Happy Handling For Cats And Dogs

How to get your pet used to being handled at home, the vet, or the groomer.

What you’ll learn
What Is Happy Handling?
The Right Tools to Use
How to Create a Positive Environment for Your Pet
Happy Handling Techniques to Teach at Home

Requirements
No prerequisites required — only a positive attitude!

Description
If you’ve struggled to trim your pet’s nails, get them in a carrier, or take them to the vet, then this course is you! Happy Handling teaches positive-reinforcement techniques that can help your pet feel more comfortable when being handled, leashing up, or meeting new people. This course is perfect for anyone new to pet ownership, or wanting to help strengthen the bond with their pet. Learn techniques such as “Look at Me” to help build trust and focus, “Collar Grabs” to make it easier to handle your dog before a walk, and “Introductions to New Objects” to help your pet feel more comfortable with nail trimmers or other grooming products — and more!This training course is intended for both dog and cat owners, and all techniques within it can be used for both! You can practice at home, at your vet or groomer’s, or anywhere you need to help increase your pet’s comfort level.This course uses positive reinforcement training only. You’ll work together with your pet in a comfortable, friendly environment, using high-value treats, praise, training tools, and more. This course does not use aversive methods such as prong collars, leash-jerks, or yelling at your pet. Happy Training!

Overview
Section 1: Happy Handling 101

Lecture 1 What is Happy Handling?

Lecture 2 Why is Happy Handling Important?

Lecture 3 The Right Treat and Tools

Lecture 4 The Basics of Happy Handling Techniques

Section 2: Happy Handling Techniques You Can Teach at Home

Lecture 5 Look at Me

Lecture 6 The Collar Grab

Lecture 7 Handling Ears and Paws

Lecture 8 Introducing Objects

Lecture 9 Getting into a Carrier

Lecture 10 At the Vet or Groomer

Section 3: The End

Lecture 11 Thanks for Participating!

Dog and cat owners new to pet ownership or pet owners wanting to refresh their skills.