Dog Wardens Organise Dealing With Difficult Dogs and Difficult People Course

In response to the problems associated with recognising aggression in dogs as well as managing difficult or aggressive people, the National Dog Warden Association is hosting a two day seminar on Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th March 2008 at the Kegworth Whitehouse Hotel, Kegworth Derbyshire.

The NDWA recognises the problems faced by all those whose work brings them into contact with dogs as part of their primary role, or even during the course of their work.

It further believes that many incidents where dog’s bite people may be prevented if people are able to recognise the signs and also ensure that they themselves are not making the situation worse.

Additionally the whole emotive issue of dog related issues can also escalate, be it the owner or the complainant becoming either verbally or physically aggressive.

Another area where potential conflict can arise is dealing with difficult people especially when the person you are dealing with is being told something they do not want to hear.

This two day course comprises two modules, the first one sees K9 Magazine Editor -in-Chief and dog specialist Ryan O’Meara holding a workshop on recognising and dealing with aggression in dogs. This is followed by Peter Tallack, ex-Metropolitan Police Dog Handler and Dog Legislation Officer who will explain about dealing with aggressive dogs and aggressive people at the same time. He will also talk about seizing dangerous dogs.

Day two of the course is a module dedicated to recognising and dealing with aggression in people. . The module is presented by former West Yorkshire Police Detective Chief Inspector Gerry Dickenson of DTS Training.

The course is open to everyone who deals with dogs with or comes into contact with them. This can be, local government workers, Housing Association workers, Police CSO’s, Social Services, animal welfare charities, kennel workers, postal workers as well as members of the public.

NDWA President Sue Bell says ‘this course brings together experts in the field of canine and human aggression issues’. She continued, ‘and the NDWA wishes to contribute towards the prevention of attacks from dogs and people on those whose work brings them in to contact with either’

Further details about the course and how to book can be found at www.ndwa.co.uk

Neil Burton is a committee member of the National Dog Warden Association. 2008 is the 25th anniversary of the NDWA.