AAHA’s resources on behavior
These materials reflect the best judgment of their authors, which may or may not adhere to the AAHA Guidelines in every detail. It is the prerogative and responsibility of each veterinary team to determine whether these brochures best serve their practices’ protocols.
Low Stress Handling, Restraint and Behavior Modification of Dogs and Cats
Sophia Yin, DVM
With 1,600 photographs and 3 hours of video clips, this is the gold standard for gentle handling, often credited with starting the movement toward a kinder, safer office visit. Distributed by AAHA Press.
Pet Behavior Brochures
How do I housetrain my puppy? Why is my cat destroying my sofa? So many questions, so little time. With easy-to-understand text and engaging illustrations, this set of brochures explains to your clients the mysteries of pet behavior and offers practical strategies for preventing or correcting problems. The AAHA Pet Behavior brochures, developed by a team of veterinarians and certified veterinary behaviorists, have been recently updated to reflect best practices as outlined in the 2015 AAHA Canine and Feline Behavior Management Guidelines.
