Every week, Double Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviourist and Veterinarian of over 25 years, Dr. Katrin Jahn provides education, knowledge and inspiration on all things Veterinary Behaviour Medicine aka Veterinary Psychiatry.
This show is for fellow Vets, Veterinary Nurses and Pet Care Professionals who want to serve their patients and clients better by integrating Veterinary Behaviour Medicine into their everyday practice.
The podcast features up-to-date, informative advice on diagnosing and treating behaviour problems in dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and other companion animals in a variety of episodes, including interviews with some of the leading minds in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine.
In our Case Study and Case De-Brief episodes, Dr. Katrin demonstrates how she approaches and treats Clinical Behaviour Cases on a practical level, and we hear from pet owners who have achieved fantastic results in treating their pets' behaviour problems.
In our 15-minute Speed Coaching episodes, Dr Katrin consults with and coaches fellow professionals on Case Management, setting up Veterinary Behaviour Medicine protocols, using Psychopharmaceutical Medications, Career Progression and so much more!
If you are a Veterinarian, Veterinary Nurse/Technician or Pet Care Professional and you want to elevate your skillset to the next level, this is the podcast for you!
This podcast will provide answers to the following questions and so much more!
• How do I safely and effectively use psychopharmacology for my veterinary patients?
• What are the best veterinary Pre-Visit Pharmaceuticals?
• How does my patient's physical health affect their behavioural health?
• What physical diseases should I be screening for in patients that present with behaviour problems?
• Why is pain such an important consideration for Behaviour Patients?
• How do I treat dogs with Separation Anxiety?
• How do I treat dogs with Noise Phobias?
• How do I treat cats that are House Soiling?
• How do I perform a risk assessment on a Veterinary Behaviour patient?
• What are some Behavioural First Aid Strategies I can give to my clients?
• How do I manage aggressive dogs in the Veterinary Clinic?
• How do I manage aggressive cats in the Veterinary Clinic?
• Why am I seeing so many anxious or fearful patients in my practice?
• How do I treat dogs and cats with Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome?
• How do I treat dogs and cats with Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours?
• What diets, supplements and nutraceuticals actually work at reducing stress in veterinary patients?
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Episode 107 – 15-minute Speed Coaching with Hayley Rees
Welcome to our brand-new episode format – 15-minute Speed Coaching Sessions for Veterinary- and Pet Care Professionals!
The rules of the game are as follows:
· Episodes will be in-the-moment, off-the-cuff and unscripted.
· Coaching sessions will be 15 minutes MAXIMUM, so wherever we finish, we finish…
· Which means that we might not find complete resolution to your question, but we will certainly get the thought process started!
In this episode, I chat to trainer and behaviourist, Hayley Rees, who has a question about using a certain Psychopharmaceutical Medication – Doxepin – in her own dog, who suffers from atopic dermatitis.
I found this to be such a thought-through and well-informed question and absolutely loved chatting to Hayley about the different things to consider !
If you are interested in Behaviour Medications, and how physical health affects mental and emotional health, then this episode is a must listen!
If you would like to learn more about Psychopharmacology and how to use Behaviour Medications, then PSYCHOACTIVE is the course for you!! Just follow this link to get started:
If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!
If you'd like some amazing Client Handouts to give to your clients to help them understand the situation and their pet a little better, then here is the link to my amazing Trinity Client Handouts E-Book: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/trinity-ebook
106 Multi-Cat Households - Treating more than just the Patients
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 • Duration 25:06
Episode 106 – Multi-Cat Households - Treating more than just the Patients
Here in the UAE, I see many multi-cat households with behavioural presentations.
These households can range from 2 to 32 (my biggest ever MCH!) cats and are hugely complex to understand, assess, evaluate and treat.
If you know anything about feline behaviour, you know that cats are socially flexible, non-socially obligate, obsessed with resources and often unable to reconcile differences or hostile relationships with other cats.
This can lead to a whole host of problems including undesirable elimination outside the litter box, inter-cat aggression and physical health manifestations of stress.
In this episode I chat through my approach to large multi-cat households and how, even if the caregivers highlight only some specific cats in the household as showing problematic behaviours, I always consider the effect that these situations have on ALL the cats in the home.
If you'd like to learn more about Feline Behaviour, then my "Learn To Speak Cat" course is an absolute must for you!
If you can't find an appointment time to suit you, please email us at info@trinityvetbehaviour.com to find a time that suits us both!
097 Risk Assessment
Monday, August 25, 2025 • Duration 24:20
Episode 97 – Risk Assessment
Comprehensively assessing the risk of a Behaviour Case can be one of the most important things to do when you are first presented with a patient.
Whether you're a GP vet faced with a tricky situation, a Vet or Veterinary Nurse with an interest in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine, or a non-Veterinary Behaviour practitioner, it is always really good practice to perform a risk assessment and have an open conversation with the caregiver based on this risk assessment
In this episode, I tell you my top 3 risks to assess against and give you 4 specific things to evaluate when it comes to assessing risk.
