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Honest conversations with pet professionals about real life and how to show up for yourself with grace and compassion.
If you worry that you aren't doing enough for the animals and clients you serve—yet what you're already doing feels exhausting and unsustainable—you're not alone. In each episode, I talk with fellow pet professionals about what drew them to this work, what keeps them going, and what drains them. We explore the meaningful words, quotes, or mantras that guide them, and discover what they wish they could magically change for all of us in this field.
These aren't quick-fix solutions or surface-level pep talks. Whether you're a dog trainer, veterinary professional, pet sitter, or shelter worker, these conversations offer practical insights into navigating this demanding but deeply meaningful work—and remembering that taking care of yourself isn't just allowed, it's essential.
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Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Slow and steady…gets the toenails trimmed? While that may not be my guest’s official motto, it’s one she would probably agree with. Dr. Deb Jones wrote the book- literally- on cooperative care, an approach to animal care that requires patience but yields great rewards. Her years as a psychology professor, dog trainer, and writer have taught her a lot about the importance of hard work and how almost anything is achievable if you’re willing to take it slow and be consistent. Tune in for a conversation about ripple effects, feeling successful, and doing what you need to do.
Links worth clicking:
- Cooperative Care Facebook group
- Cooperative Care Certificate
- K9 in Focus, Deb's training site
- Some of Deb's most popular books:
- Cooperative Care: Seven Steps to Stress-Free Husbandry
- Dog Sports Skills, Book 1: Developing Engagement & Relationship
- Dog Sports Skills, Book 2: Motivation
- Dog Sports Skills, Book 3: Play
- Dog Sports Skills, Book 4: Focused & Engage!
- In Focus: Developing a Working Relationship with Your Performance Dog
- The Focused Puppy
- When the Loss is Deep: A Companion Animal Grief Journal
- Feeling exhausted and stressed? Take the burnout assessment to see where you stand and start your recovery journey.
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