Animals are at their best when they feel at ease. Fear Free® offers science-based, behavior-led strategies to prevent and reduce fear, anxiety, and stress for pets worldwide. Fear Free is the ultimate podcast for all things animal wellbeing and the epitome of science meets the soul. Host Steve Dale digs deep with expert guests to uncover top ways to care for both the physical and emotional wellbeing of animals. This podcast is the go-to guide for optimizing physical and emotional health in a ...
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Secrets of the stars with celebrity pet trainer Nicole Ellis
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Celebrity trainer Nicole Ellis shares her top tips to lower stress for dogs, cats and yes, even horses!Nicole EllisCPDT-KA, APDT, Fear Free Certified, AKC evaluatorNicole Ellis, a certified professional dog trainer and esteemed pet lifestyle expert, is the co-author of Working Like a Dog and has been featured on Amazon’s The Pack, as well as The To…
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Forging a Fear Free Future for Pets with Victoria Stilwell
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World renown dog trainer Victoria Stilwell from It's Me or the Dog and host Steve Dale discuss why Fear Free is so essential for all animals and stands as the gold standard of care. The duo also discuss ways to reduce canine aggression that include consent tests that ensure the dog’s kept comfortable throughout the entire interaction. Be sure to ch…
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Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody: An Exciting Treatment Option
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Since the onset of canine parvovirus in the 1970s, we’ve made great strides with vaccination. That being said, unfortunately, we still see canine parvovirus cases. Join Dr. Meghan Herron, DVM, DACVB, to learn about an exciting treatment option that is available!Brought to you by our friends at Elanco: https://www.elanco.com/en-us…
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An Innovative Treatment for the Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
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Feline diabetes is becoming much more prevalent in today's world. Dr. Cindi Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM SAIM, FFCP, joins Dr. Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, Elite FFCP, for a deeper dive into the world of feline diabetes to discuss case selection, monitoring, and how communication can remove fear, anxiety, and stress from treatment.Brought to you by our frien…
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Using Dietary Supplements to Improve the Health, Well-Being, and Compliance in Cats and Dogs
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Dietary supplements have shown promise in treating a wide variety of canine and feline conditions such as diarrhea, dehydration, age-related cognitive decline, and anxiety, particularly when used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Join Dr. Julia Albright MA DVM DACVB, to discuss the underlying actions of several supplements and how their us…
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What to Know About Feline Infectious Diseases
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Join Dr. Jessica Pritchard VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) to discuss what’s new in feline infectious disease and prevention strategies. She will go into details about feline leukemia, feline calicivirus, vaccination strategies for prevention and how they align with Fear Free principles.By Fear Free Pets
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Leptospirosis: what every animal owner should know
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Come join Dr. Jessica Pritchard VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) and learn more about the bacterial infection leptospirosis including risk factors to both animals and people, prevention strategies and ways to make the vaccination visit safe and fear free for our pets.By Fear Free Pets
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Veterinary Isolation Protocols through the Fear Free Lens with Colleen Fisher
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Veterinary Isolation Protocols through the Fear Free Lens, we had the honor of speaking with Dr. Colleen Fisher, DVM MSc. In this episode we dive into the impact of isolation on the emotional development of pediatric patients, the importance of the first fear impact period, and isolation through a Fear Free lens. This episode is brought to you by o…
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From Beaks to Behavior with Cassie Malina
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Parrots can make wonderful companions but we need to make sure we’re meeting their needs and giving them the opportunity to express their natural behaviors. Animal Trainer and Behavior Consultant Cassie Malina joins Steve Dale to discuss her lengthy career working with birds and her top tips for keeping parrots engaged, fulfilled, and Fear Free.…
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Our pets view and interact with their world primarily through scent, and pheromones play a key function in the creation or diminishment of the FAS response. Debbie Martin, RVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior), joins Steve Dale to talk about how we can utilize proper cleaning protocols and products to eliminate negative-associative pheromones and h…
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The Vital Importance of Immunology with Dr. Meadows
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Dr. Meadows, an expert in immunology talks to us about the importance of keeping your pets updated in immunology, when to do it, what to watch out for, and how you can give them in a Fear Free way.Brought to you by our friends at ElancoBy Fear Free Pets
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Dr. Jan Bellows, world-renowned expert of veterinary dentistry joins us to talk about how new technologies, including an oral micro-biome testing for dental disease from Basepaws can help you take your dental practice to the next level. The results can help veterinarians with an improved picture of what risks may be hiding in the mouth without pres…
