Sophia Yin

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How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves takes a scientifically sound yet practical approach to explaining dog behavior and training theory, and then shows you how to apply these concepts so you can train your dog to be well behaved. Written by one of the leading veterinary behaviorists in the country, this revised and expanded edition of the original bestseller features brand new chapters that provide the most up-to-date science of dog behavior and explains key concepts in clear, straightforward language. The user-friendly, full-color instructional drawings enhance the informative text, while the all-positive training advice helps you change undesirable behaviors without resorting to aversive corrections such as yelling, hitting, pushing, or other outdated forms of punishment. Good behavior and problem solving exercises are broken down into easy-to-read “5 Minute” sections, while “Spot” quizzes throughout the text help reinforce your grasp of the material. Science-based methods for observing, understanding, and modifying behavior are applied to everyday situations, offering numerous examples of how training exercises can be turned into fun games for both dogs and owners.

Have you ever seen a child or adult approach a dog and get bitten? Or gone up to a seemingly friendly dog and been snapped at when you tried to pet him? Dogs frequently bite or snap when they are fearful or uncomfortable around unfamiliar people, and humans frequently approach in ways that are unintentionally rude and threatening. Written by one of the leading veterinarian/animal behaviorists in the country, this book shares eight simple rules on how to greet a new dog and what to avoid. Using analogies and illustrations that make the greeting mistakes both memorable and clear, this book is appropriate for both children and adults.

Does your dog bark excessively? Jump up on you or other people? Act aggressively toward visitors, children, or other dogs? Seem to have separation anxiety? If so, one of the underlying issues is that he lacks impulse control. Don't despair--there is a solution! Your dog can learn to control his impulsivity and look to you for guidance in distracting or difficult situations. It starts by training Fido to automatically say pelase by sitting for treats, then for petting, and then for everything else he wants. in this booklet, Dr. Sophia A. Yin, veterinarian and animal-behavior expert, gives you an overview of her fun, reward-based Learn to Earn training program which will teach you how to provide leadership while training your dog to be patient and to look for you for guidance. This item contains 10 copies of the Learn to Earn Booklet. Perfect for sharing with clients and friends. For more information about Dr. Sophia Yin's Learn To Earn program see www.drsophiayin.com

Dr. Sophia Yin, author of the Small Animal Veterinary Nerdbook, is a veterinarian, applied animal behaviorist, author, and speaker. Her passion for animals and their proper handling and restraint led her to spend hundreds of hours on this project - a new book and instructional DVD set focused on the most humane techniques that reduce stress for people and pets.The book and DVD • More than 1,600 photos that show practicing veterinarians and students how to handle dogs and cats correctly• Explanations of what vets think they’re doing right but may actually be doing wrong• Three hours of video clips with voiceover narratives that show correct and incorrect handling proceduresBy using this training tool, vets • Be able to implement the most up-to-date handling techniques• Learn how to restrain animals correctly through behavior modification that does not involve coercion, dominance, or other negative training methods• Increase efficiency because patients will willingly comply with procedures• Stop perpetuating behavior problems in patients• Create a safer environment for themselves and and their team with fewer bites, scratches, and back injuries• Improve the bond between vet, pet, and clientThis new book and DVD quickly and painlessly teaches how to handle dogs and cats with ease and grace, showing veterinarians how to impress clients and create patients who willingly comply with treatments and procedures.This visual guide is the result of hundreds of hours of research and a dedication to intelligent and compassionate behavior modification in animals. Over 1,600 photos and three hours of video clips make it easy to recognize poor handling methods that can cause behavior issues for a lifetime. Dr. Yin shows the wrong way, and then the right way, to clearly illustrate exactly how and why a pet reacts the way she does.The benefits of low-stress handling are tremendous; practicing these refined handling skills will create a safer work environment, increase efficiency, and ultimately improve the bond between vet, pet, and client.

Note: This book has been replaced by the 3rd Edition Small Animal Veterinary Nerdbook Paperback. Please see this link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0964... to see the correct edition.First introduced in 1994 as a guide to help veterinary students survive clinics with more grace, poise, and knowledge than ever before, The Small Animal Veterinary Nerdbook® is now a cult classic in the U.S. and Canada.

Are you still routinely scruffing cats, stretching them out for jugular venipuncture, and using leather gloves for the ones hissing at the back of the cage? In this instructional DVD, Dr. Yin leads you through seven toweling techniques that will help keep potentially difficult cats calm and relaxed rather than eliciting anxiety and aggression. Each wrap is broken down step-by-step allowing you to practice along, first using stuffed animals and then using cats. By the end of this DVD you’ll have the confidence you need to handle difficult cats in a caring, efficient, and safe manner.

