Animal Behavior Clinic

08/07/2024

07/16/2024

I'm grateful to have been included in a conversation last month with other veterinary professionals on Creating Inclusive Spaces in the Pet Professional Industry (hosted and sponsored by our friends at Fear Free Pets).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueZkoKZtPOM

HUGE thanks to everyone who contributed to the recording and the ongoing conversation!

Fear Free is dedicated to protecting the emotional wellbeing of both animals and the people who love and care for them. We believe that everyone deserves to ...

07/15/2024

Are there any Reader's Digest aficionados out there? Enjoy!

Searching for the perfect kitty? Consider the zodiac signs as cats to connect you to your ideal feline companion.

07/12/2024

Are you a veterinarian with a behavior case you're unsure how to diagnose or treat?

Or, are you a pet owner looking for additional support for your pet's behavior issue, and your veterinarian is interested in getting suggestions from a specialist?

We. Can. Help.

Our team of behavior vets can consult with veterinarians looking for additional support for the cases they manage in-house. Even better, we can typically schedule these with as little as 1-2 days' lead time, so you don't have to wait for help.

All the information you need to get started is available by clicking the "services" link below!

All consultations are conducted in person (at our Portland office) or virtually (for current clients) via video or phone conference, and include a written summary of information and recommendations covered, provided to both client and referring veterinarian.

06/23/2024

This one is virtual, so we've got an almost unlimited number of spots available.

Can't wait to chat with folks TOMORROW! (Monday June 24, 2024)
https://instinctportland.as.me/events
👆(registration link)

06/21/2024

What a way to wake up! I delivered a webinar yesterday evening for VETGirl sponsored by Ceva Animal Health USA on the topic of "Canine Noise Phobia and the Anxiety Patient" - and the team was kind enough to share the attendee feedback with me. Thank you to everyone who attended and those who will watch the recorded version and for taking the time to share your thoughts with me!

06/10/2024

If you're looking for an absolute treasure trove of helpful articles like this one, https://www.instinctdogtraining.com/the-pain-anxiety-relationship/ check out the "blog" under the "learn" tab on www.instinctdogtraining.com

You're welcome! ❤

Certified dog trainers & behavior consultants offer fully customized programs to deliver Better Results, Stronger Relationships & Happier Dogs.

05/11/2024

Are you the next team member we're looking for?

We're expanding the training team at Instinct Dog Behavior & Training Portland! The job posting on Indeed has all the details, but if you have any questions, let me know!

We're looking for another team member with behavior consulting experience who can work independently with clients AND loves being a part of an incredible team.

Did I mention that our weekly trainer rounds include the veterinarians from the Animal Behavior Clinic, too? It's pretty awesome.

2 Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC jobs. Apply to the latest jobs near you. Learn about salary, employee reviews, interviews, benefits, and work-life balance

05/01/2024

This is a new presentation for me and I can't wait for the live question/answer session at the end of this webinar to dive deep in the conversation! I'll see you online tomorrow!!!

Live Webinar with Recording!
🙋🏻‍♀️ Dr. Christopher Pachel
🐾 Fear vs. Anxiety: Does the distinction matter?
🗓️ Thursday, May 2, 2024
🕐 1pm EST
💲 $49.90 / $29.90 for Members

Register here:
https://www.dog-ibox.com/en/fear-vs-anxiety-same-or-different-and-does-it-matter.html?

03/19/2024

Do you have a dog?

If so, the Thinking Pets Research Program at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Hospital would love to hear from you! Please take this 10-15 minute survey about you, your dog, and your relationship with your dog: http://tinyurl.com/thinkingpets

Your responses are completely anonymous and will help the team better understand possible owner-related and dog factors that may affect how dogs experience the veterinary clinic. Please like/comment/share to reach as many dog lovers as possible!

02/15/2024

Nope, I'm not kitten you... 🤣

I hope to see you in Columbus, Ohio, for the Midwest Veterinary Conference in a week or so! I've got six hours of lectures on Friday, 2/23, and another six on Saturday, 2/24.

It will be a whirlwind, but it has been a few years since I've been back to this venue and I'm looking forward to it!

02/02/2024

It was my absolute pleasure to participate in this round table discussion about a new targeted therapy for canine parvovirus. Elanco recognizes the importance of including a behavioral perspective in this conversation. This product is a game-changer for our patients!

