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Relaxing on command is difficult for people, not to mention for dogs and cats. When we and our pets are naturally inclined to always be doing something—working, listening, even just thinking—turning off and relaxing can be difficult. But it is possible, and conditioning a relaxation response can have widespread applications for veterinary professionals and pet owners.
In today’s episode, veterinary behaviorist Dr. Christopher Pachel offers a teaser into the “magic” of conditioned relaxation: What it is, why it’s useful, and how to go about achieving it in animals. It is one of 12 topics he’ll be covering at the 2024 Midwest Veterinary Conference. We also talk about how people’s everyday stress can impact their animals, how separation anxiety has shifted in the post-COVID world, and where medications come into the equation. He’ll also share insights into the sticky topic of rehoming an aggressive animal versus behavioral euthanasia.
If you enjoy the conversation, be sure to attend Dr. Pachel’s sessions at the 2024 Hybrid MVC! See blue/purple box below for links to additional information.
Are you struggling with a major behavior issue with your pet? This episode is for you! You're not alone, and Dr Pachel talks about how to stay with a Behavior Modification Plan for the long haul
Dr. Pachel is a board-certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. His work has garnered him international recognition as a thought leader, and coveted keynote speaker and educator. Dr. Pachel has traveled the world, headlining international conferences & teaching inspiring lessons about animal aggression, animal behavior, and industry trends.
This episode is FILLED with so many juicy relatable nuggets and also just so much laughter and joy that Dr.Pachel tends to always bring to the table. He and I really dig into what setting boundaries within your business can and should look like, how that can help provide more clarity not only to your clientele but also to how YOU would like your business to look 5,10,20 years down the road.
When we think of trainers, behaviorists, behavior consultants that we see speaking as conferences and the like...we often form this thought that "Clearly, they have it altogether because they are successful, they wear so many hats they're obviously not getting burnt out like I am." When in reality, it's a matter of hitting all the same struggles we do and then, learning how to set up our antecedents better so that we don't keep encountering the same struggles and cycles of burn out.
Today's episode is all about separation anxiety in dogs. This is absolutely one of the most common reasons that folks might reach out to a dog behavior professional for help. It's also one of the issues that can be truly one of the most stressful (and sometimes feel debilitating) and can have a big negative impact on welfare on both ends of the leash.
Despite it being a really common issue, separation anxiety is often a little bit misunderstood when it comes both to the factors that can contribute to why it's happening in the first place and also the ways to treat it or help improve it.
So today we are very privileged to be joined by a powerhouse guest lineup to help us clear up some of these misconceptions about separation anxiety and share with listeners more about what it really is, why it happens, and paths to move forward.
We discuss:
- What is Separation Anxiety (and what it isn't)
- Causes of Separation Anxiety (perceived and actual)
- Prevalence in Separation Anxiety in companion dogs
- Treatment/Intervention options
- Common derailers of progress
- Success rates and timelines
- How to get started
Guests:
- Malena DeMartini-Price is renowned in the dog training world for her expertise in dog separation anxiety issues. She is the author of the books Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs, as well as Separation Anxiety in Dogs – Next-Generation Treatment Protocols and Practices. She is also the founder of the Separation Anxiety Training Certificate Program (CSAT).
- Dr. Chris Pachel DACVB (Veterinary Behaviorist), Co-Founder and Co-Owner of INSTINCT Portland and Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland.
- Dr. Emily Levine DACVB (Veterinary Behaviorist), Co-Founder and Co-Owner of INSTINCT NJ/PA and Animal Behavior Clinic of NJ
Hosts Brian Burton and Sarah Fraser are Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of INSTINCT Dog Behavior & Training. Both are Certified Dog Behavior Consultants and have Master's degrees in Animal Behavior from Hunter College/CUNY.
When we get a dog, we generally expect to fall madly in love and experience this instant, one-of-a-kind connection with them. But what happens when you and your dog just don’t mesh? How do you form a positive relationship with a dog who you - truthfully - just don’t like very much?
In today's episode, we tackle this semi-taboo topic to explore the reasons WHY you may find yourself disliking your current dog, and what you can do to build (or rebuild) a positive bond.
