Not exact matches
If you're placing pressure in the wrong areas or the
animal does not feel secure, your
handling can actually make the
animal struggle and become
aggressive.
-- Cica Congreso — Annual Conference for
Animal Behavior — Mexico City, Mexico — «Dog to Dog Aggression,» «Dog to Human Aggression,» and «Safety and Defensive
Handling with
Aggressive Dogs»
The «Temperament Correct» pit bull: seeks out human interaction; is responsive, biddable and eager to please; may be genetically predisposed to aggression towards other dogs or
animals; is appropriately submissive; is well balanced and optimistic; enjoys
handling; presents good eye contact; is able to be calm in the presence of other dogs on leash or — if initially leash reactive - can learn how to tolerate their presence; is willing to connect with handler during high arousal; can be
handled safely even in times of high arousal; accepts a reasonable amount of confinement; drops arousal levels quickly when removed from a stressful situation; is social with people of all types; is responsive and good natured; is never
aggressive towards humans.
He can be
aggressive to other dogs and
animals, and has a strong prey drive, which makes him difficult to
handle at times.
Assist other departments experiencing difficulties with the
handling, treatment or movement of any
animal exhibiting scared or
aggressive behavior.
We can not
handle animals that may be
aggressive toward people or other
animals.
Aggressive animals are often hard to
handle and used for guard dogs.
This course will discuss options for the approach to and sedation of
aggressive animals in an ER setting to alleviate pain and distress, and to provide safe
handling for veterinarians and technicians.
Apparently no consideration was given to the threat to the public or to the shelter staff that has to
handle aggressive animals for the week.
In the case of
aggressive acts by dogs, factors may include, but are not limited to: genetic predisposition; irresponsible
handling; lack of
animal management; general care; improper socialization and training; poor housing conditions; physical ailment, and lack of education and supervision.
We reserve humane euthanasia only in instances when
animals are suffering greatly with no potential for relief, or if an
animal is so
aggressive that he or she presents a danger to people or other
animals and can not be safely
handled or placed.
Take a look at some of the cases we've
handled for people who were injured by medical malpractice, in auto accidents, in pedestrian accidents, in slip and fall accidents, by a dangerous product and by
aggressive animals by clicking here.
We do a pet interview (checking on tenant's ability to
handle animal & whether it is highly
aggressive or fearful).