The Feline Psyche: Maximizing a Cat’s Environment With Dr. Pachel
What does the world look like from a cat’s perspective? Listen in to this episode of the Partner Podcast as veterinary behaviorist Christopher Pachel joins to share his practical insights into feline environmental stress, the 5 pillars of a healthy environment, and what general practitioners can do to help cats thrive at home.
Beyond Trazodone: When the “Chill Protocol” Isn’t Chilling
Dr. Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB, joins Dr. Andy Roark to tackle a problem every clinic knows too well, stressed pets, stressed owners, and appointments that start going sideways before the car even leaves the driveway. They dig into pre-visit pharmaceuticals beyond the usual gabapentin and trazodone, including when to increase doses, when sedation is masking […]
The Solid Chocolate Rabbit: Leading with Authenticity, Curiosity, and Kindness with Dr. Chris Pachel
In this episode of the True Leadership Podcast, Dr. Chris Pachel, a renowned veterinary behaviorist, speaker, and educator, sits down with Ty to share his journey from early leadership experiences to becoming a thought leader in veterinary behavior.
From Obedience to Understanding with Dr. Christopher Pachel
In this episode of Rooted Tales by Rooted Owl, host Jeffrey Mendelson sits down with veterinary behaviorist Dr. Christopher Pachel, founder of Animal Behavior Clinic and co-owner of Instinct Dog Behavior & Training. Together, they explore a paradigm shift in dog training: from dominance and discipline to curiosity, empathy, and communication.
Fountain Report Conversation – Dr. Chris Pachel
This week’s Fountain Report Conversation is part one in a series of conversations with veterinary behaviorist Dr. Chris Pachel on the lessons he has learned about practice ownership. In his career, Dr. Pachel has bought an existing practice, opened his own, partnered with others and taken a lot of chances.
#27 “What a Trip!” – Anxiety Medication for Dogs with Dr. Chris Pachel
We’re so excited to be able to present to you this important and thorough interview with Dr. Pachel of the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, OR wherein we dive into the topic of psychoactive medication – what options there are, how they can help your dog, and when they might be needed. So many things […]
Random Anesthesia Topic – Interview with Dr. Annatasha Bartel, Dr. Ryan Bailey and Dr. Gianluca Bini – 05/11/25
In this unique episode of the Random Anesthesia Topic podcast, we’re joined by a board-certified veterinary behaviorist for a dynamic conversation with our trio of anesthesiologists. We explore the fascinating intersections of behavior and anesthesia—discussing drug overlaps, anxiolytics, the ever-popular “chill protocol,” and the nuanced use of gabapentin. Whether you’re managing pre-op anxiety or fine-tuning […]
The Dogs of Our Lives – Interview with Chrissy Messick
In this first episode, Chrissy interviews Dr Chris Pachel, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist from Portland, Oregon.
The DF Connection – Interview with Kira Corbett
When it comes to cycling in rural areas, there is a chance you may cross paths with dogs..
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys – Interview with Amy Pike and Amy Learn
Who is to blame for the lack of behavioral medicine in our veterinary education system?