Ep. 53 - Top-Level Dogs for Elite Units (What Most Trainers Don’t Understand) | Armin Winkler
In this episode, I sit down with world-renowned dog trainer Armin Winkler to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in dog training: aggression.
This conversation goes far beyond surface-level explanations and dives into what’s really happening when dogs display aggressive behavior—and why many people, including trainers, misunderstand it.
We cover:
• The difference between true aggression and defensive behavior
• Why many “aggressive dogs” are actually acting out of defense
• Common mistakes in bite work and protection training
• The truth about “civil aggression”
• How dogs perceive threats and respond under pressure
• Real-world vs sport dog training
• PTSD and neurological behavior in dogs
• Safety, handling, and real-life experiences working dangerous dogs
Armin shares decades of experience training working dogs in both Europe and the United States, offering insights that challenge a lot of common beliefs in the dog training world.
If you’re serious about understanding dog behavior, protection training, aggression, or working dogs at a deeper level, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
Connect with Armin Winkler
Website: https://rivannak9services.com/
Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/jerven.fossli
Facebook (Business): https://www.facebook.com/RivannaK9ServicesLLC
Articles Mentioned:
The Winkler Aggression Model
https://rivannak9services.com/the-winkler-aggression-model/
Fundamentals of Aggression Control
https://rivannak9services.com/fundamentals-of-aggression-control/
Work with Nate
Book a 1-hour virtual training session:
https://calendly.com/nateschoemer/1-hour-virtual-training
Dog Training Course
From Novice To Pro — Nate Schoemer
https://sitstaylearn.com/collections/instructional-videos/products/from-novice-to-pro-the-ultimate-guide-to-dog-training-by-nate-schoemer?rfsn=8100182.cd38c94&variant=50148621582625
Connect with Nate
Website: https://NateSchoemer.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nateschoemer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NateSchoemer/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nateschoemer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NateSchoemer/
Podcast: https://pod.link/1804414647
#DogTraining #DogAggression #ProtectionDog #WorkingDogs #BiteWork
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In this episode, I sit down with world-renowned dog trainer Armin Winkler to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in dog training: aggression.
This conversation goes far beyond surface-level explanations and dives into what’s really happening when dogs display aggressive behavior—and why many people, including trainers, misunderstand it.
We cover:
• The difference between true aggression and defensive behavior
• Why many “aggressive dogs” are actually acting out of defense
• Common mistakes in bite work and protection training
• The truth about “civil aggression”
• How dogs perceive threats and respond under pressure
• Real-world vs sport dog training
• PTSD and neurological behavior in dogs
• Safety, handling, and real-life experiences working dangerous dogs
Armin shares decades of experience training working dogs in both Europe and the United States, offering insights that challenge a lot of common beliefs in the dog training world.
If you’re serious about understanding dog behavior, protection training, aggression, or working dogs at a deeper level, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
Connect with Armin Winkler
Website: https://rivannak9services.com/
Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/jerven.fossli
Facebook (Business): https://www.facebook.com/RivannaK9ServicesLLC
Articles Mentioned:
The Winkler Aggression Model
https://rivannak9services.com/the-winkler-aggression-model/
Fundamentals of Aggression Control
https://rivannak9services.com/fundamentals-of-aggression-control/
Work with Nate
Book a 1-hour virtual training session:
https://calendly.com/nateschoemer/1-hour-virtual-training
Dog Training Course
From Novice To Pro — Nate Schoemer
https://sitstaylearn.com/collections/instructional-videos/products/from-novice-to-pro-the-ultimate-guide-to-dog-training-by-nate-schoemer?rfsn=8100182.cd38c94&variant=50148621582625
Connect with Nate
Website: https://NateSchoemer.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nateschoemer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NateSchoemer/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nateschoemer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NateSchoemer/
Podcast: https://pod.link/1804414647
#DogTraining #DogAggression #ProtectionDog #WorkingDogs #BiteWork
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