Category: Veterinary Professional

Using “Look at That” Instead of “Leave It”

The “leave it” cue can sometimes frustrate your dog. Here is an alternative to using those words.

Improving Equine Welfare with Positive Reinforcement Training

Positive reinforcement training is a way to help change your horse’s behavior. This approach can be used with all horses, including young, fearful, green, or older horses.

What is Socialization for Dogs?

A key part of preventive behavioral health for your puppy, socialization involves positive introductions, in small steps, to sights, sounds, people, and places that will be part of your puppy’s future world.

Muzzle Conditioning

With patience and positive reinforcement, a basket muzzle can be a cue for good things, such as treats, hikes, and play time, rather than a cause for stress.

House Soiling in Cats: Pooping Outside the Litter Box

Urination or defecation (pooping) outside the litter box falls into two categories: toileting and marking.

Step Up

Often referred to as ‘feet up’ or ‘paws up,’ this behavior can be taught using lure, capture, and shaping methods.

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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