Am I Safe: The Art & Science of Canine Behaviour Assessments.
Thousands of unwanted dogs enter shelters and animal rescue groups each year. Some have detailed histories provided by the families who surrendered them, and others arrive with little or no background information.
The challenge for caretakers is to determine which dogs are safe to be placed, and create a comprehensive personality profile of these dogs that can be used to match them with the best possible new homes.
Dog professionals specializing in training and behaviour are often called upon to help assess dogs for not only shelter and rescue organizations but also for families needing to re-home their dogs.
This dvd, presented by Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant Sarah Kalnajs, provides start-to-finish instructions for completing assessments that is safe for the handler, fair to the dog and has excellent predictability of future behaviour. All support materials are provided, including a resource guarding scale and evaluation form.
Length: 3 hours 44 minutes
Recommended for: All dog professionals who would like to improve their understanding of canine behaviour. This dvd includes further examples of canine body language seen in Language of Dogs.
