Addressing fear in dogs at its root!
Addressing fear in dogs at its root!
45,00€
This course is currently only available in german language.
In the lecture “Addressing Fear in Dogs at Its Root” by Dr. Stefanie Riemer, she explores how fear-related issues in dogs can be fundamentally understood and effectively treated. The lecture begins by clarifying the differences between fear and anxiety. These distinct response patterns have both biological and behavioral foundations, influencing the choice of training methods.
Dr. Riemer explains how fear and anxiety are processed in a dog’s brain and the role of neurobiological structures such as the amygdala and stress hormones. She delves into the processes of fear conditioning and fear extinction, highlighting the significance of stress and learned fear. Chronic stress in dogs is emphasized as a key factor that often leads to health problems and persistent behavioral abnormalities.
A central theme of the lecture is how dog owners can consciously use their own mood and attention to help their dogs. The choice and timing of rewards are also discussed in detail.
For long-term fear management, Dr. Riemer presents various training approaches, including counterconditioning and desensitization. She explains how these methods can weaken fear triggers and reframe them positively. Numerous video examples illustrate the practical steps involved, demonstrating how dogs can be guided into becoming “optimists”—a concept that helps prevent fear proactively and provides dogs with greater confidence in everyday life.
The lecture also covers prevention and management strategies that can be integrated into daily routines with fearful dogs to achieve lasting success and improve the quality of life for both the dog and its owner.
This course offers:
- 130 minutes On-Demand-Video
- Specific knowledge from experts
- Basic knowledge and further training
- A participation certificate with content overview and duration
- Available for viewing permanently
This requirements are needed:
- Access to a computer or cell phone with an Internet connection.
- No previous knowledge required
- Interest in dogs
What will you learn from this course
- Definitions and triggers
- Reactions and neurobiological processes
- Fear conditioning and learned fear
- Influence of human mood and attention
- Management, training approaches, and prevention
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Our Expert
Dr. Stefanie Riemer (Switzerland)
Dr. Stefanie Riemer is a behavioral biologist and expert in canine behavior, with a particular focus on fear and aggression issues. She earned her PhD at the Messerli Research Institute of the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, where she extensively studied canine behavior and emotions. Following her academic work at the Messerli Institute, she now applies her scientific knowledge in a practical setting through her own initiative, “HundeUni – Where Science Meets Practice.” There, she offers training and consulting services that provide scientifically grounded approaches to working with dogs and their behavioral issues.
Dr. Riemer combines her extensive research experience with practical training methods, dedicating herself to helping dog owners and trainers understand the complex emotional needs of dogs.
She has a PhD in behavioral biology and has extensive experience in researching the cognitive abilities of dogs and their emotional expressions. Her research interests include analyzing stress and anxiety in dogs, researching behavioral problems and developing training methods based on scientific evidence.
She is also known for her work to promote understanding between humans and dogs and has published numerous scientific articles. Dr. Riemer is also committed to imparting knowledge to dog owners and trainers in order to improve the well-being of dogs in everyday life.
