This program has been approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE Approval. (20-906756)

Dog and cat bites are the most common cause of injury in the veterinary hospital or pet care setting. Failure to recognize the subtle indicators of fear and anxiety, paired with improper handling, can lead to animals who may leave medically better, but behaviorally worse. See how a more skilled approach to interacting with these pets will help you quickly win their trust, allowing you to avert potentially dangerous and stressful situations.

Looking for more Sophia Yin behavior courses? Consider enrolling in Low Stress Handling® Silver Certification.

Low Stress Handling® Silver Certification: A comprehensive review of ten individual courses, including Recognizing Brewing Fear and Aggression in Dogs and Cats (CDPS100). Participants will learn to understand and improve the individual's or hospital's ability to create a low stress environment and handle animals in a less stressful manner. More information/enrollment: Low Stress Handling® Silver Certification

To earn a certificate of completion, the participant must complete all learning modules and score 80% or better on the end-of-course test. Participants must complete the participation requirements to be eligible for a certificate.

To learn more about the requirements for earning a Self Study CE certificate, please refer to Self Study CE Certificate Requirements.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to

• recognize the overt and subtle signs of fear and anxiety in dogs and cats.
• identify the common errors people make that may lead a dog or cat to be more fearful or aggressive.
• approach fearful and aggressive dogs and cats in a non-threatening and safe manner so that the pet feels calm and secure.
• recognize how unruly behavior and over-arousal can lead to aggression and learn the general approach to addressing these issues.

Level and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE self-study course is open for enrollment to veterinarians and veterinary support staff actively interested in recognizing brewing fear and aggression in dogs and cats. This course is open to VIN and VSPN members only.

Recommended Textbook: Dr. Sophia Yin’s Low Stress Handling® and Behavior Modification of Dogs and Cats, second edition, is an essential treasure for anyone passionate about understanding and enhancing their animal behavior knowledge.

The NEW edition contains:

• modern science-based techniques
• contributions by leading professionals in the field of animal behavior
• inclusion of current feline handling practice guidelines
• Dr. Sophia Yin’s foundational techniques
• over 700 photos
• Low Stress Handling® approach and adjustments to body language and humane handling,
• cooperative care, training, and behavior modification
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Module 1: Recognizing Brewing Fear and Aggression in Dogs and Cats
Total Time: 81 minutes
Video: 81 minutes

Module 2: End of Course Test
Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course.

Module 3: Course Evaluation

To learn more about the requirements for earning a Self Study CE certificate, please refer to Self Study CE Certificate Requirements.