Ricker's Kay9 Dog Training, LLC

03/06/2025

Behavioral euthanasia is touchy topic and one that tends to bring out keyboard warriors. Euthanasia for any reason is a difficult decision but behavioral euthanasia is often not given the same understanding as a euthanasia for physical reasons like cancer or arthritis. Here we have a parallel with human healthcare - mental health struggles are often not given the same weight and empathy as physical ailments.

As a behavior consultant who specializes in fear and aggression cases, often ones who have been through several other professionals before they get to me, I have clients who are facing the difficult decisions of rehoming, surrendering or behavioral euthanasia.

I am also a certified companion animal end-of-life death doula, so I have clients looking for support from someone who will be safe and non-judgemental. Due to my qualifications as a behavior consultant and pet death doula, I am uniquely qualified to help people navigate those difficult decisions and conversations.

Read more on this topic in this week's post.

https://rescuedbytraining.com/2025/03/03/behavioral-euthanasia/

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