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 dogsArmin 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 WinklerWebsite: https://rivannak9services.com/Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/jerven.fossliFacebook (Business): https://www.facebook.com/RivannaK9ServicesLLCArticles Mentioned:The Winkler Aggression Modelhttps://rivannak9services.com/the-winkler-aggression-model/Fundamentals of Aggression Controlhttps://rivannak9services.com/fundamentals-of-aggression-control/Work with NateBook a 1-hour virtual training session:https://calendly.com/nateschoemer/1-hour-virtual-trainingDog Training CourseFrom Novice To Pro — Nate Schoemerhttps://sitstaylearn.com/collections/instructional-videos/products/from-novice-to-pro-the-ultimate-guide-to-dog-training-by-nate-schoemer?rfsn=8100182.cd38c94&variant=50148621582625Connect with NateWebsite: https://NateSchoemer.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nateschoemerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/NateSchoemer/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nateschoemerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NateSchoemer/X: https://x.com/NateSchoemerPodcast: https://pod.link/1804414647#DogTraining #DogAggression #ProtectionDog #WorkingDogs #BiteWork