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Category: Shelter Worker
The Up-Down Game
Pattern games are a way for your dog to learn what to expect.
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.
To Treat or Not to Treat
A veterinary team member wouldn’t give treats to my dog during her recent visit because my dog is overweight and on a diet. But I think the treats would make it more fun for her visit more fun. What do I do?
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.
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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