Description
Dr. Sophia Yin’s Low Stress Handling® and Behavior Modification of Dogs and Cats
Second Edition Book
Building on Dr. Sophia Yin’s foundational work, the latest edition of “Dr. Sophia Yin’s Low Stress Handling® and Behavior Modification of Dogs and Cats” reaches beyond its original focus of her Ten General Handling Principles. This edition not only maintains its emphasis on minimal restraint and a deeper comprehension of animal emotional states, but also the most current evidence-based techniques for feline handling. Additionally, it incorporates cooperative care concepts applicable to both dogs and cats, exploring the impact of choice and control in behavior modification.
Initially aimed at veterinary professionals, the book has broadened its reach, now addressing a wider audience involved in animal care. It advocates for humane and effective handling practices across various professional fields and for caregivers. This edition is specifically designed to enhance the understanding and practical application of these compassionate methods.
By using cooperative care and behavior modification techniques and recognizing the importance of the animal’s choice and control, Low Stress Handling® continues to make significant contributions to improving animal welfare and strengthening the human-animal bond.
Low Stress Handling® Silver Certification Course
17.5 CE units – 10 online courses totaling 17.5 CE units
Days to complete course: 365
This composite course teaches how to appropriately read an animal’s body language and adjustment techniques or the environment to minimize fear and aggression. Learn how to counter condition and desensitize your patients so they consent to procedures, resulting in cooperative and willing animals. You will become a master in appropriate handling techniques for any sized dog or cat, resulting in fewer bite instances and calmer patients. Combining all these skills increases confidence in the handler, creates a safer, less-stressful environment and ensures cooperative patients for future visits.
Learning Objectives:
• Recognize signs of fear and stress in dogs and cats and how to approach and handle them in a relaxed, non-threatening manner.
• Identify the common mistakes people make when approaching pets which may increase their fear and lead to their aggression.
• Learn how the sights, sounds, smells, and surfaces in a veterinary clinic may increase stress. Discover ways to create a calmer, safer, and more secure environment.
• Learn methods for handling dogs during veterinary exams and which restraint is best for the individual dog and procedure.
• Understand how every interaction affects the animal’s perception of you. Learn how to gain their consent and how to guide the animal clearly with your own body language.
