Gentle Dog Handling at Spay/Neuter Clinics
Watch these videos to learn handling techniques for dogs that decrease stress and increase compliance in canine patients in a spay/neuter clinic setting. Included are videos on:
- Key concepts in Gentle Animal Handling
- Compassionate interaction for dogs and cats
- Stress reduction techniques for dogs
- Progressive head hold for dogs
- Chin wrap restraint for small dogs
- Chin wrap restraint for large dogs
- Canine handling
Also see our Gentle Cat Handling at Spay/Neuter Clinics.
Key Concepts in Gentle Animal Handling
Gentle Animal Handling is grounded in several key concepts that guide safe, effective and low-stress interactions with animals. These concepts support stress reduction, improve patient cooperation and promote staff safety. The following video introduces preparation, clear communication, adaptability, offering choice and patience as the foundational concepts of Gentle Animal Handling.
Compassionate Interaction for Dogs and Cats
Compassionate interaction incorporates Fear Free concepts used to reduce fear, anxiety and stress during veterinary care. This video demonstrates considerate approach, gentle control and touch gradient, and how these concepts are applied together to improve patient comfort, increase cooperation and support safer handling.
Stress Reduction Techniques for Dogs
A dog’s stress level is strongly influenced by their surroundings. In this video, we’ll focus on practical ways to control the environment — reducing noise, visual triggers and unnecessary stimulation — to help dogs feel safer and more at ease. Small environmental adjustments can make a big difference in decreasing fear, anxiety and stress, improving cooperation, and supporting safer handling.
Progressive Head Hold for Dogs
Controlling a dog’s head while using the least amount of restraint possible is essential for ensuring the safety of staff and patients during exams and treatments. In this video, you will learn the three levels of this progressive head hold.
Chin Wrap Restraint for Small Dogs
The chin wrap restraint is a quick and easy method to control the head of small- to medium-sized dogs. Many dogs tolerate this better than using a muzzle or hands around their face. It works especially well for wiggly, brachycephalic breeds.
Chin Wrap Restraint for Large Dogs
The chin wrap restraint can also be used on large dogs, who shy away from hands hovering around their face, as a method to control the head.
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