Wagging Through Life
Real-Time Veterinary Behavior Case Analysis & Neurobiology
for Every Life Stage
Dr Pachel, Dr Murphy, and Dr C
WITH INSIGHTS FROM INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY BEHAVIOR, PAIN MANAGEMENT, AND NEUROSCIENCE EXPERTS
Learn how to support pups at all life stages
We’re bringing together three internationally renowned veterinarians, each with years of experience in animal behavior, for a unique and dynamic panel-style discussion.
This isn't your standard webinar—it’s a webcast that’s all about interaction and fresh perspectives.
Explore clinical vignettes, neurobiological insights, and that all important practical advice with a blend of presentation and podcast style panel discussion.
Be a fly on the wall for real time, unrehearsed clinical discussion of cases - see what the experts ask each other and how they navigate cases from different perspectives.
PLUS we will be managing the chat in real time too - have your questions guide the conversation!
WEBCAST 1
REACTIVITY
Dogs who bark, lunge, growl, snarl, snap, or bite can be incredibly stressful to support. This webcast covers:
- Developmental changes
- Life experiences
- And specific tips on adapting behavior support plans to account for both
After this session, you’ll be ready to refine your approach and get faster improvements, no matter the age of the pup!
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WEBCAST 2
SEPARATION ANXIETY
Distress when separated from caregivers has a variety of motivations that change with age. This webcasts covers treatment differences and considerations for:
- Puppies who can't be left alone
- Adult dogs with chronic or new signs
- Geriatric pups with emerging signs
After this webcast, you’ll be able to quickly assess the best next steps by age and signs for each dog!
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RESOURCE GUARDING
Dogs who stiffen, stare, growl, snarl, snap, or bite around food, toys, and space can be scary for family members. This webcast covers:
- Neurobiological causes
- Quick de-escalation tips
- Medical causes at different life stages
After this webcast, you'll be ready to prevent and improve these signs in all life stages!
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Dr Pachel
DVM DACVB CABC (IAABC)
I see this profession as my calling. The most rewarding moments come when clients, through working with their animals, experience positive changes that extend into their own lives.
Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC (IAABC) is the owner and lead clinician at the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, OR. He received his veterinary degree from the University of MN in 2002 and became board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists in 2010. He has operated house-call, office-based, and telemedicine-focused behavior practices. Dr. Pachel lectures worldwide, teaches courses annually at multiple veterinary schools, and has authored articles and book chapters on topics such as Intercat aggression, behavioral euthanasia, and pet selection for animal-assisted therapy. He is a sought-after expert witness for legal animal behavior cases and serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for dvm360. Dr. Pachel is a Vice President of Veterinary Behavior for the Instinct Dog Behavior and Training franchise and co-owner of Instinct Portland.
Dr E'Lise Christensen
DVM DACVB
Veterinary behaviorists strengthen the human-animal bond with passion, innovation, expertise, and a touch of humor—because every interaction shapes a lifetime. This is the heart of veterinary medicine, and there’s nowhere else I’d rather be.
Dr. E’Lise Christensen (Dr. C) is a board-certified veterinary behaviorist on a mission to bring joy, curiosity, and understanding to pets and their people. With 30 years of experience in veterinary medicine, Dr. C started from the ground up—cleaning cages and training therapy dogs at 16—progressing through puppy classes, dog training, and veterinary school, including a veterinary behavior residency at Cornell. Her journey includes hands-on roles in sheltering, general, specialty, and feline-only practices, giving her a well-rounded, compassionate perspective on the behavioral challenges families face.
Today, Dr. C’s boutique veterinary behavior service combines academic insight with real-life solutions, creating a supportive community for families navigating pet behavior issues and for professionals around the globe eager to learn from her expertise. Her service is a lively hub of consulting, international lectures, thoughtful writing, and media contributions, all centered on deepening understanding of animal behavior, public health, and animal sheltering.
Side Quests
- Partnering with pediatricians and family doctors to help families build safe, happy bonds with their animal companions
- Supporting neurodivergent individuals as they help struggling pets
- Saving the Oxford comma
Dr Kathy Murphy
BVetMed DPhil CVA CLAS MRCVS
I am passionate about science communication and the sharing of knowledge, in particular in the context of exploring the intersection between the physical and psychological wellbeing of our beloved companion animals.
Dr Kathy Murphy BVetMed, DPhil, CVA, CLAS, MRCVS is a veterinary surgeon, a behavioral neuroscientist, author and science communicator. She graduated from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in London before completing post graduate qualifications in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (pain management), and Laboratory Animal Science. After her PhD at the University of Oxford she has worked in clinical academic positions in the USA and UK, and now teaches internationally, provides a pain and behavior consultancy service and has a variety of welfare and ethics focused side quests.
