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Resource Guarding in Dogs: A Fear Free Approach

Course Overview

Resource guarding is a common problem in dogs with a wide variety of behavioral presentations. The condition is sometimes referred to as possessive aggression, and it poses a serious risk of injury when aggression is directed toward humans or other animals. Resource guarding can negatively affect the human-animal bond and the dog’s social relationship with other animals. In this webinar, Kenneth Martin, DVM, DACVB, and Debbie Martin, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, LVT, VTS (Behavior), will discuss prevention, establishing a diagnosis, and treatment recommendations.

This course is approved for one hour of RACE CE and one hour of IAABC CE. In order to obtain the CE and certificate, you must enroll in and complete the course quiz with a score of 80% or better.

Brought to you by our friends at Blue Buffalo

Early Detection Advantages of Feline CKD

Early Detection Advantages of Feline CKD

Join Dr. Ashlie Saffire, DVM, DABVP (Feline) to discuss the benefits of early detection of CKD through diagnostics and the potential for a newly emerging tool that uses oral microbiome data to help identify at-risk patients for CKD. Knowledge of risk factors and early intervention is key to treating CKD early, elevating patient care, and improving prognosis over time.

Brought to you by our friends at Basepaws

Providing Vaccines and Other Preventive Care to Shelter Animals the Fear Free Way

Providing Vaccines and Other Preventive Care to Shelter Animals the Fear Free Way

Shelter animals are already experiencing elevated fear, anxiety, and stress. Their wellness care shouldn’t add to that burden. With little to no additional time, you can provide vaccines, deworming medications, flea, tick and heartworm preventives in a Fear Free manner. Join Meghan Herron, DVM, DA to discuss how low-volume and orally administered vaccines can lead to a lower stress experience.

Brought to you by our friends at Elanco

Empowered: Veterinary Nursing for Today and Tomorrow

Empowered: Veterinary nursing for today and tomorrow

Veterinary technicians are more important now than ever before. In this webinar, join Angela Logsdon-Hoover, LVT RVT CVT ABCDT CCFP and learn how to continually grow in your career as a veterinary technician while making a big impact in the field of veterinary medicine.

The Importance of Partnering: Fear Free Certified Trainers and Certified Practices

The Importance of Partnering: Fear Free Certified Trainers and Certified Practices

Fear Free extends beyond veterinary care, and often the veterinary team relies on partnering with other Fear Free Certified Professionals to provide the best care. In this webinar for Fear Free Certified Practices and Fear Free Certified trainers, a panel of Fear Free Certified trainers and veterinary professionals will discuss the importance of creating a working relationship between veterinary hospitals and trainers. We will look at how to approach and build those relationships, the benefits it can have for both the trainer and the veterinary practice, the difference between Fear Free certified trainers and other animal trainers, as well as how this partnership can help build a client base for both parties

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The FAS Scale Deconstructed: The Importance of Addressing Stress Early On

The FAS Scale Deconstructed: The Importance of Addressing Stress Early On

In this recorded webinar, Fear Free’s Education Manager Lori Chamberland takes a closer look at each level of the FAS scale to empower you to score pets with greater confidence. You’ll see video examples of pets at each level of the scale and understand why it’s important to address stress early, rather than waiting until FAS 3 or higher to intervene.

You must be a Fear Free member and logged in to view this webinar.

Mitigating Fear, Anxiety and Stress for Dogs in Isolation or Quarantine

Mitigating Fear, Anxiety and Stress for Dogs in Isolation or Quarantine

In this recorded webinar, join Meghan Herron, DVM, DACVB, as she reviews signs of animal stress, how to mitigate stress, and specific tips for promoting good welfare for dogs in quarantine or isolation.

Brought to you by our friends at Virox

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Successful Medication Strategies in a Fear Free World

Successful Medication Strategies in a Fear Free World

In this recorded webinar, Sharon Minninger, DVM, discusses how we can modify our thoughts and actions to improve the “just medicate my pet” problem. She also addresses what other medication forms can be considered and how to develop strategies to train your team and your clients for success.

Brought to you by our friends at Covetrus

The Neurobiology of Toxic Stress

Course Overview

In this one-hour course, you’ll learn about the different types of stress and how stress impacts the brain. You will develop an understanding of learned helplessness, the range of behaviors commonly associated with toxic stress, and the connection between those behaviors and changes to the brain. The course will finish with a discussion of the benefits of giving an animal more control and how that changes the brain. By the end of this course, you should have a strong understanding of why Fear Free principles are important for promoting both physical and behavioral health and wellbeing.

This course contains four lessons:

  • Lesson 1: Types of Stress
  • Lesson 2: Learned Helplessness
  • Lesson 3: Toxic Stress and Trauma
  • Lesson 4: The Power of Agency

    • This course was written by Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB and is approved for one hour of RACE CE.

    Unleash Your Inner Muttgyver: Tips and Tactics to Deal With Dog and Cat Pet First Aid Situations

    Unleash Your Inner Muttgyver: Tips and Tactics to Deal With Dog and Cat Pet First Aid Situations

    In this recorded webinar, join health and safety coach Arden Moore as she demonstrates first aid on Pet Safety Dog Kona and Pet Safety Cat Casey, unleashing new ways to safely render aid without a pet first aid kit handy and safely transport injured pets. Learn how to incorporate Fear Free techniques to combat fear, anxiety, and stress in injured pets and build a confident, can-do attitude in you.

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