Lesson 1: Fear Free Foundation
Learning Objectives:
- Identify why prepping pets early ultimately helps the animal throughout life
- Apply learning principles to create positive associations & reduce fear, anxiety and stress
- Acquire practical tips and application for teaching puppies and kittens
- Recognize the importance of constant consideration and adjustment to a kitten’s or puppy’s emotional state throughout interaction & care
Lesson 2: Distractions and Positive Associations
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize when to use distractions
- Identify possible distractions to employ
- Apply practical application of distractions in hospital and at home
Lesson 3: Predictability and Familiarity of Care
- Know how to gradually accustom a kitten or puppy to different types of handling and care
- Recognize how to build relaxation and positive anticipation with care
- Apply communication cues to build comfort
Lesson 4: Condition to Equipment
- List common tools puppies and kittens can be accustomed to early on
- Explain howto create a positive association with equipment placement and use
- Teach willing participation from kittens and puppies with desired equipment and tools
Lesson 5: Cooperative & Voluntary Behaviors
- List the basics of training positioning and stationing behaviors
- Recognize how to teach behaviors to ease interactions and greeting
- Identify how to use learned behaviors during vet care
