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Category: Pet Owner
Preparing Pets for the Holidays
When making holiday plans, do not forget about your pets.
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.
Noise Sensitivities and Phobias
Dogs typically start fearing noises in their first or second year of life, and this fear can worsen as they age.
Sit or Down in the Presence of Triggers
Putting your anxious dog in a sit or down near their triggers is like ordering someone afraid of spiders to sit near one.
Redefining Low Stress Handling®
Low Stress Handling® was created by Sophia Yin, DVM, CAAB, MS, to improve animal welfare. This method uses research-based skills and techniques focused on ten main principles to lower stress in animals when they are being handled. The ideas are not just guidelines but are also the basis for other animal care certification programs. By focusing on reducing stress, Low Stress Handling® makes interactions between animals and humans safer and more enjoyable for everyone. The Impact of Fear Conditioning Many dogs and cats feel scared, anxious, and stressed when they visit the veterinarian, which makes it harder to diagnose and
The Importance of Play in Cats
All cats, no matter their age, benefit from consistent interactive play sessions with their caregivers.
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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