#161: Working with Compulsive Behaviors Pt 1, with Dr. Michaela Hempen

In this episode, we discuss what are compulsive behaviors?, using the language of stereotypy vs compulsive to describe this category of behaviors, cribbing behavior in horses and the effects on welfare, and a case study of Blondie, including getting a baseline, changing the environment for training sessions, introducing new behaviors to expand her repertoire, the plan to integrate training into life, and where Blondie is now and the state of her cribbing behavior. For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/161 This podcast is supported by Voilà! Pets: www.voilapets.com/?ref=DFTT Because DFTT listeners have loved Voilà! Pets treat pouch so much, many color and sizes are sold out! If you're interested in trying my favorite treat pouch, add yourself to the list by clicking "Notify Me When Available" on the website. You can receive 10% off of your Voilà! Pets order by visiting the link above and using code DFTT.