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Ten years ago, "restraint" meant holding an animal down. Today, thanks to behavioral science, it means cooperation.

Animals are masters of disguise. In the wild, showing weakness gets you eaten. So, your dog or cat operates on the same ancient instinct: hide the pain until you physically can’t. Zooskool Knotty

This is where behavioral science becomes a diagnostic superpower. Ten years ago, "restraint" meant holding an animal down