A skilled handler can use an animals flight zone, point of balance, and cattles natural way of learning. Low stress handling restraint and behavior modification of dogs. Hundreds of photos demonstrate the correct and incorrect techniques and explain in great depth the whys behind the methods. Learn how in this fun and fascinating dvd taken from a halfday seminar given by veterinarian and animal behaviorist dr. Sophia yins book or dvd set titled low stress handling, restraint and behavior modifications for dogs and cats, visit the aaha store at.
Good movement is when animals are moving smoothly and are all heading in the same direction such as when cattle walk to water, and it encourages other animals. Low stress handling techniques teach veterinarians to better understand the emotional states of the animals theyre examining, which can reduce the animals reactivity, and in turn reduce injury risk to the practitioner. Select from the pages listed in the side left column for more details about the concepts of low stress handling, how to evaluate stress in our animal patients, when and how to implement various handling and safety tools, and list of troubleshooting tips. Foote states that clients are more likely to come in when care is needed rather than trying to avoid the stress of.
Certification levels low stress handling university. Low stress handling sophia yin has written another great book to go along with her popular small animal veterinary nerdbook and how to behave so your dog behaves. About for books low stress handling restraint and behavior. Dr sophia yin, a 1993 graduate of the uc davis school of veterinary medicine, is the author of numerous books and dvds including low stress handling, restraint and behavior modification of dogs and cats. Levittown animal hospital is proud to be the first hospital on long island to be certified in low stress handling, a certification that denotes our commitment to making every patients visit as pleasant and stress free as possible. Low stress cattle handling is a huge topic of conversation, and an important one to consider when it comes to the wellbeing of your animals. Dairy veterinarians are often involved in helping dairy owners and their employees with training programs for dairy workers. Low stress handling, restraint and behavior modification of dogs and cats canis bonus. Many pets arrive at our hospitals, shelters and at the groomers afraid and confused. This group is for discussion, techniques, questions, or ideas related to dr.
Techniques for developing patients who love their visits by yin, sophia and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Low stress handling, restraint and behavior modification of dogs and cats. She concludes with recommendations for steps to prevent behavioral problems with puppies and kittens. Low stress handling university is the one stop shop for companion animal professionals like you to be able to find the classes you need to help you better serve your clients, increase business andor lower workers compensation costs. Techniques for developing patients who love their visits by sophia yin 2009, mixed media book. This workshop will include live demonstrations of low stress techniques for cats and dogs, emergency care low stress handling, and behavior intervention plans for general practice.
Sophia yin, author of the small animal veterinary nerdbook and low stress handling, restraint and behavior modification of cats and dogs. Low stress handling restraint and behavior modification of. Low stress handling university will be offering three levels of certification in low stress handling. Quotes from these nine books are helping me handle the stress of the pandemic, as long as i read the quotes ive bolded below frequently and sometimes repeatedly. Techniques for developing patients who love theirvisits by sophia yin is very smart in delivering message through the book. Foote, dvm cabciaabc presents the essentials of low stress handling. Her passion for animals and their proper handling and restraint led her to spend hundreds of hours on this project a new book and instructional dvd set focused. Description of the book low stress handling, restraint and behavior modification of dogs and cats. You can see the problem and do something about it, so you can provide care without worry of harm to you or the animal. Techniques for developing patients who love their visits download free pdf and ebook writer sophia yin in english published by cattledog publishing. While these sources include improvements to the hospitals design, to its preparation of and for the patient prior to a visit, and to its use of tools and sedative agents, a large portion of low stress handling. More than 1,600 photos that show practicing veterinarians and students how to handle. The best selection of dog training books, dog nutrition books, and dog competition books anywhere. Individuals have been seriously injured and even killed while handling.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this is a huge volume. The 5 essentials of lowstress cattle handling proper. Everything you learn is applicable for dogs and beyond. Steve cote stockmanship and handling cattle on the range. Low stress handling, restraint and behavior modification. Vet med studentsfaculty discount low stress handling. Low stress handling university the legacy of dr sophia yin. Low stress cattle handling techniques are methods of working cattle using the cattles natural instincts to move them. Human handlers can cause, modify, multiply or dissipate stress in animalswith or without knowing itand the idea behind low stress livestock handling is to handle animals in such a manner as to dissipate preexisting stress, create minimal to no. Coursework for this certification goes beyond the teaching available from dr. Understanding lowstress cattle handling techniques safety human safety, family dynamics, cattle performance, and consumers perception are all impacted by the way cattle are handled atthe ranch, sale arena, feedlot, or packing plant. Join us for the essentials of low stress handling workshop. With more than 1600 photos and 3 hours of video, the low stress handling, restraint and behavior modification of dogs and cats book with companion dvd. Low stress cattle handling vce publications virginia tech.
Yins latest offering, low stress handling, is packed to the gills with excellent practical advice for veterinarians and crammed with marvelous color photos 1,600 of them that clearly illustrate her points. As a cat groomer and cat behavourist i would recommend this book to anyone who works with animals closely including vets, groomers. The essentials of low stress handling the anticruelty. Last week, i shared with you some books on how to not be scared. We are primateswe move quickly, lean forward and grab. Implementing lowstress handling in your practice indoor.
Buy a cheap copy of low stress handling, restraint and. Coursework for this certification goes beyond the teaching available form dr. Sophia yin, author of the small animal veterinary nerdbook, is a veterinarian, applied animal behaviorist, author, and speaker. A guide to low stress animal handling smith, burt on. Low stress handling restraint and behavior modification. Techniques for developing patients who love their visits. Her passion for animals and their proper handling and restraint led her to spend hundreds of hours on this project a new book and instructional dvd set focused on the most humane techniques that reduce stress for people and pets. Cattle have evolved with the natural instinct or tendency to move away from pressure. Praise for low stress handling, restraint and behavior modification of dogs and cats.
This book is a pictorial guide into the world of what to do and, as importantly, what not to do, to reduce dogs and cats fear of encounters with humans. Low stress stock handling is a method taught by bud williams, a wellknown and respected livestock handler from the usa. A service of cattledog publishing, the legacy of dr. Low stress handling certification levittown animal hospital. 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. More than 1,600 photos that show practicing veterinarians and students how to handle dogs and cats correctly. Yins book with complementary dvd low stress handling, restraint and. There are some stories that are showed in the book. What leash handling mistakes is this handler making. Steve cote from the national resources conservation service in arco, idaho has written an easy to understand book on cattle herding on extensive rangeland. If that wasnt enough, the package includes a dvd with three and ahalf hours of live footage to support her text and photos. Low stress handling techniques always improve the working relationship between cattle and humans, resulting in a much more satisfactory outcome for both. While were on the subject of books and ooooh, i love the suggestions from so many of you about books you have loved.
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