Transform your practice! Creating a "pet-friendly" hospital, shelter or petcare business is a simple, inexpensive path to improved efficiency, increased staff safety, happy pets, and clients who feel a bond with your business. Learn how in this fun and fascinating DVD taken from a half-day seminar given by veterinarian and animal behaviorist Dr. Sophia Yin, author of The Small Animal Veterinary Nerdbook and Low Stress Handling, Restraint and Behavior Modification of Cats and Dogs. Many pets arrive at our hospitals, shelters and at the groomer’s afraid and confused. Careless or unskilled handling of these animals often leads to negative dog and cat bites and scratches are the top cause of worker compensation claims in veterinary hospitals and shelters; "difficult" pets are time consuming to treat; clients lose confidence in petcare professionals they see struggling to control their pets; and, worst of all, hospital staff may unknowingly send animals away medically improved but behaviorally worse —more fearful of veterinary visits, or even more fearful of people generally. But it doesn’t have to be this way! This seminar teaches you how to enhance your practice by making dogs and cats feel secure, on the ride to the hospital, in the waiting room, in the exam room, and during treatments. Learn to greet pets appropriately, to handle them with finesse instead of force, to recognize when they are fearful and about to bite, and to understand what you inadvertently may be doing to increase their fear. You’ll also learn techniques to train animals to enjoy procedures they once feared. Through Dr. Yin’s seminar you’ll gain confidence in your handling skills, credibility with your clients, and a more caring connection with your patients.

These handout/tear sheets developed by Dr. Sophia Yin and illustrated by Lili Chin shows the common as well as more subtle signs of fear and anxiety. With 100 handouts/tear sheets per packet you'll have plenty of color handouts for your clients, students, and friends.These 8.5 x 11 handouts are also available for free as a pdf download which you can print on your own and hand out for free. Download the pdf version of the Body Language of Fear and Anxiety in Dogs at

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This book has become the profession’s gold standard for finding the information needed for everyday clinical practice when and where needed. Selling more than 30,000 copies, the pocket-sized reference gives immediate access to accurate, practical information on 21 subjects, with handy headers, as well as sleek tables and charts. The Nerdbook places special emphasis on topics critical to the practice of routine clinical medicine, such as cardiology, toxicology, nutrition, critical care, infectious disease and dermatology. Charts, tables, diagrams, and outlines make skimming the information simple. The book • Concise tables and charts to illustrate content• Simple diagrams provide an alternative to text information• Index of commonly used drug dosages• Extensive references if more in-depth information is needed New to the third • The anesthesia section contains an illustrated instruction on nerve blocks and more on anesthetic monitoring.• The parasitology section summarizes the most updated CDC and CAPC recommendations and heartworm society recommendations.• The infectious disease section explains how to set up vaccine protocols.• A urinary section that follows the international Renal Interests Society staging system.• The GI section features a clinical diagnostic approach to diseases. Purchasing this resource gives access to additional information on the official Nerdbook website, • References and recommended readings• A neurologic exam check-off sheet• An illustrated overview of the nervous system• General protocols for behavior modification• Client handouts for prevention of common behavior problems• Videos illustrating behavior modification techniques In its third edition with loads of new and updated information, the Nerdbook is better organized, easier to understand and more clinically relevant than ever before.

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This book focuses on reducing the fear, anxiety, and stress that pets experience during veterinary visits, and on improving their overall behavior through gentle, effective handling techniques.With over 1,600 photographs and three hours of instructional video, the book visually demonstrates how to correctly handle and restrain dogs and cats in a way that minimizes stress. Dr. Yin explains common handling mistakes and provides step-by-step guidance for using positive reinforcement and behavior modification to create a safe, calm environment for pets.By applying these techniques, professionals can prevent fear-based behavior problems, increase efficiency during exams and procedures, and build stronger, more trusting relationships with their patients. This approach benefits not only the animals, but also veterinarians and pet owners, leading to safer, more enjoyable veterinary visits. Dr. Yin’s dedication to humane, low-stress handling makes this book an essential resource for anyone involved in animal care.

It is comprehensive guide designed for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and pet care professionals. This resource provides practical, scientifically based methods to reduce stress during handling and veterinary procedures.With over 1,600 instructional photos and 3 hours of video content, the book demonstrates correct and incorrect handling techniques, helping professionals recognize and improve their methods. Dr. Yin emphasizes gentle, humane techniques that prioritize animal welfare, making it possible to restrain and manage pets without coercion or dominance.By applying the principles in this book, practitioners can enhance patient comfort, improve clinic safety, and foster stronger bonds between veterinarians, pets, and their owners. This resource is essential for anyone seeking to make veterinary visits a more positive experience for both animals and caregivers.