Behavioral Euthanasia: Forgiving Yourself for Not Walking on Water [Episode 22]
Joann Rechtine, CSAT, CPDT-KA, FDM, FFCP, MS, MPH, RN Bio
Joann has been working with dogs professionally for over twenty years and specializes in separation anxiety work. Joann is a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT). She is the owner and founder of The Loose Leash Academy and works exclusively with dogs who experience separation anxiety or isolation distress issues and uses humane and studied protocols that are formulated specifically for a dog’s needs.
She is also a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), a certified Family Dog Mediator, and a Fear Free™ Certified Trainer.
Joann currently organizes educational events for dog training professionals in subjects like dog aggression, nose work, and separation anxiety. She is an expert at organizing events and has planned everything from 1-hour seminars to multiple- day international conferences.
- CLICK HERE to visit The Loose Leash Academy
- CLICK HERE to visit Joann’s separation anxiety work
- CLICK HERE to see The Great Big Dog Aggression workshop with Mike Shikashio and Chris Pachel in Asheville, NC, September 10-11, 2022
- CLICK HERE to register for The Power of Choice workshop with Irith Bloom and Kristina Spaulding, July 16-17, 2022, Online
- CLICK HERE to Sign up to be the first to know when tickets go on sale for the workshop with Trish McMillan and Amy Cook next May 6-7 in Asheville, NC
- CLICK HERE to visit Resources for people experiencing the loss of a pet
- CLICK HERE to visit FaceBook page for people experiencing the loss of a pet
Trish McMillan Bio
Trish McMillan holds a Master’s degree in Animal Behavior from the University of Exeter in England and numerous other certifications and credentials. She specializes in training and behavior modification work using positive reinforcement with dogs, cats, and horses.
Trish runs McMillan Animal Behavior in North Carolina and Shelter Behavior Hub online and worldwide.
- CLICK HERE for Trish’s courses and mentorship
- CLICK HERE for Trish’s website with peer support and consulting
- CLICK HERE to visit Shelter Behavior Hub FaceBook page
- CLICK HERE to visit McMillan Animal Behavior FaceBook Page
- CLICK HERE to visit Pibbling with Theodore FB page
- CLICK HERE to visit Pibble Hill FaceBook page
- CLICK HERE to see Trish McMillan, her pit bull, Theodore, and other critter friends on Instagram
- CLICK HERE to visit Trish’s TikTok
- CLICK HERE to read Trish’s article ‘The Perils of Placing Marginal Dogs’ in The IAABC Journal
Comments on Behavioral Euthanasia: Forgiving Yourself for Not Walking on Water [Episode 22]
Very helpful podcast. Thank you. Sometimes euthanasia is the kindest option, but the guilt can be huge. People always say, “You’ll know when it’s time” for health reasons, but it’s harder with behavioral issues. Easy to blame ourselves for incidents, and hard to decide that quality of life is the most important criterion, for the animal and the people involved.