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Table of Contents

• Featured Upcoming Class: Triggered in the Wild!

  • Monthly Training Video: The R.E.D. Cycle

  • Why Choose Ready Set…Train! for Group Training Cla …

  • Dog of the Month: Buckeye

  • Telemedicine for Pets Is Coming to Ohio: What It M …

    • What Is Veterinary Telemedicine?

    • How the New Law Works

    • Look for Telemedicine Options at Your Vet

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Featured Upcoming Class: Triggered in the Wild! 

Triggered in the Wild
Designed for graduates of our Triggered class or for dogs that have completed our private training packages, Triggered in the Wild gives dogs the opportunity to continue practicing reactivity skills in real-world settings. This small, controlled group meets at a different location each week to help generalize the behaviors learned in class. We carefully manage space, distance, and thresholds to ensure every dog can work comfortably and successfully.

Our next Triggered in the Wild Class is scheduled to start on 3/28/26. Enroll here: https://www.readysettraindogs.com/book-online?category=f454c96a-5cfa-402b-a0c2-22d25ee2696d

Monthly Training Video: The R.E.D. Cycle

Why Choose Ready Set…Train! for Group Training Classes?

Dog of the Month: Buckeye

Name: Buckeye

Age: 3 yr

Breed: Black Lab

Favorite Activity: Playing ball and playing ball, oh and playing ball!

Favorite Food: He will eat anything! All food is good!

Favorite Trick: He can balance a treat on his nose!

Best Personality Trait: He loves every person he meets.

Fun Fact: Buckeye is a rare lab that does not like water. He prefers to play and dig in the sand rather than jump in the water.

Buckeye started training with us to work on his reaction to squirrels/rabbits on walks and improve his loose leash walking behaviors. Buckeye had pulled his mom down several times on walks trying to catch those pesky squirrels! He is a big strong lab and can pull very hard on the leash. We worked on some focus and attention behaviors so Buckeye could learn how to focus. We also did some impulse control and relaxation exercises around squirrels at the park. Buckeye can now

Telemedicine for Pets Is Coming to Ohio: What It Means for You and Your Pets

Ohio is rolling out a major update in how veterinary care can be delivered — and it could make getting professional help for your pet easier and more convenient than ever before.

Starting September 30, 2025, veterinarians licensed in Ohio are now legally allowed to conduct veterinary care through telemedicine, including virtual visits, follow-ups, and even short-term prescriptions in many cases. This change was introduced through House Bill 96 and marks a big step forward in modernizing veterinary care in our state.

What Is Veterinary Telemedicine?

Veterinary telemedicine lets you connect with a licensed vet using video, phone, or other digital communication tools — just like a telehealth visit for people. Through these virtual appointments, vets can:

• Discuss your pet’s symptoms from home

• Review medical history and recent changes

• Help you decide whether your pet needs an in-person exam

• Provide professional guidance and next steps

For many mild or non-urgent concerns, this means quicker access to care without a trip to the clinic — We think this update to vet care is especially helpful if your dog or cat gets nervous in new places or you live far from a vet office.

How the New Law Works

Under the updated rules Vets can perform veterinary services via telehealth once they have obtained informed consent from you — this means you agree that telehealth standards of care apply just like they would in person. Ohio Laws. Your vet must provide clear contact information and make sure there’s a way to reconnect if the visit gets interrupted.

Before a telehealth exam, your vet must explain that:

• They might still recommend an in-person visit later

• Some medications cannot be prescribed without an in-office evaluation

• Either party can end the telehealth session at any time.

After establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) through telemedicine, vets can prescribe many common medications through a virtual visit — with limits: Controlled substances cannot be prescribed through telemedicine — they still require an in-office exam.

This new law makes it easier for pet parents to get professional help when:

• Your dog or cat is nervous in a clinic

• You’re unsure if a symptom needs an office visit

• Transportation or mobility issues make in-person visits difficult

Telemedicine won’t replace traditional vet care, especially for emergencies or complex cases, but it offers a flexible and convenient option for many everyday concerns.

Look for Telemedicine Options at Your Vet

Ask your veterinarian if they plan to offer telehealth visits once this law takes effect later this year. Many Ohio clinics are preparing to integrate telemedicine into their services, giving you more ways to support your pet’s health — all while reducing stress for you and your furry family members.

If you are looking for a veterinary behaviorist check out this vet to vet behavioral consolation link: https://gigis.org/for-veterinarians 

Upcoming Classes/Events

2/15: 11:30am- Beginner Good Manners | First Class

2/15: 1:00 pm- Out and About Class | First Class

2/22: 10:00 am- Puppy Start Right Preschool | First Class

2/22: 3:30 pm- Advanced Good Manners | First Class

3/11: 7:15 pm- Beginner Good Manners | First Class

3/20: 6:00 pm- Triggered Class | First Class

3/22: 3:00 pm- Novice Agility | First Class

3/28: 1:15 pm- Triggered in the Wild | First Class

All of our upcoming class still have several spots available. Sign up today! https://www.readysettraindogs.com/group-training-classes

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