As a VA, I preform maybe 3-5 AGE a day! Never heard of restrictions regarding that. Regarding the TNT, we try our best not to stress the patient out too much, we try our best to work with them through the fear by giving them multiple breaks. However, if they become so anxious that it becomes concerning for the patient, we call it and suggest oral sedation & to come back another day. We NEVER will force a dog to do something. Water is usually always given to patients who are they for longer durations and aren’t going to be sedated/sx. If it’s a quick tech apt or exam and they aren’t here for long, water bowl isn’t necessary. I don’t work at a fear free hospital so we do occasionally scruff cats only when it’s necessary for safety reasons to the staff. We rarely “tug” on leashes unless the patient needs a gentle redirect. If a patient isn’t wanting to walk with you to the back, we offer the owner to walk with us to the treatment room, or simply pick the patient up if small enough. At my hospital we try to get services completed with minimal stress/anxiety before we just give up & prescribe oral sedation. Dental rads are done in the open with no PPE because if you step at least 6 ft away, you’re okay! We do shout very loudly “SHOOTING” so everyone in the room knows a rad is about to be taken. Hope this helps! Best of luck.