1. One Step at a time Nico Joiner Dealing with challenging dogs in a shelter environment

2. One Step at a time What is Stepping Stones? Principles behind Stepping Stones? Case Studies Dealing with challenging dogs in a shelter environment

3. What is Stepping Stones? Sanctuary (Special Training and Rehoming) STaR

4. 10 kennels Large sleep areas Large compounds attached with full access day/night Mixture of astro turf, sand and grass runs

5. STaR 10 kennels Large sleep areas Large compounds attached with full access day/night Mixture of astro turf, sand and grass runs

6. STaR Wide range of behavioural problems Difficult to manage in the environment they are in Need extra support to help them become more successful in a new home

7. STaR Wide range of behavioural problems Difficult to manage in the environment they are in Need extra support to help them become more successful in a new home

8. STaR Wide range of behavioural problems Difficult to manage in the environment they are in Need extra support to help them become more successful in a new home

9. STaR Wide range of behavioural problems Difficult to manage in the environment they are in Need extra support to help them become more successful in a new home

10. Sanctuary 3 Large paddocks Each with 2 sleeping areas attached Neutral Introduction Pen

11. Sanctuary 3 Large paddocks Each with 2 sleeping areas attached Neutral Introduction Pen

12. Sanctuary Most commonly; Veterinary handling / Close handling from any individual People/Barrier aggression Some stereotypy behaviour

13. Sanctuary Most commonly; Veterinary handling / Close handling from any individual People/Barrier aggression Some stereotypy behaviour

14. Sanctuary Most commonly; Veterinary handling / Close handling from any individual People/Barrier aggression Some stereotypy behaviour

15. Sanctuary Most commonly; Veterinary handling / Close handling from any individual People/Barrier aggression Some stereotypy behaviour

16. Sanctuary STaR Flexibility between the blocks

17. The Principles of Stepping Stones

18. Managed Freedom enhances good choices Promoting good choices will Enhance good welfare

19. The Principles of Stepping Stones Managed Freedom enhances good choices Making good choices enhances a dog’s welfare

20. The Importance of choice Having the freedom of choice has proven to; Enhance learning Enhance an individuals experience Better an individuals welfare

21. The Importance of choice Having the freedom of choice has proven to; Enhance learning Enhance an individuals experience Better an individuals welfare

22. The Importance of choice Having the freedom of choice has proven to; Enhance learning Enhance an individuals experience Better an individuals welfare

23. The Importance of choice Having the freedom of choice has proven to; Enhance learning Enhance an individuals experience Better an individuals welfare

24. The Importance of choice Having the freedom of choice has proven to; Enhance learning Enhance an individuals experience Better an individuals welfare You are living proof of that

25. ExperienceOutcomeChoiceExperienceOutcomeChoice Cycle of Life Lessons The Importance of choice

26. Case Studies

27. Blue = Experience Orange = Choice made Case Studies Grey = Outcome

28. Case Studies Wallace Multiple bite incidents around resources and has been subject to “alpha rolling”, pinning and smacking if he stole an item or growled at owners

29. Resource Guarding Around Toys and other objects Enjoyed playing tug with owners

30. Resource Guarding Around Toys and other objects Enjoyed playing tug with owners Chose to initiate game

31. Resource Guarding Around Toys and other objects Enjoyed playing tug with owners Chose to initiate game Successful

32. Resource Guarding Around Toys and other objects Enjoyed playing tug with owners Chose to initiate gameSuccessful Was Rehomed

33. Resource Guarding Around Toys and other objects Enjoyed playing tug with owners Chose to initiate gameSuccessful Chose to initiate games Was Rehomed

34. Resource Guarding Around Toys and other objects Enjoyed playing tug with owners Chose to initiate gameSuccessfulChose to initiate games Not always very successful Was Rehomed

35. Resource Guarding Around Toys and other objects Enjoyed playing tug with owners Chose to initiate gameSuccessfulChose to initiate games Not always very successful Tried to initiate interaction with other items Was Rehomed

36. Resource Guarding Around Toys and other objects Enjoyed playing tug with owners Chose to initiate gameSuccessfulChose to initiate games Not always very successful Tried to initiate interaction with other items Wallace was punished / “alpha rolled” Was Rehomed

37. Resource Guarding Around Toys and other objects Enjoyed playing tug with owners Chose to initiate gameSuccessfulChose to initiate games Not always very successful Tried to initiate interaction with other items Wallace was punished / “alpha rolled” for doing so Snarling and growling when owners approach Was Rehomed

38. Resource Guarding Around Toys and other objects Enjoyed playing tug with owners Chose to initiate gameSuccessfulChose to initiate games Not always very successful Tried to initiate interaction with other items Wallace was punished / “alpha rolled” for doing so Snarling and growling when owners approach Further physical punishment Was Rehomed

39. Resource Guarding Around Toys and other objects Enjoyed playing tug with owners Chose to initiate gameSuccessfulChose to initiate games Not always very successful Tried to initiate interaction with other items Wallace was punished / “alpha rolled” for doing so Snarling and growling when owners approach Further physical punishment Bite incidents Was Rehomed

40. Resource Guarding Around Toys and other objects Enjoyed playing tug with owners Chose to initiate gameSuccessfulChose to initiate games Not always very successful Tried to initiate interaction with other items Wallace was punished / “alpha rolled” for doing so Snarling and growling when owners approach Further physical punishment Bite incidents Came in to Sanctuary Was Rehomed

41. Case Studies Wallace How we managed Wallace Fed in separate room for first few weeks Had a small lead attached to collar to reduce handling Avoided Wallace having access to items we knew he may guard

42. Case Studies Wallace

43. Case Studies Rose Strong chase/herding instinct Reactive on lead around dogs and people, potential for bite incident

44. Case Studies Rose Rose sees a dog when she is on the lead

45. Case Studies Rose Fixed Stare Rose sees a dog when she is on the lead

46. Case Studies Rose Fixed Stare Rose sees a dog when she is on the lead Lead goes tense

47. Case Studies Rose Fixed Stare Rose sees a dog when she is on the lead Lead goes tense Lunge / Bark

48. Case Studies Rose Fixed Stare Rose sees a dog when she is on the lead Lead goes tense Lunge / Bark Dog goes away

49. Case Studies Rose

50. Stepping Stones What it means to me

51. Stepping Stones What it means to me Fundamental to Dogs Trust non-destruction policy Demonstration of responsibility Proof that with more choices available we can help more dogs

52. Stepping Stones What it means to me Fundamental to Dogs Trust non-destruction policy Demonstration of responsibility Proof that with more choices available we can help more dogs

53. Stepping Stones What it means to me Fundamental to Dogs Trust non-destruction policy Demonstration of responsibility Proof that with more choices available we can help more dogs

55. Nico Joiner Thank You For Listening