Cooperative Care: Empowering Dogs in Their Health and Well-being

Cooperative care refers to training that gives your dog a voice in their grooming and veterinary experiences. Imagine a dog who willingly offers a paw for a nail trim or remains calm during a vet exam. Cooperative care helps achieve that by using positive reinforcement to teach dogs that they have a choice and some control over what happens to them.

This approach reduces fear and anxiety, builds trust, and ensures that grooming and vet visits are less stressful for both dogs and their guardians. Training cooperative care is one of the most empowering things we can do for our dogs—it gives them a say, makes them active participants, and builds their confidence in handling real-life experiences.