A must-listen for dog owners looking to better understand aggression and reactivity.

Is your dog’s behaviour being misunderstood as aggression?

In this episode of Positive Playtime by Tug-E-Nuff, we uncover the truth about dog aggression with world-renowned expert Michael Shikashio. Whether you’re a dog owner, trainer, or simply curious, this conversation offers practical insights and a fresh perspective on how to support dogs showing aggressive behaviours.

You’ll learn:

• What aggression in dogs really means (and doesn’t mean!)

• Whether dog aggression can be prevented through training

• If playing tug can actually make dogs aggressive – or help reduce reactivity

• How play can build confidence, help dogs cope with triggers, and accelerate learning
  

Michael has mentored thousands of dog professionals across the globe and spoken at major conferences in the U.S. and Mexico. He’s also the host of the podcast The Bitey End of the Dog, focused entirely on dog aggression.

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More from Michael:

• Aggressive Dog Webinars

• Listen to The Bitey End of The Dog:

• • Spotify

  • Apple Podcasts
    

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