Internationally-renowned applied animal behaviourist Patricia B. McConnell PhD in conversation about dog behaviour, trauma, and her much-loved books.
By Zazie Todd PhD
Dogs, Trauma, and Both Ends of the Leash: Patricia B. McConnell PhD
Patricia B. McConnell PhD is an internationally-renowned applied animal behaviourist who has dedicated her life to improving the relationship between people and animals. Amongst her many treasured dog training books, The Other End of the Leash draws our attention to the human side of dog training. McConnell’s memoir, The Education of Will, is a beautifully-written and uplifting account of how to reclaim life after trauma, for both humans and dogs. Join us to talk about dog behaviour, overcoming hardships, and the importance of compassion and science in dog training.
Monday 16th September 11am Pacific / 2pm Eastern / 7pm UK time.
Register here.
The event is hosted by Zazie Todd and Kristi Benson.
A recording will be available to all those who register. It will be sent out 72 hours after the live event ends.
This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you
Attendees at the live event will have the chance to win a copy of The Education of Will by Patricia B. McConnell PhD and Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog by Zazie Todd PhD.
About The Education of Will
Bestselling author and internationally renowned animal psychologist and dog trainer Patricia McConnell “gives a voice to those who can’t speak in words and provides hope for fearful animals everywhere” (Temple Grandin) in this powerful and uplifting memoir about healing.
World-renowned as a source of science and soul, Patricia McConnell combines brilliant insights into canine behavior with heartwarming stories of her own dogs and their life on the farm. Now, she reveals that it wasn’t just the dogs who had serious problems. For decades Dr. McConnell secretly grappled with her own guilt and fear, which were rooted in the harrowing traumas of her youth.
Patricia is forced to face her past by her love for a young Border Collie named Will, whose frequent, unpredictable outbreaks of fear and fury shake Patricia to her core. In order to save Will from this dangerous behavior, she must find her own will to heal, and along the way learn that will power by itself is not enough.
Interweaving enlightening stories of her clients’ dogs with tales of her deepening bond with Will, this is a “compassionate account of the reclamation of the author’s life from abuse and shame. An uplifting story of hope about how both dogs and humans need “a sense that they are not helpless victims” (Kirkus Reviews).
About Patricia B. McConnell PhD
Patricia McConnell, PhD, CAAB Emeritus is an author, speaker, and animal behaviorist who has consulted with pet owners for over thirty years about serious behavioral problems. She co-hosted Calling All Pets with Larry Meiller on Wisconsin Public Radio for fourteen years, and has educated and entertained audiences around the world about animal behavior (human and canine!). Patricia taught “The Biology and Philosophy of Human/Animal Relationships” in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for twenty-five years. Her self-published books on behavior and training have sold over a quarter of a million copies, and her nationally published books, The Other End of the Leash, and For the Love of a Dog, are considered classics, and together have been translated into 15 languages. Her latest book, The Education of Will, a memoir focusing on healing from trauma in both people and dogs, has generated heartfelt praise and helped other trauma victims around the world. Patricia and her husband live with their working Border Collies, Skip and Maggie, and a very spoiled flock of sheep. For more information, go to www.patriciamcconnell.com or visit her blog, at www.theotherendoftheleash.com, and follow her on Facebook and Instagram.
For more information about Bark! Fest, subscribe to my newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time.
See the full book list for Bark! Fest.
As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.