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Pain and Behavior w/ Dr. Emily Levine: Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Jan 22, 2025

  • 1.  Pain and Behavior w/ Dr. Emily Levine: Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Jan 22, 2025

    Posted 01-08-2026 08:13 AM

    Hi,

    After a holiday break, Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection is back in business on Jan 22 at noon PT/3 pm ET where we heard from board-certified veterinary behaviorist, @Emily Levine, about pain and behavior. 

    Pain & discomfort are often underdiagnosed in dogs with behavioral issues. This presentation will highlight why this happens, cases where pain was the cause of the behavior issues or made behavioral issues worse. This is happening in young dogs and dogs who may not show any typical signs of pain/discomfort but rather express it as aggression and or anxiety.  Don't miss this one!

    Register for Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection or learn more about this webcast. 


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    Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB
    Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist
    Director of Shelter Solutions
    Maddie's Fund
    Pleasanton CA
    9258608284
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  • 2.  RE: Pain and Behavior w/ Dr. Emily Levine: Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Jan 22, 2025

    Posted 01-21-2026 06:25 PM
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    Hi,

    Here's the presentation slides to go with our Thursday, January 22, 2026 presentation about Pain and Behavior: A Case-Based Talk with board-certified veterinary behaviorist, Dr. Emily Levine.     Looking forward to seeing you all for our first Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection of 2026!



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    Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB
    Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist
    Director of Shelter Solutions
    Maddie's Fund
    Pleasanton CA
    9258608284
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  • 3.  RE: Pain and Behavior w/ Dr. Emily Levine: Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Jan 22, 2025

    Posted 01-22-2026 10:53 PM

    Hi Dr. Segurson, today's talk was fantastic.  Can I ask Dr. Levine about a question about gait on this forum? Thank you. Julie



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    Julielani Chang
    The Life of Kai: Compassion Connections Inc.
    Davis CA
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  • 4.  RE: Pain and Behavior w/ Dr. Emily Levine: Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Jan 22, 2025

    Posted 01-23-2026 02:46 PM

    Hi Julielani,

    Yes, here is the perfect place to ask :)

    Sheila



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    Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB
    Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist
    Director of Shelter Solutions
    Maddie's Fund
    Pleasanton CA
    9258608284
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  • 5.  RE: Pain and Behavior w/ Dr. Emily Levine: Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Jan 22, 2025

    Posted 01-26-2026 01:11 PM

    This was a great presentation! Thank you so much! I would definitely be interested in a part 2 that looked into some cases with cats. I feel like they can be particularly difficult because of their instinct to hide pain. Again, thank you for making this happen and sharing this amazing information with us.



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    Brandi Washburn
    Executive Director
    Bigglesworth Sanctuary
    VA
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  • 6.  RE: Pain and Behavior w/ Dr. Emily Levine: Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Jan 22, 2025

    Posted 01-22-2026 05:22 AM
    This sounds like an incredibly important and eye-opening session-thanks for sharing! Pain is such a sneaky culprit behind behavioral changes in dogs, especially when it's not the classic limping or whining we expect. It's great that
    @EmilyLevine
    (board-certified veterinary behaviorist) is diving into real cases showing how it can trigger or worsen aggression, anxiety, and other issues-even in young dogs who seem "fine" otherwise.Definitely don't want to miss this one. For anyone interested, you can register here: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistrationLooking forward to it today at noon PT/3 pm ET! Who's joining? #DogBehavior #VeterinaryBehavior #PainInDogs


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    Donna Whitaker
    donna mechel whitaker/ director
    The Serval Conservation and Educational Refuge
    AL
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  • 7.  RE: Pain and Behavior w/ Dr. Emily Levine: Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Jan 22, 2025

    Posted 01-23-2026 06:53 AM

    Unfortunately I missed this one.  I read through the slides and realized I may have a pain issue with my dog.  I have already talked to my vet and they gave me trazadone.  I hate drugging my dog.  How do I speak to  my vet about investigating a possible pain issue?  What do I say to get them more interested in treating versus dealing with my dogs aggressions issues?  Are there tests I can suggest to get the conversation going?  Also, will there be a recording posted?  And can I share this with Just Giants Rescue?  I think this is something our foster homes should know so we don't have to euthsnanize a dog for biting.  



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    Nancy Kaniewski
    Fundraising Coordinator
    Just Giants Rescue, Inc.
    Oswego, Il.
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  • 8.  RE: Pain and Behavior w/ Dr. Emily Levine: Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Jan 22, 2025

    Posted 01-23-2026 01:29 PM
    Hi, 

    There webcast will be available online 4 days after the original air date. During the Q & A you will likely hear responses that answers your questions as several others asked about how to approach vets about discomfort etc...
    Sharing this video to a rescue group is totally fine ( at least that is my understanding but hopefully someone from Maddie's find will respond to that. 

