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Low Stress Handling, Restraint and Behavior Modification of Dogs & Cats: Techniques for Developing Patients Who Love Their Visits
Low Stress Handling Restraint and Behavior Modification of Dogs Cats Techniques for Developing Patients Who Love Their Visits Author:Sophia Yin DVM Written by the author of the bestselling Small Animal Veterinary Nerdbook, this book and DVD set teaches veterinary professionals, groomers, shelter workers, and other animal care professionals how to handle and restrain animals correctly through behavior modification that does not involve coercion, dominance, or other negative training methods.... more »
In recent years, veterinary behaviorists have been pushing for more updated methods-for example, developing alternatives to scruffing in cats and the use of rabies poles for potentially aggressive dogs. The book and instructional DVD feature: *More than 1,600 photos that show how to handle dogs and cats correctly *Explanations of what you think you're doing right but may actually be doing wrong *Three hours of video clips with voiceover narratives that show correct and incorrect handling procedures *Step-by-step illustrated protocols for counterconditioning pets to common handling techniques such as toe nail trims, muzzles, and pilling *Client handouts By using this training tool, you will: *Be able to implement the most up-to-date handling techniques *Learn how to restrain animals correctly through behavior modification that does not involve coercion, dominance, or other negative training methods *Increase your efficiency because your patients will willingly comply with procedures *Stop perpetuating behavior problems in patients *Create a safer environment for you and your team with fewer bites, scratches, and back injuries *Improve the bond between you, the pet, and the client Foreward by Bonnie V. Beaver DVM, MS, dACVB« less