What is Fear free?

Dr. Amber feeding treats to Sophie. The fear free program "takes the "pet" out of "petrified" and puts the "treat" into "treatment"!

"Our mission is to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets by inspiring and educating the people who care for them."  (Fear free pets)

Founded in 2016, Fear Free provides online and in-person education to veterinary professionals, the pet professional community, and pet owners. Our courses are developed and written by the most respected veterinary and pet experts in the world, including boarded veterinary behaviorists, boarded veterinary anesthesiologists, pain experts, boarded veterinary internists, veterinary technicians (behavior), experts in shelter medicine, animal training, grooming, boarding and more.

By closely listening to the needs of the profession and those of pet owners, Fear Free has become one of the single most transformative initiatives in the history of companion animal practice, providing unparalleled education on emotional well-being, enrichment and the reduction of fear, anxiety and stress in pets.  Find out more here:  Fear free pets