In this episode, I talk to Dr. Patricia McConnell (PhD, CAAB) about trauma, developing resilience, different types of social support, providing a safe space, increasing agency for the learner, the importance of rest, and what gives her hope for the future of animal welfare. 
Recorded June 1, 2021.

Patricia McConnell's bio:
Patricia McConnell, PhD, CAAB is an Ethologist who has consulted with pet owners for over thirty years about serious behavioral problems. She taught "The Biology and Philosophy of Human/Animal Relationships" in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for twenty-five years and has spoken around the world about canine behavior and training. Dr. McConnell is the author of eleven books on training and behavioral problems, as well as the critically acclaimed books The Other End of the Leash (translated into 14 languages), For the Love of a Dog, and Tales of Two Species. Her newest book, The Education of Will, is a memoir focusing on healing from trauma in both people and dogs. Patricia and her husband live with their working Border Collies Skip and Maggie, along with cats Nellie and Polly, and a very spoiled flock of sheep. For more information, go to www.patriciamcconnell.com or visit her blog, at www.theotherendoftheleash.com, and follow her on Facebook or on Instagram.

Links
Patricia McConnell's website
Patricia McConnell's blog


Theme music composed and performed by Andy Sells

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