Category: Trainer

How to Teach a Chin Rest as a Start Button

August 7, 2025Dogs Shelter Worker Trainer

Start button behavior is a concept that teaches your dog to perform a specific action that serves as a beginning, signaling their readiness or willingness to participate in an activity.

Making Medication Time Easier for Your Dog (Tricks for Medicating Dogs)

Giving your dog medication can feel like a daily standoff. Some dogs do better when medication time feels more like playtime.

Understanding Attention Seeking Behaviors

Understanding the reasons behind your pet’s behaviors helps you better understand your pet’s emotional and physical needs.

Teaching Your Cat To Use an Inhaler

Cats with asthma or other respiratory conditions may need to use inhaled medications administered with a spacer and mask.

Teaching Look At That (LAT) With a Neutral Object

Look a That (LAT) is a pattern game designed to help dogs communicate when something in their environment is causing them stress.

Take a Breath (TAB)

Take a Breath (TAB) can teach your dog to take deep breaths, helping them relax and manage their stress in difficult situations.

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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