Michael Shikashio
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) | Founder of AggressiveDog.com
We are thrilled to present Michael Shikashio as an In-Person Speaker at the Dog People Evolution Conference 2025.
Michael is the founder of AggressiveDog.com, a platform dedicated to educating dog professionals around the world on how to effectively manage aggression cases. As a five-term president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and the recipient of the APDT Member of the Year award in 2020, he has long been a trailblazer in changing how the industry approaches behavior problems. Through his work, Michael emphasizes the importance of emotional awareness, mutual respect, and collaboration in our work with dogs. And, just as crucially, in how we work with each other as dog professionals.
More About Michael
Michael Shikashio, CDBC, is the founder of AggressiveDog.com and focuses on teaching other professionals from around the world on how to successfully work aggression cases. He is a five-term president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and was the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Member of the Year in 2020.
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Michael Influence Across Media and His Popular Podcast
Michael is sought after for his expert opinion by numerous media outlets, including the New York Times, New York Post, Fox News, USA Today, The List TV, Baltimore Sun, WebMD, Women’s Health Magazine, Real Simple Magazine, SiriusXM Radio, The Chronicle of the Dog, and Steve Dale’s Pet World. He also hosts the popular podcast show “The Bitey End of the Dog” where he chats with the foremost experts on dog aggression.
A World-Renowned Keynote Speaker and Educator on Canine Aggression
He has been a featured keynote speaker at conferences, universities, and seminars in more than 200 cities and 20 different countries around the world, and offers a variety of educational opportunities on the topic of canine aggression, including the Aggression in Dogs Master Course and the annual Aggression in Dogs Conference.
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