The Canine Behaviour workshop covers the following topics:

• The difference between temperament and behaviour
• How to translate body language
• Simple tests to check for temperament
• Types of aggressions and their descriptions
• Canine behaviour evaluation form
• Concerns for individuals involved in placing or re-homing canine companions
• Body language
  • How dogs communicate
  • What to observe
  • Observations versus interpretations
  • Agonistic behaviour
  • Aggression
  • Other types of important behaviour

The Canine Behaviour Workshop also includes a live demonstration with pups and adult dogs. The live demonstrations help to illustrate the different behaviours and how to recognize warning signs, therefore increasing the safety of any person handling dogs. The workshop is also designed to help people recognize good dogs and good suppliers. As a result, good dogs go to well matched homes and everyone, including the dogs, benefit.