addendum: In the end, Mirjam still advertising their guard dog Help made. The concerns I am also quite worthy of support! ;)
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