Skip to main content

Blog Archives

Explaining what Fear Free grooming is to all of your new clients can be exhausting! Use this handout to provide your clients with a basic understanding of why you are committed to Fear Free grooming, why Fear Free practices make such a difference for their pet, and what to expect from their visit.

Words matter. When communicating with clients and colleagues about pets, being thoughtful about your word choices can make a world of difference in how everyone views the pets and the entire process. It shifts any blame or judgment off the pet and instead focuses on providing solutions to help deliver a Fear Free experience for pets, clients, and the veterinary team. Here are some possible rephrasing of common terms.

Fear Free Pet Sitter – Preferences and Pet Peeves Form

As pet sitters know, every animal is different! They each have their own favorite toys, treats, sleeping spots, and activities. Use this fillable handout to gather as much of your client’s pet’s preferences before you even step foot in the door. Not only will this make your sitting easier, but it will also help put the client’s mind at ease knowing that you’re taking every step you can to give their pet a Fear Free experience.

Boarding and Daycare – Preferences and Pet Peeves Form

A Fear Free experience during a pet’s boarding and daycare time is incredibly important. Use this fillable handout to gather as much of your client’s pet’s preferences before you even step foot in the door. Not only will this make your work easier, but it will also help put the client’s mind at ease knowing that you’re taking every step you can to give their pet a Fear Free experience.

Puppy and Kitten Socialization Bingo

The socialization period of puppies and kittens is extremely important in the formation of a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted pet. Help your clients take full advantage of this in a fun and engaging way with these socialization bingo cards!

Pre-Visit Questionnaire

Administrators are some of the busiest people in the hospital and can use all the help they can get. Have your clients fill out this Pre-Visit Questionnaire to learn more about their pet and his or her needs. Fillable & Print-Ready PDF – Companion Animal.

Mobile Practice Pre-Visit Questionnaire

Mobile practices present unique challenges and opportunities to provide Fear Free care to  your clients. Have your clients fill out this Pre-Visit Questionnaire to learn more about their pet and his or her needs. Fillable & Print-Ready PDF – Companion Animal

Avian Pre-Visit Questionnaire


Avian Pre-Visit Questionnaire

Avian patients have unique needs and concerns. Have your clients fill out this Pre-Visit Questionnaire to learn more about their bird and his or her needs. Fillable & Print-Ready PDF – Avian

Fourth of July Pet Safety Infographic

Educate your clients on Fourth of July safety with this infographic

Image format: .pdf(Better for printing)

Image format: .jpg (Better for social media)

Canada Day Pet Safety Infographic

Educate your clients on Canada Day safety with this infographic

Image format: .pdf(Better for printing)

Image format: .jpg (Better for social media)

Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips

Use this infographic courtesy of Trupanion™ to educate your clients on safety during Thanksgiving.

Image format: .pdf(Better for printing)

Image format: .jpg (Better for social media)

New Year’s Pet Safety Infographic

Use this infographic to educate your clients about the dangers of New Year’s celebrations and pets.

Image format: .pdf(Better for printing)

Image format: .jpg (Better for social media)

Australia Day Pet Safety Infographic

Educate your clients on Australia Day safety with this infographic

Image format: .pdf(Better for printing)

Image format: .jpg (Better for social media)

Halloween Pet Safety Infographic

Educate your clients on Halloween safety with this infographic

Image format: .pdf(Better for printing)

Image format: .jpg (Better for social media)