Following these steps will give you so much more clarity when it comes to advising your clients on the risk – and safety aspects of their pet's behaviour.
If you're keen to understand more about Veterinary Psychopharmacology, then check out my PSYCHOACTIVE course, which will give you so much more knowledge and confidence to proceed:
And if you'd like some amazing Client Handouts to give to your clients to help them understand the situation and their pet a little better, then here is the link to my amazing Trinity Client Handouts E-Book:
I would absolutely LOVE to hear what you thought about the episode and your thoughts on the topic !!
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007 What's in a Title - Debunking the labels of Pet Behaviour Professionals
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 • Duration 28:46
What's in a Title? Debunking the labels of Pet Behaviour Professionals
Veterinary Behaviourist, Behaviourist, Behaviour Consultant, Trainer… it's all so confusing… how do you know which professional to choose, who does what and who will be best suited to help you and your pet?
In this episode, Dr Katrin unpacks the differences between Pet Behaviour Professionals to highlight their strengths and areas of focus and give some clarity to pet caretakers and anyone who is a bit confused!
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006 Introducing Nora Shackleford, RVN and ISFM Cat Advocate
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 • Duration 29:23
Introducing Nora Shackleford, RVN, ISFM Cat Advocate and Fear Free Professional! Nora is a Veterinary Nurse who has a huge passion for all things feline and is part of Dr Katrin's Cat Behaviour Team. In this episode, find out how Nora and Dr Katrin collaborate to educate cat owners about feline behaviour and feline behaviour problems.
Learn about the concept of preventative Behavioural Medicine and meet one of Nora's favourite Behaviour Patients, Wiley, a 17-year-old cat who has captured all our hearts!
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The Veterinary Behaviour Treatment Plan! What does it look like and what does it include?
In this episode, Dr Katrin shares her multi-modal approach to treating Pet Behaviour Problems.
Learn about environmental management, behaviour modification, treating underlying physical medical health concerns and using psychopharmaceutical medication, supplements, pheromones, and diets in Dr Katrin's "5 M" approach.
You will definitely not want to miss this episode, especially if you are a pet parent looking to understand the process of establishing a treatment plan or a pet professional with a strong interest in seeing clinical behaviour cases.
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In this episode, Dr. Katrin chats to Tessa whose canine companion Malu suffers from epilepsy and has a generalised anxiety disorder. Tessa shares her and Malu's journey to becoming almost seizure-free and a much calmer, more confident and overall much happier pup.
Key Highlights:
[00:01 - 06:59] Tessa's heartfelt desire to foster and adopt a dog
The courageous rescue of Malu from a perilous highway.
Malu's evolution into a cherished and permanent part of Tessa's life.
Unraveling the profound impact of Malu's seizure disorder on his behaviour.
Transitioning from addressing neurological issues to focusing on behaviour.
Recognizing and managing Malu's anxiety as a key priority.
The initial consultation experience to assess Malu's behaviour in a new environment.
Valuable insights, takeaways, and the emotional impact of living with an anxious dog.
[14:46 - 22:27] Medications and Behavioural Progress
Tessa's acceptance and understanding of behaviour medications.
Coping with initial challenges and side effects.
Managing medication-related issues like appetite loss and mental changes.
The importance of patience, persistence, and realistic expectations in behaviour change.
[22:27 - 33:55] Collaborative Training and Goals
The benefits of tailored training for Malu.
Understanding Malo's triggers and preferences.
Building confidence and cognitive thinking.
003 The Veterinary Behaviour Consultation
Sunday, November 12, 2023 • Duration 19:32
Have you ever wondered what a Veterinary Behaviour Consultation actually looks like? In this episode, Dr. Katrin Jahn provides a comprehensive glimpse into the Pet Behaviour Consultation process, shedding light on what pet parents can discover about their pet's behavioural issues and what valuable insights they'll gain by the consultation's conclusion.
Key Highlights:
[00:01 - 02:46]Behaviour Consultations vs. Standard Vet Visits
Behaviour consultations involve an extensive process beyond typical vet visits.
[02:47 - 06:23] Step 1 and Step 2: Gathering Information
Step 1: Pre-Consultation Questionnaire, videos and floor plans
Step 2: In-Depth Behavioural History
Detailed Behavioural history assessment using the information gathered.
[06:24 - 11:02] Step 3 and Step 4: Medical History and Understanding Body Language
Step 3: Detailed medical history assessment
Identifying physical contributors to behavioural issues.
Step 4: Body Language and Emotional Health
Assessing body language for emotional cues.
Educating clients about the importance of pets' mental and emotional health
[11:02 - 15:22]Step 5 and Step 6: Diagnosis and Setting Expectations
Step 5: Diagnosis
Formulating a differential diagnosis list for behaviour issues.
Understanding that behaviour problems may have multiple diagnoses.
Step 6: Setting Realistic Expectations
Discussing and defining realistic outcomes for behaviour modification.
