This workshop equips professionals working with aggressive dogs with the knowledge and skills to understand dog aggression, prevent bites, and respond safely in emergency situations. Participants will learn defensive handling techniques and how to respond if a dog is attacking a person or another dog.
Target Audience - Animal Management Officers • RSPCA Inspectors • Shelter operations staff • Daycare attendants • Boarding kennel attendants • Veterinary clinic staff
Details
You will learn
- • Understanding dog aggression • Types of bites and attacks
- • Bite prevention techniques and approaches • Emergency defensive handling techniques
- • What to do if you or someone else is being attacked •What to do if a dog is attacking another dog
You will get
- Delivery by our industry experts and qualified trainers
- Lunch will be provided
Appropriate for
• Animal Management Officers • RSPCA Inspectors • Shelter operations staff • Daycare attendants • Boarding kennel attendants • Veterinary clinic staff
Preparation
What to bring
- All materials with be supplied
What to wear
Work attire. Closed in shoes.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
- A refund can be requested 7 days before class starts. Free of charge.
- A transfer can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
- A credit note can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
Terms & Conditions
Face to Face courses
- Program activities are conducted by RSPCA Victoria Education Officers and staff. RSPCA Victoria reserves the right to alter activities or cease programs should staff and participant safety be compromised.
- For safety reasons, participants must wear appropriate clothing and closed-in shoes.
- RSPCA Victoria reserves the right to cancel the class should minimum numbers not be met. A full refund will apply in these circumstances.
Online On Demand Courses
The above does not apply. Please contact education@rspcavic.org.au for assistance.
DISCLAIMER
Participants may be involved in a range of hands-on activities during training. While the RSPCA takes all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of participants, all participants engage with these activities at their own risk. By enrolling in these programs you acknowledge that you understand this disclaimer and release RSPCA (Victoria) and its employees, agents, volunteers and contractors from any liability whatsoever, to the extent permitted by law.
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