In this episode, we discuss various ways to help your pup with reactivity struggles and how to approach thresholds while practicing to expand them, so you and your pup can enjoy even more activities together in the real world!

What does it take to rebuild your life after addiction? How can vulnerability and honesty inspire hope in others? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Dr. [Guest Name] for a powerful conversation about facing personal struggles, finding sobriety, and surviving the darkest seasons of life in veterinary medicine. With raw honesty and hard-won wisdom, this episode offers encouragement for anyone navigating recovery and renewal.What you'll discover:The early signs of a struggle few talk about in vet

Thinking about adopting a pet? You need to hear this first. In this insightful episode of Irreplaceable Tails, hosts Dr. Gershon Alaluf and Mallory Dickinson, RVT sit down with Dr. Jennifer Hawkins (aka Dr. Hawk) — UC Davis grad, Executive Director of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA), and President of the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA). Together, they unpack the real work behind successful adoptions, from shelter surprises to medical must-knows.What

What’s driving the disconnect in veterinary medicine — and what can we do about it? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Dr. Brianna Armstrong, DVM, for a passionate, solutions-focused episode of Irreplaceable Truths. With deep honesty and a shared desire to make vet med better, they discuss what’s failing early-career veterinarians, how corporate structures miss the mark, and why leadership and mentorship — not just medicine — are the keys to fixing it.What you’ll discover:Why early-career vets

Is it a pulled muscle or a torn ACL? Can cats get luxating patellas? How early can you run with your Lab? In Part 2 of our expert conversation, Irreplaceable Tails hosts Dr. Gershon Alaluf and Mallory Dickinson, RVT welcome back Dr. Justin Grecco, board-certified veterinary surgeon, for an unfiltered dive into the gray areas of orthopedic diagnosis, post-op misconceptions, and wild stories from the surgical front lines (yes, including a lion and a bomb-sniffing dog).What you'll learn: – Muscle

Are we selecting the wrong people for vet school — and ignoring what really matters in practice? In this eye-opening episode of Irreplaceable Truths, host Dr. Gershon Alaluf is joined again by Dr. Brianna Armstrong, DVM, for a powerful conversation about culture, burnout, mentorship, and what metrics truly matter in vet med. Together, they pull no punches about corporate takeovers, emotional exhaustion, and how misaligned values are breaking the profession from the inside out.What you’ll

Are mobile surgeries really safe? What about recovery complications? In this eye-opening episode of Irreplaceable Tails, hosts Dr. Gershon Alaluf and Mallory Dickinson, RVT sit down with Dr. Justin Grecco, a board-certified veterinary surgeon, to explore what pet owners really need to know before and after surgery. From the truth about pain meds to post-op pitfalls and surgical myths, this episode pulls back the curtain on vet med’s most misunderstood procedures.What you'll discover: – Pros and cons

What happens when the pressure to be perfect collides with compassion fatigue and client expectations? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Carrie Fogliani Richards, Esq. — CEO, partner, author, and health law powerhouse — for a raw, insightful episode of Irreplaceable Truths that reveals the emotional parallels between veterinary and legal professions. From burnout and work-life imbalance to professional identity and mentorship, this episode delivers hard truths and honest strategies for

Can you really train a butterfly—or an elephant? What about your cat? In this extraordinary episode of Irreplaceable Tails, host Mallory Dickinson, RVT sits down again with renowned behaviorist Dr. Ken Ramirez, Executive Vice President & Chief Training Officer at Karen Pryor Clicker Training. From leash manners to international elephant conservation, this masterclass blends science, heart, and practical tools for building unshakable animal bonds.What you'll discover: – How to train your dog (and

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Why do so many equine vets burn out in silence? Can boundaries really exist in such a demanding field? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Dr. Chelsey Fishenfeld for a raw, revealing episode of Irreplaceable Truths about the emotional demands of equine medicine, the financial realities no one talks about, and how early-career veterinarians can begin setting boundaries without losing their compassion. With hard-earned experience and practical insight, Dr. Fishenfeld breaks the silence on what it

Does your dog pee when they’re happy—or pull like a sled team on walks? In this expert-led episode of Irreplaceable Tails, host Mallory Dickinson, RVT welcomes back Dr. Ken Ramirez, Executive Vice President & Chief Training Officer at Karen Pryor Clicker Training, to explore the behavioral science behind everyday pet struggles. From potty training without shame to replacing bad habits with better ones, this conversation is packed with practical strategies and positive reinforcement techniques

What drives a Division I All-American linebacker to become a veterinary surgeon? How does running 100 miles help build mental toughness for medicine? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Dr. Jake Rostas — new DVM, ultramarathoner, and surgical hopeful — as they dive into identity, resilience, and mentorship in the transition from student to professional. From the OR to the trail, this episode is a blueprint for how to thrive under pressure and stay true to your goals.What you’ll discover:The

In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast, Daniel Ettinger and Ashley Bishop sit down with Mary Wakeham, founder of Refuge4Pets.org.uk, an organization dedicated to breaking down barriers for people escaping domestic abuse by providing foster care for their beloved animals. Mary shares the powerful story behind Refuge4Pets, the challenges survivors face when pets are used as tools of coercive control, and how her team offers hope, safety, and new beginnings for both people and animals

Dr. Rick LeCouteur, a retired veterinary neurosurgeon, discusses his transition to writing children's books aimed at educating young readers about wildlife and the environment. Inspired by his grandchildren's misconceptions about animals, he has written five books. His latest book, "Nasty Names are Hurtful," addresses name-calling towards the Australian White Ibis. Dr. LeCouteur emphasizes the importance of authentic representation in children's literature to foster a love for nature and

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discover that Dr. King doesn't know what the Illuminati is, they discuss a "rags-to-riches" tale from the trench, the New World Screwworm making waves, the standard for leaving pets in a car, advice for anticipatory grief, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social ...

What happens when unspoken trauma meets professional burnout? Can veterinary leadership evolve through vulnerability, healing, and accountability? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Dr. Phil Richmond, DVM, CAPP, CPHSA, CPPC, CCFP — national veterinary well-being leader — as they explore the impact of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), addiction recovery, and the future of leadership in veterinary medicine. This powerful, raw conversation unpacks what it takes to lead, change clinic culture,

On this week’s Dear Dog, Betsy and Ali navigate the maze of pet insurance choices, decode quirky dog behaviors, recount a mystical deer encounter, discuss snake safety in LA canyons, and unpack the rising controversy around wolf-dog hybrids. Tune in for all this—and so much more!

Hey, Hey, Hey Bookshelvers! This week we have another DOGx Special for you. We also have been graced with the presence of, the one and only, Jason Light as this topic is very close to his heart.  Every year we have a charity slot at DOGx and this year we’ve managed to get the wonderful Guide Dogs to do a presentation and demo for us. With that in mind we thought it would be wonderful to have Elli Cavazza, a puppy development advisor for Guide Dogs and Mandy Pike, a guide dog user with her

What do early-career veterinarians need to know before buying (or selling) a practice? What are the legal landmines that can turn your dream deal into a financial nightmare? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Cecilia Chen, Attorney at Law and founder of Practiceaty.com, for a must-hear episode of Irreplaceable Truths. With over a thousand transactions under her belt, Cecilia offers unfiltered insights into veterinary acquisitions, partnerships, due diligence, non-competes, red flags, and why