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What Is Low Stress Handling®?
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.
Enrichment for Backyard Birds
Chickens, ducks, geese, and other backyard birds can be quite social and be wonderful pets.
Teaching Go To Mat for Cats
Teaching your cat to go to a mat is an easy behavior that supports exercise, enrichment, and engagement for you and your cat.
How Do I Prepare My Kitten for Veterinary Visits?
A little bit of preparation will reduce stress for both you and your cat when visiting the veterinarian.
Behavioral Euthanasia and Quality of Life Decisions
Sometimes the decision to euthanize a pet is not clear. If you are considering euthanasia for behavioral reasons, there may be alternative options to consider first.
Capturing Desirable Behaviors
By focusing on the desirable behaviors your dog does naturally rather than correcting the undesirable ones, you are building a stronger relationship without force or stress.
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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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