Pet lovers everywhere need to know about an initiative called Fear Free, and corresponding website for pet parents, FearFreeHappyHomes. Fear Free’s creator Dr. Mary Becker explains why he was determined take the terror out of veterinary visits, and even in some cases dog training and boarding dogs in kennels. Dr. Becker’s initiative is changing the paradigm, from veterinary schools to vet practices and even into pet parents’ homes. Dr. Becker also implies dogs who prefer a right paw may be smarter. 

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