When the owner helps with feeding or calming during a Fear Free Canine exam, what should the clinician do?

When the owner helps with feeding or calming during a Fear Free Canine exam, what should the clinician do?

• A. Provide feedback to the owner
• B. Criticize the owner
• C. Remove the owner from the room
• D. Ignore the owner's input

Answer: (A)

In Fear Free visits, clinicians act as coaches for owners, guiding them to use feeding or calming methods to keep the dog relaxed during the exam. Providing feedback to the owner is the best choice because it builds the owner's confidence, helps refine timing and technique, and reinforces positive behavior in the patient. Criticizing the owner, removing them from the room, or ignoring their input undermines trust, reduces the effectiveness of calming strategies, and can increase stress for both the animal and the owner.

In Fear Free visits, clinicians act as coaches for owners, guiding them to use feeding or calming methods to keep the dog relaxed during the exam. Providing feedback to the owner is the best choice because it builds the owner's confidence, helps refine timing and technique, and reinforces positive behavior in the patient. Criticizing the owner, removing them from the room, or ignoring their input undermines trust, reduces the effectiveness of calming strategies, and can increase stress for both the animal and the owner.