Choice is the modern approach to improve safety and quality of care. Helping dogs become more comfortable with body handling means they are less likely to growl, bite, or fight for their freedom in other ways.
These techniques are used in wildlife rehab centers with big tigers and bears. No matter the breed, your dog can definitely learn to be more comfortable with this empowered approach to body handling. You can use this on your cats, too! Scroll down to learn more about the 3 dogs who Terrie worked with in this 4-session course.
Useful for grooming, muzzle training, injections, bathing, flea medicine, harnesses, boots, jackets, backpacks, and more!
Systematic approach with safety at the forefront.
In-depth practical work on body handling.
Empowered training with dogs able to say yes and no.
Helpful for professionals and people with their own dogs.
Practical sessions: live work with 3 case studies.
Pre-requisite: Intro to Handling webinar. Click to get both!
Included with Diamond Membership (see below).
We also have a Library Pass which lets you stream this course and a lot of other pre recorded content. Find out more on the Library Pass Page.
I loved this class with Terrie. It was super helpful for me to help teach students in small bite size pieces how to better help their dogs be more comfortab...
Read MoreI loved this class with Terrie. It was super helpful for me to help teach students in small bite size pieces how to better help their dogs be more comfortable with basic care and needs. The participants and dogs were also fabulous!
Read LessAwesome info, concise and compassionate for humans and dogs. I loved the examples and the suggested procedures. Wouldn't it be awesome that any dog handling ...
Read MoreAwesome info, concise and compassionate for humans and dogs. I loved the examples and the suggested procedures. Wouldn't it be awesome that any dog handling professionals requested that their clients helped their dogs more than vetting and grooming them?
Read LessI am learning so much more about counter conditioning and desensitization. I highly recommend this course.
I am learning so much more about counter conditioning and desensitization. I highly recommend this course.
Read LessThank you all so much. I feel like Iearned so many subtle nuances about how to change criteria based on the dog's body language
Thank you all so much. I feel like Iearned so many subtle nuances about how to change criteria based on the dog's body language
Read LessThis is exactly the kind of thing I was looking for: an in depth, real life, uncut training session with three different dog personalities. Great opportunity...
Read MoreThis is exactly the kind of thing I was looking for: an in depth, real life, uncut training session with three different dog personalities. Great opportunity to interpret doggie communication and excellent tips on how to progress when you get stuck. Thank you Terrie and Grisha!
Read LessWe can improve quality of life by helping dogs feel safe.
Sessions were all recorded for you to watch or rewatch any time!
CEUs (CCPDT & IAABC) Available for Course Purchasers, Diamond Members & Library Pass holders
6 CCPDT CEUs, 6 IAABC CEUs
We’ll introduce the first steps to each experience with lower anxiety and stress and higher relaxation and cooperation.
Learn the the elements of counterconditioning with empowerment.
The live audience also asked questions, answered at the end of each consultation session.
Dogs in this course were introduced to nail filing with a Dremel, tooth brushing, fur brushing, and putting on a harness.
I'm excited to have Terrie here to teach husbandry. Read on to learn why.
Terrie Hayward, M.Ed., CDBC, KPACTP, CPDT-KA, CSAT
Terrie worked with 3 different dogs for body handling sensitivity.
Betty aka Miss Betty White:
Miss Betty White is two-year old Australian Shepherd rescued from Texas, who currently lives in Maine. She’s partially blind and totally deaf. She’s a spirited young girl who loves to play and snuggle! She struggles with brushing her teeth and brushing around her ears which we plan to work on!
Jet is approximately 6 years old. She was adopted when she was about 12 weeks. She sometimes likes to play ball, enjoys sitting in the sun, and really loves freeze dried treats! She is fearful of noises, the phone buzzing, a fly buzzing, something falling, the dishwasher, opening, or a cabinet closing, but she likes to be on up on a bed or couch! She's also nervous about putting on her harness and we plan to help her to feel more comfortable with this.
Loki is a mischievous 16-month old Jack Russell Terrier who loves nothing more than hiding socks or trying to get his 16-year old sister to play. He enjoys sniffaries, puzzle games, and training - and is always up for learning a new trick or jumping over his hurdles. He was born in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia but lives in Annapolis, Maryland, now. Loki is a confident pup and we hope to continue to build upon is comfort level with brushing and toothbrushing. It's your choice: buy this course individually or get it (and a lot more) for FREE as a Diamond Member.
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