Category: Behavior Bytes

Give Me a Break

Pattern Games give your dog a clear set of rules, creating predictability in different situations.

A Game Changer for Reactive Dogs: Look At That (LAT)

Look at That (LAT) is a pattern game created by Leslie McDevitt to help dogs signal when something in their environment is bothering them. Instead of reacting with fear or stress, your dog learns to locate the trigger and report it to you.

Feline Enrichment: Meeting the Essential Needs of Cats

Enrichment can be defined as something added to your cat’s environment that encourages them to engage in normal, natural behaviors.

Engage Your Dog With Nose Targeting

Targeting is a fun game that can help build your pet’s confidence, especially when interacting with something they might find scary

Voluntary Head Dunking

Teaching your dog to voluntarily dunk their head after exercise can help them cool down.

The Up Down Game

Pattern games are a way for your dog to learn what to expect.

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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