Helping Your Dog Enjoy Having Their Paws Touched

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- In this episode, learn tips on making dogs comfortable with paw handling
- With your dog relaxed, begin by incidentally touching a paw with something like your leg or something else that’s not your hand

- Use items like coasters or scarves as a barrier between your hand and the dog's foot

- With your dog lying on the side, start with the feet that are closest to the floor. In other words, the paws on the side that the dog is lying on. Dogs often are more comfortable about these paws being touched

- Positive reinforcement training can create positive associations with paw handling

- Stay patient, relaxed, and creative to ensure you keep this an enjoyable, stress-free process for your dog - and you!
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All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you or your dog are unwell or injured.