🧠🐾 Decoding Fear, Aggression, & Physical Pain
Fear, anxiety and aggression are often caused or made worse by physical pain. Learn the subtle signs of physical discomfort in dogs and how to address it through management, medical advocacy, and fitness to improve quality of life!
Join us for an in-depth seminar while we explore how physical pain influences canine behavior; and how early identification and appropriate management can provide meaningful change for dogs and their guardians.
📅 Date: April 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00–5:00 PM
📍 Location: A Pleasant Dog | Grand Rapids, MI
🎓 Instructors: Jenn Gavin, CPDT-KA, FPPE & Ronny LeJeune, CCFT, CertCN
This seminar will cover:
✔️ How to identify subtle and overt signs of pain in dogs
✔️ The direct relationship between pain, fear, anxiety and aggression
✔️ Pain management considerations for pet, sport, performance, and working dogs
✔️ Proactive strategies to reduce behavior fallout before it escalates
✔️ Canine fitness and conditioning principles for strength building and injury prevention
✔️ Case studies highlighting the relationship between pain and behavior.
⭐️ This seminar is ideal for dog trainers, behavior professionals, veterinary staff, sport handlers, and dedicated dog owners who want a deeper understanding of how physical pain impacts behavior. A question and answer session will follow the presentation to allow attendees to receive feedback from the instructors.
📖 CEUs available for CPDT-KA & KPA-CTP
🐕 2 Working Spots Available – Includes Lunch
$300 per working team. Attend the seminar with your dog's "weird" behavior problem that you believe could be pain related. Both instructors will complete a thorough assessment of your dog’s behavior live in the seminar to improve your dog's safety and training while leaving with a medical referral plan to improve quality of life.
✍️ 40 Auditing Positions – Includes Lunch
$50 per auditing position
📌 Space is limited! Secure your spot and expand your behavior knowledge with evidence-based, real life solutions.
📬 For booking, email
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