Guests:
- Dr. Chris Pachel DACVB (Veterinary Behaviorist), Co-Founder and Co-Owner of INSTINCT Portland and Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland
- Ayelet Berger CDBC, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of INSTINCT Nashville
- Lauren Jones-Wenzel, CDBC, Certified Behavior Consultant at INSTINCT NJ and INSTINCT Philadelphia
Hosts Brian Burton and Sarah Fraser are Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of INSTINCT Dog Behavior & Training. Both are Certified Dog Behavior Consultants and have Master's degrees in Animal Behavior from Hunter College/CUNY.
Dr. Chris Pachel is a Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist. In this episode dog owners and dog professionals will learn what the role of a Veterinary Behaviorist (VB) is, when and why to consider getting help from a VB. We also discusses the philosophy of LIMA (Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive) in training and behavior modification. Lastly, we have an interesting conversation about the considerations of using Aversive's in behavior modification.
To learn more about Dr. Pachel and his work, seminars or to inquire about his services, visit his website by clicking here!
To learn more about the hosts of the show, visit their website's below.
Anthony De Marinis
Website https://demarinisdogtraining.com
Vinny Viola
Website https://www.caninejester.com
In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Christopher Pachel, DACVB, CABC on how to decode signs of urinary issues for cat owners. What are some common stressors for our feline patients, and how can this stress impact their urinary healthy? Tune in to learn what undesirable behaviors can be caused by stress, and what obvious to more subtle signs of stress can be seen in cats. Find out what key questions to ask about patient history including the home environment and feeding that may play a role, and learn recommendations for cat owners when it comes to all things behavior!
Some might say that anxiety is THE malady of our hyper-connected always-on world. But what if you find that your dog is suffering from anxiety as well, and more importantly, what can you do about it? And what can we learn about how anxiety works in the brains of our dogs, and what medical and behavioral professionals do to manage that anxiety in our dogs, to figure out how we can manage the anxiety that many of us suffer from in our own lives? That's why we've invited board-certified veterinary behaviorist and the owner and lead clinician at the Animal Behavior Clinic, Dr. Chris Pachel, to the pod, to discuss what a veterinary behaviorist is and does, the difference between fear and anxiety, whether anxiety stems from nature vs. nurture, why predictability, consistency and control are so vital when treating anxious dogs, and so much more!
In episode 47 of the Paws & Reward Podcast, Dr. Chris Pachel and I talk about The Humane Hierarchy for both our dogs and their people. The Humane Hierarchy is a framework that trainers, behavior consultants, and veterinary behaviorists use when working with their clients. It’s an ethical approach, inviting professionals to develop a behavior modification plan rooted in least intrusive, minimally aversive options.
Since I love listening to Chris explain these concepts, I knew he’d be the perfect guest for the show. Especially since he’s a co-founder of LIMA beings with me! As we discuss each step of the Humane Hierarchy, we provide examples of what it would look like in real life. Watch our conversation on my YouTube Channel.
This episode features veterinary behaviourist Dr Chris Pachel who I speak to about the interaction between health and behaviour problems.
Chris' website and social media profiles are linked below:
https://animalbehaviorclinic.net/
https://www.drpachel.com/
https://www.instagram.com/animalbehaviorclinic
https://www.facebook.com/AnimalBehaviorClinic//
In this week's episode, Stacey, Ness & Sarah are joined by renowned vet behaviourist Dr Chris Pachel. Dr Pachel is not only a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (DACVB). he is also a Certified Animal Behavior Consultant (CABC). Dr Pachel works out of the Animal Behavior Clinic, in Portland, Oregon, in the US.
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Dr Pachel contact details: drpachel.com
Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, is a board-certified Veterinary Behaviorist of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. His work has garnered him international recognition as a thought leader, and coveted keynote speaker and educator. Pachel has traveled the world, headlining international conferences and teaching inspiring lessons about animal aggression, animal behavior, and industry trends.
Tracy Richards lives near Cleveland, Ohio, with her family including 5 dogs and three cats. Tracy’s animals are the heart of her life, especially her dog Asha, an 11 year old Double Merle Australian Shepherd who was born deaf and blind. Asha also has epilepsy and experiences severe anxiety. Tracy has spent the last eleven years working with Family Veterinarians, Behavioral Veterinarians, Chinese Medicine Practitioners, Acupuncturists, Animal Communicators and anyone else who could provide options to ease Asha’s unrest. She met Pachel when Asha was 10 months old and in him found a touchstone that would allow for peace amidst the chaos. Asha has been Tracy‘s biggest challenge, greatest joy and most relentless teacher. She is writing a book about their life together. Asha: Lessons in Hope and Life will be published in Fall of 2022. Her website is http://tracyrichards.co/.
