Veterinary Behavior Consultations, LLC

01/13/2023

Why toss food during training? What should you teach a puppy first? Your questions, answered in this clip of Live from The Ranch.

09/01/2022

08/17/2022

Mikkel Becker, CBCC-KA, KPA CTP, CDBC, CPDT-KA, CTC and Debbie Martin RVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior) show how you can make needed eye treatments safe and Fear Free for your pet.

04/30/2020

FREE webinars presented by Kenneth Martin, Debbie Martin, and Julie Shaw include: Basic Jargon: Learning Theory, Feline Development & Communication, Home Alone: Separation Anxiety, Learning To Listen: Canine Dog Body Language, MY DOG IS STUBBORN! OR IS HE?, STARR- dog leash reactivity and ag

04/17/2020

Great DIY enrichment ideas for dogs and cats! And information about COVID-19 and pets.

We know activities are limited due to the unfortunate coronavirus pandemic, so we are here to provide the education and resources you need for your pets.

04/17/2020

04/02/2020

Do you know the signs?

Cats:
https://fearfreehappyhomes.com/fraidy-cat-recognize-signs-feline-fear-anxiety-stress/

Dogs:
https://fearfreehappyhomes.com/courses/dog-body-language-101/

10/17/2019

Halloween handout for your clients from Fear Free Happy Homes! Download here: https://fearfreehappyhomes.com/?ddownload=161367

10/10/2019

Alicia Z. Karas, DVM, DACVAA, at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, shares her experience in recognizing and managing pain in cats.

09/16/2019

Parallels in Physical Rehabilitation & Behavior Modification Programs If you’re working on a behavior modification plan to help your dog with fear, anxiety, or aggression issues, chances are you’ve pondered (or asked your trainer) at least one of the following questions along the way: Is all thi...

07/28/2019

07/24/2019

05/04/2019

I am thrilled to offer 20% off to all followers for the upcoming BC SPCA Animal Behaviour Science Symposium! Please join me and our other fantastic speakers at this unique event, offering sessions on topics such as canine and feline aggression, collaboration between the veterinary and training industries, standards of care in animal welfare, and much more. Use code PAWS20 at checkout to receive your discount. Register online at: https://animalbehavioursymposium.ca/

03/15/2019

Great resource and special pricing- If you are not already a premium (or basic) member of Fear Free Happy Homes, I encourage you to check it out at https://fearfreehappyhomes.com/
If you own a dog or cat or work with them, this is a great resource. They have free and paid memberships. The rates have been discounted this past year but they are set to go up in April. So take advantage of the low rates for this great resource. If you want an additional 20% discount, contact me at [email protected]!

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03/01/2019

Love these carriers and seatbelts!

Fear Free Friday | Sleepypod Get 30% Off Any Sleepypod Product + Free Shipping TODAY ONLY! What is Sleepypod? Sleepypod’s multifunctional carriers and safety harnesses help reduce anxiety and allow pets to travel more safely. Each award-winning product design seamlessly transitions from home to de...

12/09/2018

Association aims to address the behavioral needs of cats and reduce stress-related eating problems.

11/29/2018

Honored to chat with Steve Dale about one of my favorite topics- Fear Free!

Steve Dale talks with veterinary nurse Debbie Martin about Fear Free and her book "Puppy Start Right." Debbie has been a part of Fear Free from the start

08/09/2018

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08/08/2018

Free webinar on Friday! https://lovingpresencewithhorses.lpages.co/stop-struggling-with-your-horse-and-find-true-connection-webinar/

08/03/2018

08/03/2018

06/03/2018

SHARING IS CARING
Lili Chin’s art is inspired and her generosity sharing it is inspiring. This poster is one of my favorites: "If we can teach wild animals without force or punishment, we can also train our best friends [companion animals] without force or punishment." Lili has shared a free download of this poster here: https://www.doggiedrawings.net/animaltraining. For full effect, share it with a child! What talents, knowledge and skills do you have to share?

04/28/2018

Do you know the signs of fear, anxiety, and stress in pets?

04/28/2018

What we feed our cats is a topic worthy of discussion. But just as important, we need to talk about how we feed our cats. Most cat caretakers feed their cats from bowls. And most of those leave dry food out 24/7. The theory is that cats don’t naturally scarf down meals all at once …

01/24/2018

Try these unusual tips to reduce veterinary patients’ fear and anxiety during a trip to your hospital.

10/18/2017

I was able to share with Dr. Kat, some of the things I learned from my experiences with Katrina about disaster preparation for cats. A little preparation can help make an evacuation situation much easier for the human and feline!

10/15/2017

Preventive behavior services in the veterinary hospital!

Practical, peer reviewed, state-of-the-art companion animal nursing and technical educational articles with CE. Promotes better health for animals and career growth and development for veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants.

09/26/2017