002 Introducing Ilse Fourie

The Pet Behaviour Chat

In this episode, Dr. Katrin Jahn introduces Ilse Fourie, an accomplished CBCC-KA, DipCABT, CertCAB, MA, and a Fear Free Certified Trainer. Dr. Katrin and Ilse work together on all dog behaviour cases, combining their unique knowledge and skillsets to provide the very best outcomes for their patients. Join them in a captivating conversation as they delve into the intricacies of their holistic and effective approach to resolving canine behaviour challenges.

Ilse, a certified companion animal behavior consultant and trainer, holds a Master's Degree in Art. She's passionate about teaching and dogs. Ilse earned CertCAB and DipCABT certifications through COAPE International, becoming a Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC-KA) and a Fear Free Professional.

Collaborating with Dr. Katrin Jahn, Ilse excels in modifying patient behaviors. She teaches puppy and adolescent life skills, advocating for positive, science-based training, with a strong focus on dogs' emotional well-being.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 04:42] Ilse's Impressive Journey with Dogs

Dr. Katrin introduces Ilse Fourie, a highly qualified collaborator from the German Veterinary Clinic and Trinity Veterinary Behaviour.

Ilse shares her journey into dog behaviour, highlighting her transition to full-time behaviour work.

[04:43 - 10:54] Ilse's Dynamic Day-to-Day Role

Ilse's daily routine varies greatly, primarily focusing on behaviour cases, puppy life skills, and training clients.

Her role involves working closely with Dr. Katrin on behaviour modification and tailored puppy development.

Flexibility is key as she adapts to each dog's unique needs, ensuring the best approach in behaviour modification and training.

[10:55 - 20:44] The Unique Collaboration of Veterinary Behaviourist and Trainer

Dr. Katrin and Ilse discuss the importance of having behaviour experts in veterinary clinics.

They highlight how behaviour modification and medical treatment go hand in hand for a pet's well-being.

The unique collaboration between a veterinary behaviourist and a trainer results in a holistic and specialized approach to pet care.

Ilse and Dr. Katrin share insights into their collaborative process during initial consultations, tailoring treatment plans to individual patients.

[20:44 - 30:55] A Therapeutic Approach to Dog Behaviour

Dr. Katrin and Ilse discuss their approach to working with dog behaviour cases, emphasizing a therapeutic and patient-first perspective.

They explain the importance of setting clear, realistic goals with the dog's guardian during the initial session.

Ilse elaborates on her process, which involves assessing the dog's history, motivations, and threshold, and then focusing on relationship building, emotional regulation, and enrichment.

They highlight their unique approach of addressing the emotional well-being of dogs before attempting to modify behaviours, creating a holistic and specialized method.

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