Compulsive and repetitive behaviors are a variation of normal behaviors such as eating, walking, or self-grooming.

Many dogs leave the room as soon as the “vacuum villain” shows up. They may tremble in fear, slink off to the couch to hide, or even bite or bark at the vacuum to make it go away. Why do dogs fear the vacuum?

Feline Hyperesthesia syndrome (FHS) means “too much feeling”, hyperesthesia is the opposite of anesthesia which means a lack of feeling or no sensation at all.

Dr. Sophia Yin, DVM, CAAB, MS was a veterinarian, animal behaviorist, author, and the creator of Low Stress Handling®.

Consent means your dog is giving permission before allowing something to happen to them.

Developed by Dr. Sophia Yin, Low Stress Handling® is an educational program created to teach veterinarians and their team members humane and effective approaches to patient handling and restraint.