In this episode, Kimberly McRae and Ursa Acree take us on an RV journey through Mexico with Hazel, a 9 year old rescue German Shepherd who suffers from extreme anxiety among other issues both medical and behavioral. Kimberly packed her life into an RV with her two dogs Hazel and Taco. In the beginning, Hazel was paralyzed with fear in unfamiliar environments and was ready to resign to living an isolated, couch potato lifestyle. Hazel is now living a life as an international traveler, facing challenges head-on with tools she has learned through ethical training and supported by the right medication and care team.

Kimberly's bio:
Kimberly is a former CPDT-KA and Fear Free dog trainer who owned and operated a Denver, CO-based dog training company and worked as a behavior coordinator in non-profit animal sheltering. Kimberly is a dog-obsessed behavior enthusiast and experienced project manager, digital nomading as a Director for Behavior Vets. Kimberly has roots in Denver, CO and Louisville, KY, but has been traveling throughout Mexico with her two dogs in all of 2023.

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Ursa's bio:
Ursa Acree is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and Fear Free Certified Trainer. She founded Canis Major Training in 2016 which operated as the premier training, board and train, and daycare facility of Denver, CO through 2021. She is currently the Director of Training at Behavior Vets.

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Links:
Dogs: A New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior, and Evolution by Raymond and Lorna Coppinger

Theme music composed and performed by Andy Sells

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