Building Bonds Cooperative Care Club

Helping Dogs Feel Safe and Prepared for Veterinary Care

Veterinary care, grooming, and medical handling are essential parts of a dog’s life. Unfortunately, many dogs find these experiences stressful or frightening.

The Building Bonds Cooperative Care Club teaches dogs and their caregivers the skills needed to prepare for veterinary visits, grooming, and medical procedures using humane, science-based training methods.

Through guided practice, dogs learn how to participate willingly in their own care through cooperative behaviors such as chin rests, stationing, and consent signals. These skills reduce stress, improve safety, and help veterinary teams provide better care.

Our program is designed for dogs of all ages—from puppies learning preventative skills to adult dogs who need help becoming more comfortable with handling and medical procedures.

Cooperative Care Club Options

Option 1: Online Cooperative Care Club $40 Monthly

Monthly virtual training and coaching

Perfect for clients who want guidance and structure to train at home.

Includes:

• Monthly live online cooperative care class (Zoom)
  • Instruction on foundational cooperative care skills
  • Step-by-step training guidance and troubleshooting
  • Live Q&A and coaching
  • Access to session recordings if you miss a class
  • Monthly training plans and homework exercises
  

Option 2: Hybrid Cooperative Care Club $90 Monthly

Online training plus in-person group practice

Includes everything in the Online Club, plus:

• One in-person group cooperative care practice session per month at Building Bonds
  • Hands-on coaching
  • Mock veterinary handling exercises
  • Real-world veterinary care simulation
  

Club Member Benefits

Members receive:

• Structured monthly training guidance
• Expert coaching on cooperative care skills
• Access to recorded sessions and training resources
• Priority support for veterinary preparation
• Discounted private cooperative care training sessions at Building Bonds. Private in-person training sessions are available to members for $100 per session (regularly $150) when additional individualized support is needed.

Skills We Practice

Members will work on:

• Chin rest/consent behaviors
• Handling duration exercises
• Ear exams and ear cleaning preparation
• Mouth exams and medication handling
• Paw handling and nail trim preparation
• Muzzle training
• Injection preparation exercises
• Scale training
• Exam table confidence
• Handling restraint

Who This Program Is For

This program is ideal for:

• Puppies learning preventative care skills
• Dogs who struggle with veterinary visits
• Dogs who need grooming preparation
• Dogs that require medications or ongoing care
• Dogs uncomfortable with handling
• Caregivers who want to proactively prepare their dog for veterinary care

Program Philosophy

At Building Bonds, we believe dogs should be active participants in their care whenever possible. Using positive reinforcement and cooperative care techniques, we teach dogs to communicate when they are ready and willing for handling.

This approach reduces fear, improves safety, and supports better outcomes for dogs, caregivers, and veterinary professionals.

Please contact us with questions or to enroll at info@buildingbondstraining.com.