About Dr. Sophia Yin and the History of Low Stress Handling®
Dr. Sophia Yin, DVM, CAAB, MS was a veterinarian, animal behaviorist, author, and the creator of Low Stress Handling®.
Through scientific methods, rigorous research and testing, she created the techniques which are the foundations of Low Stress Handling® and are the origins for many modern animal behavior and training programs. To this day, her methodology has been used in schools and clinics all around the world and her teachings have shaped the new standard of care for veterinary professionals, pet professionals, shelter workers, and pet owners. Dr. Yin passed away in September of 2014, but through CattleDog Publishing® and VIN, the Veterinary Information Network®, her work and legacy lives on.
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Publications
Below are a list of all of Dr. Sophia Yin’s original publications. Her parent company, CattleDog Publishing® is in the process of updating her work.
Books
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How to Behave So Your Dog BehavesYin S. TFH Publications, Inc: Neptune City, NJ. 2010
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Perfect Puppy in 7 Days: How to Start Your Puppy Off Right
Yin S. CattleDog Publishing®: Davis, CA. 2011
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The Small Animal Veterinary Nerdbook
Yin S. CattleDog Publishing®: Davis, CA. 2010
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Low Stress Handling, Restraint and Behavior Modification of Dogs and Cats
Yin S. CattleDog Publishing®: Davis, CA. 2009
Research Journal Publications
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Barking in domestic dogs: context specificity and individual identification
Yin S. McCowan B. Barking in domestic dogs: context specificity and individual identification. Animal Behaviour 2004;68:343-355.
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A New Perspective on Barking in Dogs (Canis familiaris)Yin S. A New Perspective on Barking in Dogs (Canis familaris). Journal of Comparative Psychology 2002;116:189-193.
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Efficacy of a remote-controlled, positive-reinforcement, dog-training system for modifying problem behaviors exhibited when people arrive at the door
Yin, S, Fernandez, E, Richardson, E, Pagan, S, Snyder D. Efficacy of a remote-controlled positive reinforcement protocol for training dogs to behave at the door. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 2008;113:123-138.
Veterinary Magazines
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Clinical Report: Dealing with outdated behavior recommendations
Yin, S. Clinical Report: Dealing with outdated behavior recommendations. Veterinary Forum 2007: 24: 1,2
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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