The chin rest behavior encourages your dog to remain in a stationary position and place for a duration of time to allow for easier handling. From nail trims to blood draws or vaccinations, this behavior comes in handy more often than not. Check out these tips from Fear Free’s Lead Animal Trainer, Mikkel Becker, CBCC-KA, CDBC, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, CTC, to support in teaching your dog the chin rest.
