Category: Behavior Bytes

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

How to Train Your Pet to Enjoy Their Treatment Station

If your pet already knows how to station for other training, you are one step ahead of the game as your pet has some foundational skills. If not, it is a fun skill for all pets to learn.

How To Set Up a Treatment Station for Your Pet

All pets will need grooming and veterinary care at some point in their lives. Setting up a predictable treatment station for your pet will help decrease stress.

Introducing a New Cat Into the Home

Introducing a new cat to your home, especially if you already have cats, is a big deal.

How To Teach an Emergency Recall

Emergency recall is an important skill to teach your dog for management around other dogs, people, and places.

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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