Unit 205 Flashcards
(4 cards)
How to approach a dog and minimise stress.
Approach a dog in a slow but confident approach, avoid direct eye contact with the dog, use a
quiet voice to reassure the dog, allow the dog to sniff the back of your hand keeping it at
shoulder level. Use efficient handling and restraint techniques and equipment at all times.
Behavioural indicators of stress, pain and aggression.
Research the following dog body language; Alert, Dominant Aggressive, Fearful and
aggressive, Stressed and Distressed, fearful and Worried, Playfulness, Extreme Fear- Total
Submission
Lifting and lowering dogs: small and medium dogs.
You hold under there back end and front for example with cockerpoo
Lift and move dogs.
Approach, handle and move animals in a manner that is appropriate to their specific needs,
minimising stress and safely:
