Teaching your pet how to cooperate as well as become an active participant in their own care allows for the best possible care so you can enjoy a longer and happier life together. We understand your pet’s medical and daily care behavior challenges and will create a force free training plan to address your needs for care while minimizing fear and stress in your pet.
COOPERATIVE CARE
NAIL MAINTENANCE
Keeping your pet’s nails short is an important part of your pet’s well-being. We will develop a nail maintenance program that is easier for you and your pet.
- Understand your pet’s responses and baseline behavior
- Learn about nail maintenance options
- Create and guide you through the best plan for your pet
CARE AT HOME
Acclimation to everyday needs such as harness, carrier/crate for transport, using a ramp as well as easier medication administration (oral, topical or injections prescribed by your veterinarian).
- Have an improved routine for making medication administration easier
- Engage your pet to participate in his own care
- Proactively prepare your pet for future care
PREPARE FOR GROOMING
For brushing, baths and trims at home or the groomers, we will help you transform grooming into more of a spa experience for your pet.
- Introduction to grooming tools and equipment so your pet is not afraid
- Integrate trained behaviors that make grooming easier
- We will work with your groomer for your pet’s best care
PREPARE FOR VETERINARY VISITS
We take a systematic approach to create a happier emotional response in your pet for common handling, equipment and scenarios often encountered for veterinary exams, vaccinations and other common procedures.
- Become in tune with your pet’s comfort level for better success
- Step by step training plan based on your pet’s individual needs
- We will work with your veterinarian and practice on location at your vet hospital as needed
*For pet’s experiencing a high level of fear, anxiety and/or aggression, we will request to work together with your veterinarian or a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behavior for the least amount of stress and best behavior improvement.
“Be a positive dimension in your pet’s life.”