Category: Behavior Bytes

A Positive Reinforcement Approach to Counter-Surfing

Whether it is your dog grabbing food when your back is turned, or your cat walking across the table with dirty paws, this behavior needs to be nipped in the bud.

Teach Your Dog to Relax

Teaching a dog to relax is different than teaching a dog to stay. The goal of relaxing is to make it so enjoyable that your dog chooses to relax in any situation because predictability keeps them feeling safe.

The Importance of Play in Cats

All cats, no matter their age, benefit from consistent interactive play sessions with their caregivers.

How to Play Tug Safely

When done safely, tug can be a great game to engage your puppy.

Training Your Pet To Cooperate With Ear And Eye Medications

Medicating and cleaning ears and eyes are procedures that many pets will need at some point in their lives. Learn about using the station to teach your pet about treatments.

Confinement Training

Confining your dog to a crate can have its benefits, but crate training is not ideal for all dogs. In the past, it was thought that dogs preferred crates because of their “den-like” atmosphere; however, observations of free-ranging dogs show their preferences would vary from open fields to smaller, enclosed areas that were sometimes well-lit. Only pregnant females would seek out dens as a space to safely give birth and protect their young afterward.  Confinement spaces should never be used for punishment. A puppy’s confinement space is their safe place. If used for punishment, confinement anxiety may occur.   There

Low Stress Handling® Silver-Level Certification

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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