Veterinary Behaviour Chat

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 what we cover: 1.       A great exercise to help...

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 distressing situations. In this episode, Dr Katrin chats...

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 clinic. 2.       5 things that Pet Caregivers...

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.   In this episode, Dr Katrin chats to Dr Sophie...

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 they are scared about what this could mean for thei...

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 Separation Anxiety, Fear of People coming into th...

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 Appreciation Challenge over in our Facebook Group  ...

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, the idea of Emotional Safety of pets, caregivers...

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 EMOTIONALLY safe and healthy during the holiday seas...

Episode 8 – Alex & Tiglet's Journey Join Dr Katrin as she chats to Alex about her cat Tiglet's behavioural journey. Learn how Tiglet's aggressive behaviours towards family members was getting worse and worse and how addressing Tiglet's chronic pain helped reduce her levels of arousal and aggression. Dr Katrin and Alex chat about which medications helped Tiglet and stress the importance of a compre...

What's in a Title? Debunking the labels of Pet Behaviour Professionals Veterinary Behaviourist, Behaviourist, Behaviour Consultant, Trainer… it's all so confusing… how do you know which professional to choose, who does what and who will be best suited to help you and your pet? In this episode, Dr Katrin unpacks the differences between Pet Behaviour Professionals to highlight their strengths and ar...

Introducing Nora Shackleford, RVN, ISFM Cat Advocate and Fear Free Professional! Nora is a Veterinary Nurse who has a huge passion for all things feline and is part of Dr Katrin's Cat Behaviour Team. In this episode, find out how Nora and Dr Katrin collaborate to educate cat owners about feline behaviour and feline behaviour problems. Learn about the concept of preventative Behavioural Medicine an...

The Veterinary Behaviour Treatment Plan! What does it look like and what does it include? In this episode, Dr Katrin shares her multi-modal approach to treating Pet Behaviour Problems. Learn about environmental management, behaviour modification, treating underlying physical medical health concerns and using psychopharmaceutical medication, supplements, pheromones, and diets in Dr Katrin's "5 M" a...

In this episode, Dr. Katrin chats to Tessa whose canine companion Malu suffers from epilepsy and has a generalised anxiety disorder. Tessa shares her and Malu's journey to becoming almost seizure-free and a much calmer, more confident and overall much happier pup.   Key Highlights:   [00:01 - 06:59] Tessa's heartfelt desire to foster and adopt a dog The courageous rescue of Malu from a perilous hi...

Have you ever wondered what a Veterinary Behaviour Consultation actually looks like? In this episode, Dr. Katrin Jahn provides a comprehensive glimpse into the Pet Behaviour Consultation process, shedding light on what pet parents can discover about their pet's behavioural issues and what valuable insights they'll gain by the consultation's conclusion. Key Highlights: [00:01 - 02:46] Behaviour Con...

In this episode, Dr. Katrin Jahn introduces Ilse Fourie, an accomplished CBCC-KA, DipCABT, CertCAB, MA, and a Fear Free Certified Trainer. Dr. Katrin and Ilse work together on all dog behaviour cases, combining their unique knowledge and skillsets to provide the very best outcomes for their patients. Join them in a captivating conversation as they delve into the intricacies of their holistic and e...

In this episode, Dr. Katrin Jahn welcomes you to " The Pet Behaviour Chat ," an engaging podcast dedicated to exploring the fascinating world of pet behavior. In our inaugural episode, Dr. Katrin shares her personal journey as a veterinarian with over two decades of experience and sheds light on her decision to embark on a residency in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine. Discover the passion that drive...