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“The more you know… the better you can deal with issues that arrive [which leads] to reduced surrender. Preventive behavioral treatment [is] educating owners about what actually to expect and what they can do about it.”
Listen to Episode #426 Now
This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls Fresh Cat Food and Doobert.com.
If dogs and cats could choose a psychiatrist it would be Dr. Nicholas Dodman. With a drive for advocacy, a gift for research, and a never-say-quit treatment philosophy, it is no surprise that he is one of the world’s most noted veterinary behaviorists. Co-founder of the Center for Canine Behaviour Studies, Dr. Dodman describes himself as a “secret cat person,” as well.
In this episode Dr. Dodman and Stacy chat about enrichment for indoor cats and how clicker training with cats positively enhances their relationship with their people. Dr. Dodman takes us through behavioral conflicts that are common in cats and some that are uncommon—like separation anxiety. He outlines how pharmaceutical solutions treat behavioral issues like territorial spraying, pica, and compulsive behavior (OCD) in cats.
To learn more about Dr. Dodman’s current and previous work, visit the Center for Canine Behavior Studies online, and for feline-specific content visit Cat’s Corner. Follow the CCBS on Facebook and Instagram.
A transcript for Episode 426 can be downloaded here.
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