There are many benefits associated with teaching an animal to indicate consent for participation in medical behaviors. Teaching your animal to indicate readiness to continue, or not, yields a better relationship with your animal. Providing choice makes training more fun and enjoyable, as well as builds a strong foundation for any activity or behavior you are pursuing.

In this video, Ken Ramirez demonstrates some of the consent behaviors he teaches his animals, including standing still, a chin rest, and presenting a paw.