Despite the availability of safe and effective vaccinations, canine parvovirus remains a significant threat to unvaccinated and young dogs, often with significant morbidity and mortality.1

01/19/2024

Dr. Pachel was recently featured on the Fully Vetted Podcast in preparation for his upcoming sessions at the 2024 Midwest Veterinary Conference in Columbus, OH! This conference will be taking place from February 22nd through the 24th, and
he will be speaking on Friday and Saturday! We hope you check out this amazing podcast, and we hope to see you in Columbus in February!

Relaxing on command is difficult enough for people... forget about getting animals to do it! But conditioning a relaxation response IS possible, and it can have widespread applications for veterinary professionals and pet owners.

Tune in to today's episode of Fully Vetted to listen to Dr. Christopher Pachel of Animal Behavior Clinic describe this "magical" occurrence. Available on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Google, and all the usual places, plus online at https://www.fullyvettedpodcast.com/.

12/25/2023

I’m excited to announce that I will speak at this year’s Fetch Charlotte on March 15-17 in Charlotte, NC!

Use code “PACHEL25” for 25% off your registration!
Register here: https://bit.ly/3TxtcRA

10/13/2023

Dr. Pachel was recently featured in Newsweek!! This feature is all about explaining why your dog will circle all around before sitting down. It's a great read, and we encourage you to check it out! https://www.newsweek.com/dog-circle-before-lying-down-vet-reveals-why-1830784

10/12/2023

Huge thanks to everyone who came to Fetch Coastal in Atlantic City this week, and especially to those who showed up to learn about "top tips for stress associated conditions in cats" and how we can support them!

These vets and techs and assistants and CSCs are the ones in the thick of patient care every day, and their enthusiasm for upleveling their knowledge was palpable.

Hope to see you all again in future lectures!!!

09/11/2023

Meet Moose and his human, Megan! Moose started seeing Dr. Krug in September 2022 and they have been working on Moose's fear in certain situations. Moose is another example of how nosework has been a therapeutic outlet and he recently earned his Nosework Level 1 title!

"As a "Covid puppy" and shelter rescue, Moose has struggled with fear-based reactivity towards strangers, which he has worked hard to improve over the course of the past year with the help of Dr. Krug. Moose first learned nosework informally over two years ago, and he absolutely loves playing "seek" as a way to burn mental and physical energy. He passed his first ORT this June, and he just earned his NW1 title, placing 7th out of 46 dogs! I am so proud of not only his nosework abilities but also of how easily he handled the trial setting and all the new people he encountered." ~Moose's human, Megan

Congratulations Megan and Moose! You are a fabulous team and we thoroughly enjoy working with you!

09/08/2023

Dr. Pankratz will be speaking at the Wild West Vet Show in Reno, Nevada from October 18th to the 21st! Use code KP50 at checkout to get 50% off your pass for the show!

05/18/2023

Dr. Pachel was once again featured on the "Dogs Unknown" Podcast with Brian Burton and Sarah Fraser, with special guests Malena DeMartin-Price and Dr. Emily Levine! This time features a comprehensive discussion regarding separation anxiety in our dogs and its misunderstood nature!

‎Show Dogs Unknown, Ep I Don't Like My Dog - May 7, 2023

05/16/2023

Dr. Pachel was recently featured on the "Dogs Unknown" podcast with Brian Burton and Sarah Fraser, featuring special guests Ayelet Berger and Lauren Jones-Wenzel! This time, they delve into the sensitive subject of disliking your dog, what can be done when our furry friends don't end up meshing in our lives, and what you can do to rebuild a positive bond! Check it out!

‎Show Dogs Unknown, Ep I Don't Like My Dog - May 7, 2023

05/16/2023

We are hiring for a full-time behavior technician position at Animal Behavior Clinic Portland, with an option to start onboarding immediately. This is a local position (rather than remote), so we'll need you here in Portland by the time you start working, if you're not here already. :)

We're thrilled that one of our current techs is moving into an education role (yay!!! we absolutely need more compassionate educators who are passionate about behavior!!!) and we're looking for the person who has been waiting for an opportunity just like this to become a part of ABC Portland.

I know that "team player" and "supportive culture" are buzzwords that get thrown around the employment space, but they're truly something that we lean into and embrace at ABC Portland, from start to finish. We're looking for a technician who wants to be a part of something bigger than themselves, who values a safe space within which we learn and grow together, and who wants to join a company where the contributions of every single team member help shape the trajectory of the way we operate, every single day.

