Positive Pet ParentingPositive Pet Parenting Saves Lives 501 3c Saves Lives 501 3cwww.PositivePetParenting.orgwww.PositivePetParenting.org

Preventing - Pet Neglect, Abuse and Surrender by . . .

Providing - Pet Behavior Training ECourse with Shelter Pet Adoptions

Introductions…Introductions…

Susan Tripp, MS/P – Founder• PPPSL = Positive Pet Parenting Saves

Lives• www.PositivePetParenting.org

Rolan Tripp, DVM – Founder • ABN = Animal Behavior Network• www.AnimalBehavior.Net

Shelter Team Introductions

Positive Pet Parenting Positive Pet Parenting Saves Lives Saves Lives 501 3c501 3c

What is it? Free Positive Pet Parenting 60 Day

ECourse Arrives daily first week, then weekly Step-by- step guide to help the pet

adjust, learn acceptable home behaviors Goal is to promote pet adoption and

prevent pet neglect, abuse, & surrender.

“ “Positive Human Positive Human Leadership” Leadership”

What it is NOT: Hitting, spanking, glaring, forcing pets Leaning over dogs, threatening posturesWhat it IS: Pets “Learn to Earn” Valued Resources Using human body language to lower threat, increase trust.

Reading Canine Body Reading Canine Body LanguageLanguage

Fear Aggression vs. Threat Aggression Muscle Tone

• Tense • Frozen

Ear Position • Back – submissive• Forward - confident

Mouth Position• Loose or Tense

Tail Position

Feline Body LanguageFeline Body Language

Body position Ear position Whiskers Tail Hiding Trying to escape

Decrease ThreatDecrease ThreatIncrease TrustIncrease Trust

Avert direct eye contact Facing sideways Crouch – reduce size Blinking, “Lovey-eyes” Yawning (no teeth) Finger extended to sniff Offer treats

Positive Pet Parenting Positive Pet Parenting Basic MethodsBasic Methods

“Hand feed” not meal feed “Learn to Earn” to establish gentle

control “Contented Confinement” Overview

• Provides 100% Supervision

• Sets pet up for success, teaches what TO do

• Limits freedom to make mistakes

• Allows dog to “hang out” with people

“Gentling Exercises” at pet’s own pace

Canine “Contented Canine “Contented Confinement”Confinement”

Gentle Method Problem Prevention Small room - dog proofed Kennel training – over night “Close Tethering” – hang out Positive Chewing – on mat Where’s the Toilet? - training Mental & Physical Exercise

Contented ConfinementContented Confinement

CATS Bathroom or Small Room Cat Climber and/or Post Covered Kennel for Hiding Litterbox Safe ToysGOAL = Lower stress and start good

habits

“Gentling” Exercises

Best if started with puppies and kittens and done daily with hand feeding

1: Decreases tendency for aggressionesp. dominance or fear aggression

2: Increases cooperativity throughout life by veterinarian, groomer, family

3: Increases bonds with person as a gentle leader and controller.

4: Increases “frustration tolerance.”

Common PetCommon PetBehavior IssuesBehavior Issues

Overview of Causes: Aggression - Primarily lack of trust Housesoiling - Lack of clear instructions Destruction - Lack of alternatives Separation Anxiety – Independence

training Aloof Pet – Genetics, lack of PHL methods Compulsion – Stress displacement

Positive Pet Positive Pet Parenting ECourseParenting ECourse

What’s Included: Behavior Training = emotional response Obedience Training = instruction response Free 60 Day Login to the Animal Behavior

Network Online “Self-Help” Library Education supports success of pet, pet

parent, shelter, veterinarian, trainer.

Positive Pet Parenting Saves Lives = PPPSL

Program Sponsors Animal Behavior Network

• Donates Free Login to the ABN Online Library

Banfield Charitable Trust• Grant Funding

PetsBest Pet Insurance• 10% Savings with Pet Adoption• $15 Donated to PPPSL per Policy

Questions?Questions?

Thank you! LA County Shelters

will be improving relationships between people and pets with a gift that lasts….EDUCATION

• Rolan Tripp, DVM

• Susan Tripp, MS/P

–Contact Susan Tripp at 562-805-5189 Cell

–ContactUs@PositivePetParenting.org