Public Trainings
2 hours
Dogs who display aggression towards dogs and/or other species are both terrifying and unsafe. But are dog aggression and prey drive the same behavior, or are they two entirely different processes? And what, if anything, can be done about them? In this class, we will discuss the various factors that contribute to intra- and interspecific aggression, what our goals should realistically be when deciding whether and how to address these behavior issues, and the controversial topic of “can vs. should.”
2 hours
"Resource Guarding is an umbrella term for a lot of common behavior issues, such as food aggression, territorial aggression, and protectiveness. Come learn what it is, why it happens, and how to humanely and effectively teach your dog that guarding is unnecessary."
1 hour
Join Salt Lake County Animal Services Snow Dog Squad for this months FREE virtual training for your Husky type dog. Our workshops cover anything from grooming, to training, to brain games! We want you and your arctic breed be the best team. The exact topic for this workshop will be posted in the discussion closer to the night of. We will also give you an opportunity for Q&A with behavioral issues or other questions you may need help with.
30 minutes
Children are the most common victims of dog bites, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, and Salt Lake County Animal Services makes it a priority to educate their community’s youngest members about safe behavior around dogs. This virtual presentation is geared for children ages 1st-6th grade and will show them how to read dog body language and how to act safely around both their own dog and strange dogs.
1 hour
Do you want to learn more about Clicker/Positive Reinforcement Basics and the foundations of Impulse Control? How about simple games you can play with your dog to improve your connection, increase their focus on you, start them on mat training and other important behaviors? Join us in this virtual presentation for a variety of topics on training and mental stimulation.
