Design safer dog moves before training harder
Apply the hierarchy of controls to make a common dog-transfer task safer in a boarding facility.
The move: control the hazard before you coach the handler. The hierarchy in plain language Some safety controls are stronger because they do not rely on people remembering perfectly. Eliminate the trigger if you can. Substitute a safer route or timing. Engineer separation with gates, screens, locks, or layout. Then add administrative controls such as rules, schedules, signage, and training. PPE is useful, but it is the last layer, not the plan. Why this matters with animals Boarding work changes minute by minute. Dogs get excited, cats hide, owners arrive late, dryers start, and rain changes the yard. Human attention…
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