[She shifts a little against the counter, settling in.]

Personal discomfort and concern for another's well-being aren't mutually exclusive; sometimes one is indicative of the other. And there's more to it than simply the trainer's comfort in the matter; there's also the trainer's obligation to her team. Taking an animal into your care comes with a certain duty to care for it, even against its own inclinations. I'm a firm believer in personal autonomy, but there are limits, and while it may not be abuse to let them have free and destructive rein, it may be neglect not to intervene.