Neurobiological Foundations of Aggression in Dogs

Aggression in dogs and humans has something in common: it originates in the brain. The basic structure and function of the brain do not differ across species, neither in dogs nor in humans. Against this background, I invite you to think outside the box and delve into a discipline that offers many well-established insights into aggression: neuroscience.

• First, we will define "aggression" from a psychological perspective and look at a modern model of aggression currently used in neuroscience.
• We will examine the processes that occur in the brain during various forms of aggression, briefly leaving the realm of healthy aggression for a short excursion into the world of aggression-related disorders.
• Afterward, we will discuss what training and treatment options emerge from the model for practical application and what levers can be adjusted.
  Based on this, participants can critically evaluate their previous strategies for dealing with aggression in dogs and, if necessary, independently develop further training and handling methods.

Who is this webinar suitable for?

This webinar is aimed at dog trainers and dog owners who are interested in the neurobiological causes and contexts of the development of aggression. The focus is on imparting theoretical knowledge, which will be illustrated with examples. Specific cases from participants cannot be discussed. The webinar does not include practical (behavioral) therapeutic work and does not replace (behavioral) therapy or corresponding training.

Our Speaker
Robert Mehl is a qualified psychologist and criminologist (M.A.) with additional therapeutic training as a "Systemic Counselor and Family Therapist" (DGSF) and for the "Professional Use of Dogs in Therapy" (dogument). Since 2016, he has been working freelance as a speaker and systemic counselor and coach. He is currently also undergoing further training as a psychological psychotherapist (specializing in behavioral therapy). He is the author of the book "Die Psyche des Hundes" (KOSMOS-Verlag).
Further information: http://www.seminare-robertmehl.de/

Photo credit: Anna Auerbach/ Kosmos