Ep. 53 - Top-Level Dogs for Elite Units (What Most Trainers Don’t Understand) | Armin Winkler - Nate Schoemer Dog Training Podcast | Lyssna här

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 dogs

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.

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 Winkler

Website: https://rivannak9services.com/

Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/jerven.fossli

Facebook (Business): https://www.facebook.com/RivannaK9ServicesLLC

Articles Mentioned:

The Winkler Aggression Model
https://rivannak9services.com/the-winkler-aggression-model/

Fundamentals of Aggression Control
https://rivannak9services.com/fundamentals-of-aggression-control/

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