The Disaster Animal Response Team of Nova Scotia

Cat Behavior and Handling 101

The objective of this workshop is to demonstrate handling techniques to ensure the safety of the animals and volunteers for the duration of their stay in the shelter.

Agenda

body language and behavior

bite prevention and first aid
transfer of cat from carrier to crate/kennel
recovery techniques (of escapes)
signs of illness and stress
disease transmission
veterinary care

Dog Behavior 101

The objective of this workshop is to demonstrate handling techniques to ensure the safety of the animals and the volunteers for the duration of their stay at the shelter.

Agenda

canine communication
body language and behavior
bite prevention and first aid
transferring to and from crate or kennel
recovery techniques (of escapes)
signs of illness and stress
disease transmission
veterinary care

Dog Handling 101

The objective of this workshop is to apply what is learned from Dog Behavior 101 and practice transferring dogs to and from the kennel. Pre-requisite is our Dog Behavior 101.

Reptile Handling 101

As part of mandate and mission, we do accept reptiles in our shelters. This course teaches our volunteers the following:

introduction to reptiles
proper handling techniques
general care and special needs
basic first aid for reptiles

Intake and Shelter Set Up

As volunteers, we want to be prepared for every possible scenario that may arise and training helps us prepare for that. This exercise helps create checklists to increase our efficiency when doing intake and setting up a shelter during an event or emergency.