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JV PAW 2 DOG VISITATION TRAINING

3100 Cherry Hill Road | Ann Arbor, MI | 48105 (734) 662-5585 | www.hshv.org

Agenda

 Introductions  Dog Body Language  How to Visit  Dog Visitation Time

Reading Dog Behavior: The Basics

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Friendly/Relaxed Dog Behavior

 Head up in a

normal position

 Tail relaxed and

giving big wags

 Ears relaxed  Able to

sleep/eat

 Playing with toys  Eyes move

around freely

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Playful Dog Behavior

 Play bow  Wrestling silently or

with play growling

 Playful barking  Running around

with toys

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Assertive Dog Behavior

 Whiskers flare forward  Head held high  Mouth closed  Tail held high and stiff  Ears up/forward  Direct eye contact  Hair on the back may

be raised

 May growl

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Fearful or Stressed Dog Behavior

 Head down or low  Tail tucked or low  Mouth closed  Ears held back/low  May try to run away  May repeatedly bark  May be constantly

moving

 Quick yawning  Trembling  Lip

licking/shaking/scrat ching

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Aggressive Dog Behavior

 Showing Teeth  Warning sounds  Body language

leaning towards the

• bject

 Strong bite risk  Direct eye contact  Stiff body movements  Head and tail held

high

 Whale eye

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Humane Society of Huron Valley | (734) 662-5585 | www.hshv.org

Humane Society of Huron Valley | (734) 662-5585 | www.hshv.org

Humane Society of Huron Valley | (734) 662-5585 | www.hshv.org

Humane Society of Huron Valley | (734) 662-5585 | www.hshv.org

Humane Society of Huron Valley | (734) 662-5585 | www.hshv.org

Dog Bite Prevention Video

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 Move slowly (no quick sudden movements)  Do not make direct eye contact with dogs right

away

 Approach at the animals level (only if you feel this

dog is comfortable with you)

 Do not reach over the animals head  Allow the animal to come to you!  Allow the animal to sniff you before you start petting

him/her . Ask their permission to pet them.

 Use a calm quiet voice

Be Aware of Your Body Language!

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How To Visit at HSHV

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What can you do?

 Dogs

 Puppy Socialization  Adult Dog Visitation

 Inside their kennels only

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What Do You Need?

Clean Towel (for puppies) Confidence! No Treats or other items

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How To Keep Yourself and the Animals Healthy

Sanitizing towels Sanitizing your hands Clothing choices

Fur boots, strings, etc. “Shelter shoes”

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Who Can You Visit With?

JV Approved Cage Card

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Learning About Animals

Dog Volunteer Binders

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Think About… Who looks ready for a visit?

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Who can you handle visiting with?

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Think About… Who are you comfortable visiting with?

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Let’s Visit Our Animals!

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No additional training required. Cat and dog JV Paw 2’s welcome!

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