Course Details
Imagine you are driving to work, and, suddenly, a traffic detour pops up. Even worse, you're already several minutes late. And you've got an important meeting with your boss! Do you feel that sensation burning up your ears, pulsing through your heart, as you grip the steering wheel? Argh! That's frustration! Dogs, just like people, can feel immense frustration when confronted with barriers to their goals. Frustration plays an enormous role in most cases of dog reactivity, so it is critical to understand exactly what frustration is and what we can do to mitigate it.
Learn why dogs feel frustration and how you can help. Deep dive into how dogs cope with stress and why their resulting behaviors are the result of a complex interplay between their genetic backgrounds, personality traits, and constant learning. In this talk, we'll explore how frustration impacts everything about dog reactivity and what you can do to help!
About the Instructor:
Dr. Sophie Liu is a veterinarian, behavior consultant, published scientific author, and, above all, a passionate dog trainer. After receiving her education at University of California Berkeley and Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Liu attended a behavior medicine residency at the SF SPCA. She has trained dogs in agility and obedience, and her current obsession is training her Dobermans for protection sports.
