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Paws and EffectAuthor: Dr Carra Walters Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Pets & Animals Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Nail Clippers, Carriers and Eye Drops Without the Fight!
Tuesday, 25 August, 2026
You’ve wrestled a cat into a carrier. You’ve chased a dog around the house with the nail clippers. Now imagine having to give a monkey a daily injection, or getting a tiger to walk up and present its shoulder for one.Zookeepers do it every day. Not by force, they can’t force an animal that size, but by teaching it to take part willingly. And the same thing works on the cat under your bed.Carra sits down with Nicky Plaskitt, who spent over twenty years training zoo and aquarium animals to cooperate in their own care.In this episode:Why your pet isn’t being difficult, and what the resistance is actually telling youThe two-minute exercise you can start tonightHow to stop the carrier being a warning signWhat to do when there’s no time to train, and the care can’t waitConnect with Dr Carra:Website: https://drcarra.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_carraLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarra/Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital: https://hillcrestvets.co.za/Connect with Nicky Plaskitt:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickyshapingbehaviourFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shapingbehaviour/Website: http://shapingbehaviour.com/Podcast Production:This Podcast is produced by Kythe Creative and filmed on-site at Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital.Kythe Creative: https://kythecreative.co.za/THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:Ultra Pet:This episode is sponsored by Ultra Pet, who has been scientifically formulating premium pet food for over 25 years. If you want to take the guesswork out of feeding your furry friends, give Ultra Pet a try. Check them out here at www.ultra-pet.co.zaJust For Pets:Justforpets.co.za is proud to sponsor this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast. Visit their website for all your pet needs and find everything from toys to food and much more. The team over at Just For Pets believe that every pet deserves the best care possible, and that's why we offer a wide range of products to help keep your furry friend happy and healthy - Check them out at https://www.justforpets.co.za/FOR SPONSORSHIPS AND GUEST APPEARANCES, email us at drcarra@pawsandeffect.co.za, and we'll get in touch with you.Don't forget to LIKE this if you found it helpful, SUBSCRIBE for more episodes and content like this.------------------------------------------------------00:00 Challenges of Daily Animal Injections03:14 Training a pet for insulin injections08:02 Communicating with animals during training11:33 Understanding Animal Behavior13:39 Training animals with positive reinforcement17:59 Training pets with treats20:25 Teaching animals target training24:53 Teaching animals to wait30:04 Optimizing pet training environment32:22 Observing animal behavior signals35:31 Training dogs in new environments37:28 Emergency care for uncooperative animals40:51 Building trust with animals47:19 Deciding on pet care routines49:09 Discussing pet medication challenges55:14 Training Techniques and Qualifications57:53 Observing animal behavior cues59:58 Animal care expertise discussion
