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 Veterinary Business Podcast – an interview with Dr. Peter Weinstein

In this episode of the Veterinary Business Podcast, Dr. Peter Weinstein welcomes Dr. Chris Pachel, a leading veterinary behaviorist and Vice President of Veterinary Behavior at Instinct Dog Behavior and Training. Together, they explore the vital role of behavior in veterinary medicine, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Pachel offers his expert […]