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Chris Pachel, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist and the owner and lead clinician at the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, Oregon. We talk about meeting human needs in order to meet pet needs, meeting your pet for the first time, fulfilling your pet's need for rest, and of course, behavioral medication for pets.
Join Dr. Pachel and Sara for a discussion that focuses on the use of supplements, nutraceuticals, and other complementary treatment strategies for behavioral concerns.
In this episode, Libby and Emily sit down with Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Christopher Pachel.
Dr. Pachel’s way of viewing our companion animals is spacious, generous, and compassionate. This is a conversation that has us considering the larger questions of animal behavior, the why of how we train, and more.
Join Marissa Martino interview Dr. Chris Pachel as he shares the process and benefits of teaching relaxation to his canine clients. They start off the episode defining what relaxation is, discuss existing protocols, and why this is such a critical skill for the patients in his behavior practice. Dr. Pachel walks us through specific examples and how he integrates this exercise into the behavior modification plan for individual dogs. It’s a MUST listen!
The podcast welcomes back Dr. Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC! How can you tell if a dog's licking is related to allergies or behavior? It may not be as straight forward as you think since there can be some overlap. Client communication, multimodal treatment, etc.
It was an honor for Isabel to sit down with Dr. Christopher Pachel of the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Pachel is one of fewer than 100 Animal Behaviorists in the WORLD! In this episode, Isabel and Dr. Pachel discuss what it takes to become a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and earn the right to call oneself an Animal Behaviorist. Apart from a Veterinary degree, and a bunch of research and on-the-job training, Dr. Pachel describes his 4+ year process of obtaining ACVB certification in the show's first game, "What's a Behaviorist?"
In the second part of the show, they discuss the role Vet Behaviorists play vs. traditional veterinarians and certified dog trainers. Dr. Pachel describes vet behaviorists as psychiatrists, psychologists, and even social workers. Isabel is always thrilled to hear that support exists for our furry and four-legged companions. Dr. Pachel specializes in cats and dogs and is a true legend in the pet industry.
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Our guest on Barking From The Wooftops today is Dr. Chris Pachel.
Dr. Pachel is a board-certified veterinary behaviourist and is the owner and lead clinician at the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, Oregon.
Dr. Pachel lectures extensively both domestically and internationally teaches courses at multiple veterinary schools in the United States and has authored numerous articles and book chapters for veterinarians and pet owners.
He is a sought-after expert witness for legal cases and serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for dvm360. He is also a Vice-president of Veterinary Behavior for Instinct Dog Behavior and Training, as well as co-owner of Instinct Portland, which opened in the fall of 2020.
You can find Dr. Pachel’s website https://www.drpachel.com/ (here).
You can find the course mentioned in the podcast here: https://aggressivedog.thinkific.com/courses/navigatingdifficultconversations (https://aggressivedog.thinkific.com/courses/navigatingdifficultconversations)
We would love to hear from you in terms of what specific areas you would like us to discuss in the future. Use the contact form https://quitethethingmedia.com/barking-from-the-wooftops/ (here) to get in contact, or find the show on https://www.facebook.com/BFTWpodcast (Facebook) and https://twitter.com/Barkingwooftops (Twitter).
You can find video content from Barking From The Wooftops on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf7g3O0uXrM88uiH9Iy6NsA?fbclid=IwAR0M0xOHPkYgby1iBQCBnZVRph-nyB4TZxdft84i3WGm8_dsZs6VvOXqmec (Youtube) too.
Barking From The Wooftops is hosted by Jim Gillies (A.Dip CBM) and is a member of https://quitethethingmedia.com/barking-from-the-wooftops/ (Quite The Thing Media) - a Scottish podcast network creating podcasts that speak to you.
Join hosts Sarah Dixon and Rebecca Hoffman with Dr. Pachel, discussing topics of dogs, data collection, client communication, expectation setting skills, and beer. Yes, beer. Enjoy!
