IS19 - The Founder of Fear Free Reveals His Top 10 Powerful Tips to Reduce Stress in Your Practice, Patients, & Pet Owners

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

12:45 PM – 1:45 PM

Location: Mandalay Bay, Oceanside D, Level 2

Earn 1 CE Hours

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Sponsored By

COVETRUS

Presenter(s)

Marty Becker, DVM

Founder of Fear Free
Pet Complex, P.A.
Bonners Ferry, Idaho, United States

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Moderator(s)

Kelly Bullock

General Manager
COVETRUS
Portland, ME, United States

Learn different tips and tools from the Fear Free founder himself. Dr. Becker will cover high level concepts of considerate approach, gentle control, client communication, and making the culture shift to Fear Free. Myths about Fear Free will be expelled and reasons to embrace patient's emotional wellbeing will be noted. The talk will also showcase in-the-trenches examples of Dr. Becker working with pets, pet parents and members of the practice team at VCA North Idaho Animal Hospital, where Dr. Becker still practices and where Fear Free started.

Learning Objectives:

Learn the top signs of fear, anxiety and stress in dogs and cats
Learn the top fear, anxiety and stress triggers in dogs and cats
Learn the significance of pain in causing fear, anxiety and stress in animals and why it must be mitigated
Learn tactics, tips and strategies in administering medications to pets in ways that cause the least fear, anxiety and stress