Best MANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour Podcasts (2024)

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058 A conversation with Dr Hannah Capon – Pain, Behaviour, Dealing with Chronic Disease and so much more… 54:22

2h ago54:22

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Episode 58 – A conversation with Dr Hannah Capon – Pain, Behaviour, Dealing with Chronic Disease and so much more… This has got to be one of my most favourite conversations on The Pet Behaviour Chat so far. Dr Hannah Capon is the founder of UK based Canine Arthritis Management – www.caninearthitis.co.uk – and an absolute powerhouse when it comes to…

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057 Feline Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome 39:23

4h ago39:23

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Episode 57 – Feline Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome Following on from episode 55, where I spoke about Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome, this episode is dedicated to our senior feline patients and how Feline Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome is absolutely something to consider when living with or caring for an older cat. In this episode you will le…

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056 The Importance of Enrichment and Behavioural Diversity 48:57

2d ago48:57

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Episode 56 – The Importance of Enrichment and Behavioural Diversity Enrichment and Behavioural Diversity are 2 buzzwords that are used quite frequently when it comes to providing our pets with opportunities to express their behavioural needs. In this episode, Ilse and I chat about what Enrichment and Behavioural Diversity actually are and whether t…

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055 Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome – Does Doggie Dementia Exist? 38:37

9d ago38:37

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Episode 55 – Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome – Does Doggie Dementia Exist? I love talking about senior pets and this is definitely a topic close to my heart! As our pets age, their behaviours may change, and we need to understand what the causes of those behaviour changes may be. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome is a neurodegenerative di…

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054 Street Cats – Should we “Rescue” or “Home” them? 46:05

16d ago46:05

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Episode 54 – Street Cats – Should we “Rescue” or “Home” them? This is a big topic with many opinions to consider from different stakeholders. Nora and I chat about our experiences of this topic here in the UAE and about some of the cases we have seen where cats that previously lived on the street were brought into homes and developed Behaviour Prob…

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053 Separation Anxiety – To crate or not to crate, that is the question 26:01

24d ago26:01

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Episode 53 – Separation Anxiety – To crate or not to crate, that is the question Welcome to the first episode in this second year of The Pet Behaviour Chat Podcast! This episode was inspired by a Facebook post I saw in one of our local dog groups where an alarming number of people advised the poster, who has a dog showing Separation Related Behavio…

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052 What we have learned from a year of Veterinary Behaviour Podcast! 48:33

1M ago48:33

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Episode 52 – What we have learned from a year of Veterinary Behaviour Podcast! I cannot believe that it has been a year since I started The Pet Behaviour Chat Podcast! This has been such a passion project of mine, and I have loved every minute of recording both the solo episodes as well as the amazing episodes with my wonderful guests. The response…

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051 Long Term versus Event Medications! 25:37

1M ago25:37

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Episode 51 – Long Term versus Event Medications! This is one of the topics I get the most questions about - from vets, pet care professionals and pet caregivers alike. What is the difference between long-term, also known as daily or baseline medications, and event or short acting medications? When do I use the one versus the other, can I give them …

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050 When To Consider Psychopharmaceutical Medication 40:08

2M ago40:08

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Episode 50 – When To Consider Psychopharmaceutical Medication This is a big topic and certainly the area where, as a Veterinary Behaviour Specialist, my expertise lies! Choosing the right patient, the right medication and having the right support structure in place is of the utmost importance if we want to make positive changes in the patient’s and…

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049 Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours in Dogs – What You Need To Know! 34:47

2M ago34:47

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Episode 49 – Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours in Dogs – What You Need To Know! Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours in dogs are challenging to diagnose and treat. Their genetic and heritable nature, the large number of physical medical differential diagnoses and their ritualistic and invariant nature can make them difficult to live with and their treatment…

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048 Cat Resources – What You Need To Know! 42:08

2M ago42:08

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Episode 48 – Cat Resources – What You Need To Know! This is such a fun episode and a must listen if you are either a cat caregiver or a veterinary professional working with cats in the clinic. Dr Katrin and Nora chat about all the things that are considered important resources in a cat’s life, how many of them a cat ideally needs in the home or cli…

