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Category: Veterinary Professional
Building Better Lives for Our Pets: The Five Freedoms, Provisions, and Domains
The Five Freedoms are the foundation of modern animal welfare. Created in the 1960s, these principles focus on meeting an animal’s essential needs.
Engage Your Dog With Nose Targeting
•Targeting is a fun game that can help build your pet’s confidence, especially when interacting with something they might find scary
Can I Manage My Dog’s Behavior Long Term?
•I started working with a new dog trainer and the first lesson discussed management strategies to keep my chihuahua from jumping on visitors. This has already been working well. Do I need to continue with training?
Options for Exercising Your Dog
•When it comes to getting fresh air and exercise for your dog, you have plenty of options. However, some of the most popular choices might not be the best fit for every dog.
Voluntary Head Dunking
•Teaching your dog to voluntarily dunk their head after exercise can help them cool down.
Pattern Games – A New Way to Help Change Behavior
•Pattern Games are activities that help dogs learn specific skills.

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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