Course Catalog

***Silver-Level Certification: Coursework & Online Testing***   Individual Certification at this level demonstrates to clients and employers the individual’s dedicated interest in Low Stress Handling®. Hospital Certification at this level demonstrates to clients and staff the hospital’s commitment to appropriately Read More

***Essential Exercises for Moving Dogs from Place to Place.*** Are you uncomfortable handling large, hyperactive, or seemingly aggressive dogs? Did you know that if you’re unaware of how the dog perceives every interaction, you could be giving unclear or conflicting Read More

***Handling and Restraining Medium-sized and Large Dogs with Skill and Ease*** Have you ever had to struggle to get a dog into position or keep him there for an exam or procedure? We often use force to restrain uncooperative dogs Read More

***Handling and Restraining Small and Medium-Sized Dogs with Skill and Ease.*** People tend to restrain small and medium-sized dogs with force due to their size, which causes them to struggle defensively. The result: procedures take longer and patients become more difficult Read More

***Desensitization and Counterconditioning: Teaching Dogs to Willingly Accept Medical Procedures*** Many dogs dislike or are fearful of various types of handling for procedures such as toenail trims, injections, and venipuncture. While it may seem faster to use force-restraint, this type Read More

***Creating the Perfect Puppy in 7 Days: How to Start Off Right and Stay on Track*** n this 90 minute lecture, Dr. Yin tells the story of how she secretly trained her father’s Cattle Dog puppy, Lucy, for a week Read More

***Feline Lab: Towel Wrap Techniques for Handling Cats with Skill and Ease*** The traditional methods of handling were to scruff, stretch, and force-restrain cats. The result: bites, scratches, and veterinary staff who were unsure of how to keep safe. Learn Read More

****From Missile-Guiding Pigeons to Spy Dogs: How to Use Applied Behavior Analysis to Drive Huge Improvements in Your Training.**** Harness the power of science in your training! Whether you’re a trainer, veterinary behaviorist, pet owner, police, military, or scent work Read More

****Kitty Kindergarten: Creating the New and Improved Cat through Early Socialization**** Potty problems? Inter-cat aggression? Antisocial behavior? Many people think that these are part of a cat’s nature or just something they need to accept. It turns out that these Read More

****Low Stress Handling and Restraint of Difficult Dogs and Cats**** (This is a component of the Low Stress Handling® certification program, not the full course itself) Are you routinely scruffing, stretching, or struggling with cats, or do you find that Read More

Rapid Reversal Of Fear and Aggression in Dogs and Cats Course Description: Flooding, desensitization, classical counter-conditioning and operant counter-conditioning are the 4 methods of behavior modification; but which one should you use? Many people are familiar with the terms and Read More

Recognizing Brewing Fear and Aggression in Dogs and Cats Dog and cat bites are the most common cause of injury in the veterinary hospital or pet care setting. Failure to recognize the subtle indicators of fear and anxiety, paired with Read More

**** Skills for Handling Your Reactive or Hyper Dog – Part 1 **** Do you have the technical skills to quickly and successfully train your reactive, Hyperactive, or fearful/aggressive dog? Will it take 10 minutes, 10 days, or 10 months Read More

Skills for Handling Your Reactive or Hyperactive Dog – Part 2, the next steps for a pleasant walk. Do you have the technical skills to quickly and successfully take your reactive, hyperactive, or fearful/aggressive dog on a pleasant walk? The Read More

What Giraffes and Chickens Have in Common. Training Techniques that Work for All Creatures Ninety percent of all animal training, regardless of the species or complexity of the task, relies on a strong understanding of the science of learning. Learn Read More

Creating a Pet-Friendly Hospital, Animal Shelter of Petcare Business Transform Your Practice! Creating a “pet-friendly” hospital, shelter, or petcare business is a simple, inexpensive path to improved efficiency, increased staff safety, happy pets, and clients who feel a bond with Read More

Pet Dogs, Problem Dogs, High Performance Dogs. How Science Can Take Your Training to a New Level. Harness the power of science in your training! Whether you’re a trainer, veterinary behaviorist, pet owner, police, military, or scent work training, training Read More

****Skills for Handling Your Reactive or Hyperactive Dog: A Workshop for Developing Focus and Impulse Contro**** Two courses in one. Skills for Handling Your Reactive or Hyperactive Dog Part 1: Essential Exercises Do you have the technical skills to quickly Read More

****The Master Class Collection**** Canine Labs 1-4 in one package. Are you uncomfortable handling large, hyperactive, or seemingly aggressive dogs? Did you know that if you’re unaware of how the dog perceives every interaction, you could be giving unclear or Read More