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047 Overgrooming and Pica in Cats – What You Need To Know! 35:14

2M ago35:14

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Episode 47 – Overgrooming and Pica in Cats – What You Need To Know! Does your cat overgroom to the point where they have thinning hair in one or more areas of their bodies? Does your cat chew and swallow non-food items? Do you have a pet or patient that has had numerous foreign body surgeries to remove ingested items? Would you like to know what yo…

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046 Muzzles and Muzzle Training 43:08

3M ago43:08

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Episode 46 – Muzzles and Muzzle Training Muzzles are an essential part of any dog’s toolkit, whether they have ever shown aggressive behaviours or not. Whether for safety or in emergencies, muzzles can be extremely valuable and sometimes life-saving pieces of equipment for your dog. In this episode, Dr Katrin and Ilse chat through real life scenari…

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045 Feline House Soiling – What You Need To Know! 49:03

3M ago49:03

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Episode 45 – Feline House Soiling – What You Need To Know! This is a topic we are SO passionate about. In a study by Salman et. al. (see below), 28% of cats who were relinquished to shelters were relinquished for behavioural reasons, and of those 28%, 43% were relinquished for house soiling. While this is a distressing situation for cats and caregi…

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044 Canine House Soiling – What You Need To Know! 33:45

3M ago33:45

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Episode 44 – Canine House Soiling – What You Need To Know! Getting to the bottom of Canine House Soiling problems can take a little detective work and a really solid understanding of normal canine elimination - both physiologically and developmentally -, learning theory, and medical disease processes that can contribute to house soiling. In this ep…

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043 A Veterinary Nurse’s Role in Behaviour Medicine – with Nikki McLeod 53:20

4M ago53:20

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Episode 43 – A Veterinary Nurse’s Role in Behaviour Medicine – with Nikki McLeod Are you a veterinary nurse with a love for Behaviour Medicine? Are you a veterinary nurse who would like to know a bit more about the opportunities that Behaviour Medicine can bring with it? Or are you a pet caregiver who would like to know more about how you can make …

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042 Fear Free Tips for Cats 46:38

4M ago46:38

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Episode 42 – Fear Free Tips for Cats Following on from last week’s episode on Fear Free tips for dogs, Dr Katrin and Nora discuss their 5 Top Tips for Fear Free Veterinary Practice for cats. This episode is intended to provide feline-based quick wins for all veterinary- and pet care professionals who want to provide a better experience for their fe…

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041 Fear Free Tips for Dogs 46:08

4M ago46:08

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Episode 41 – Fear Free Tips for Dogs As a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice, we look at new and innovative ways of delivering patient- and client care literally all the time. In this episode, Dr Katrin and Ilse share their 5 Top Tips for improving your canine patient or pet’s veterinary experience as well as the one thing they couldn’t live w…

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040 Noise Fear and Phobias – What you need to know! 39:37

4M ago39:37

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Episode 40– Noise Fear and Phobias – What you need to know! Did you know that up to 50% of our pet dogs suffer from noise sensitivity, fear of noises or even noise phobias? That is a HUGE amount and most of them go undiagnosed and untreated. And that means that many of our pets suffer, either on a daily basis or during specific noise events such as…

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039 Brain Health and Behaviour 33:58

5M ago33:58

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Episode 39 - Brain Health and Behaviour This episode is all about how brain health affects behaviour. Our brain does not exist in isolation from the rest of our body and so changes in the rest of our body can affect brain health, and therefore behaviour. Physical health, but also genetics, epigenetics, early life development and learning can all af…

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038 Behaviour Problems in Rabbits 46:45

5M ago46:45

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Episode 38 – Behaviour Problems in Rabbits In this week’s episode, we are talking to the amazing Dr Isabelle Resch all about rabbit behaviour. Dr Isabelle is not only a fellow resident of Dr Katrin’s, but also a member of the Australia and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in both Behaviour Medicine and Internal Medicine and has vast exp…

