
A new study shows why you need to tame fraidy catswhether they're people or kitties.
Mikkel Becker is the lead animal trainer for Fear Free Pets. She is a certified behavior consultant and trainer who specializes in reward-based training thats partnered closely with the pets veterinary team. Mikkel is the co-author of six books, including From Fearful to Fear Free, and was the featured trainer on Vetstreet.com.
A new study shows why you need to tame fraidy catswhether they're people or kitties.
To manage an animals behavior, you must first start by managing your own behavior. Use these eight steps to manage your mood.
Does your practice sound scary to pets?
Reducing noise is an important factor as you plan for Fear-Free veterinary visits. Hitchhike on pets' exquisite sense of hearing to identify the common noise triggers in your practice.
A calmer trip to your veterinary practice means pets may arrive less stressed. And wouldn't that be nice?
Fear-Free veterinary visits start before the dog trots through your front door. Pet owners can help by training these three behaviors to make the exam a less stressful experience.
Growling can signal fear in dogs. Heres how to teach pet owners to treat the fear instead of punishing the growl.
Choose the right treats to make pilling a cat an easier proposition. Here's a quick snapshot of what might work.
Yep, you read that right. Were gonna help you put the treat in treatment in 7 (sort of) simple steps.
How a pet owner and their behavior trainer address behavior issues can have a long-lasting effect on the pets wellbeing.
A calmer client means a calmer pet.
Anxious pets are more difficult to calm down and treat at the veterinary practice. You can help make veterinary visits more relaxing with this handout.