Safe Handling Educational Resources

 

Fear Free Pets

Founded by Dr. Marty Becker, DVM, who with Dr. Lisa Radosta co-authored “From Fearful to Fear Free: A Positive Program to Free Your Dog from Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias”, this program was created for pet industry professionals with a specialty certification for groomers. The 4 modular courses are designed to become familiar with positive re-enforcement training techniques and how to apply them specifically for nail trims, table work, bathing, and client communication. In addition, members have access to a library of articles and podcasts.

Creating Great Grooming Dogs Podcast

Learn training techniques tailored for groomers and more. Meet Chrissy Neumyer Smith. Chrissy is a Certified Professional Groomer(CPG), Certified Behavior Consultant for Canines(CBCC), Certified Professional Dog Trainer(CPDT), Fear Free Certified Groomer and Fear Free Certified Trainer(FFP), SATS certified trainer, a grooming instructor at Whole Pet Grooming Academy in Portsmouth NH, and and teaches an online program at the Whole Pet Grooming Academy.

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Dr. Sophia Yin

Dr. Yin, who passed away in 2014, was the founder of Low Stress Handling® and led the pet industry into a new era of positive interaction at home at in the professional setting. Cattledogpublishing.com continues to offer Dr. Yin’s on-line courses and published materials to learn animal handling and reduce stress techniques. Her work continues to be the basis for this style of animal handling for veterinarians and industry professionals alike.

Decoding your Dog

This book has been edited by one of the one of the premier veterinarian dog behaviorists in the nation, John Ciribassi DVM, DACVB, who founded Chicagoland Veterinary Behavior Consultants, in Illinois.

Dr. Pachel

DVM, DACVB, CABC

Dr. Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC

Dr. Christopher Patchel is internationally renown for his work in the animal veterinarian behavioral field and has contributed to the industry as a lecturer, teacher, expert witnesses, writer and ISAGENIX member . Dr. Patchel currently is the owner and lead clinician at the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland. Dr. Pachel has a variety of articles, videos and podcasts that would benefit any groomer looking to gain more knowledge in animal behavior and handling skills.

“Safe Handling and Restraint of Animals takes a holistic approach to the handling of a wide variety of animal species. This comprehensive resource offers a thorough overview of how to safely handle and restrain a number of commonly encountered species including dogs, cats, small mammals, exotic pets, horses and farm animals. Each chapter discusses the behaviour of the species and then outlines the appropriate handling and restraint methods, including any equipment required, multiple explanatory photographs, and useful further reading.

  • Covers a wide range of species commonly encountered by veterinary staff and those working within animal industries

  • Includes key points and self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter, and a glossary of terms

  • Ideal for students of any animal-related degree or diploma programme, including veterinary medicine, veterinary nursing, and animal studies and husbandry

Written for students and professionals who work with animals, Safe Handling and Restraint of Animals: A Comprehensive Guide encompasses all aspects of handling and physical restraint, including biosecurity and welfare issues.” - direct description from Wiley Blackwell Publication.

3rd Edition, Behavior Problems of the dog & Cat

The 3rd Edition of this practical and comprehensive text book is edited by Dr. Radosta, a board certified veterinary behaviorst and owner of Florida Veterinary Behavior Service. Dr. Radosta is a national speaker for veterinarians and has published many articles for Journals and sections of educational text book. Although this book is designed for the veterinary professional, it has preventative advice, treatment guidelines and client handouts that are great resources for groomers.