Why is my dog so stubborn and won’t listen to me?

Teaching “shake a paw” is a fun trick and can be helpful for nail trims.

A marker is a word, sound or gesture that signals the exact moment your pet has offered a behavior you like and want repeated.

From the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral conditions to the reduction of fear, anxiety, and stress in veterinary patients, the past 20 years have seen numerous advances in veterinary behavior. In the early 2000’s Sophia Yin, a veterinarian and animal behaviorist, emerged on the scene to lead this transformation. Motivated by the realization that more pets were euthanized for behavioral reasons than medical issues, she made it her lifelong passion to educate veterinarians and animal professionals about animal behavior and the benefits of Low Stress Handling for dogs and cats.

“With good handling, the patient should get better and not worse.” Sophia Yin

Understanding and respecting your best friend’s body language is essential to strengthen and maintain the bond between you.