Behavior is Medicine: The Connection Between Pain and Behavior - Part I featuring Dr. Linda Randall (DVM, KPA-CTP Tag Teach Level 3)

Join Tabitha and Dr. Linda Randall in the first part of a two-part series exploring the complex relationship between behavior and pain in animals. They delve into trigger stacking and its impact on behavior, stress the importance of understanding pain's complexity, advocate for observing behavioral changes, discuss collaborative pain management approaches, and share strategies for addressing abnormal behaviors and chronic pain while dispelling common pain myths.

Episode Resources: 

• AAHA Pain Management Guidelines Toolkit
• 2022 AAHA Pain Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats
• World Small Veterinary Animals Association

Linda Randall, DVM, is a certified professional dog trainer. She is committed to understanding the behavior of dogs and helping them and their people in the areas of dog sports and behavior. As a veterinarian, she focuses on the roles of physical and mental health in dogs and how these affect the ways in which they behave. Her passion is working with children and youth, as she has found that the skills they develop when working with their dogs can make a positive impact on how they move through the world and interact with others.

Linda is certified through The Karen Pryor Academy and is a Level 3 certified TAG Teach trainer. She is an active member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and the Animal Training Academy. She is an internationally sought presenter and has contributed to numerous professional training events, podcasts, and publications including One Mind Dogs, The Bitey End of the Dog, The Lemonade Conference, and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers annual conference. Her focus has been on the role of trauma-informed / trauma-assumed care in animals and people, Race, Positive Reinforcement, and Kids, and using Positive Reinforcement in the Juvenile Justice System. Linda is committed to continuing her education and regularly attends courses, conferences, and events to stay current on the latest advances in animal behavior, training, and veterinary medicine.

Linda believes experience is a good teacher, and her many experiences in life have helped her understand how compassion, generosity, and a gentle sense of humor can help us navigate the world and create a positive impact on those around us.  She is committed to the community at One Smart Dog and supporting her exciting, experienced team of trainers as they deliver exceptional skills and service to people and their pets. 

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