Husbandry behaviors include (but aren’t limited to):
- Getting on a scale and holding still for 15 seconds
- Getting into a bathtub and remaining standing throughout a bath
- Allowing complete brushing of the coat, including mat removal
- Allowing cleaning of the ears
- Holding the head still for administration of eye drops
- Swallowing pills
- Opening & closing the mouth
- Allowing inspection & cleaning of the teeth
- Standing still for insertion of a thermometer
- Remaining calm and still for an injection or a blood draw
- Presenting specific body parts for inspection or application of topical medicine
- Presenting paws for nail trims
- “Freezing” or becoming immobile for x-rays or ultrasounds
- Urinating and defecating on cue
- Exhaling and inhaling on cue
- Tolerating man-handling and shoving
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