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Managing Burnout with Dr. Philip Richmond
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Everyone knows about burnout, and most have experienced it themselves. However, it can be hard to know where to even begin tackling this insidious part of veterinary medicine. Philip Richmond, DVM, Chief Medical & Wellbeing Officer of Veterinary United, shares what he's learned about burnout and ways to help you and your team work through it and ma…
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Stress colitis is a condition that veterinarians and many pet parents are unfortunately familiar with. Dr. Leighann Daristotle joins us to discuss new research on the causes and treatments of stress colitis as well as ways you can help your clients calm their pet's colitis.Brought to you by our friends at Blue Buffalo…
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Dr. Julie Liu and Dr. Cindy Trice join us to discuss how Fear Free can work for the busy life and practice of relief vet work.By Fear Free Pets
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Avian patients present a multitude of challenges and requirements that typical companion animals don't have. This doesn't mean they deserve any less of a Fear Free experience than our other pets. Barbara Heidenreich and Dr. Alicia McLaughlin, co-authors of the Fear Free Avian Certification Program, join Steve Dale to talk about the course and how F…
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Decoding Client Communication with Dr. Sarah Wolff
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Talking to your clients about Fear Free can often seem like you're speaking a different language. Dr. Sarah Wolff, Fear Free Certified veterinarian and expert in client communication, joins us to discuss ways to get your clients to commit to a Fear Free approach, how to educate clients with limited time, and communication tools to help you make Fea…
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Cats are masters at hiding pain, and pet owners are not aware that changes in behavior can be indicative of pain. This podcast will focus on the specific behaviors that cats with osteoarthritis exhibit, how pain impacts the entire body, and what veterinary professionals can do to manage their feline patients' OA pain, as well as how cat owners can …
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How to Take Your Nail Trims to the Next Level with Mikkel Becker
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Join Mikkel Becker, Lead Animal Trainer for Fear Free, to discuss her newest course, Next Level Nail Trims. Mikkel shares stories from the trenches on dealing with difficult nail trims and gives her top tips for creating a Fear Free nail trim experience.By Fear Free Pets
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Efficient & Effective Tips for Discussing Maintenance Nutrition With Pet Parents
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Nutrition is the foundation of a pet’s health and longevity, but having adequate time to discuss nutrition for healthy pets during the course of an often-hectic veterinary visit is a real challenge. Vickie Carmella, DVM, and Bretaigne Jones, DVM, MS, share some great tips to help veterinary practitioners make these important discussions as producti…
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Ken Martin, DVM, DACVB, and Debbie Martin, RVT, a dynamic duo in the veterinary and behavior world join our host Steve Dale to discuss the part the idea of the treat ladder and how this powerful tool can help you to eliminate fear, anxiety, and stress in your patient.You can download the Blue Buffalo treat ladder here: https://fearfreepets.com/wp-c…
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He's Not Painful: Talking to Owners About Osteoarthritis and Gaining Compliance
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Join Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC), and Alison Gottlieb, BS, CVT, VTS (ECC), as they talk about the importance of osteoarthritis screening with pet owners, creating a checklist, taking videos to show vets during the exam, pain teaching tools (canine/feline), and how to connect with pet owners about osteoarthritis and gain compliance.Brought to y…
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Fear Free Certification Findings With Dr. Amy Shirley
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Join Dr. Amy Shirley and her husband, Michael Shirley, to talk about their journey through veterinary medicine, how Fear Free helped replenish their love for the profession, and how Fear Free improved both their clients' lives and their business. Brought to you by Vetoquinol, makers of Zylkene.By Fear Free Pets
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Veterinary Telehealth & the Fear Free Experience
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought telehealth to the forefront of both human and animal healthcare. Listen to Bruce Truman, Chief Commercial Officer of Fear Free and founding board member of the Veterinary Virtual Care Association, as he discusses the ins and outs of veterinary telehealth and how it supports the tenets of Fear Free.…
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Mikkel Becker, Lead Animal Trainer for Fear Free Pets, CBCC-KA, CDBC, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, CTC, chats about the new Fear Free Pet Sitter Certification Program and how pet sitters and dog walkers play an integral role in both the physical and emotional wellbeing of pets.By Fear Free Pets
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Stacie Boswell, DVM, DACVS-LA, co-author of the Fear Free Veterinary Certification Program – Equine, discusses the importance of Fear Free care for equine patients and their veterinary teams.By Fear Free Pets
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The Positive Effects of Fear Free on Practice Operations
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Join Michael Hargrove, DVM, MBA, CVA, as he discusses the positive impact of Fear Free on client relations, patient interactions, staff satisfaction, and overall practice operations.By Fear Free Pets
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Helping Clients Protect Their Pets From Holiday Season Stress
