From Stress to Calm: A Fear Free™ Summit for Pet Owners

Join a panel of local Fear Free certified practices, professionals, and a behaviorist as they discuss the impact of stress on pets and share expert tips on keeping them calm and happy.

This event is limited to 60 attendees so make sure to register by April 1st to reserve your spot!

Saturday, April 12th 3-5pm

The Hive
2904 E. Sprague Ave

Snacks and drinks will be provided!

• Introductions
• Stress of new pets in the house
• Puppies and stress
• Stress in the home, dog parks, pet stores, multiple outings, grooming
• Stress at the vet
• Stress of vet clinics and how the pets are handled and treated, separated from their owners
• Stress for cats, carriers, lost or won before stepping foot in the clinic
• Stress on the veterinary team from owner lack of knowledge about Fear Free and what to do – afraid of their own pet
• Stress caused by owner and how you can help to restrain or remove yourself from the situation
• How stress of the pet can affect the owner – coming back and forth
• Stress caused when you bring your pet home from boarding, grooming, training, the vet clinic
• How to advocate for your pet and what that means
• Stress and effects on the body, healing
• What is pre-visit medication, why it is recommended, and why sedation and pre-visit medication may not work due to stress/cortisol
• Quick and easy stress relieving games/strategies you can use anywhere