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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

Building a Fear Free Team Culture

Building a Fear Free Team Culture

In this recorded webinar, join Dr. Julie Liu, DVM, as she discusses ways to engage and empower your team to get on board with Fear Free and provide a greater level of compassion for your patients.

Brought to you by our friends at Blue Buffalo

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

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