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When Love Isn't Enough: Navigating Difficult Pet Behavior Without Judgment - Interview with Valerie Bogie
Valerie Bogie, an animal behaviorist and veterinary social worker, joins host Debra Hamilton to explore the realities of living with pets whose behavior doesn't match expectations. Valerie explains how mismatches between what pet owners hoped for and the pet they actually have can trigger a real sense of grief, and walks through how she helps families navigate everything from simple management fixes to harder conversations about rehoming or euthanasia when a pet's suffering or safety risk becomes severe.
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Valerie Bogie, MSSW, VSW, is an animal trainer and Veterinary Social Worker…
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