Dysregulation and Coping Skills with Lily Hargis

Lily Hargis is a full-time trainer at Animal Behavior Wellness Center - a Veterinary Behaviorist's practice owned and operated by Dr Amy Learn and Dr Amy Pike. She is a skilled and compassionate behavior consultant who helps dogs experiencing fear, reactivity, aggression, and separation anxiety. Lily believes that progress blossoms when both dogs and their humans feel genuinely supported, and Lily approaches every case with empathy, creativity, and teamwork at the core. Lily holds a BFA from Boston University and has a strong background in communication and relationship-focused care, including teaching bedside manner and empathy skills to VCU medical students. She completed an apprenticeship with aggression specialist Gabrielle Johnson and has designed behavior education programs for pet professionals caring for complex dogs. Additionally, she has introduced Fear Free® techniques to grooming teams across Richmond and continues to deepen her expertise as a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP), a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT), a Research Bites member, and a FluentPet course instructor. Particularly passionate about supporting families facing separation anxiety, Lily understands the emotional weight this challenge can bring. She loves helping guardians feel confident advocating for their dogs and celebrates every meaningful step forward—no matter how small. Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host or any of the guests.  Website: http://abwellnesscenter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abwellnesscenter/?hl=en  Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at susan@enlightenedpetbehavior.com.  Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.com If you find the show helpful and enjoyable, please consider showing your support! Subscribing, following, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends takes just a moment but significantly boosts the show's visibility, helping more pet parents discover it. Thank you for being so supportive!