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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.

    Happier Cats and Happier Clients: Diagnosing and Treating Feline OA

    Happier Cats and Happier Clients: Diagnosing and Treating Feline OA

    In this recorded webinar, Michael Petty, DVM, CVPP, CVMA, CCRT, CAAPM, covers how fear, anxiety, and stress can impact pain and vice versa, along with a team- and case-based approach to diagnosing and treating feline OA. A new treatment option, recently approved for controlling the pain associated with feline OA, is also discussed.
    Brought to you by our friends at Zoetis

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    Certified Practice Exclusive: Fear Free Euthanasia Best Practices

    Euthanasia is one of the most emotional and memory-invoking procedures we do as veterinary professionals. Veterinary staff and clients desperately want these final moments to be as smooth, stress-free, and pleasant as they can be.

    Our own Practice Certification Manager Jennifer Merlo, DVM, joins CAETA (Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy) founder Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV, CCFP to discuss how you can make this sacred time as Fear Free as possible. Dr. Cooney also shares her best recommendations on how to set up a Fear Free euthanasia room in your practice.

    Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CCFP has been practicing advanced end-of-life care since 2006. She is CEO and Director of Education for the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA) and Chief Medical Officer of Caring Pathways, Inc. Dr. Cooney is a past President of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) and assisted in the development of AAHA’s End-of-Life Accreditation Program. She is well-known for her work in companion animal euthanasia and has authored two books on the subject along with numerous articles and book chapters. Dr. Cooney has collaborated in end-of-life training for the AVMA, AAHA, NAVC, IAAHPC, Fear Free Program, SVME, and many more. She is a strong advocate for best practices in all aspects of end-of-life care and speaks nationally and internationally on such topics. Dr. Cooney is also currently working towards board certification in animal welfare, expected by 2024 and is Affiliate Faculty at Colorado State University where she teaches end-of-life topics and welfare. She loves all things old and gray.

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

    Implementing Fear Free Into Companion Animal Anesthesia

    Hospital visits can be a scary experience for people and pets. Learn ways to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) that will improve the safety of staff members and help bond clients to your practice for life. Join Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), (Surgery), Elite FFCP (Veterinary), CFVP, as she discusses how to implement Fear Free concepts into companion animal anesthesia.

    Attendees will learn how to:
    • Minimize fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) in hospital environments
    • Utilize Fear Free handling and physical exam tips
    • Consult emotional medical records (EMR)
    • Properly care for pets post-op

    The Fear Free Treat Ladder for Dogs

    Each of us has preferences about what we find appealing and when! Ice cream or steak? Chocolate or strawberry? Sweet or salty? Join Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS Behavior, who will explore preferences, options, feeding methods, and how best to use the Fear Free Treat Ladder during veterinary visits.

    Attendees will learn :

    1) Explore a variety of options for each patient interaction and observe patient preference.
    2) Construct a ranking system for a hierarchy of available rewards based on the observed preference of the patient.
    3) Use at least three different types of food effectively depending on the procedure being performed.

    Brought to you by our friends at Blue Buffalo.

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

    Preferences and Pet Peeves Fillable Form

    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.

    How to Brush Your Dog the Fear Free Way

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    Mikkel Becker, CBCC-KA, KPA CTP, CDBC, CPDT-KA, CTC and Debbie Martin RVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior) show how you can help make brushing your dog a pleasurable Fear Free experience with your dog.

    How To Make Ear Cleaning Fear Free for Your Pet

    Just the idea of medicating your pet can send both of you running for the hills. Mikkel Becker, CBCC-KA, KPA CTP, CDBC, CPDT-KA, CTC and Debbie Martin RVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior) explain how you can make this stressful task rewarding and Fear Free for both you and your pet.

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