Dr. Yin's Animal Behavior and Medicine Blog
Free Downloads: Posters, Handouts, and More!
Posted On: Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
For those of you who are new to this web site or who have not had a chance to examine it thoroughly yet, I want to direct you to the many free, professional-grade, downloadable resources. Feel free to share these resources and link to these pages, using the title of the pages as your linking text. I hope you find them useful for yourself, your staff, and your clients!
Body Language of Fear and Anxiety in Dogs (poster)
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Every year over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs. One of the most common causes of biting and aggression in dogs is fear. This color poster developed by Dr. Sophia Yin and illustrated by Lili Chin, shows the common as well as more subtle signs of fear and anxiety in dogs. Download the pdf version of the Body Language of Fear and Anxiety in Dogs. You are welcome to make copies to distribute for free.
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How to Greet (and How Not to Greet) a Dog (poster)
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This color poster, developed by Dr. Sophia Yin and illustrated by Lili Chin, shows appropriate ways to interact and greet a dog while also illustrating the types of interactions to avoid. The poster is also available for free as a pdf download, which you can print on your own to hand out for free. Download the pdf version of How to Greet a Dog poster.
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Kids and Dogs
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These two posters together show kids and parents the types of interactions they should AVOID with dogs as well as the types of play and interactions that are appropriate. |
Learn to Earn Poster
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This poster outlines Dr. Yin's version of the Learn to Earn program, which is designed to develop leadership skills in humans and impulse control in dogs. |
Operant Conditioning Poster
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It seems like almost everyone is familiar with some of the categories of operant conditioning; however, most people aren’t fluent enough to necessarily get the category correct. This poster clearly lays out the steps to determining which category a technique falls under. |
Dr Yin's Top 10 Dog Training Tips
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Have you ever gone to a dog training class or taken a private lesson and left with your head swimming? With so much information, the main messages can sometimes get lost among the more intricate details. Here is a downloadable handout with some take-home message that I use to guide my every-day interaction with my patients as well as my own pets. |
Puppy Socialization check-list
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It’s now common knowledge that puppies should be socialized, but sometimes it can be tricky remember what they should be socialized to. This socialization checklist breaks the process down into categories and allows owners to keep track, not only of the socialization opportunities but of the pet’s progress. For step-by-step instruction on how to perform the socialization, see Perfect Puppy in 7 Days.
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Chapter 2:Dominance vs. Unruly Behavior from Low Stress Handling, Restraint and Behavior Modification of Dogs & Cats.
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Decades ago, commonly-held beliefs about dog behavior were influenced by ideas about wolves. Many of these beliefs were mistakenly based on the behavior of captive wolves, which are poor models for the behavior exhibited by wolves living in their natural habitats. Since then, scientists have updated their knowledge of wolf social systems and of dog social behavior. Download this chapter to get the most current views on dominance and what it is.
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BehaviorBytes Quarterly Newsletter
Download back-issues and sign-up to receive upcoming issues. Vol. 1, the inaugural issue, focuses on a “One Person Cat-Handling Technique for Injections”, and discussed behavioral drug use for pets. The theme of Vol. 2 is behavior as a value-added service for veterinary hospitals. For many patients, simple procedures such as toenail trims, grooming, receiving pills or injections, are a dread. This issue shows how to train pets that these procedures are actually fun! The issue also discusses how to incorporate the service into technician behavioral sessions.
Behavior Modification Handouts from BehaviorBytes Newsletters: Each newsletter includes handouts for clients. The three available thusfar include:
- Training Dogs to Love Wearing Muzzles.
- Training Cats to Love their Carriers.
- Check sheet for behavior chapters and videos clients can watch online
Consent Forms for Veterinary Hospitals from BehaviorBytes Newsletters: Each newsletter also includes forms that veterinarians can use within their hospital. The two available thusfar are:
- Sample refusal of recommended behavioral treatment form
- Extra-label consent form
Related Videos
A video on dog training secrets that can completely change the way you think about dogs. The keys to dog training are that you want to be a leader for your dog the way you would lead like a partner in a dance.
Dog Nail Trim: Training a Dog to Enjoy Toenail Trims
Many people dread the dog nail trim, since a lot of dogs dislike having it done. Watch how Dr Sophia Yin and her assistant are able to work together to teach this dog that nail trims equal treats!
Manners Minder: Train Good Behavior at the Door
Does your dog dart outside when you open the front door to let a guest in? The Manners Minder was developed to train good behavior at the door. This overview of the Manners Minder shows how it can be used to develop better door manners in your dog.
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