When to Use a Veterinary Behaviorist, The "Psychiatrist" of the Dog World
Good Dog Nation
English - October 22, 2019 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBPets & Animals Kids & Family Leisure Hobbies dogs dog training dog obedience dog health puppies therapy dogs dog bite prevention dog safety dog care dog breeding Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Dr. Amy Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CABC, Boarded Veterinary Behaviorist talks about the role a vet behaviorist plays in dealing with aggression and extreme fear in dogs. One of only 84 vet behaviorists in North America, Dr. Pike is a specialist in behavior medicine, who is essentially the "psychiatrist" of the veterinary world. She discusses her field and how she works with dog owners, dog trainers, behavior consultants and other veterinarians. Dr. Pike discusses the importance of reward based dog training, early warning signs of fear and aggression in puppies, when you should consider contacting a vet behaviorist, the importance of socialization and the role it plays in aggression, and how she uses medication and natural supplementation to deal with dog-to-human aggression.