Introducing the Safety-First Protocol!

In this webinar, Andrew Hale brings his emotional experience lens to look at BAT (Behavior Adjustment Training) for dogs. A big part of the emotional experience is the feeling of safety and Andrew will introduce the Safety-First Protocol with a focus on social safety.

The Safety-First Protocol consists of three foundations of feeling safe: Processing, Engagement and Exits. Andrew will go through each of these and why they are important when helping dogs (and caregivers) navigate the world around them, especially the social environment. Andrew will also show how BAT follows these foundations, and why BAT is such a powerful approach when working with dogs who are socially sensitive. (Social sensitivity can show up as reactivity; aggression, flight, cowering, etc.)

As always, there are a lot of crossovers for our dogs safety needs and our own, and Andrew will touch on Physical, Emotional and Social safety. Supporting others to truly feel safe should be our primary goal, and that starts with understanding the building blocks of safety. Andrew we work through this, and show how we learn from others what THEIR version of safety is as part of the work we do.

This webinar will make a lot more sense if you're familiar with my Behavior Adjustment Training already. The quickest way to get that information is to watch the Introduction to BAT 3.0 webinar.


Recorded May 2023.

  • Suitable for dog trainers, behaviorists, shelter workers who want to better help dogs who are socially sensitive. Especially those who are familiar with or curious about BAT. May also be of interest to caregivers, but do know this is a specialized webinar.

  • How can the Safety-First Protocol inform your work with dogs?

  • What aspects of BAT make it particularly suited to dogs who are socially sensitive??

  • How does emotional safety affect learning and behavior and why does focusing on that make our work easier?

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Emotional Safety is the Core of BAT

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  • Presentation + Q&A Session

    You'll get the live webinar, plus streaming access to the recording of the webinar after the fact, a live Q&A with Andrew and Grisha (me), a low-resolution version of the power point for your personal use, and links to further resources, and automated session transcript. The live session in Zoom has subtitles.

  • Resources & Continuing Education Units

    Within 24 hours of the live session, you'll also get a recording, transcript, and downloadable handouts to facilitate your learning. You are free to watch the recording as many times as you like.

    Professional dog trainers and behaviorists earn CEUs from the CCPDT and IAABC too!

    CCPDT: 2 CEUs IAABC: pending

  • Continue the Learning

    Attendees are also eligible to continue the conversation in the Grisha Stewart Learner Support Facebook Group.

    Diamond members can also post in the special group for Diamonds

About the Instructor

Grisha Stewart Academy Instructor, Faculty of Emotional Health and Wellbeing. Dog Trainer and Behavorist

Andrew Hale BSc., ISCP. Dip. Canine. Prac., C.A.B, C.C.B

Andrew Hale is a Certified Animal Behaviourist with the Association of INTODogs. He is the behaviour consultant for Pet Remedy and the British Isles Grooming Association. He also works to support many dog rescue organisations around the UK.

Andrew is passionate about exploring the emotional experience that lies behind behaviour, both in dogs and the humans around them. Andrew has played a leading role in the UK Dog training and behaviour community, having been the chair of the Association of INTODogs, and the driving force behind the UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter.

In 2020, Andrew started Dog Centred Care, which focusses on supporting a dog led approach to providing the best care and support. Within the online FB Dog Centred Care group, he has been hosting on-line conversations with some of the world’s leading trainers, scientists, researchers, trauma experts and veterinarians.

Andrew has also co-hosted the Beyond The Operant series of conversations (www.youtube.com/c/DogCentredCare/videos). These conversations are credited with helping transform the perceptions and language around dog training and behaviour.

Student Experience

5 star rating

Lovely and instructive

Catie Louwers

Really like to listen to Andrew, he's way of explaining is clear. I like his examples and the way he creates images! The exit thing was so good, it's a strug...

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Really like to listen to Andrew, he's way of explaining is clear. I like his examples and the way he creates images! The exit thing was so good, it's a struggle for us still. Thank you Andrew!

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5 star rating

Amazing!

Jay Aimes

There was so much helpful information on processing and emotional triggers.

There was so much helpful information on processing and emotional triggers.

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    $29.00Emotional Experience and BAT: Safety for Socially Sensitive Dogs with Andrew Hale, BSc., ISCP. Dip. Canine. Prac., C.A.B, C.C.B.

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