Dogs 2 - Vet-Ready Handling Basics

Does your dog freeze, panic, or resist when touched at the vet? Vet-Ready Handling Basics teaches you how to desensitize your dog to vet handling so they stay calm and cooperative during exams.

What's inside:

✅ Touch desensitization (paws, ears, mouth, body)

✅ Mock vet setups at home (scale, table, stethoscope)

✅ Calm restraint practice (standing, sitting positions)

✅ 4-week session-by-session training plan

✅ Consent signals to watch

✅ Progress tracker

✅ Troubleshooting for fearful or defensive dogs

✅ Daily homework: 30–90 seconds

Part of Series 2: Cooperative Care & Handling

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