Join Sara Ondrako and Dr Chris Pachel, DACVB, CABC for a discussion of strategies that inform best practices for working with clients and veterinarians, and collaborations between multiple behavior professionals.
In this episode we discuss:
What is a LIMA being?
How did this project evolve?
Why is it so hard to apply positive reinforcement principles to ourselves and other people?
Strategies for changing how your own behavior is reinforced.
One of the most common questions I get asked is “when did you want to be a vet?” That kicks off an entire conversation about pursuing your passion, and making tough decisions about when to push forward and when to change course along the way. Join me in this conversation with Jenna Renee Shellman as we discuss how I became a veterinarian, animal behaviorist, and business owner.
Join me in this conversation with board-certified Veterinary Dermatologist, Dr Ashley Bourgeois, as we discuss differentiating stress from itch as underlying causes of self-directed licking and chewing.
In this episode we discuss:
Who makes the decision – the vet, the trainer, or the pet owner?
How behavioral euthanasia is an “active choice” rather than a default decision – there is no formula, and this isn’t something that someone has to do because of a specific behavior pattern or problem, but rather an option that may be actively chosen due to safety or quality of life concerns that aren’t able to be mitigated.
How professionals can support and guide pet owners through the process.
The issues of guilt and shame associated with deciding to euthanize an otherwise healthy dog.
The importance of self-care and good boundaries.
The training and behavior modification process can be a daunting task for pet parents. Join Marissa Martino interview Dr. Chris Pachel, board-certified veterinary behaviorist, as they discuss four strategies to help support pet parents.
1. Reaching out for professional help can be a vulnerable process.
2. Manage the environment to promote success for both the dog and you!
3. Use the canine behavior change process with humans!
4. The behavior change process can be hard at times….and very rewarding!
Dr. Chris Pachel has joined us to discuss a sometimes confusing topic; medical issues and how they can cause or contribute to behavior issues.
The more experience one gets with behavior and training, the more and more it becomes evident that some behavior issues are related to a seemingly unrelated medical issue. But here’s the thing; just like chronic or acute pain, or inflammation, or UTIs, or hormonal problems, or neurochemical imbalances, etc, can cause people to be more irritable, depressed, or even sometimes aggressive, the same thing can happen to our dogs. Not only that, but the only way they can communicate this to us is through body language or aggression to allow us to know how they are feeling. And this communication can be so subtle that it can take an expert in canine body language (or even medical diagnostic tests) to get to the bottom of it.
Thankfully Dr. Pachel helps us understand the situations where a veterinarian or veterinary behaviorist (or other veterinary specialists) may need to be brought in, and how you can best help your veterinarian understand your concerns, and ensure that they have the right information for them to help you and your dog move forward.
Dr. Chris Pachel —a veterinary behaviorist who owns, and is the primary clinician at, the Animal Behavior Clinic, in Portland, Oregon—recounts how he’d wanted to be a veterinarian since childhood. He describes the impetus for, after graduating from veterinary school, and practicing for two years, embarking on a behavior residency program, later becoming board certified by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. Pachel underscores that the human(s) in the household represent a central factor in the equation of treating most behavior issues, and outlines some issues that he and his Animal Behavior Clinic colleagues commonly see in their practice, noting many of those issues tend to be rooted in fear and/or anxiety. This segued into a listener question about a cat with a biting issue, and indeed, Pachel fielded a number of listener calls and emails throughout the interview, including questions about whether he tends to identify certain behavioral issues with certain breeds or regions of the country, about the pros and cons of adopting a puppy versus an older dog, about how Pachel feels about the benefits of CBD oils, about a Chihuahua that regularly attacks her bed and other dog beds in the house, among others.
In this show I get to chat with Dr. Chris Pachel about how the pandemic is affecting our dog’s behavior; using behavior meds in aggression cases; how some non-behavior meds and medical issues can contribute to aggressive behavior; and how vets and trainers can collaborate best to help our dogs.
In this episode we discuss, What is the difference between anxiety and fear? How can using a medical model apply to behavior? How would the treatment/training plan change depending on whether the dog is classified as fearful or anxious? When is it appropriate for a trainer to refer to a vet behaviorist?