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Press Pause on the Parvo Panic!

Press Pause on the Parvo Panic!

Preventing a case from becoming an outbreak; Parvo is a widespread issue, despite effective vaccination protocols. Dogs and puppies who enter shelters often have little to no protection, and are vulnerable to parvo’s devastating effects. For veterinary professionals working in shelters, a parvo outbreak is a constant threat. Join Fear Free Certified® Veterinarian, Dr. Brian DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice, Shelter Medicine Practice), Elite FFCP, as he discusses how to prevent a parvo outbreak in a shelter setting. In this webinar, we will: Discuss resources needed to manage canine parvovirus in shelters with respect to Fear Free principles Identify gaps in preventive care and biosecurity that increase parvo risk Understand the impact of treatment options on disease course and fear, anxiety, stress, and frustration

Brought to you by our friends at Elanco.

When Cookies Can’t Compete

When Cookies Can’t Compete: Fear Free Solutions for Non-Food Motivated Pets

Not all pets find treats irresistible, and for pet owners and pet professionals, this can pose unique challenges. Many pet professionals automatically reach for a tasty treat when rewarding, building a bond with, or reassuring the pet they’re working with, but what do we do when treats fail? Join us as we delve into innovative and Fear Free solutions for working with animals that may not be food-motivated. In this webinar, you will learn: – Effective, positive reinforcement methods that prioritize the emotional well-being of animals, fostering trust and cooperation – Methods to identify alternative motivators when traditional treats fail – How to tailor your approach to suit the unique personalities and preferences of non-food-motivated pets.

At-Home Veterinary Visits: How Fear Free makes visits even better!

At-Home Veterinary Visits: How Fear Free makes visits even better!

At-home veterinary care is a growing market that provides personalized care in the comfort of the patient’s home. This unique veterinary setting can present it’s own set of challenges, unique experiences, and gratifying wins. During this webinar, Dr. Jennifer Merlo, Elite-FFCP, and Dr. Lyndsey Kingsley from BetterVet, discuss how Fear Free techniques are integrated into at-home care and why pet owners are choosing this veterinary option with increasing frequency. As a bonus, we will talk about how at-home and house call veterinary practices will soon have the opportunity to become Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practices – you don’t want to miss this part!

Fear Free Tips for Working with Reactive Dogs

Fear Free Tips for Working with Reactive Dogs

Many dogs experience reactivity or are labeled as “difficult” due to FAS-driven behaviors. It doesn’t have to be that way!

Join Fear Free’s Lead Trainer, Mikkel Becker, CBCC-KA, CDBC, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, CTC, as we delve into the prevalence of FAS-based behaviors, identifying pet triggers and strategies for behavior management.

Finessing a Fear Free Stay: Safe Animal Handling

Finessing a Fear Free Stay: Safe Animal Handling

Join us to learn tips and tricks to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) in sensitive pups, ways to increase control with impulsive dogs, and strategies to set up a more serene space in our upcoming webinar brought to you by our friends at Virox.

Serene Vaccines: The Fear Free Vaccine Experience

Serene Vaccines: The Fear Free Vaccine Experience

There are many lifestyle factors that influence the decision to vaccinate or not, and we must learn to be proactive in addressing potential concerns that may arise for pet parents. Brought to you by our friends at Elanco.

Fear Free Spaces: Designing your Fear Free Environment

Fear Free Spaces: Designing your Fear Free Environment

Do you want to create a space that better reduces fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) in pets? Join us as Roger Layman, Elite FFCP, AIA, NCARB, discusses how Fear Free can enhance your clinic or shelter design, whether you are rearranging, remodeling, or building a brand new space. A new building or remodel provides the perfect opportunity to interweave FAS-reducing design into your plans, but your current space can also be reimagined to reduce FAS. Register now to learn how to create a safe and serene space for pets, pet parents, and your team!

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Stress, Health & Behavior: Why Physical Health and Behavior are Inextricably Linked

Course Overview

In many cases, focusing exclusively on physical health or on behavior limits our ability to foster overall well-being and achieve successful outcomes for animals. The goal of this course is to help you better understand these connections so that you can best serve animals and their people—whether you work in a veterinary or training environment.

In this course, we will discuss the intersections among physical health and behavior, the impacts of stress, and the connection among immune function, the microbiome, pain, and behavior. 

This course contains six lessons:

  • Lesson 1: Connections Between Physical Health and Behavior
  • Lesson 2: Stress Impacts, Cortisol, and Allostasis
  • Lesson 3: Immune Function and Behavior
  • Lesson 4: The Microbiome and Behavior
  • Lesson 5: How Pain Affects Behavior
  • Lesson 6: Collaboration Among Veterinary and Behavior Professionals

This course was written by Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB and Amy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC and is approved for ONE hour of RACE CE and ONE hour of IAABC CE.

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