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037 How we became a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice 48:24

5M ago48:24

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Episode 37 – How we became a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice Ahhhh, this is such an exciting episode! Dr Katrin chats to Nora and Ilse about becoming a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice, about what motivated this step, what they all learned in the process and how this accolade has massively impacted the team, the clients and, of cours…

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036 Shelter Puppies – Carol & Marley’s Story 47:10

5M ago47:10

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Episode 36 – Shelter Puppies – Carol & Marley’s Story How do you know what to expect when you adopt a puppy from a shelter? Puppies born in or taken to shelters at an early age probably face quite a few different challenges to other puppies. Don’t get me wrong, puppies bred in large scale breeding facilities and sold via pet shops also face challen…

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035 Cat-Cat Introductions…What You Need To Know! 38:14

5M ago38:14

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Episode 35 – Cat-Cat Introductions…What You Need To Know! We see A LOT of Feline Behaviour Cases here in the UAE and, unlike other areas in the world, we see an over-representation of Inter-Cat Aggression cases, which means 2 or more cats living in the same household showing signs of hostility towards each other or even actively fighting with each …

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Episode 34 – Veterinary Behaviour Medicine in Singapore – A chat with Dr Daphne Ang 49:18

6M ago49:18

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Episode 34 – Veterinary Behaviour Medicine in Singapore – A chat with Dr Daphne Ang This is SUCH a great episode packed with information for vets, vet nurses, pet care professionals and pet caregivers alike. Dr Katrin gets to chat to her fellow resident and good friend, Dr Daphne Ang, about her individual residency journey (because all journeys are…

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033 Separation Anxiety – What you need to know! 42:14

6M ago42:14

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Episode 33 – Separation Anxiety – What you need to know! This is a big topic and certainly one that can’t be covered in just a single episode. In this first dive into Separation Related Behaviours (find out why this is a much better definition!), we look at causes and underlying motivations for Separation Related Behaviours, how to recognize if you…

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032 Scaredy Cats – Natasha and Spokie’s Story 52:21

6M ago52:21

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Episode 32 – Scaredy Cats – Natasha and Spokie’s Story Following on from episode 31, where Dr Katrin chats about the basic principles of fear, anxiety and phobias, here is a practical case of a cat that is definitely anxious and possibly also fearful in her everyday life. Dr Katrin chats through her multi-modal approach to improving Spokie’s behavi…

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031 Fears, Phobias and Anxiety 32:59

6M ago32:59

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Episode 31 – Fears, Phobias and Anxiety So many of our pets struggle with anxiety or specific fears and phobias. But how can we tell if this is just a normal and adaptive response to the pet’s environment or if they are “abnormal” or maladaptive responses that need treatment? What you will learn in this episode: 1. The definitions, differences and …

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030 Stress and Disease with Dr Gaelle Joanny 48:01

7M ago48:01

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Episode 30 – Stress and Disease with Dr Gaelle Joanny This is SUCH a great episode packed with information for vets, vet nurses, pet care professionals and pet caregivers alike. Listen as Dr Katrin chats with Dr Gaelle about 2 of the most common physical diseases caused or precipitated by stress - gastro-intestinal disease in dogs and cats and FIC …

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029 Stress – what is it and why is it important for our pets? 34:11

7M ago34:11

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Episode 29 – Stress – what is it and why is it important for our pets? Stress is a big topic – not only in pets but also us humans and having a good understanding of what it is and how it affects us can be really important. Stress is actually a totally normal and important response, which keeps us safe and working in an optimal state – both physica…

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028 Hypervocalisation, Love Bites and more – Faryal and Simba’s Story 1:04:13

7M ago1:04:13

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Episode 28 – Hypervocalisation, Love Bites and more – Faryal and Simba’s Story Does your cat vocalise all the time? Do they keep you up at night with their cries or screams? Are you struggling to know what they want and how you can help them to change this behaviour? Does your cat nip at you? Or even worse, do they bite or scratch? How can you know…

