{"id":26073,"date":"2024-09-16T14:03:19","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T19:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/?p=26073"},"modified":"2024-09-17T09:13:46","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T14:13:46","slug":"introduce-your-puppy-to-handling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/introduce-your-puppy-to-handling\/","title":{"rendered":"Puppy Socialization: Introduce Your Puppy to Handling"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div class=\"x-section e26073-e1 mk49-0 mk49-1 blog-links\"><div class=\"x-container max width e26073-e2 mk49-3 mk49-4 mk49-5 mk49-6\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1 e26073-e3 mk49-a\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e26073-e4 mk49-c\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">puppy socialization: introduce your puppy to handling<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e26073-e5 mk49-d\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-container max width e26073-e6 mk49-3 mk49-6 mk49-7 mk49-8\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-2 e26073-e7 mk49-a\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e26073-e8 mk49-e mk49-f blog-links\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many dogs feel anxious about handling and restraint, especially if they find new experiences scary or if they have had bad past experiences. They may associate being held still with something unpleasant about to happen. However, by introducing handling and restraint positively from the start, you can teach puppies that being held is a sign of good things to come!<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-2 e26073-e9 mk49-a mk49-b\"><div class=\"x-frame x-frame-video-embed e26073-e10 mk49-h mk49-i\"><div class=\"x-frame-inner\"><div class=\"x-video x-video-embed\"><div style=\"padding:100% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1009962453?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"PSRI - Puppy Handling - blog video 2024\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-container max width e26073-e11 mk49-3 mk49-5 mk49-7 mk49-9\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1 e26073-e12 mk49-a\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e26073-e13 mk49-e mk49-g blog-links\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this video, Debbie Martin, co-author of Karen Pryor Academy\u2019s (KPA) Puppy Start Right for Instructor\u2019s course (PSRI), demonstrates how to condition a puppy to touch by performing a mock veterinary exam. This is one of the many essential concepts and exercises covered in the PSRI course, which prepares trainers to offer puppy socialization classes or one-on-one sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Debbie begins by touching each part of the puppy\u2019s body, following each touch with a treat. For example, she briefly holds the puppy\u2019s tail, then removes her hand and offers a treat. Next, she gently holds the puppy\u2019s ear before offering another treat. By pairing each touch with a reward, such as treats, the puppy starts to associate handling with positive experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the puppy is comfortable with brief touches, Debbie increases the duration gradually, helping the puppy prepare for longer vet exams. This method ensures that the vet has enough time to inspect each area during a real examination without causing distress. If you notice signs of stress \u2014such as freezing, pulling away, or tucking their tail \u2014pause and lower your criteria to ensure the puppy remains comfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interested in growing your business by offering puppy classes and consultations? 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