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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 29 MIN

Health and Behaviour - Bonnie's case

from Beyond the Bark: The Podcast for Owners of Dogs with Big Feelings! · host Helena Woodfield ABTC-CAB

The Body-Brain Connection," explores how physical health dictates canine behavior. Referencing Daniel Mills’ 2020 study, Helena Woodfield reveals that up to 80% of behavioral issues stem from undiagnosed pain. The episode details the biological link between inflammation and reactivity, noting that pain acts as a constant stressor in a dog’s "cortisol bucket". Listeners learn to become "Bio-Behavioral Detectives" using the ABC Journal—tracking Appetite, Behavior, and Coordination to spot subtle "pain whispers". Ultimately, resolving physical discomfort is the essential first step toward behavioral recovery.Mills, D.S., et al. (2020) ‘Pain and Problem Behavior in Cats and Dogs’, Animals (Basel).https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x6SQXBpXnRJheCWq0pOltHbQsIAUwJbl1QO3AS9jisk/edit?usp=sharing

The Body-Brain Connection," explores how physical health dictates canine behavior. Referencing Daniel Mills’ 2020 study, Helena Woodfield reveals that up to 80% of behavioral issues stem from undiagnosed pain. The episode details the biological link between inflammation and reactivity, noting that pain acts as a constant stressor in a dog’s "cortisol bucket". Listeners learn to become "Bio-Behavioral Detectives" using the ABC Journal—tracking Appetite, Behavior, and Coordination to spot subtle "pain whispers". Ultimately, resolving physical discomfort is the essential first step toward behavioral recovery.Mills, D.S., et al. (2020) ‘Pain and Problem Behavior in Cats and Dogs’, Animals (Basel).https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x6SQXBpXnRJheCWq0pOltHbQsIAUwJbl1QO3AS9jisk/edit?usp=sharing

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