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027 The Risks and Downfalls of Punishment Based Dog Training 30:31

7M ago30:31

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Episode 27 – The Risks and Downfalls of Punishment Based Dog Training In this episode, Dr Katrin talks about punishment from a learning theory point of view, how and where it fits into B.F. Skinner’s 4 quadrants of operant conditioning, and why it is extremely risky and welfare-negative to use punishment-based training and methods. Dr Katrin gives …

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026 Positive Reinforcement and Beyond – A chat with Ilse 55:00

8M ago55:00

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Episode 26 – Positive Reinforcement and Beyond – A chat with Ilse We had so much fun making this episode as we got to talk about some of the things that are closest to our hearts – how we can use therapeutic approaches that go beyond the operant to help our patients. In this episode you will learn all about our “5 Cs”: 1. Calm 2. Confidence 3. Conn…

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025 Dominant Dogs – Do they exist? 36:12

8M ago36:12

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Episode 25 – Dominant Dogs – Do they exist? This is a big topic and one that often sparks quite a bit of controversy! Dr Katrin unpacks the sometimes-confusing subject of Dominance Theory and why this does not apply to our domesticated dogs and certainly not to their relationships with humans. In this episode you will learn: 1. The difference betwe…

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024 Anxious Puppies – Eva and Atlas’s Story 45:17

8M ago45:17

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Episode 24 – Anxious Puppies – Eva and Atlas’s Story What is the right age to start treating puppies with mental, emotional, and behavioural ill health disorders? Well, the answer is that it is never too early. If a puppy had a bacterial infection or was in pain, we would not withhold antibiotics or pain relief, therefore, why would we not do the s…

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023 Is it behavioural, is it physical or is it both? 28:53

8M ago28:53

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Episode 23 – Is it behavioural, is it physical or is it both? Physical, mental, and emotional health are intertwined and ultimately affect each other. This is why our company is called Trinity Veterinary Behaviour – because we need to consider, assess, and treat all three aspects to create long lasting and healthy behaviour change. In this episode,…

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022 Diets and Pheromones with Dr Hannah Rowles from SV Animal Health Dubai 1:00:58

9M ago1:00:58

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Episode 22 – Diets and Pheromones with Dr Hannah Rowles from SV Animal Health Dubai This is an episode you won’t want to miss if you are looking for products to support your pet’s behavioural health without the prescription of psychotropic medication. In this episode, Dr Katrin chats to the wonderful Dr Hannah Rowles, veterinarian, and Head of Scie…

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021 Supplements versus Behaviour Medication – What’s the Difference? 22:08

9M ago22:08

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Episode 21 – Supplements versus Behaviour Medication – What’s the Difference? This is a topic that was requested by a listener and I’m sure we can all agree that it can definitely cause a lot of confusion. What is the difference between over-the-counter calming supplements and Behaviour Medication also known as psychotropic, psychoactive or psychop…

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020 Life in a Multi-Cat Household – Theresia and Shiro’s Journey 49:19

9M ago49:19

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Episode 20 – Life in a Multi-Cat Household – Theresia and Shiro’s Journey Multi-cat households can range from 2 cats to over 20 cats and, whilst in many, the cats co-exist in relative harmony, in others, there can be a whole host of behavioural and mental health challenges. In this episode, we take a closer look at a 6-cat household, we meet the in…

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019 The Perfect Litterbox…From Your Cat’s Perspective 30:24

9M ago30:24

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Episode 19 – The Perfect Litterbox…From Your Cat’s Perspective Is your cat peeing or pooping outside of the litter box? Have you tried everything? Are you at your wit’s end? In this episode, you will learn the 7 things your cat wants you to know when it comes to litterboxes! Feline House Soiling (aka peeing outside the litterbox) is the most common…

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018 The 5 Pillars of a Healthy Feline Environment 33:12

9M ago33:12

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Episode 18 – The 5 Pillars of a Healthy Feline Environment In this episode, you will learn about the 5 things your cat needs to be behaviourally healthy in any environment including the home, garden, veterinary clinic, and shelter. Based on the ISFM/AAFP Environmental Needs Guidelines , Dr Katrin shares the 5 pillars we all need to be aware of to m…

