Cooperative Injections
Does your dog become agitated anticipating a vaccination or blood draw? By incorporating training into your injection routines, you can…
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Training Time at the Vet
Many dogs tremble at the vet. While you and your dog may have practiced exams at home, the sights, sounds,…
Teach Your Cat to Follow a Target
Imagine if you could teach your cat to go into or out of a carrier effortlessly, without physical manipulation. How…
Cooperative Care for Puppies
Many dogs fear being handled by strangers, which can be particularly problematic visiting the vet or groomer. However, when dogs…
Husbandry at Home: Prepare for a Blood Draw
Blood draws are routine procedures at veterinary visits, but they are also one of the most stressful procedures—for dogs and…
Yes, You Can Train Kittens!
Kittens are highly intelligent animals that, just like their canine counterparts, are capable of learning a variety of behaviors. Beginning…
Cooperative Care for Cats
Do you struggle with giving your cat medication? You aren’t alone. Getting cats to take medication can be a challenge,…
Cooperative Care with Brushing
How to teach your dog to drop their toy on cue so you can keep the game going with them.…
Chin Rest- Cooperative Care- Dog Training
Learn a chin rest, a useful skill for vet care, ear cleaning/checks, or brushing!…
Initial Tips for Nail File Scratch Boards
Introducing a dog to a nail filing board.…
Chin Rest: Session 2 (Ear Care)
Introducing ear care props and building fluency of a lap chin rest.…
Chin Rest Behavior: Session 1
The first steps of teaching a dog to offer a chin rest on the lap for husbandry care and veterinary…