Veterinary Behaviour Chat

Episode 153 – The Canine Regulation Project with Nina Fotara
 
In this episode, holistic dog trainer, Nina Fotara, and I have such a cool conversation about Nina's new venture – The Canine Regulation Project!
We dive into questions such as what "Regulation" means to both of us, how we use the concept in our work, and what it means for both the pets and the caregivers we work with.
 
As the conversation progresses, we delve deeper into philosophical aspects of working in the Pet Behaviour sector and share how we can broaden our toolkits by considering canine- and human regulation as an important part of our treatment -and care plans!
 
I really hope you enjoyed this conversation as much as I enjoyed recording it, and if you'd like to learn more about Nina and her work, please read on!
Nina Fotara KCAI (WG) is the multi-award-winning Holistic Gundog Specialist™, a trainer and behaviourist at Confident Canine® in Essex, a business built around nervous-system-led work with both gundogs and their guardians. Her tagline, balancing both ends of the lead, captures her approach: working with a dog's nervous system and the energetics its guardian brings, rather than just the behaviour on the surface. Nina is also the founder of the Canine Regulation Project, including the annual Canine Regulation Day on 14 September and the creator of the Holistic Dog® Deck.
To learn more about Nina, please check out the resources below:
Confident Canine® main site:        https://confidentcanine.co.uk
Holistic Dog® platform:                   https://holisticdog.uk
The Holistic Dog® deck page:       https://holisticdog.uk/deck
Canine Regulation Project™ Website: https://canineregulation.org
 
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Episode 152 – 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Drew Bedor – When to recommend a VB
 
Welcome to another 15-minute Speed Coaching Session for Veterinary and Pet Care Professionals!
The rules of the game are as follows:
·         Episodes will be in-the-moment, off-the-cuff and unscripted.
·         Coaching sessions will be 15 Minutes MAXIMUM, so wherever we finish, we finish…
·         Which means that we might not find complete resolution to your question, but we will certainly get the thought process started!
 
In this episode, I chat to Veterinary Technician with a Special Interest in Behaviour, Drew Bedor, about when, as a Trainer or Non-Veterinary Behaviourist, is an appropriate time to recommend referral to a Veterinary Behaviourist.
We talk about recognizing when usually successful strategies don't seem to work, time budgets that might be out of balance, initiating conversations about psychopharmacology, physical health contributors, access to VBs, and so much more!
 
I absolutely loved chatting to Drew and I hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.
 
If you'd like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here:
https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals
If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!
 
If you'd like to know more about my case-based Veterinary Behaviour Membership – The Behaviour Case Collective – then you can do this right here:   https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/behaviour-case-collective
 
And… if YOU would like to be part of a 15-Minute Podcast Speed Coaching episode, then apply right here:
https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/assessments/2148527544
 
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Episode 151 – Arousal, Valence and links to Behavioural Signs and Treatment
 
This episode is inspired by a listener request for me to have a chat about emotional arousal, valence and how these relate to behavioural signs and treatment strategies.
I love this topic, which is why I have designed a resource, which you can find in the Trinity Professional Guides E-Book, that talks about exactly this – The Canine and Feline Circumplex of Emotions.
 
Here's what you'll learn:
·         Definitions of arousal and valence as they relate to Veterinary Behaviour Medicine and The Circumplex of Emotions.
·         Why this resource is a brilliant visual guide for Caregivers and Professionals alike.
·         How we can recognize extremes of arousal and valence and their impact on welfare and wellbeing.
·         Neurotransmitter considerations within this model.
·         How this model can guide our pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment choices.
 
 
Find The Canine and Feline Circumplex of Emotions as well as many other useful resources in the Professional Guides E-Book here:
https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/trinity-ebook
 
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Episode 150 – 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Claire Rhodes – B'Mod for Noise Fears
 
Welcome to another 15-minute Speed Coaching Session for Veterinary and Pet Care Professionals!
The rules of the game are as follows:
·         Episodes will be in-the-moment, off-the-cuff and unscripted.
·         Coaching sessions will be 15 Minutes MAXIMUM, so wherever we finish, we finish…
·         Which means that we might not find complete resolution to your question, but we will certainly get the thought process started!
 
In this episode, I chat to Veterinarian with a Special Interest in Behaviour, Dr Claire Rhodes, about non-psychopharmaceutical options for managing noise sensitivities and fears.
Have a listen as we talk about using a comprehensive treatment approach, where desensitization and counter-conditioning fit in (or not!), always considering pain, and possible genetic and early life interventions.
 
Here are the studies I talk about in the episode:
 
Lopes Fagundes, A.L., Hewison, L., McPeake, K.J., Zulch, H. and Mills, D.S., 2018. Noise sensitivities in dogs: an exploration of signs in dogs with and without musculoskeletal pain using qualitative content analysis. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 5, p.17.
 
Grigg, E.K., Chou, J., Parker, E., Gatesy-Davis, A., Clarkson, S.T. and Hart, L.A., 2021. Stress-related behaviors in companion dogs exposed to common household noises, and owners' interpretations of their dogs' behaviors. Frontiers in veterinary science, 8, p.760845.
 
Riemer, S., 2023. Therapy and prevention of noise fears in dogs—A review of the current evidence for practitioners. Animals, 13(23), p.3664.
 
I absolutely loved chatting to Claire, and I hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.
 
If you'd like to book a 30-minute Vet-Vet or Vet-Pet Care Professional Consultation with me, you can do that right here:
https://calendly.com/trinityvet/teams-and-professionals
If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!
 
If you'd like to know more about my case-based Veterinary Behaviour Membership – The Behaviour Case Collective – then you can do this right here:   https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/behaviour-case-collective
 
And… if YOU would like to be part of a 15-Minute Podcast Speed Coaching episode, then apply right here:
https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/assessments/2148527544
 
If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!
 
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Episode 149 – Acupuncture in Behaviour Medicine with Dr Carole Parsons
 
How do therapies such as acupuncture fit into Veterinary Behaviour Medicine?
This is the topic I discuss with UK-based Vet, Dr Carole Parsons, who runs a mobile acupuncture clinic, in this episode of the podcast.
I, myself, am a great believer in acupuncture and other complementary therapies but hearing the research evidence that Carole provided during this conversation as well as her clinical experience of using acupuncture for a variety of cases, really sealed the deal for me.
 
Have a listen as we chat about the patients that can benefit from acupuncture, its indications in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine, its limitations and the cool things such as fMRI studies and neurotransmitter influence.
 
If you're looking for a qualified UK Veterinary Acupuncturist, then you can search here:  www.abva.co.uk/find-a-vet or https://www.ivas.org/vet-search-map-2018/
 
And, if you'd like to work with Carole personally, here are her contact details: www.pettherapyacupuncture.co.uk / @pettherapyacupuncture on Instagram / facebook.com/PetTherapyAcu
 
And, if you'd like to read more about evidence-based acupuncture, here are great resources to go to: Acupuncture in Medicine journal or www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org
 
If you'd like to know more about my case-based Veterinary Behaviour Membership – The Behaviour Case Collective – then you can do this right here:   https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/behaviour-case-collective
 
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