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Teaching Your Puppy to Love Their Leash Equipment

April 6, 2023

By pairing the sight of the collar and leash with food, your new puppy should quickly form positive associations. The presence of the equipment will predict tasty treats, creating a positive emotional response to the leash and collar.

What Is Low Stress Handling®?

March 10, 2023

Developed by Dr. Sophia Yin, Low Stress Handling® is an educational program created to teach veterinarians and their team members humane and effective approaches to patient handling and restraint.

Enrichment for Backyard Birds

March 10, 2023

Chickens, ducks, geese, and other backyard birds can be quite social and be wonderful pets.

Teaching Go To Mat for Cats

March 3, 2023

Teaching your cat to go to a mat is an easy behavior that supports exercise, enrichment, and engagement for you and your cat.

How Do I Prepare My Kitten for Veterinary Visits?

February 15, 2023

A little bit of preparation will reduce stress for both you and your cat when visiting the veterinarian.

Behavioral Euthanasia and Quality of Life Decisions

February 15, 2023

Sometimes the decision to euthanize a pet is not clear. If you are considering euthanasia for behavioral reasons, there may be alternative options to consider first.

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Individual Certification at this level demonstrates to clients and employers the individual’s dedicated interest in Low Stress Handling®. Hospital Certification at this level demonstrates to clients and staff the hospital’s commitment to appropriately training staff in Low Stress Handling® methods.

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