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Beginning with Halloween and lasting until the New Year, the holiday season can be one of the most stressful times of year for pets and their people owners. If the pet already has any anxiety or fear-related behaviors, the holidays pose additional threats to their emotional well-being. Geriatric pets may find holidays more stressful than when the p…
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Disinfection Considerations in Animal Care Facilities
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With the current pandemic, disinfection has become as important as ever. In this podcast, Nicole Kenny, vice president of professional and technical services at Virox Technologies Inc, discusses new disinfection standards, common disinfection mistakes, and more. Brought to you by Virox Animal Health.…
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Bad breath can be a sign of something much more serious. Board-certified veterinary dentist Dr. Jan Bellows and Fear Free founder Dr. Marty Becker explore the underrated importance of at-home dental care to keep your dog's mouth healthy and their kisses fresh.Brought to you by BARK.By Fear Free Pets
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Osteoarthritis Pain in Dogs: The Art & Value of OA Screening Using Fear Free Principles
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Osteoarthritis insidiously, quietly, and progressively robs dogs of their quality of life. Think about it: People with OA don't go to their doctor complaining of "lameness" - they complain that they're in pain. Worst of all, the Labrador lifespan study found OA was the most common cause of death when it prompted an end of life decision. In this pod…
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The Emotional Toll of Noise Aversion: New Insights
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Thunder, fireworks, and many everyday sounds can be triggers for dogs with noise aversion. In this podcast, Margaret Gruen, DVM, MVPH, PhD, DACVB, Fear Free Certified, Assistant Professor of Behavioral Medicine at the North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine, shares tips on how veterinarians can help their clients and patients deal with …
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Veterinarian & Technician Synergy in the Fear Free Care of Feline Osteoarthritis Patients
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Veterinarian Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM, and technician Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC), discuss working as a team with feline osteoarthritis patients. Brought to you by Zoetis Petcare.By Fear Free Pets
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Fear Free At-Home Care of the Dermatology Patient
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Dr. Fiona Bateman, BVSc, DACVD, discusses Fear Free techniques to make long-term, at-home management of dermatology an enjoyable experience for all involved! Brought to you by Zoetis Petcare.By Fear Free Pets
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The Fear Free Team Approach to Dermatology Diagnostic Procedures
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In this podcast, Michele Rosenbaum, VMD, DACVD, Medical Lead - Dermatology for Zoetis Petcare, highlights how each member of the veterinary team can use Fear Free principles to have the best results with allergic itchy dogs. She describes how to modify common exam room dermatology diagnostic techniques by using Fear Free techniques and shares resou…
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Valerie A. Fadok, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVD, joins us to discuss how to use Fear Free techniques to get a good examination of the skin and ears. She reviews two case studies where these techniques led to success. Brought to you by Zoetis Petcare.By Fear Free Pets
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Scheduling With and Visiting the Fear Free Dermatology Practice
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Dogs with allergic itch may have increased stress. In this podcast, Dana Liska, DVM, DACVD, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist and Fear Free Certified Professional, will outline how to incorporate Fear Free approaches that will reduce the pet's stress and help clients understand and accept that these cases will be lifelong, requiring repeat…
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Technician & Veterinarian Synergy for Osteoarthritis Pain
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Veterinarian Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM, and technician Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC), discuss working as a team with canine osteoarthritis patients. They cover how to incorporate the Zoetis canine checklist and Fear Free key attributes in the process. Brought to you by Zoetis Petcare.By Fear Free Pets
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Tips & Tricks for Communicating to Pet Owners
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Fear Free founder Dr. Marty Becker discusses tips and tricks for best communicating to pet owners about the importance of Fear Free veterinary care for their pets.Brought to you by Elanco.By Fear Free Pets
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Mythbusters: Fear Free Practice Certification
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Listen to Dr. Edward Wakem, manager of companion animal veterinary services at Ceva Animal Health, as he debunks common myths and misperceptions about Fear Free Practice Certification.By Fear Free Pets
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The Impact of Fear Free in Surgery & Recovery
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Connecting Fear Free & Best Practices in the Shelter Environment
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Help Your Clients Keep their Pets Safe & Happy During the Holidays
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How Preventive Care & Fear Free Go Hand-in-Hand
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Implementing Fear Free in Emergency & Critical Care
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Implementing Fear Free into Your Practice (Part 2): Tactics
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