Gentle Handling: Techniques to Reduce Stress & Save Time

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Learn techniques for handling the animals in our care in a low-stress, gentle manner. Implementing low-stress handling techniques can make a profound difference on the welfare of shelter animals and on our own stress level. Hear about real-life strategies to use safe low-stress handling in a busy shelter. This presentation was recorded at the 2019 ASPCA Maddie’s® Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.

Doyle, E. (2019). Gentle Handling: Techniques to Reduce Stress & Save Time. Maddie’s Fund. Retrieved June 21, 2023, from https://www.maddiesfund.org/gentle-handling-techniques-to-reduce-stress-and-save-time.htm.

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Topic(s): Behavior, Dog to People - Low Stress Handling, Shelter and Rescue, Social Interactions