by liz@animal-insight.com | Sep 12, 2023 | Behavior Modification, Cooperative Care
Your dog can learn to actively participate in his nail trims! Because he is choosing this behavior on his own, it can make him much more comfortable and willing to have his nails done. Set Up Choose a well-lit location where you will always do his nails. This is a...
by liz@animal-insight.com | Sep 12, 2023 | Cooperative Care
A mat is a fantastic tool for cooperative care training! It gives your dog a way to say “Yes, I’m ready!” or to say “I need a break.” Eventually, your dog signals this by getting on or off the mat. Your mat can be a way for you to make your training portable and bring...
by liz@animal-insight.com | Sep 12, 2023 | Cooperative Care, Life Skills
Many adult dogs develop a fear of being handled at the vet, groomer, and even at home. This means they might try really hard to avoid being touched or even aggress. Here’s how to maximize success and minimize stress as you help your dog feel better about being...
by Cal Corona | Sep 8, 2023 | Aggression, Behavior Modification, Cooperative Care, Fear
Muzzle training works best for your dog when you let them choose the pace! With this method, you decrease their stress and increase the chances they’ll willingly wear it! Choose a Muzzle First, you’ll need to choose a muzzle style that maximizes comfort...
by liz@animal-insight.com | Sep 4, 2023 | Cooperative Care, Life Skills, Puppy Training
Head, Nose, Tail, & Toes! Help your puppy learn to be comfortable with being handled all over their body. Just because they’re okay with it now doesn’t mean they’ll continue to be! Be ready to do this throughout your dog’s life,...
by Cal Corona | Aug 26, 2023 | Cooperative Care
We can help our dogs file their own nails by learning to scratch on a scratch board! Get or Make a Board Choose a piece of wood that’s big enough for your dog to get a good scratch down (for a flat board) OR a large PVC pipe cut in half lengthwise (for a curved...
