Using Distractions: Fear Free Do’s and Don’ts

Course Overview

Food or toy distractions can be an exceptionally useful tool in Fear Free. But they must be used appropriately, and in the correct situations, to ensure they actually decrease or prevent FAS, rather than inadvertently make things worse.

This one-hour course will empower you to know when to use distractions (and when not to use them), how to properly implement them, and what to do “in the moment.” Through several video examples and scenarios such as nail trims and vaccines, you will learn what to do “in the moment” as well.

This course contains eight short lessons:

Lesson 1: Introduction to Distractions
Lesson 2: Types of Distractions
Lesson 3: When to Use Distractions
Lesson 4: How to Use Distractions
Lesson 5: Why Not to Use Distractions
Lesson 6: When Not to Use Distractions
Lesson 7: Examples in the Moment – What to Do and What to Avoid
Lesson 8: Beyond Distractions

This course was written by Monique Feyrecilde, LVT, VTS (Behavior).
It is approved for 1 hours of RACE CE.

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Course Content

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