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Fear Free Practice Builds Trust With Patients and Clients

February 6, 2023 Blog, Educational Library, Enrichment

Many of her patients enjoy “playtime,” a rewarding exam in which Salvo uses tasty treats to get patients to move…Read More

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Scheduling With and Visiting the Fear Free Dermatology Practice: Meet Toby

Dogs with allergic itch may have increased stress. Most cases will be lifelong, requiring repeated clinic visits. Encourage your clients…Read More

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The Itchy Dog, Part 5: Controlling Allergic Itch Flares and Developing a Sustainable Long-Term Plan

August 22, 2019 Blog, Educational Library

Communicate to owners that periodic flares are normal and expected for dogs who have allergic skin disease.Read More

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The Itchy Dog, Part 3: Targeted Treatment of Allergic Itch

August 22, 2019 Blog, Educational Library, Procedures

Choose the best treatment to treat allergic dermatitis to help reduce anxiety and stress for your patients and pet parents.Read More

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The Itchy Dog, Part 1: The Emotional Roller Coaster of Canine Itch

August 12, 2019 Blog, Educational Library, Procedures

Summer allergies to environmental allergens can lead to itchy skin from allergic and atopic dermatitis. Signs of itch such as…Read More

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Nail the Nail Trim With These Fear Free Training Tips

October 4, 2017 Educational Library

Does your dog get upset and struggle when his or her nails are trimmed? You’re not alone. Nail trims are…Read More

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Hot Shot: 4 Tips for Shooting Top Notch Video in Your Practice (With Your Phone)

September 18, 2017 Educational Library

In today’s digital world, video can be one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal for connecting with and…Read More

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Canine Body Language

March 22, 2017 Behavior, Educational Library

Understand what a dog is trying to tell you. These photos explain many poses, postures, and actions that dogs use…Read More

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Fear Free Certification Program Module References and Resources

March 22, 2017 Educational Library

For your convenience, here are the references from each module to help with your study. Broken down by each module,…Read More

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A Two Way Conversation (Part 1): The Dog’s Perspective

March 22, 2017 Educational Library

Dogs speak dog…Humans speak human. We can do better to understand each other’s languages! Let’s evaluate canine communication from the…Read More

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The Assessment of Dog Welfare in the Waiting Room of a Veterinary Clinic

Dogs in the waiting room of a veterinary clinic often display signs of stress, yet that stress may not be…Read More

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Behavioural Signs of Pain in Cats: An Expert Consensus

A study published in Plus One demonstrates 25 behavioral signs that were considered by experts to be reliable and sensitive…Read More

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