Teach Any Dog AeroDawg*
Learn from a Certified Animal Behaviorist
Your guide to training your dog to use an inhaler. Developed in partnership with certified animal behaviorists and veterinary experts to ensure a positive experience for both you and your dog.
Certified Animal Behaviorist Training
We have partnered with leading dog behavior experts to develop a simple and effective 5-step guide to help you and your dog succeed with inhalers. Learn how to train any dog to use the AeroDawg* Chamber with video guidance from certified animal behaviorists and trainers.
All dogs can learn to use their inhaler successfully when their specific needs are understood and met. By paying attention to your dog's communication and preferences, providing motivating rewards, and ensuring they feel in control, you can create a positive training and bonding experience.
Tips & Tricks
Make it a pawsitive experience by following the CONDITION, LOVE, REWARD approach.
Condition
Slowly and calmly familiarize your pet to the chamber before administering a dose
Love
Provide lots of hugs, pets and cuddles before, during and after treatment
Reward
Give treats before and after
5-Step Training Guide
Follow our proven approach to help your dog become comfortable with their inhaler.
Step 1 - Creating Comfort
First you will learn how to introduce the chamber to your dog. Our goal is to have dogs be relaxed with the device, prevent any distress and in general increase their comfort level associated with therapy.
Step 2 - Building Confidence
Build on the initial comfort established in Step 1 by using simple techniques and items found around the house. Here we will steadily progress, avoiding fear or frustration, and increasing your dog's confidence around the chamber.
Step 3 - Introducing the Mask
Step 3 will introduce the mask and help your dog build positive associations by using items found around the house. This process will gradually build their confidence and prevent fear or frustration until they are comfortably accepting the mask.
Step 4 - Extending the Duration
Learn how to support your dog while they become more comfortable with the AeroDawg* Chamber. They will progress from simply accepting the mask to holding it against their face for the full duration of the treatment.
Step 5 - Inhaling the Medication
In step 5 you and your dog are ready to incorporate the inhaler. You will learn to apply the skills learned from the previous steps and support your dog during their inhaled therapy session.