002 Introducing Ilse Fourie
Sunday, November 12, 2023 • Duration 28:15
In this episode, Dr. Katrin Jahn introduces Ilse Fourie, an accomplished CBCC-KA, DipCABT, CertCAB, MA, and a Fear Free Certified Trainer. Dr. Katrin and Ilse work together on all dog behaviour cases, combining their unique knowledge and skillsets to provide the very best outcomes for their patients. Join them in a captivating conversation as they delve into the intricacies of their holistic and effective approach to resolving canine behaviour challenges.
Ilse, a certified companion animal behavior consultant and trainer, holds a Master's Degree in Art. She's passionate about teaching and dogs. Ilse earned CertCAB and DipCABT certifications through COAPE International, becoming a Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC-KA) and a Fear Free Professional.
Collaborating with Dr. Katrin Jahn, Ilse excels in modifying patient behaviors. She teaches puppy and adolescent life skills, advocating for positive, science-based training, with a strong focus on dogs' emotional well-being.
Key Highlights:
[00:01 - 04:42] Ilse's Impressive Journey with Dogs
Dr. Katrin introduces Ilse Fourie, a highly qualified collaborator from the German Veterinary Clinic and Trinity Veterinary Behaviour.
Ilse shares her journey into dog behaviour, highlighting her transition to full-time behaviour work.
[04:43 - 10:54] Ilse's Dynamic Day-to-Day Role
Ilse's daily routine varies greatly, primarily focusing on behaviour cases, puppy life skills, and training clients.
Her role involves working closely with Dr. Katrin on behaviour modification and tailored puppy development.
Flexibility is key as she adapts to each dog's unique needs, ensuring the best approach in behaviour modification and training.
[10:55 - 20:44] The Unique Collaboration of Veterinary Behaviourist and Trainer
Dr. Katrin and Ilse discuss the importance of having behaviour experts in veterinary clinics.
001 Welcome To The Pet Behaviour Chat
Thursday, October 26, 2023 • Duration 17:44
In this episode, Dr. Katrin Jahn welcomes you to "The Pet Behaviour Chat," an engaging podcast dedicated to exploring the fascinating world of pet behavior. In our inaugural episode, Dr. Katrin shares her personal journey as a veterinarian with over two decades of experience and sheds light on her decision to embark on a residency in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine. Discover the passion that drives her commitment to enhancing the mental and emotional well-being of animals, and gain insights into the exciting topics and valuable insights this podcast has in store for you. Join us for a captivating exploration of all things pet behavior!
Key Highlights:
[00:01 - 05:57] Dr Jahn's Veterinary Journey and Commitment to Animal Well-Being
Dr Katrin Jahn brings over two decades of veterinary expertise to her practice.
She graduated from the University of Munich and gained valuable experience in the UK.
Her adventurous spirit led her to open the German Veterinary Clinic in Abu Dhabi.
She is dedicated to addressing the mental and emotional well-being of animals alongside their physical health.
[05:58 - 11:40] Journey into Veterinary Behavior Medicine
Dr Katrin Jahn embarked on a unique non-traditional residency in behavior medicine, allowing her to stay in her own practice.
She is supervised by board certified specialists, Dr Theresa DePorter and Dr Kersti Seksel, ensuring high-quality guidance.
She has gained invaluable experience by handling nearly 400 clinical behavior cases, making her a seasoned expert in behavior medicine.
Her extensive case exposure emphasizes the intricate relationship between physical health, environment, and behavior in pets.
[11:40 - 17:39] Introduction to the Pet Behavior Chat Podcast
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And if you'd like some amazing Client Handouts to give to your clients to help them understand the situation and their pet a little better, then here is the link to my amazing Trinity Client Handouts E-Book:
They highlight how behaviour modification and medical treatment go hand in hand for a pet's well-being.
The unique collaboration between a veterinary behaviourist and a trainer results in a holistic and specialized approach to pet care.
Ilse and Dr. Katrin share insights into their collaborative process during initial consultations, tailoring treatment plans to individual patients.
[20:44 - 30:55] A Therapeutic Approach to Dog Behaviour
Dr. Katrin and Ilse discuss their approach to working with dog behaviour cases, emphasizing a therapeutic and patient-first perspective.
They explain the importance of setting clear, realistic goals with the dog's guardian during the initial session.
Ilse elaborates on her process, which involves assessing the dog's history, motivations, and threshold, and then focusing on relationship building, emotional regulation, and enrichment.
They highlight their unique approach of addressing the emotional well-being of dogs before attempting to modify behaviours, creating a holistic and specialized method.
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Discover Trinity Veterinary Behavior, her global online platform for spreading knowledge.
Dr Jahn's mission to raise awareness and provide resources.
Target audience diversity, including pet parents, veterinarians, trainers, and more.
She emphasizes building a strong pet behavior community.
Her expertise extends to a variety of species, from dogs and cats to birds, rabbits, horses, and even reptiles, ensuring a wide range of topics to explore in the podcast.
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