Canine teenagers: adolescent behavior development and support strategies

Canine teenagers: adolescent behavior development and support strategies

It may come as no surprise that working with adolescent dogs has its own challenges.  But have you ever thought about what may be happening at the neurobiological level and why these behavior patterns happen the way they do?  This presentation will look at what we think we know about what's happening in the brain during this developmental period, as well as how knowing this information can shape our training plans and our overall understanding of how to navigate this period successfully.  

Dr. Chris Pachel is a board-certified veterinary behaviorist and owner and lead clinician at the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Pachel lectures extensively worldwide, teaches courses at multiple veterinary schools in the United States and has authored numerous articles and book chapters for veterinarians and pet owners. He is a sought-after expert witness for legal cases and serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for dvm360. He is also a vice president of Veterinary Behavior for Instinct Dog Behavior and Training and co-owner of Instinct Portland, which opened in the fall of 2020.