If that sounds like you, send us your resume! Send it through to [email protected] and our team will forward it to the leadership team for consideration.

We're in the process of formalizing the job posting and it will be up soon, but don't hesitate to message us with any questions you have in the meantime!

04/05/2023

Our own wonderful Dr. Pankratz was recently featured in an article on Inverse regarding an interesting question...can your cat actually tell time? Check it out!

https://www.inverse.com/science/can-my-cat-tell-time-heres-what-experts-say

Cats probably have some sense of time, but whether that's the same as humans is up to scientific debate, experts explain.

03/30/2023

Dr. Pachel was recently featured in a Psychology Today article that touches on the Body-Mind connection in dogs. It's a very interesting read, and we highly recommend that you check it out when you have a chance!

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/tender-paws/202303/the-body-mind-connection-in-dogs

Is a medical problem causing your dog's behavioral issues?

03/20/2023

What a whirlwind of a weekend! From start to finish, this was one to remember.

Beautiful skies, seeing a former team member and fellow Instinct co-owner, basking in the brilliance of colleagues both individually and collectively ... It will take some time to absorb it all!

Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, trained, learned, coordinated, and did all the other things necessary to pull off an event like this. Can't wait to see you all again next year!!!

02/21/2023

Hey friends! We're hiring at BOTH of our sister businesses! If you are a Customer Service expert or a Certified Dog Trainer/Behavior Consultant (or know people who are), please read on.

For those skilled in all things customer service, we have TWO positions available to choose from. Both of these positions begin remote, and will transition to remote-in-person hybrid when our facility opens this Spring. We are happy to negotiate ongoing work from home days for employees who benefit from this work style, however, both positions will require in-person work for the majority of your shifts once the facility is in full swing.

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training Portland: PART-TIME Client Care position, open to applicants living in the Portland, OR metro area including SW Washington. This position can increase to full-time in the spring or remain part-time: https://www.indeed.com/job/part-time-client-service-counselor-21f5ecbf7c9b914c?_ga=2.108255682.1355318709.1676923354-1509493136.1676923354

Animal Behavior Clinic: FULL-TIME Client Care position, open to applicants living in the Portland metro area. Oregon only: https://www.indeed.com/job/full-time-client-service-representative-09f6151f0e61de61

And last but not least, if you are a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (or a Certified Trainer with experience in complex behavior modification looking to attain your BC certification within the next year), Instinct PDX is hiring for a field-based position! Open to Oregon/SW Washington residents within commuting distance of the PDX Metro. Our field-based trainers/BCs go out to client homes or public locations for training, but will have access to our new facility in the St. John's neighborhood at times, too. Note that this is NOT a primarily facility-based position: https://www.indeed.com/job/full-time-certified-trainer-or-dogcat-behavior-consultant-e66a07fc2a5c17ad

See individual Indeed listing for full details and how to apply!

02/16/2023

Dr. Pachel was recently featured on another amazing podcast! This time, he speaks to the hosts of the Canine Classroom Podcast, where he discusses things like the role of a veterinary behaviorist, the philosophy of LIMA (Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive) in training and behavior modification, plus the considerations of using Aversive's in behavior modification! It's a great listen and we'd love for you to check it out!

‎Show The Canine Classroom Podcast, Ep Ep. 6- Dr. Chris Pachel: The Use Of Medication, LIMA & The Consideration Of Aversive's in BMod - Jan 25, 2023

12/29/2022

Meet Pudge!

This handsome boy started seeing Dr. Krug in November of 2021. Pudge has struggled with impulsivity and regulating his emotional arousal. He has come so far in the last year and one therapy that has been very helpful for him is nosework! He started taking nosework classes and despite encountering some difficulties at times (dragonflies in the summer...), Pudge has learned a new skill and has come so far he has even been able to compete at nosework trials! Pudge has earned his Nosework 1 title as well as his level 1 interior title. Pudge's human Ambra notes, "For us, I think nosework was the key to growing our relationship as well as giving him a positive outlet he needed mentally when the "normal" things we tried didn't work."

Go, Pudge, Go! We are so proud of you! ❤️❤️❤️

10/18/2022

Please help us celebrate our phenomenal technician team at ABC!!! We would be absolutely lost without our certified technician, Cristen, and our technician student (soon to be certified technician), Mckenna!! They make everything we do possible!!!