Introduction to positive handling and co-operative care - 4 week course

Name: Introduction to positive handling and co-operative care - 4 week course
Start: 2025-11-04T18:30:00+00:00
Location: Tithe Barn, Merriott

Schedule

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Tithe Barn, Merriott | Crewkerne, EN

Would you like to learn how to build your relationship with your dog and boost their confidence wrapped up in a four week course?
This is an introductory course that will allow you to progress onto further learning.
What is co-operative care?
It is a collaborative approach between an animal and their guardian, rooted in building trust and a good relationship, in order to perform necessary husbandry and handling.
Using positive reinforcement training we can teach our dogs (or other animals) to be happy to participate in handling procedures such as health checks, veterinary care, putting on equipment and grooming.
What can I use it for?
Nail trims
Giving medications such as eye and ear drops
Supporting your dogs with vaccinations and health checks at the vets
Grooming
Tick removal
Wound care
What are the benefits?
Enhanced relationship with your dog as they build a sense of trust and safety with you;
Reduction in stress for you and your dog: no more forcibly holding them or coercing them into a situation;
Increased confidence for your dog;
Increased safety for the humans: reduced likelihood of escalation of aggressive behaviours as the dog feels comfortable;
Our dogs showing increased impulse control and a more optimistic outlook on life.
Course dates:
4th November
11th November
18th November
2nd December
***NO CLASS ON 25TH NOVEMBER****
What will we do on the course?
Teach your dog some tricks that are fun to learn and increase confidence between you and your
dog!
Teach your dog how they can opt in or out of being handled. Giving them an “out” often boosts confidence in wanting to participate;
Learn more about our dogs, read their emotions and any signals they may be showing us that they are uncomfortable or comfortable;
Dealing with emergency handling situations -how to prepare your dog!
Who is your trainer?
Lucy is an accredited dog training and behaviour professional. Lucy is particularly passionate about both animal and human wellbeing, as we often wouldn’t have one without the other!
Lucy is a a full PACT Member and a registered Animal Training Instructor (ATI) with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC). She is also a PACT Animal Behaviour Technician (ABT).