Canine Noise Phobia and the Anxiety Patient
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC
Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC
Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, is the owner and lead clinician at the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, Oregon. He received his veterinary degree from the University of Minnesota in 2002 and became board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists in 2010. He has operated house call, office-based, and telemedicine-focused behavior practices. Pachel lectures worldwide, teaches courses annually at multiple veterinary schools in the US, and has authored articles and book chapters on topics such as intercat aggression, behavioral euthanasia, and pet selection for animal-assisted therapy. He is a sought-after expert witness for animal behavior legal cases and serves on the editorial advisory board for dvm360. Pachel is a vice president of veterinary behavior for the Instinct Dog Behavior & Training franchise and co-owner of Instinct Dog Behavior & Training Portland.
Overview:
This presentation will offer a comprehensive overview of noise phobia and anxiety in dogs, examining them as individual conditions as well as comorbid disorders. We will explore the diagnostic criteria, review potential differential diagnoses, and identify contributing factors such as pain and discomfort. Attendees will gain insights into successful intervention strategies to alleviate the physical and emotional toll on dogs and their owners. Real-life case examples will be shared to illustrate key concepts and effective treatment approaches.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the definition and characteristics of canine fear, anxiety, and phobia.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of anxiety and its impact on a dog's health.
- Understand the importance of controlled exposure and desensitization in treating noise phobia.
- Learn the role of environmental management and avoidance strategies.
- Develop a treatment plan incorporating medication, behavioral modification, and environmental management for dogs with noise phobias.
This course is RACE-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
