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Confinement Training

By: Jessica Benoit RVT, VTS (Behavior), KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, EFFCP - 5/1/2024

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Cooperative Care in Veterinary Medicine

By: Jean L. Tomaselli CVT, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior) - 4/24/2024

Cooperative care teaches veterinary staff, caregivers, and animal trainers how to communicate effectively with and support the emotional well-being of the individual pet based on that pet’s specific needs and progress.

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Food Dispensing and Puzzle Toys for Cats

By: Pat Koven, LVT, KPA- CTP - 4/18/2024

Cats need mental stimulation to keep their minds sharp.

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Are Behavioral Medications Right for my Dog?

By: Laura Gendron, CPDT-KA, LFDM, FFCP - 4/18/2024

How do you know if it is time to talk to your veterinarian about behavioral medications?

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How to Train Your Pet to Enjoy Their Treatment Station

By: Barb Deg, RVT, CDBC, CPDT-KA, CSAT - 4/2/2024

If your pet already knows how to station for other training, you are one step ahead of the game as your pet has some foundational skills. If not, it is a fun skill for all pets to learn.

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Confinement Training
5/1/2024
Cooperative Care in Veterinary Medicine
4/24/2024
Cooperative care teaches veterinary staff, caregivers, and animal trainers how to communicate effectively with and support the emotional well-being of the individual pet based on that pet’s specific needs and progress.
Food Dispensing and Puzzle Toys for Cats
4/18/2024
Cats need mental stimulation to keep their minds sharp.
Are Behavioral Medications Right for my Dog?
4/18/2024
How do you know if it is time to talk to your veterinarian about behavioral medications?
How to Train Your Pet to Enjoy Their Treatment Station
4/2/2024
If your pet already knows how to station for other training, you are one step ahead of the game as your pet has some foundational skills. If not, it is a fun skill for all pets to learn.
Did You Want a Bunny for Easter?
3/30/2024
Ask any rabbit fancier and they'll tell you what makes rabbits so great. These affectionate, high-spirited herbivores are full of mischief and games. Their amusing behavior coupled with their quiet nature and convenient size makes them wonderful house pets, for those owners who can meet their unique needs.
5 Steps to Successfully Housetrain Your Puppy or Adult Dog
3/16/2024
Tips to help you teach your new best friend good toileting habits.
Low Stress Handling® for Cats in the ER
3/15/2024
Emergency visits can be a difficult experience for cats. Low Stress Handling® can help.
Food Dispensing and Puzzle Toys for Cats
2/28/2024
Food dispensing and puzzle toys stimulate your cat’s mental and physical abilities.
How To Set Up a Treatment Station for Your Pet
2/20/2024
All pets will need grooming and veterinary care at some point in their lives. Setting up a predictable treatment station for your pet will help decrease stress.
Psychogenic Alopecia
2/9/2024
Psychogenic alopecia, also known as self-trauma, is a condition in which cats compulsively pull out their hair, leading to thin, uneven coats or baldness.
Choosing the Right Litterbox for Your Cat
2/8/2024
Introducing a New Cat Into the Home
2/7/2024
Introducing a new cat to your home, especially if you already have cats, is a big deal.
Scent Work – A Natural Outlet for Decompression and Enrichment
1/19/2024
Dogs and other species explore and learn a great deal about their world through scent.
What is a Flirt Pole and How Do You Use it?
1/19/2024
A flirt pole is a popular training tool for dogs, using a long pole or handle with a rope or string on one end, and a lure or toy on the other.
Free Downloads: Posters, Handouts, and More!
1/11/2024
When Excitement Causes Your Dog to Tinkle: Conflict (Submissive) and Excitement Urination
12/19/2023
Does your dog suddenly lose control of their bladder when you get home? Or when you lean over to pet them, or while greeting visitors? This behavior may be excitement or conflict urination.
The Alpha Roll
12/14/2023
The alpha roll is a training method that is no longer recommended. It involves forcefully flipping a dog onto their back and holding them there.
How to Beat Confinement Woes in Dogs and Cats
11/27/2023
Some helpful ideas if your pet has an upcoming reason to be confined for an amount of time, such as a surgery.
How To Teach an Emergency Recall
11/19/2023
Emergency recall is an important skill to teach your dog for management around other dogs, people, and places.
Bribing vs. Luring
11/19/2023
Lure and bribe are two different concepts in dog training, each with its own purpose and ethical considerations.
Stationing to a Platform
11/16/2023
Stationing or platform training is a skill often used in dog training, zoos, or aquariums. It is an important skill to teach even puppies.
How to Teach Dogs To Use a Nail Board for Dewclaws
10/27/2023
Learn how nail maintenance can go from a dreaded event to a fun game with your dog.
Flooding
10/23/2023
Flooding is a method used to make people or animals face their biggest fears head-on, hoping they will get over it quickly.
Kitten Biting Behavior
10/13/2023
Kittens are adorable. However, there is one behavior that can sometimes test your patience: biting.

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Confinement Training

Confinement Training

Cooperative Care in Veterinary Medicine

Cooperative Care in Veterinary Medicine

Food Dispensing and Puzzle Toys for Cats

Food Dispensing and Puzzle Toys for Cats

Are Behavioral Medications Right for my Dog?

Are Behavioral Medications Right for my Dog?

How to Train Your Pet to Enjoy Their Treatment Station

How to Train Your Pet to Enjoy Their Treatment Station

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