Still Dog People: Who am I now?
About this episode
The episode discusses the lasting impact of a severe dog bite on a professional dog trainer and behaviorist.
A severe dog bite doesn’t end when the wound is stitched or the adrenaline wears off. It keeps going in your sleep, in your startle response to barking, and in the quiet shame that can hit hardest when you’re “the professional” who’s supposed to know better. That’s why we wanted to hold space for Marilyn Gilchrist, a respected dog training and behavior professional, to tell the full truth of what happened when a foster visit turned into a serious attack and a life-altering injury. We w...
People in this episode
Host: Michael Shikashio
Guest: Marilyn Gilchrist
Topics covered
- dog training
- dog behavior
- trauma
- professional challenges
- foster care
- dog bites
Keywords
- dog bite
- trauma
- dog training
- behavior professional
- foster visit
- life-altering injury
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