Episode Description: Join us for an illuminating podcast episode where we sit down with Dr. Chris Pachel, a renowned veterinary behaviorist, as we delve into the intricate world of veterinary behavior. Discover how Dr. Pachel's journey evolved from a reductionist approach to embracing the complexities that make each case unique. In this episode, we unravel the nuances of canine behavior that often defy  categorization or "buckets". Dr. Pachel shares his personal journey as a vet behaviorist...

Episode Description:   In this episode with our special guest Karen Baxter, we embark on a journey into the intricate world of canine social interactions through the captivating lens of Game Theory. This episode offers a distinctive perspective on the dynamics in groups of dogs and between littermates. As the episode unfolds, we bring Cat and Brian's 3D+ Framework into the conversation introducing the three interconnected dimensions of this chaos and complexity inspired model. Throughout our...

Episode Description: In this episode, we dive deep into the realms of dog behavior and training, critically evaluating the prevailing narratives that define our approaches. Join us as we unravel the nuances of bottom-up emergence versus the top-down plan, command, and control paradigm and  challenge the conventional beliefs about dogs, their training, and behavior, uncovering the hidden ethical dimensions of control. As the discussion unfolds, we navigate through the industry's tangled...