OK9 Module 16: Dealing with crisis
Introduction and Preparation
Welcome to your training module for OK9 Wellbeing and Trauma Dog Handlers. There is no need for any independent or specific preparatory learning before you begin this module, however, you may find the additional resources below useful to reflect upon after the module.
This module titled “Dealing with crisis and defensive handling” will focus on how to work safely around dogs, identifying how to avoid escalation of situations that could lead to dog aggression and how to navigate incidents.
Before you begin this module, please read and remember the learning objectives for personal reflection.
Please allow 45 minutes to complete this module, as there will be an activity in the video to complete. The activity will be linked below should you wish to visit it directly.
Learning Objectives
- Identify when a dog’s behaviour could affect human and dog safety.
- Explain steps that can be taken to mitigate risk during OK9 visits and prevent a dog’s behaviour from escalating.
- Execute safe ways to respond to a loose dog, or a dog who may be showing behavioural concerns which risk safety - in line with OK9 policy, procedures and risk assessments.
OK9 Module 16: dealing with crisis and defensive handling
Additional Resources
Here are the additional resources useful to reflect upon after the module.
Once you have finished please continue onto the next training module.
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