Husbandry & Vet Visits

Though obedience behaviors may be important to the owner, vet and husbandry care is a critical part of a dog's well-being. Teaching them through Classical Conditioning and Desensitization how to handle, manage and cooperate for these routine procedures can keep your dog healthier and living longer.

The AVSAB (American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior) states that vet care should be positive, with low stress, anxiety and fear. This incudes training methods for husbandry behaviors, as well as training methods while in the office for exams.

https://avsab.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Positive-Veterinary-Care-Position-Statement-download.pdf

Chin Rest for Voluntary Injections/Ear Care:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z8CdwQibgA

Jugular Blood Draw:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVHmsEVv_LQ

Eye drops:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7Y0ix4chtw&feature=youtu.be

Anal Exam and Temperature:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNIis8jfxpc

Counter Conditioning and Desensitization for Vet Care with Bite Risks:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHe0QB63MXY

Applying Flea Meds:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tStS_Eihnk

Teeth Brushing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD--5ViaH-0

Accepting a Body Exam:

https://youtu.be/ySQ6Pm8zhTk

Injections using Counter Conditioning/Desensitization for Felines:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew6fbDi1Bmg

Conditioning a Puppy to being Weighed on the Vet Scale:

https://www.facebook.com/readysetgroomervet/videos/769066456573660/