Learn to speak dog before it bites! Our Dog Bite Prevention Training teaches pet owners, families, schools, and pet professionals how to read canine body language, approach dogs safely, and prevent bites—because safety starts with understanding.
Understanding Dogs
Dogs are always talking—we just have to learn how to listen. Through body language, posture, and subtle signals, our dogs are constantly communicating their feelings, needs, and warnings. It’s our responsibility to understand their language so we can build trust, prevent bites, and keep everyone safe.
Preventing Bites
When we learn to understand how dogs communicate, we can use simple techniques to keep everyone safe. Respecting a dog’s space, recognizing early signs of stress, and knowing when to step back can prevent situations from escalating. These small actions create a safer, more trusting environment for both dogs and people.
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What You’ll Learn
1. Canine Communication & Body Language
Gain a deeper understanding of how dogs communicate with us and with each other.
🐾 How to “Speak Dog”
🐾 Understanding canine emotions and behavior
🐾 Understanding dog barks and what they mean
🐾 Understanding methods of communication
🐾 Understanding distance-increasing and decreasing behaviors
🐾 Understanding confusing or conflicting behaviors
🐾 Learn what M.A.R.S has to do with dog interactions
🐾 Understanding your voice and tone
2. How Dogs Learn & What Drives Their Behavior
Build a strong foundation in how dogs think, learn, and what motivates them.
🐾 Understanding how dogs learn
🐾 Understanding dog motivations
🐾 Importance of training and socialization
🐾 Understanding triggers and trigger stacking
3. Reading & Responding to Behavior
Identify, interpret, and respond to behavior effectively in real-life situations.
🐾 How to Consent Test — Understanding Pause-Watch-Decide
🐾 How to Preference Test
🐾 Understanding dog play
🐾 Understanding dog-dog and dog-human greetings
🐾 Understanding reactivity and aggression
🐾 Understanding the Dog Bite Sequence
4. Bite Risk Awareness & Prevention
Learn how to recognize risk factors, prevent escalation, and create safer environments.
🐾 Understanding dog bite thresholds
🐾 Understanding Bite Inhibitions and Bite Hierarchies
🐾 Understanding the many considerations everyone must make
🐾 Understanding management and prevention strategies
Key Training Outcomes
By the end of this program, you will:
🐾 Understand and confidently interpret canine body language
🐾 Know how to safely and respectfully greet unfamiliar dogs
🐾 Recognize the causes of dog bites — and how to prevent them
🐾 Use consent and preference testing to support safe, stress-free interactions
🐾 Identify early signs of fear, stress, or aggression before they escalate
🐾 Understand how dogs learn and how to encourage positive behaviors
🐾 Feel more confident managing real-world situations with dogs
🐾 Strengthen your ability to create safer, more respectful human-dog relationships
Added Value
All Dog Bite Prevention Clients will receive:
🐾A copy of the book Calming Signals: What Your Dog Tells You by Turid Rugaas (78 pages)
🐾 A packet of all course material and information
🐾 Additional resources and book recommendations to explore
🐾 10% discount off next course or service you book with us
🐾 Burnell Pet Members receive an added 5% off their next course
🐾 Personalized recommendations for bite prevention