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Restraint Techniques
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the methods of canine restraint | 1. Forklift 2. Bearhug 3. Sternal Recumbency 4. Lateral Recumbency 5. Buddha Hold 6. Tools |
| How do you perform the forklift method | 1. Wrap 1 arm under and around the neck 2. Opposite arm holds your patient under the hips and around the body |
| What are the procedures for the forklift method | Work on feet, exams, rectal temp, injections, etc.... |
| How to lift and carry a large dog | 1. Forklift hold 2. Lift with your legs 3. Have a second person assist with dogs over 50# |
| How do you lift a small dog | 1. Bear Hug 2. Move arm from around neck to back(like holding a football) |
| How do you perform the Bearhug | 1. Wrap arm under and around head 2. Wrap opposite arm over back and around abdomen |
| How is Lateral Recumbency done | Lying on the side |
| What are the best ways to perform Lateral Recumbency | 1. Dog is in standing position 2. Place arms over dog's back each arm cranial to the front and hind legs 3. Grasp Legs closest to your body above carpus and hock 4. Gently slide dog down laying on it's side 5. Keep your forearms firm and locked in pla |
| What is Sternal Recumbency | on sternum or chest |
| How do you perform Sternal Recumbency | 1. Place dog in sitting position and apply pressure to place on chest 2. Use both arms to hold front and back ends down |
| When you perform Lateral Recumbency when the dog is lying on it's side and it's a more agreeable dog can I do this, but how | YES! position dog in seated position, then guide dog into laying position on chest. Carefully move onto side |
| How do you perform Buddha technique | 1. Sit down and place dog's bottom on your lap 2. Each of your hands holds the dog's opposite elbow 3. Good to try on smaller dogs to work on feet |
| What are the dog restraint tools | 1. Muzzle 2. E-collar 3. Catch-pole(not used in class) 4. Leash 5. Towel |
| How should a muzzle be put on | Fit snug but dog may still be able to breathe |
| E-collars are good for short muzzled dogs True or False | True |
| What dogs should you not use catch poles on | small dogs |
| What can a towel provide | Good physical and visual barrier |