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Co Operative Care

What is 'Co-operative Care'?

Co-op care is the way in which we care for our dogs with their co-operation. The typically focuses on the provision of vet care, giving medications and grooming. For many dogs and families, these essential husbandry activities can be highly stressful, if not seemingly impossible.

Lots of dogs we work with become very fearful and frustrated during vet care and grooming, which often leads to them displaying aggressive behaviours. That is clearly not a nice experience for them, and puts those trying to handle them at risk of injury too. All too often this means the dogs cannot access adequate grooming and vet care.

Co-operative care focuses on working with your dog. Teaching them skills to help with grooming and vet care, building their confidence in these scenarios, and strengthen your communication and relationship too.

Co-operative care is the norm in zoo medicine. If you can teach a chimpanzee to show their teeth, or a whale to allow a restraint free blood sample, we can help your dog have their nails cut, and vaccines done. All without force or fear.

Suitable For:

  • Puppies, teens, adults & seniors
  • To prevent issues developing
  • To reduce fear and stress during vet care and grooming
  • Ok for dogs who use aggression in these circumstances only
  • Not suitable for dogs with other behavioural challenges (except existing clients)

Approaching Adolescence

45 minute Zoom call when your puppy / teenager is 5-20 months old covering:
Bronze = All of the above for

£125

Silver = Initial call, report, 30 days of WhatsApp/email advice PLUS two additional follow up calls (at 2 and 4 weeks)

£200

Gold = Initial call, report, 30 days of WhatsApp/email advice PLUS two in person coaching sessions (at 2 and 4 weeks)

£300 (within 1hr of Bicester)

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