VMD 513: Pet animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

APPROACHING AND HANDLING A DOG

• Always talk to a dog as the handler approach it to pick it up.
• The operator should approach from the side rather than directly from the front.
• Small and medium sized dog can be picked up like that of puppies.
• The frightened or nervous dog should be distracted or confused to divert its intention to bite before handling.
• It should not be reached on first approach, the operator should sit close to the dog, size of the handler may intimidate the dog.
• After calming the dog the handler can proceed further.
• Some times handler can approach a small dog without looking directly at it. It will confuse the dog
• One may apply a muzzle or place a towel over the dog to partially blind it.