Dr. Christopher Pachel | Behavior, Trust, and the Caregiver Bond

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable welcomes Dr. Christopher Pachel, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist, educator, and owner of the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, Oregon, who also serves as Vice President of Behavior for Instinct Dog Behavior and Training. Dr. Pachel explores what happens to the caregiver relationship when a pet faces cancer or another chronic illness, and how a shift from providing structure to anxious hovering can quietly destabilize a dog. The conversation covers practical ways to reduce fear at the clinic, the order effect that determines whether treats build trust or teach avoidance, when to advocate for sedation, and how kindness and curiosity build the trust veterinary teams rely on when conversations get hard. 📝Transcripts are available at https://www.imprimedicine.com/podcast. To learn more about ImpriMed Personalized Prediction Profile, please visit https://www.imprimedicine.com/ppp Music Credit: Hazy by Beat Mekanik