fear free Flashcards
founding
founded in 2016
goal of fear free handling
to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety and stress in pets by educating the people who care for them
fear free provides education on what?
emotinal wellbeing, enrichment and the reduction of FAS in pets
importance of fear free research
built on a foundation of evidence-based research
medical/behavioural care recommendations must be based on available scientific research
research is critical to assess and validate the effects of new/current approaches
fear free veterinary certification
designed for all individuals employed at a practice
foundation of fear free is designed to give individuals the tools required to implement fear free
3 levels of fear free
avian/equine veterinary certificate
standard veterinary certification
elite fear free certified professional
fear free practice certificate
designed to certify a practice in all aspects of fear free from medical records, marketing and observation
fear free shelter program
aims to provide training that is suitable for all individuals involved in the care/oversight of shelter/rescue animals
the fear free shelter program is intended for what?
all types of shelter orgnanizations with the goal of being fear free, indivudals will learn how to apply key strategiest designed to create a better environment
T or F: fear free training with shelter animals is important because the sudden change of environment is enough to freak the animal out
true
short-term impacts of shelters
confinement in a shelter/rescue can cause severe FAS
long-term impacts of shelters
can suffer from social isolation
inadequate social stimulation
lack of exercise
fear free happy homes
specifically designed for pet owners to educate themselves about providing a fear free environment
