Does the Thought of Taking Your Dog to the Vet Stress You Out?
Teach your dog to calmly and willingly particpate in vet care - without force, fear or sedation.
Cooperative Care Course: Level 1
This course is for dog owners who want their dog to have calm vet visits, even if they have a history or fear, reactivity or aggression at the vet’s.
You have tried feeding them their favorite treats during procedures, you tried happy visits, the staff has tried taking them in the back but your dog still seems to be getting worse for each visit. You may have even tried medications for your dog, or been told that they need to be sedated next time.
But what if your dog could opt into care and be calm and still during procedures, with little to no restraint? What if your dog could be weaned off of medication because they have learned how to voluntarily participate in ways that feel safe and predictable?
That’s exactly what the Cooperative Care Course is designed to do! Each lesson is tailored to your dog so that they can be successful and learn at their own pace, and is designed to create…
✅ Calm, confident vet visits without restraint or panic
✅ Dogs that choose to participate instead of resisting
✅ Clear communication your dog understands—and responds to
✅ Success at your dog’s pace, no forcing or overwhelm
✅ Reduce fear, frustration, and risk of injury for everyone
This is for you if:
✔ You have a puppy who you want to set up for success at the vet’s
✔ You have a dog who is already struggling during vet visits
✔ You’re ready to invest in training and growth, not just information
This is NOT for you if:
✘ You want free strategies only
✘ You’re not ready to take action
✘ You’re only looking for gimmicky quick fixes
Register now to attend in-person at our Wellness Center or virtually from the comfort of your home!
Register with the button below, then text 269-262-1952 to receive a link to self-schedule your first lesson!
Our Cooperative Care Course is Inspired by Kindness and Informed by Science.
Cooperative Care 2: Vet Visits
This course is an 8 week private lesson series which builds on the foundation skills from Level 1. The course focuses on the handling and restraint required for veterinary care procedures including vaccines, blood draws and physical exams. Dogs must be non-reactive toward people. Each weekly lesson is scheduled independently at your convenience.
Prerequisite: Cooperative Care Course Level 1
This course is an 8 week private lesson series which builds on the foundation skills from Level 1. The course focuses on the handling and restraint required for grooming procedures including counter-conditioning and desensitization to various grooming tools. Dogs must be non-reactive toward people. Each weekly lesson is scheduled independently at your convenience.
Prerequisite: Cooperative Care Course Level 1