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017 Top Training Tips for Aggressive Dogs – with Dr Katrin and Ilse 34:05

10M ago34:05

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Episode 17 – Top Training Tips for Aggressive Dogs – with Dr Katrin and Ilse In this episode, Dr Katrin and Ilse chat about possible behaviour modification strategies that can be useful when dealing with aggressive dogs. Of course, these should only be utilized in the context of a comprehensive treatment plan, and Dr Katrin explains why! Here’s wha…

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016 When Dogs and Children clash - Shaun and Crunchie’s Journey 37:23

10M ago37:23

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Episode 16 – When Dogs and Children clash - Shaun and Crunchie’s Journey What happens if your dog is aggressive to your new baby, your new family member? What should you do? Should you re-home your dog or even put them to sleep? Whilst this may be necessary in some cases, there are SO many things that can be done to help and overcome these distress…

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015 Aggression at the Veterinary Clinic 35:36

10M ago35:36

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Episode 15 – Aggression at the Veterinary Clinic This is one of the topics Dr Katrin gets most questions about from both Pet Caregivers as well as Veterinary Teams. What to do when pets act aggressively at the veterinary clinic? What you can expect from this episode: 1. The main reasons why pets act aggressively or defensively at the veterinary cli…

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014 Talking XL Bullys and the UK Breed Ban with Dr Sophie White 43:33

10M ago43:33

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Episode 14 – Talking XL Bullys and the UK Breed Ban with Dr Sophie White The XL Bully Breed Ban is sadly a big topic in England, Wales and Scotland at the moment and is putting huge amounts of pressure and stress on all stakeholders involved including dog owners, shelters and rescues, veterinary teams and veterinarians working in Behaviour Medicine…

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013 When Dogs and Cats Bite - Safety Management and Behavioural First Aid 33:59

11M ago33:59

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Episode 13 – When Dogs and Cats Bite – Safety Management and Behavioural First Aid “Help, my dog or cat has just bitten a person or another animal. I don’t know what to do next.” These are the words that clients often come to us with. They are sad, distressed, angry, and scared. Because they don’t want their families or others to be in danger and t…

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012 From Separation Anxiety and Fear of People to becoming an International Jetsetter! Eileen and Mutley’s Journey 45:30

11M ago45:30

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Episode 12 –- From Separation Anxiety and Fear of People to becoming an International Jetsetter! Eileen and Mutley’s Journey In this episode, schoolteacher and dog mom, Eileen, shares her and her canine companion Mutley’s amazing behavioural health journey. When Dr Katrin first met Eileen and Mutley in March 2020, they were struggling with Mutley’s…

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011 Welcome to the New Year and our 30 Day Pet Appreciation Challenge 15:43

11M ago15:43

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Episode 11 – Welcome to the New Year and our 30 Day Pet Appreciation Challenge Happy New Year!!!!!! I hope that 2024 brings you and your pets all the joy, love, and happiness! This episode is all about just how much we love and appreciate our pets and that very important human-animal bond. To honour this, I am inviting you to join our 30 day Pet Ap…

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010 The Emotional Experience – A Conversation with Andrew Hale 48:41

11M ago48:41

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Episode 10 – The Emotional Experience – A Conversation with Andrew Hale Andrew Hale is a human psychologist and long-time dog professional who is passionate about the emotional experience of both animals and caregivers. In this episode, Dr Katrin and Andrew chat about The Emotional Experience – what it is and how everyone including our pets has one…

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009 Getting Ready for the Holiday Season from a Pet Mental & Emotional Health Perspective 20:18

12M ago20:18

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Episode 9 – Getting Ready for the Holiday Season from a Pet Mental & Emotional Health Perspective Yes, the festive season is upon us once again. Decorations, feasts, and family gatherings. Whilst some pets love this time of year, for others, it can be challenging. In this episode, Dr Katrin shares her 7 top tips for keeping our pets MENTALLY and EM…

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