Introducing a new dog to the pets of your home can be a little tricky at first. You want your current pets and your new pet to live comfortably with everyone. Keep in mind that realistic expectations are important. Some dogs are not capable of getting along with other dogs. Some dogs have such a strong reaction to smaller animals that their instinct to chase and catch will override their ability to stay calm (this is known as a strong prey drive). The key to ensuring good first interactions and blending the new family together is to separate everyone initially,

Clear communication is key to a quick, hassle-free walk from the parking lot to the hospital. Clear guidance increases the dog’s confidence as well as increases the dog’s ability to cooperate. A few techniques to improve leash walking when moving patients …

Posting and participation policy for the Facebook groups Cattledog Publishing- The Legacy of Dr. Yin, and Low Stress Handling Certified – Silver Level, as well as the affiliated page Low Stress Handling of Dogs & Cats, has been updated. All posts, comments, questions, images and links must adhere to the following rules and regulations: This group is for discussion, techniques, questions, products, courses or ideas related to Dr. Sophia Yin’s Low Stress Handling ® work only. All posts, comments, questions, images and links must be relevant to Low Stress Handling® or to techniques pioneered by Dr. Yin. Aversive or “positive punishment” training practitioners, methods

Dogs are highly social, and most dogs thrive best when they have company. Being alone results in separation anxiety and other separation-related behaviors for many dogs. How do I know if my dog has separation anxiety? Signs of separation anxiety include increased barking, howling, and whining, destructive behaviors and having “accidents” in the house.  Many dogs with separation anxiety are very attached to a person or persons (this is sometimes called “Velcro dog” because they’re so clingy), but not all Velcro dogs have separation anxiety. Velcro dogs are often overjoyed when you come home and look “sad” or “depressed” when

           Since the untimely death of Dr. Sophia Yin in 2014, her work and publishing company, CattleDog Publishing, has continued under the ownership of her trust. This has been accomplished thanks to the hardworking CattleDog staff and the guidance of her friend and colleague Dr. Sally Foote. This year, CattleDog Publishing shifts from Sophia’s trust to a permanent ownership. The Veterinary Information Network (VIN), an online community and content resource for veterinarians, by veterinarians, and the VIN Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit providing resources to help veterinarians thrive, have joined to take on the stewardship of Sophia’s legacy as

We cannot force our clients to take our recommendations. We can ask why they are resistant and listen. Creative, empathetic use of both less stressful care and appropriate medications can help reduce a client’s resistance to their use.