Come, Sit, Stay: A Conversation about Coping in Hard Times: 3.28.2020

Positive training is not just a technique, it is a worldview, and one that has something unique to offer to the difficult times we’re in. Join dog behavior professionals and authors Dr. Patricia McConnell, Dr. Chris Pachel, Kathy Sdao and Lynn Ungar for a conversation about coping, hoping and connecting in a time of fear […]
Drinking from the Toilet – Interview with Hannah Branigan – March 6, 2020

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC received his veterinary degree from the University of MN in 2002 and became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists in 2010. He has operated both house-call and office-based behavior practices and is currently the owner and lead clinician at the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, OR. Dr. Pachel lectures […]
Canine Convos – Interview with Marissa Martino – September 11, 2019
Unleashed – Interview with Colleen Pelar – July 19, 2019

Our brains are wired for negativity. That’s pretty helpful in evolutionary terms, but sometimes it can makes us awfully cranky. It’s easy to get bogged down by all the stresses and strains of daily life. Why should we celebrate when there’s so much bad in the world?
Canine Convos – Interview with Marissa Martino – July 3, 2019
Dog Talk with Nick Benger – Interview with Nick Benger – May 24, 2019

Frances Frei is a Harvard Business professor. Anne Morriss is a CEO and best-selling author. Anne and Frances are two of the top leadership coaches in the world. Oh, did we mention they’re also married to each other?
The Barking Mad Show – Interview with Jordan Shelley – November 25, 2018

Join Jordan Shelley, Gavin Muldoon, Steve Goodall and guest host in the studio behaviourist Natalie Light for episode five of The Barking Mad Show! In this episode Jordan interviews veterinary behaviourist Dr Chris Pachel in Portland about everything from synergy between trainers and behaviourists, dog law, training technique and much more… This episode we chat […]
Your Family Dog – Interview with Colleen Pelar and Julie Smith – September 3, 2018

In part 2 of the series with Dr. Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, Julie Fudge Smith and Colleen Pelar discuss the consequences of socialization that is too arousing or exciting for puppies and what can happen if socialization is too much fun.
Your Family Dog – Interview with Colleen Pelar and Julie Smith – August 20, 2018

Dr. Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, joins Colleen Pelar and Julie Fudge Smith in a two part series about problems with puppy socialization and what can go wrong with even the best of intentions. In part 1, we discuss trauma associated with socialization and what that can mean for you and your puppy.
Animal Training Academy – Interview with Ryan Cartlidge – July 24, 2018