Steve feels honored to interview Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Christine Calder, co-editor (with Pat Koven) of Dr. Sophia Yin’s Low Stress Handling and Behavior Modification of Dogs and Cats (second edition). Dr. Yin was a friend, and frequent guest, not to mention training pioneer. Steve talks about cooperative care, having pets participate by their own consent to veterinary procedures, or handling at home, such as for nail trims. Teaching cues like targeting are key, and the entire idea is all about force-free. 

Also, what about the long-time war that dogs and vacuums have waged?