Communicating Fear Free to Pet Owners: Why It Matters
If you’re not sure what “Clients are made aware of Fear Free tools and techniques” means or not sure why it matters, then join Practice Certification Manager, Dr. Rachel Abrams for a down-n-dirty discussion of what this looks like and why it made its way into the Practice Certification standards.
New Ways to Do Old Things in General and Emergency Practice
Most dogs, cats, and pet owners don’t like visiting the veterinary hospital. Their experience is far from spa-tacular! From vaccinations to X-rays, healthcare providers and pet owners are desperate for gentler, more enjoyable ways to perform common procedures. In this webinar, Jonathan Bloom, DVM, goes beyond theory and philosophy and explores innovative Fear Free-based techniques used in practice to create the best experience imaginable for pets, pet owners, and healthcare providers. Sponsored by Elanco.
From Pit Bulls To Pugs: State Farm Is A Good Neighbor
Learn now to educate adults and children about responsible pet ownership, the importance of being kind to animals, the benefits of volunteerism, why State Farm doesn’t judge dogs on the basis of breed when issuing its policies, and the 25-year history of the State Farm Arson Dog Program, one of the only accelerant detection canine training programs in North America. Sponsored by State Farm.
The Science for Pheromone Therapy: Show Me the Evidence
In this webinar, Gary Landsberg, DVM, DACVB, DECAWBM (CA) discusses what pheromones are and how they work, as well as evidence of efficacy for use in home and in the veterinary clinic. Sponsored by our friends at Ceva.
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Do You Hear What I Hear? Noise Aversion Beyond Thunder and Fireworks
Noise aversion isn’t only about thunder and fireworks. Many of your patients are suffering daily from noise aversion to everyday environmental events.
What can the veterinary professional do? In this webinar, sponsored by Zoetis, board certified veterinary behaviorist and Fear Free Executive Council member Dr. Lisa Radosta discusses a variety of treatments that can help patients with noise aversion live happier lives.
Inside Practice Certification: Culture, Training & Leadership, Oh My!
What do culture, training and leadership have to do with Fear Free? More than you may realize! In this webinar, Fear Free Practice Certification Manager Dr. Rachel Abrams reviews some key points for the mandatory standards in this category.
Tips and Tricks for Getting Media Attention for Your Fear Free Certified Practice
Kathie Kerr Public Relations
Ms. Kerr is the owner and operator of Kathie Kerr Public Relations and is based in Kansas City, MO. She has been Fear Free’s and Dr. Becker’s go-to publicist for many years. Her presentation will explain the ins and outs of obtaining media coverage for your Fear Free Certified Practice. The webinar will be recorded so if you can’t make the live event, you will still have access to the information.
Force Free Training Books for Clients & Staff
Mikkel Becker, Lead Animal Trainer for Fear Free Pets, CBCC-KA, CDBC, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, CTC, Fear Free Cert, BA Comm
Fear Free’s Lead Animal Trainer, Mikkel Becker, CBCC-KA, CDBC, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, CTC, Fear Free Cert, BA Comm, will provide you with resources to deepen you and your staff’s understanding of canine and feline behavior and a provide a plethora of options you can confidently share with your clients.
There are no Fear Free trainers near me – how do I meet the trainer standards?
This webinar features a review of the practice certification process and an in-depth look at the Mandatory Physical & Emotional Standard 1.11: “When training and behavior modification strategies are employed, they must be free from aversives and adhere to scientific principles for humane handling techniques”. Think you know what it means and just want to be sure? Have no idea what it means or how the standard can be met? Either way, this webinar is for you!
Practice Certification Info: Client Education
What makes client education Fear Free? In less than 5 minutes, this webinar provides an overview of client education “dos and don’ts” to ensure your client education library meets the Fear Free Certified Practice Standards.