Low Stress Handling® Silver Certification

Learning Objectives: • Recognize signs of fear and stress in dogs and cats and how to approach and handle them in a relaxed, non-threatening manner. • Identify the common mistakes people make when approaching pets which may increase their fear and lead to their aggression. • Learn how the sights, sounds, smells, and surfaces in a veterinary clinic may increase stress. Discover ways to create a calmer, safer, and more secure environment. • Learn methods for handling dogs during veterinary exams and which restraint is best for the individual dog and procedure. • Understand how every interaction affects the animal’s perception of you. Learn how to gain their consent and how to guide the animal clearly with your own body language. This multi-curriculum course includes: Recognizing Brewing Fear and Aggression in Dogs and Cats Rapid Reversal of Fear and Aggression in Dogs and Cats Low Stress Handling® and Restraint of Difficult Dogs and Cats What Giraffes, Dogs and Cats Have in Common – Training Techniques that Work for All Creatures Feline Lab: Towel Wrap Techniques for Handling Cats with Skill and Ease Kitty Kindergarten: Creating the New Improved Cat Through Early Socialization Canine Lab 1: Essential Exercises for Moving Dogs from Place to Place Canine Lab 2: Handling and Restraining Medium-Sized and Large Dogs with Skills and Ease Canine Lab 3: Handling and Restraining Small and Medium Sized Dogs with Skills and Ease Canine Lab 4: Desensitization and Counterconditioning: Teaching Dogs to Willingly Accept Medical Procedures