Jim Crosby – The Forensics of Dog Aggression

We are delighted to welcome acclaimed dog bite specialist Jim Crosby to Dublin.

This will be an intensive 2 day seminar on the forensics of dog aggression, focusing on the investigation of dogs bites, particularly those where severe or fatal injuries are inflicted on humans.

Jim is a retired US law enforcement lieutenant, who has investigated over 30 bite fatalities, and assisted in various dog fighting investigations.

Over the 2 days we will focus on the investigation of dog bite incidents. By combining physical evidence, interview and testimony, along with behavioural assessment and evaluation, we can understand and apply basic principles to see why the incidents happen and how to move forwards.

This workshop will be beneficial for anyone working in animal control & welfare, dogs behaviourists & dogs trainers, dog service personnel, court experts and rescue centre workers.

This weekend will contain graphic information on dog bites including fatalities.

When – Saturday 7^th October and Sunday 8^th October 2023. 9.30 am – 5.00 pm

Where – Positive Dog Training, Unit T2, Birch Avenue, Stillorgan Industrial Estate, Dublin. A94D283

Cost per person– €390

Veterinary Council Of Ireland – 11 credits

IAABC CEU Credits Approved

This is a 2 day intensive seminar that will focus on canine aggression & dog bite investigations. We will cover over the weekend.

The Purpose of Canine Aggression
Dog Bite Investigation – how bites happen and what evidence they leave
Multidog households – which dog did it?
Understanding critical signals of dog aggression to keep safe when working with an aggression case.
The Human Influence – case studies on dog bite investigations and the socioeconomic and geographical circumstances.
Dog Bite Fatalities – profiles of the attack behaviour an the injuries inflicted.

Rough Time Table for the weekend

SATURDAY 7^TH OCTOBER – JIM CROBY – FORENSICS OF DOG AGGRESSION

Day 1

9.00 – 9.30 – Registration, Tea, Coffee, Pastries

9.30 – 9.35 – PDT Housekeeping – fire exits, toilets etc

9.35 – 9.45 – Introduction by Jim Crosby, overview of what will be covered over the 2 days.

9.45 – 11.15 – Behaviour & Aggression – Safety Concerns when working with problem dogs.

Definition of terms

Sources of the aggressive behaviour clusters

Illustrative Behaviours

11.15 – 11.30 – Tea/Coffee/Comfort Break

11.30 – 1pm – Canine Communication – What is communication and what is not

Communication is 2 directions.

How is communication accomplished

Human V Canine terms & processes.

Posture, movement & messages

1pm – 2pm – Hot Lunch etc served on site.

2.00 – 3.15 – Negotiation – How do we work together

Definition & purpose

Principles of negation

The Process – giving & receiving.

Exchanges & Body Language

Discussion – is negotiation aversive?

3.15 – 3.30 – Tea/Coffee/Comfort Break

3.30 – 4.45 – Introduction to dog bites

Statistics, reportage, popular perception, and the worst of the worse.

Human fatalities in the US, Ireland and the UK.

4.45 – 5.00 – Q & A

End.

SUNDAY 8^TH OCTOBER – JIM CROBY – FORENSICS OF DOG AGGRESSION

Day 2

9.00 – 9.30 – Registration, Tea, Coffee, Pastries

9.30 – 9.35 – PDT Housekeeping – fire exits, toilets etc

9.35 – 11.15 – Dog Bites and Case Studies and Scenarios

Types if Wounds ( WARNING sensitive material )

Dunbar Scales & Modifications – where are we right now

Incident Profiles

Assessing dog bites by purpose

Contributing factors

11.15 – 11.30 – Tea/Coffee/Comfort Break

11.30 – 1pm – Mediation factor categories

Introducing the principles of dog bite mediation and cause.

The interchange between dog bite purpose and contributing factors.

Predation

A distinct cluster of behaviours

When is engagement predatory and what about all this “drive” stuff?

1pm – 2pm – Hot Lunch etc served on site.

2.00 – 3.30 – Investigation

Actions – Dogs & Humans

Physical characteristics of bites

Evidence and evidence collection.

Breed/Type considerations

Visual id, appearance, and behaviour predication

Bite data collection & analysis.

3.30 – 3.45 – Tea/Coffee/Comfort Break

3.45 – 4.45 – Forensic dog bite behaviour analysis

Define Terms.

Purpose of evaluation

Evaluation V Observation

Questions, limits, cautions & failures.

4.45 – 5.00 – Q & A

About Jim Crosby

Retired Lieutenant James W. Crosby BS, MS, CBCC-KA (Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Jacksonville, FL, USA) has extensive canine behavioural training and expertise and is an internationally recognized authority and court accepted expert on canine attacks and aggression.

Jim’s specialty is investigating dog bite related fatalities, especially evidentiary and behavioural factors involved in these deaths.

Jim’s investigation of over 30 fatalities and post attack evaluation of over 50 subject dogs has been essential in numerous successful prosecutions. He assists prosecutors and agencies facing these cases, often on-scene, and his Doctoral research is focused on those critical incidents.

Jim has also assisted in dogfighting investigation and was the expert on the case wherein the defendant was sentenced to fifty years for dogfighting, the longest sentence for that crime in US history.

He also serves as an expert consultant regarding the use of deadly force by police officers against companion animals.

Jim earned his Master’s Degree in Veterinary Forensics from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida and is completing (or, if all goes well, has completed) his PhD studies there (and has earned a PhD in Veterinary Science from the Graduate School at the College of Veterinary Medicine).

General Notes –

This is a limited capacity event. We understand that some people will want to pay by instalments and will put the following in place.

Non-refundable deposit – €100. This is payable to hold your place.

Balance Payment of €290 due by August 31^st. If we do not receive your balance by 31^st August your place will be offered to someone else.

Cancellations will be subject to the following fees:-

Cancellations within 0-7 days prior to the start date will be charged the full course fee,
Cancellations within 7-21 days prior to the start date will be charged 50% of the full course fee.
If the participant fails to attend the course the full course fees are payable.
Tea, Coffee, Snacks, & buffet Style lunch will be provided on-site both days.
Any special dietary requirements must be notified to PDT on info@positivedogtraining.ie
There is limited parking at Positive Dog Training but there is a public car park less than 2 minutes walk away from the centre – please do remember to pay if you park here or you will be clamped. –https://www.apcoaconnect.ie/locationDetail/?id=1963
This weekend will contain graphic details of dog bite fatalities and is aimed at people working in a professional capacity with dogs.