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Understanding & Preventing Dog-to-Human Conflict

Our dogs are communicating with us all the time. But are we recognizing what they're trying to say?

A dog turns away when someone reaches to pet them. Another becomes suddenly still when hugged. A third retreats when guests arrive, only to be followed by someone hoping to make friends.

These seemingly small moments can tell us a great deal about how a dog is feeling.

Conflict rarely comes out of nowhere. Long before a growl, snap, or bite, dogs are often communicating through subtle changes in body language and behavior. The challenge is that we humans don't always recognize these signals. And sometimes, with the best intentions, we unintentionally create the very situations that make our dogs uncomfortable.

In Part 2 of The Whisper Before the Growl, we're turning our attention to the relationship between dogs and people.

Join Amanda Ree of Sama Dog and canine behavior expert Canine Julz for an engaging, practical conversation about understanding canine communication, recognizing discomfort before it escalates, and creating safer, more trusting interactions between dogs and humans.

In This Class, You'll Learn:

✓ How to recognize the subtle body language dogs use to communicate discomfort or the need for space

✓ Common human behaviors that unintentionally create stress, fear, or conflict

✓ Early warning signals that may precede growling, snapping, or biting

✓ Why dogs sometimes struggle with petting, hugging, handling, or unfamiliar people

✓ How stress, past experiences, and the nervous system influence a dog's responses

✓ Practical ways to navigate greetings, visitors, personal space, and everyday interactions

✓ How to advocate for your dog, respect their boundaries, and build trust through understanding rather than correction

Learning to Listen Changes Everything

This class isn't just for dogs who struggle with people. It's for anyone who wants to become better at understanding dogs.

When we learn to recognize and respect what our dogs are communicating, we can help prevent conflict before it happens, while creating relationships built on greater safety, trust, and compassion.

And while this is Part 2 of our series, no previous experience is necessary!

🧐 Curious about Part 1? We explored dog-to-dog communication and conflict prevention in our first class, and you're welcome to watch the full recording for free.

🐾 WATCH PART 1: THE WHISPER BEFORE THE GROWL

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The Whisper Before the Growl - Part 2
Understanding & Preventing Dog-to-Human Conflict

📅 Date: October 23, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM Pacific Time (3:00 PM Eastern Time)
💻 Location: Live online class via Zoom
🐾 With: Amanda Ree of Sama Dog & Canine Julz

The more we learn to listen to the whisper,
the less often our dogs need to raise their voices.

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