In-house staff presentations

S.A.F.E. Handling of Dogs: How to Decrease Stress and Increase Safety

Stress is a normal part of a veterinary exam for a dog. However, it is important to actively minimize stress when possible. Minimizing stress results in a more thorough exam or procedure, keeps you and your staff safer by reducing dog bites, and contributes to dogs’ sense of safety and being at ease at your hospital. Learn to reduce stress in even the most anxious dogs by educating your staff about dog and human body language, effective, safer and lower-stress restraint, and how to recognize subtle, early signs a bite may occur.

“A great presentation; not only are you knowledgeable about canine behaviors, but human behaviors as well!” (veterinary staff member)

“The most useful things I learned were how to approach a dog while making it feel comfortable, how to notice subtle signals that dogs are stressed, and how dogs perceive human body language. Very informative and enjoyable!” (veterinary staff member)

An Ounce of Prevention…

Do you and your staff know how to advise new puppy owners on their most common dog training and behavior questions? This presentation shares state-of-the-art training and behavior information so that you can make the most of the brief moments you have with your puppy clients. This interactive presentation teaches exactly what to say, what to do, and how to know when to offer advice or to refer. You will receive brochures (at no extra cost) to provide your clients with training solutions for common puppy problems.

“You are a good teacher; the presentation was not only informative and useful, but entertaining as well. You made it fun, and you gave us a lot of practical tools we can use to help our clients.” (Veterinary hospital practice manager)

Toenail Trimming Made Easy

Do you and your staff spend more time and energy than you’d like on toenail trims for dogs? Did you know there are new techniques to make this procedure quicker, safer and more pleasant for human and canine alike? Most busy veterinary practices don’t have the time and resources to desensitize a dog to toe-nail trimming. Fortunately there is a way to get the job done more easily, so that you and your staff have more energy to devote to the dog’s other veterinary needs. Developed with a veterinarian, this approach will make your job much easier and your canine patients much happier.

“Everyone at the hospital has been using the toenail trimming techniques you showed us. It has really made a big difference in reducing stress and struggling.” (lead veterinary technician)

“In the past eleven years, my husband always had to hold our dog down to restrain him for toenail trimming. And, honestly, I was worried the dog might bite me. After your presentation, I went home and practiced the new toenail trimming techniques with my dog. He not only did not struggle a bit, but he hardly flinched! It took only moments to trim all of his nails.” (licensed veterinary practice manager)

For information about availability and fees, and to schedule a presentation, call 493-4560 or email Barbara@TopNotchDog.com.