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

This weekend is aimed at professionals working within the field of dog training and behaviour and 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

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.

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.

If you have any questions we ask that you email Liz on liz@positivedogtraining.ie