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Veterinary Behaviour Chat

Dr Katrin Jahn, DrMedVet, CertVA, MANZCVS(VB), DACVB, DipECAWBM(BM), MRCVS
Veterinary Behaviour Chat
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  • Veterinary Behaviour Chat

    152 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Drew Bedor – When to recommend a VB

    14/09/2026 | 22 mins.
    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
     
    If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!
     
    Facebook Group: Join The Veterinary Behaviour Community on Facebook
     
    You can CONNECT with me:
    Website: Visit my website
    Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram
    Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page
    Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube
    LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn
     
    Thank you for tuning in!
  • Veterinary Behaviour Chat

    151 Arousal, Valence and links to Behavioural Signs and Treatment

    07/09/2026 | 25 mins.
    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
     
    If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!
     
    Facebook Group: Join The Veterinary Behaviour Community on Facebook
     
    You can CONNECT with me:
    Website: Visit my website
    Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram
    Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page
    Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube
    LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn
     
    Thank you for tuning in!
  • Veterinary Behaviour Chat

    150 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Claire Rhodes – B'Mod for Noise Fears

    31/08/2026 | 20 mins.
    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!
     
    Facebook Group: Join The Veterinary Behaviour Community on Facebook
     
    You can CONNECT with me:
    Website: Visit my website
    Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram
    Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page
    Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube
    LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn
     
    Thank you for tuning in!
  • Veterinary Behaviour Chat

    149 Acupuncture in Behaviour Medicine with Dr Carole Parsons

    24/08/2026 | 38 mins.
    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
     
    If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!
     
    Facebook Group: Join The Veterinary Behaviour Community on Facebook
     
    You can CONNECT with me:
    Website: Visit my website
    Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram
    Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page
    Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube
    LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn
     
    Thank you for tuning in!
  • Veterinary Behaviour Chat

    148 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Sharon Jones – Puppy Socialisation

    17/08/2026 | 21 mins.
    Episode 148 – 15 Minute Speed Coaching with Sharon Jones – Puppy Socialisation
     
    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 Canine Dog Trainer and Behaviourist, Sharon Jones, about the brilliant topic of Puppy Socialisation, especially as it relates to advice given around vaccine administration, when the puppy can first "go out" and what this means for socialisation.
     
    I love this topic so much as I feel we have really changed our approach to Puppy Socialisation in recent years, making sure we don't overwhelm or even frighten puppies with over-exposure and long checklists of things they "should encounter" in a very short period of time.
    And, of course, there is the all-important question around timings of vaccines and safety to go to puppy classes or meet other dogs.
     
    Have a listen as we chat through all this and have a read of the paper I share on this exact topic here:
    Stepita, M.E., Bain, M.J. and Kass, P.H., 2013. Frequency of CPV infection in vaccinated puppies that attended puppy socialization classes. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 49(2), pp.95-100.
     
    I absolutely loved chatting to Sharon, and I really hope you find this episode useful !
     
    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!
     
    Facebook Group: Join The Veterinary Behaviour Community on Facebook
     
    You can CONNECT with me:
    Website: Visit my website
    Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram
    Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page
    Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube
    LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn
     
    Thank you for tuning in!
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About Veterinary Behaviour Chat
Every week, Double Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviourist and Veterinarian of over 25 years, Dr. Katrin Jahn provides education, knowledge and inspiration on all things Veterinary Behaviour Medicine aka Veterinary Psychiatry. This show is for fellow Vets, Veterinary Nurses and Pet Care Professionals who want to serve their patients and clients better by integrating Veterinary Behaviour Medicine into their everyday practice. The podcast features up-to-date, informative advice on diagnosing and treating behaviour problems in dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and other companion animals in a variety of episodes, including interviews with some of the leading minds in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine. In our Case Study and Case De-Brief episodes, Dr. Katrin demonstrates how she approaches and treats Clinical Behaviour Cases on a practical level, and we hear from pet owners who have achieved fantastic results in treating their pets' behaviour problems. In our 15-minute Speed Coaching episodes, Dr Katrin consults with and coaches fellow professionals on Case Management, setting up Veterinary Behaviour Medicine protocols, using Psychopharmaceutical Medications, Career Progression and so much more! If you are a Veterinarian, Veterinary Nurse/Technician or Pet Care Professional and you want to elevate your skillset to the next level, this is the podcast for you! This podcast will provide answers to the following questions and so much more! • How do I safely and effectively use psychopharmacology for my veterinary patients? • What are the best veterinary Pre-Visit Pharmaceuticals? • How does my patient's physical health affect their behavioural health? • What physical diseases should I be screening for in patients that present with behaviour problems? • Why is pain such an important consideration for Behaviour Patients? • How do I treat dogs with Separation Anxiety? • How do I treat dogs with Noise Phobias? • How do I treat cats that are House Soiling? • How do I perform a risk assessment on a Veterinary Behaviour patient? • What are some Behavioural First Aid Strategies I can give to my clients? • How do I manage aggressive dogs in the Veterinary Clinic? • How do I manage aggressive cats in the Veterinary Clinic? • Why am I seeing so many anxious or fearful patients in my practice? • How do I treat dogs and cats with Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome? • How do I treat dogs and cats with Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours? • What diets, supplements and nutraceuticals actually work at reducing stress in veterinary patients?
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