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The most important thing to do if your pet has a behavior problem
Plus a relevant tangent in which I talk about birds
Dec 12, 2024
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Dr. Kelly Ballantyne
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Join Us Live: Let's Talk About Acceptance
Tuesday, June 23rd at 5:30 pm US Central Time
Jun 19
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Dr. Kelly Ballantyne
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The Dog I Wished I'd Picked
When loving a pet and accepting a pet aren't always the same thing
Jun 18
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Dr. Kelly Ballantyne
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Most Popular
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Is Your Dog Highly Sensitive?
Oct 16, 2025
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Dr. Kelly Ballantyne
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The Dog I Wished I'd Picked
Jun 18
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Dr. Kelly Ballantyne
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The Gut-Behavior Connection [Live Event Replay]
Apr 29
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Dr. Kelly Ballantyne
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If you are struggling while caring for a pet with behavioral challenges, you are not alone
May 1, 2025
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Dr. Kelly Ballantyne
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The Gut-Behavior Connection, Part 2
Apr 23
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Dr. Kelly Ballantyne
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The Secret to Better Behavior?
Jan 29
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Dr. Kelly Ballantyne
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How Pain Influences Behavior
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Is Your Pet’s Gut Making Them Moody?
The Gut–Brain Connection and Common GI Signs that People Miss & Dismiss
Jul 10, 2025
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Dr. Kelly Ballantyne
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The Whole Picture + Insightful Animals Live Chat
Jenny and I discuss the complex role of pain, pain medication trials as diagnostic tools, and so much more!
Apr 16, 2025
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Dr. Kelly Ballantyne
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Jenny Efimova
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Active animals can still have pain
What spunky spaniels, pro athletes, and middle-aged veterinary behaviorists have in common
Jan 16, 2025
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Dr. Kelly Ballantyne
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Young Dogs Can Hurt Too
Debunking the Age Myth
Jan 9, 2025
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Dr. Kelly Ballantyne
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The Bigger Picture
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The Dog I Wished I'd Picked
When loving a pet and accepting a pet aren't always the same thing
Jun 18
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Dr. Kelly Ballantyne
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The Gut-Behavior Connection, Part 2
Dysbiosis, Chronic Stress, and What's Hiding Below the Surface
Apr 23
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Dr. Kelly Ballantyne
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Is Medication Actually Helping Your Pet?
What to look for, and when to be patient
Feb 19
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Dr. Kelly Ballantyne
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The Secret to Better Behavior?
It Might Be Better Sleep
Jan 29
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Dr. Kelly Ballantyne
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Roadmap to Behavior Change
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Beyond the Baby Gates: When You’re Ready to Start Behavior Modification
Management keeps your pet under threshold and reduces stress—but it doesn't change their fears. Here's how to know when you're ready to start the next…
Mar 26
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Dr. Kelly Ballantyne
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Turning Observations Into Insights: A Guide to Pet Behavior Monitoring
A practical approach to defining, recording, and understanding your pet’s behaviors for better outcomes
Sep 18, 2025
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Dr. Kelly Ballantyne
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Is Medication Right for Your Pet’s Behavior Problem? Here’s What to Know
When our pets struggle with fear, anxiety, panic, or aggression, it can be both heartbreaking and stressful.
Aug 21, 2025
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Dr. Kelly Ballantyne
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Environmental Management: The Key to Pet Behavioral Health
When pets struggle with behavior challenges, many people jump straight to training.
May 29, 2025
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Dr. Kelly Ballantyne
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