Predatory Chasing - Enhanced Synergistic Drive Integration (ESDI) – Force-Free Behavioural Framework

The Enhanced Synergistic Drive Integration (ESDI) Framework is a comprehensive, force-free approach for managing dogs with high predatory drive.

Jan 2026. Rob Wright.

Designed for professionals, shelters, trainers, and ethically-minded dog owners, ESDI provides structured guidance on safely fulfilling predatory motivation while preventing unsafe behaviour.

This free resource includes:

• The core ESDI framework, outlining principles, phased application, and lifelong management strategies
• Practitioner summary, for quick professional reference
• Client-facing guide, to explain concepts in plain language
• Case-study reporting template, for structured documentation
• Training delivery guide, to mentor other professionals
• Benefits overview and document overview, to summarise the framework

Who it’s for:

• Qualified behaviour professionals and trainers
• Shelters, rescues, and canine organisations
• Ethical practitioners seeking a structured, evidence-informed approach

Key features:

• 100% force-free and welfare-focused
• Integrates evidence-based methods like Predation Substitute Training (PST) and Control Unleashed
• Includes enrichment, sport integration, and data tracking tools
• Designed for adaptation and lifelong management, not suppression of natural instincts

Important notes:

• ESDI does not guarantee off-lead safety or elimination of predatory behaviour
• Permanent management and supervision remain essential
• Attribution is appreciated when sharing or referencing

Download now for free and access the full suite of professional tools to safely and ethically manage predatory drive in dogs.