Vet PrepDog holds chin rest during gentle handling and stands for an exam simulation
At a glance
- Category
- Cooperative Care
- Difficulty
- ●●●○○
- Time
- 5 minutes
- Environment
- Indoor
Words needed
Your dog should know these words before trying this activity:
Steps
Cue chin rest on your hand or a surface
Practise a gentle collar hold while in chin rest
Cue stand and gently touch ears, paws, belly while the dog holds
Tips
- The dog controls the pace. If they lift the chin, pause the handling
- Pair every touch with treats so handling predicts good things
- Practise on a raised surface to simulate a vet table
Equipment
- Treats
- Optional: raised surface