When it comes to overcoming the dramatic way in which your dog deals with your disappearance, behavior modification is key. In some case...

Panic! That is what our pets feel when they are plagued with separation anxiety. It is thought that 20% of pets in the US suffer from thi...

Some of you may recall that my family decided to get a puppy back in June - well, my husband and I had been talking about getting a puppy...

For many years throughout my carrier, fearful dogs were labeled as 'cautions', 'fractious', 'aggressive' or just 'bad'. Unfortunately for...

Often times I hear cat owners state that their cat hates the carrier and they dread coming to the vet because of the stress it puts on th...

Often times we are fooled by a happily wagging tail on a dog - we automatically assume that if the tail is wagging, the dog is happy. Did...

The Fourth of July is upon us, and with it comes barbecues, family gatherings (provided everyone stands 6 feet apart), and of course firew...

In the past few years, a new catch phrase has been introduced at veterinary hospitals - it has a few different variations .... 'happy vis...

Going on vacation is a time that we all look forward to - it gives us a much needed break from the day to day activities we encounter and...

I have been in the veterinary field since I was 14 years old - I won't tell you how many years that has been but it's been more than a mi...

As a veterinarian, I have encountered many fearful animals over the years. As a Fear Free veterinarian, I encounter them almost daily. W...

I began my journey with Fear Free in 2017 and have since completed 3 levels of certification, become an Elite Certified Professional and ...