Dr. Karen Becker, VMD has enjoyed practicing Small Animal Veterinary Medicine since graduating in 2003 from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Becker’s interests in Clinical Behavioral Medicine, including Canine and Feline Fear-Related Aggression, Generalized Anxiety, and Noise Phobia, blossomed after starting a residency in Small Animal Behavior at the University of Pennsylvania. She now offers comprehensive behavioral consults for dogs and cats who struggle with a variety of behavior issues. She is committed to promoting behavioral wellness in companion animals and to protecting the human-animal bond through education on canine and feline communication, instituting proper socialization, and through prevention and treatment of behavioral issues, or medical issues which may contribute to behavior problems. She is a strong advocate for behavioral modifications that incorporate solely positive reinforcement training techniques. Licensed in both PA and NJ, Dr. Becker currently serves as President of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, is Fear Free Certified, and is a long-standing member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, as well as the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. She is dedicated to enhancing her knowledge through numerous hours of continuing education and various engagements with organizations. In her downtime, she enjoys spending time with her family and pets, gardening, baking, and writing veterinary articles. Her most recent article can be found in Veterinary Practice News.