You may be the biggest dog lover in the world, but that doesn’t mean everyone in your family or circle of friends is a fan of canines “” even your cute Havanese may look scary. They might have had a bad encounter with a dog as a child or they might simply have an irrational phobia.
Or, it’s possible that they may be frightened by specific behaviors your dog may exhibit. It’s important to not only learn what is causing the fear, but then to figure out what you can do, as the dog owner, to cut it off.
The Source of the Fear
Step one is to talk to your family or friends about what is going on. Imagine if you were afraid of someone’s dog because it growled at you. How would you feel if the dog’s owner blamed you for the problem, assuming you have some irrational fear?
So, you shouldn’t do the same to them. Always start by assuming there is a sound reason for their fear and talk to them about it. Ask if they have seen something in your dog that causes the fear or if they were attacked as a child. The second you can figure out what started the cycle, you’ll be able to start dealing with it.
If Your Dog is Causing the Fear
If you find out that something your dog is doing in particular is causing the problem, keep an open mind. Most dog owners have blinders that keep them from seeing the negative things their dogs might be doing. You look at your Havanese and you see a perfect little angel.
If they happen to be growling whenever your friends go near their water bowl, you have a real problem that needs to be dealt with. It cannot be written off as the person’s fault.
To start with, address the behaviour. If the dog is showing aggressive tendencies based on their space or territorial actions, you need to take control of the space and show the dog that you’re in charge. Once you’ve done that, make sure no one is treating your dog improperly. If they’re up front or physical and that makes your dog uncomfortable, it can create an environment where fear is bred.
If the Fear is from a Past Incident
If it turns out that your dog is not causing any of the anxiety and fear that your family or friends are having, it very well may be the result of a past incident. In this case, it can be easy to simply blame them and tell them to “deal with it”.
But, again, would you want someone to be that callous with you? Probably not. I’m not telling you to hide your dog in a corner and keep him there until they leave, but you can introduce certain safeguards to maintain the safety of your home.
First, teach your dog to stop jumping at strangers. Make them stay calm and well behaved when new people enter the house. Second, make sure they understand that they do not have to pet the dog or greet him.
For most dogs, being ignored will breed ignoring. They will respond the same as this is a clear body language signal to be left alone – presuming there is no direct eye contact or touching.
With time, if you can show them that your dog is well behaved and patient, you may be able to communicate to them that the dog is not going to do anything bad. But, first you must show that the dog is under control.

Check out Darrel and Bravo as they demonstrate basic control during protection training. “Place” means for the dog to stay on top of his bowl while barking at the decoy. http://www.AttentionDogTraining.com

We all know that Forklift training is specialised, so doesn’t it make sense to have your staff trained by a company that only specializes in Forklift training? Before you decide to book a course with a trainer, ask yourself the following questions:

Is getting a certificate from an accredited forklift training provider a priority?

Do you want to work with the training company because of the excellent Health & Safety Aspects?

Is the fact that the Forklift Training has many Glowing Testimonials important?

Do you need Novice, Experienced or just Refresher Courses for Forklift Drivers and Operators?

What the clients should be saying about forklift trainers:

§ Very thorough, demanding and professionally delivered course
§ Consistently pleasant, tackling all training with a smile
§ Excellent personality for training
§ Maintaining full participation at all times
§ The quality of the training was first class followed up with high quality feedback from the trainer
§ A first class trainer offering excellent value for money
§ Effectively putting across the theoretical information
§ Very easy to understand and interesting
§ Clear, comprehensive and well communicated

All training provided should be customisable.

Simply, the company should ensure that it’s practical in terms of the trainee’s work environment, products and processes, and that the training meets the specific trainee learning objectives and their business needs.

All successful candidates should receive certification recognized by the HSA and insurance companies.

Professional training ensures that employees are up to date with their legal responsibilities and the safest operating procedures to use. When you choose a forklift training company, your staff should receive comprehensive practical and theoretical onsite training.

Manual Handling
Between a quarter and a third of all reported accidents are attributable to incorrect manual handling.

Most accidents result in back injury, though the hands, arms and feet may also be injured. Manual handling of loads means “any transporting or supporting of a load by one or more employees that includes lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving a load which, by reason of its characteristics or of unfavorable ergonomic conditions, involves risk particularly of back injury, to employees.” In order to comply with the 1993 Manual handling regulations, staff engaged in manual handling tasks must be given training in the safe handling of loads. This half day course instructs employees in the theory and practice of safe manual handling.

Objectives:
Upon completion of the course participants will be able to:
– Recognize a load, which is too awkward or heavy.
– Understand the limitations of the spine and the muscular system.
– Lift and handle loads safely

Course Content:
– Manual Handling Legislation.
– assessing the load.
– Danger of careless and unskilled methods.
– Principles of levers and law of motion.
– Anatomy of the spine and muscular system.
– how the body is harmed through incorrect handling techniques.
– Care of the spine.- How to handle loads safely.
– Practice in safe handling of loads.