Ep. 53 - Top-Level Dogs for Elite Units (What Most Trainers Don’t Understand) | Armin Winkler

<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>We cover:</p><p>• The difference between true aggression and defensive behavior<br>• Why many “aggressive dogs” are actually acting out of defense<br>• Common mistakes in bite work and protection training<br>• The truth about “civil aggression”<br>• How dogs perceive threats and respond under pressure<br>• Real-world vs sport dog training<br>• PTSD and neurological behavior in dogs<br>• Safety, handling, and real-life experiences working dangerous dogs</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Connect with Armin Winkler</p><p>Website: <a href="https://rivannak9services.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://rivannak9services.com/</a></p><p>Facebook (Personal): <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jerven.fossli" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/jerven.fossli</a></p><p>Facebook (Business): <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RivannaK9ServicesLLC" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/RivannaK9ServicesLLC</a></p><p>Articles Mentioned:</p><p>The Winkler Aggression Model<br><a href="https://rivannak9services.com/the-winkler-aggression-model/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://rivannak9services.com/the-winkler-aggression-model/</a></p><p>Fundamentals of Aggression Control<br><a href="https://rivannak9services.com/fundamentals-of-aggression-control/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://rivannak9services.com/fundamentals-of-aggression-control/</a></p><p>Work with Nate</p><p>Book a 1-hour virtual training session:<br><a href="https://calendly.com/nateschoemer/1-hour-virtual-training" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://calendly.com/nateschoemer/1-hour-virtual-training</a></p><p>Dog Training Course</p><p>From Novice To Pro — Nate Schoemer<br><a href="https://sitstaylearn.com/collections/instructional-videos/products/from-novice-to-pro-the-ultimate-gui