A Cooperative Care Program focused on Grooming helps you work to make grooming less stressful--even fun!--for your dog or cat.

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Customize your plan:

~ Nail trims & paw handling

~ Brushing & coat maintenance

~ Cues to consent to grooming (give paw, stand up, turn around)

~ Desensitization to stressful parts of grooming such as blow dryers

A Cooperative Care Program focused on Muzzle Training helps you give your dog important skills that can make your life easier & even save their life one day. Whether your dog eats things they shouldn't, your dog sometimes feels a little too spicy, or you just want to make sure your dog is as well-rounded and prepared for the future as possible... Muzzle Training is a must.

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The Muzzle Training program includes:

~ Introduction to the benefits of muzzle training

~ Education on different types of muzzles & picking the right ones

~ Direct assistance with slowly introducing the muzzle to your pup

~ Additional resources for making the experience as stress-free as possible--even fun!--for you and your dog.

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My favorite muzzles are the premium, custom-fit products by Mia's Muzzles. Perky Pet is NOT affiliated with Mia's Muzzles. I recommend the brand as a trusted small business that has dogs' best interests at heart. Check them out HERE!

A Cooperative Care Program focused on Vet Visits helps you work to make vet exams less stressful--even fun!--for your dog or cat.

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Customize your plan:

~ Puppy Program

~ Kitten Program

~ Body handling and cues to consent (give paw, stand up, wait)

~ Counterconditioning to make the vet office a more positive place

~ Desensitization to any stressful parts of vet visits: from the at-home prep to the car ride and waiting in the lobby, from physical exams to procedures such as injections and eye pressure tests.

Let me do a lot of the work with you and for you! Book your customized Cooperative Care Program as part of your Specialized Dog Walks/Visits or Day Training packages. I will build a relationship of trust with your pet and work with them directly multiple times per week. The program includes Client Sync Sessions to make sure you understand the concepts and feel comfortable with the applications.

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Customize your plan:

~ Nail trims & paw handling, brushing & coat maintenance

~ Cues to consent to being handled: body parts handled and inspected, being picked up, having medication administered

~ Desensitization to common inevitable stressors: wearing a cone, having a small wound tended to, administering pills & medications.

~ ...and lots more!

A Cooperative Care Program focused on at-home caretaking helps you make daily life less stressful for your dog, cat, or other household pet.

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Customize your plan:

~ Nail trims & paw handling, brushing & coat maintenance

~ Cues to consent to being handled: body parts handled and inspected, being picked up, having medication administered

~ Desensitization to common inevitable stressors: wearing a cone, having a small wound tended to, administering pills & medications.

Interested in having the basics of Cooperative Care taught to a group of passionate people or professionals? This starter course on care with compassion is perfect for preparing teams to make handling as stress-free as possible, while still prioritizing safety for all involved.  

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This course:

~ Includes an in-person or virtual presentation, paired with live or video demonstrations of concepts discussed

~ Offers intros to understanding canine and/or feline body language

~ Outlines best practices for prioritizing care with consent, and safety, in various personal and professional settings

~ Details actionable advice for promoting fear free husbandry in various personal and professional settings

~ Finishes up with a Q&A to ensure clarity and understanding .