Ettinger’s Tips from the Trenches (Part 2): The Power of Treats
In this three-part series, Dr. Stephen J. Ettinger—who quite literally wrote the (very heavy) book on veterinary internal medicine (Textbook…Read More
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Calm Collaborations: Chin Rest Tips from a Trainer (VIDEO)
Since the beginning of her training career, Laura Monaco Torelli has strived to encourage willing participation from animals during veterinary…Read More
Hiring With Heart
“Hire big hearts. Train big minds.” That’s the hiring advice given by Fear Free-certified oncology specialist Dr. Gregory K. Ogilvie,…Read More
Putting It to Practice: Why I Choose Fear Free
During my seven years as an RVT, I have worked at small-animal practices and farm sanctuaries and volunteered with various…Read More
Ettinger’s Tips from the Trenches (Part 1): Fear Free Client Engagement
“Fear Free, it’s what it’s all about. This is why we practice veterinary medicine; this is why clients come back;…Read More
Providing Cats with a Proper “Purrspective”
Do you have feline patients who hate visiting the veterinarian? Take note: it’s time to change their purrrrspective about visiting…Read More
Fear Free Renewal – Are you asking the right question?
It’s the beginning of the month; I am opening several days of mail for my veterinary practice. I have a…Read More
Are you a student that wants to do well, by doing good? For free?
You wanted to become a veterinarian because you loved animals and wanted to help them. Lucky you, you got accepted…Read More
The Most Important Question We Aren’t Asking
If we asked a client, “what are you doing for environmental enrichment?” the likely response would be, “what?” And that’s…Read More
Dr. Marty Becker and Mikkel Becker on the horrifying ‘A Dog’s Purpose’ abuse footage
As a veterinarian and trainer, respectively, both with a lifetime commitment to equally honoring the physical and emotional well-being of…Read More
Acceptable Losses: When Losing a Client Is Okay
I lost a client today because of Fear Free. I knew it would probably happen, but I was not ready…Read More
Fear Free Certification: An Investment for the Entire Staff
Inspired by a local Fear Free seminar, Dr. Mike Lappin and his staff at The Animal House began to track…Read More
