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Module 6: Cooperative Care and Handling
The exposures that prevent a lifetime of vet, grooming, and nail-trim battles.
5 min read Beginner
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Daily handling reps
30 seconds of: paw touches, ear lifts, mouth opens, body brushing, tail handling. Pair every touch with a treat for the first 6 months.
Restraint
Practice gentle hugs/restraint with treats. Vets and groomers will restrain them; familiar = tolerated.
Tools
Show nail clippers, dremel, brush, toothbrush. Touch them to the body. Treat. No actual grooming until the tool is boring.
Key takeaways
- ★30 sec handling, daily
- ★Pair restraint with food
- ★Tool desensitization first
Lesson checklist
Action items to put this module into practice.
- Schedule daily handling reps
- Buy nail clipper + dremel
- Practice cooperative care daily