Debbie Martin has been a full-time licensed or registered veterinary technician since 1996 and obtained her Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior (VTS-Behavior) in 2010. She has been involved in the animal behavior and training field since 1998. Debbie is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and faculty emeritus and is an Elite Fear Free Certified® Professional. She is a contributing author and co-editor of the textbook Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses by Wiley-Blackwell. Debbie is the co-author of a book on normal development and training for dogs: Puppy Start Right: Foundation Training for the Companion Dog and has an online course through Karen Pryor Academy, Puppy Start Right for Instructors. Debbie’s combined experience in general practice and behavior specialty has fueled her passion for preventive behavior medicine and the Fear Free initiative. Debbie is honored to be a speaker, content contributor, and subject matter expert for Fear Free and Fear Free Happy Homes. She is also a subject matter expert for Ease. 

Debbie assists pet guardians with implementing veterinary prescribed behavior treatment plans and provides mentorship and coaching for animal behavior and veterinary professionals through Debbie Martin Animal Behavior & Coaching (debbiemartinabc.com). She is the owner of TEAM Education in Animal Behavior (www.TEAManimalbehavior.com).