Author | Debbie Martin, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, LVT, VTS (behavior)

Debbie Martin, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, LVT, VTS (behavior)

Debbie has been a full-time registered/licensed veterinary technician since 1996. Since 2005 Debbie has been the animal behavior technician for Veterinary Behavior Consultations, LLC. She assists Kenneth Martin, DVM, DACVB during in-home behavior consultations.Debbie is the co-owner of TEAM Education in Animal Behavior, LLC, a business focused on providing education on humane training and behavior modification and fostering collaboration between various animal behavior professions.She is a contributing author and co-editor for numerous behavior books and courses.Her combined experience in general practice and behavior specialty has fueled her passion for preventive behavior medicine. Debbie is honored to be representing veterinary technicians on the Fear Free executive council.

Articles

4 Fear Free tips for every veterinary hospital

Set up good vibes for your patients (and their owners) in a hurry.

My Fear Free success story

This VTS shares a low-stress handling win from the real world.

How veterinary technicians can become Fear Free champions

1. Stop staring so much at cats, dogs. (Seriously) 2. Step up. Those patients need your advocacy!

Turn your veterinary hospital into a spaw

Low-cost (and no-cost!) Fear Free tips by role and by room.