Mikkel Becker is the resident trainer for vetstreet.com and works in conjunction with veterinarians and veterinary behaviorists to address behavior issues in dogs and cats. Her four-legged best friend is Willy the pug, a certified therapy dog through the Delta Society. They are both adventurists and enjoy traveling together to experience the great outdoors, from visiting the farm animals on the family ranch to taking hikes around their home in Seattle.
A special thanks to VetriSCIENCE for its CVC sponsorship support of Mikkel Becker.
FIRSTLINE - May 12, 2017
Sit. Stay. Play! Food puzzles are a practical tool to help create a comfortable, Fear Free veterinary visits.
FIRSTLINE - Apr 28, 2017
Sit the dog, hold the dog, fire off those treats fast, and you've got your Fear Free blood draw on a food-motivated dog. Watch me demonstrate it in this video for your next veterinary visit.
FIRSTLINE - Mar 02, 2017
Kibble distraction leads to relaxation.
FIRSTLINE - Dec 09, 2016
If you aren’t training your cat, she's training you. Read on for training tools and the top three behaviors to train first for calmer cats at home and at the veterinary clinic.
FIRSTLINE - Dec 09, 2016
This skill centers the pets’ focus on you and encourages positive engagement.
FIRSTLINE - Dec 07, 2016
Mikkel Becker and Dr. Gary Landsberg demonstrate to train cats to a carrier.
FIRSTLINE - Oct 17, 2016
No, really. Kitties (and some dogs too!) will relax in your veterinary practice if you just give them high spaces to perch.
FIRSTLINE - Sep 09, 2016
Dog trainer Mikkel Becker shares some stress-indicating behaviors and suggests ways to approach changing dogs' behavior.
FIRSTLINE - Aug 23, 2016
"Sit," "roll over," and the like are good ways for your dog to show off—but these moves also help you communicate with and calm your pet.
FIRSTLINE - Aug 08, 2016
Dog owners can learn how to teach their pets to ignore distractions and focus attention with the helpful tips in this clip.
FIRSTLINE - Jul 11, 2016
Your body language (stiffening, taking shallow breaths) influences your dog. Use this advice to relax (so Baxter can chill too).
FIRSTLINE - Jul 01, 2016
We explain it all here, including how to switch your patients' experiences from the merely fun to the truly victorious.
FIRSTLINE - Jun 29, 2016
Teach pet owners how to transport their furry friends to your veterinary practice with these calming tips for more mellow car rides. (Psst, this means you may face a more relaxed pooch in the exam room.)
VETTED - Jun 13, 2016
Don’t judge pet owners who get their advice from TV trainers—guide them toward a better outcome with these thoughtful tips from a behavior expert and a certified professional dog trainer.