    Dr. Levine

    On Fri, Jan 23, 2026 at 9:55 AM Nancy Kaniewski via Maddie's Pet Forum <Mail@maddiesfund.org> wrote:
    Unfortunately I missed this one. I read through the slides and realized I may have a pain issue with my dog. I have already talked to my vet and... -posted to the "Animal Welfare Professionals" community
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    Unfortunately I missed this one.  I read through the slides and realized I may have a pain issue with my dog.  I have already talked to my vet and they gave me trazadone.  I hate drugging my dog.  How do I speak to  my vet about investigating a possible pain issue?  What do I say to get them more interested in treating versus dealing with my dogs aggressions issues?  Are there tests I can suggest to get the conversation going?  Also, will there be a recording posted?  And can I share this with Just Giants Rescue?  I think this is something our foster homes should know so we don't have to euthsnanize a dog for biting.  



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    Fundraising Coordinator
    Just Giants Rescue, Inc.
    Oswego, Il.
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    From: Nancy Kaniewski
    Subject: RE: Pain and Behavior w/ Dr. Emily Levine: Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Jan 22, 2025

    Unfortunately I missed this one.  I read through the slides and realized I may have a pain issue with my dog.  I have already talked to my vet and they gave me trazadone.  I hate drugging my dog.  How do I speak to  my vet about investigating a possible pain issue?  What do I say to get them more interested in treating versus dealing with my dogs aggressions issues?  Are there tests I can suggest to get the conversation going?  Also, will there be a recording posted?  And can I share this with Just Giants Rescue?  I think this is something our foster homes should know so we don't have to euthsnanize a dog for biting.  



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    Nancy Kaniewski
    Fundraising Coordinator
    Just Giants Rescue, Inc.
    Oswego, Il.
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  • 9.  RE: Pain and Behavior w/ Dr. Emily Levine: Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Jan 22, 2025

    Posted 01-28-2026 12:39 PM

    Hi Dr. Levine, thank you for a wonderful talk on the relationship between pain and behavior. I work with both pet dogs and rescue dogs, and one of my first questions when assessing behavior has always been: could this dog be in pain? For me, some of the most telling clues are how a dog sits, walks, and manages changes in height.

    Over the years, I've increasingly provided pro bono support to rescues across the U.S., and virtual behavior consults have become my primary mode of work. As I've done fewer in-person consultations, I've been considering adding a short video of the dog walking to my intake questionnaire. Seeing the movement footage at the start of your webinar really encouraged me to move forward with that idea.

    Is filming the dog from behind the best approach? In your example, the gait compromise was very clear. Are there other angles or movement patterns you recommend capturing, especially to help non-experts identify potential pain-related issues?

    Thank you for your advice.



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    Julielani Chang
    The Life of Kai: Compassion Connections Inc.
    Davis CA
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  • 10.  RE: Pain and Behavior w/ Dr. Emily Levine: Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Jan 22, 2025

    Posted 01-23-2026 02:48 PM

    Hi Nancy,

    The recording is now available in the original post. You have great questions - the webcast and the Q&A should answer your questions. Please feel free to share the recording to help us spread the word about the importance of the role of pain and discomfort in animal behavior.



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    Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB
    Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist
    Director of Shelter Solutions
    Maddie's Fund
    Pleasanton CA
    9258608284
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  • 11.  RE: Pain and Behavior w/ Dr. Emily Levine: Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Jan 22, 2025

    Posted 01-26-2026 12:32 PM

    So much appreciate this information.  I feel animals behavior changes are often times misunderstood.  I will begin my search for a Vet with thermal imaging.  



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    C Hayes
    volunteer
    ARK of McCurtain County
    OK
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  • 12.  RE: Pain and Behavior w/ Dr. Emily Levine: Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Jan 22, 2025

    Posted 01-23-2026 02:53 PM

    Hi everyone,

    The recording is now available for viewing - please share this super useful webcast with everyone who you feel would benefit from it!  The Q&A was really good too - be sure to check out the recordings of the answers to the questions we didn't get to during the main presentation! 

    Thanks!



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    Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB
    Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist
    Director of Shelter Solutions
    Maddie's Fund
    Pleasanton CA
    9258608284
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  • 13.  RE: Pain and Behavior w/ Dr. Emily Levine: Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Jan 22, 2025

    Posted 01-27-2026 09:03 AM

    This was an amazing presentation! 

    From a shelter/rescue perspective, I am hoping to see this information be utilized to help keep pets in homes by offering advice of potential evaluations for continued behavioral issues with adopted dogs. I have seen many dogs get returned for similar behaviors as seen in this slideshow, especially after an adopter has gone through all means to correct it, but had never once thought that pain could be the reasoning behind it! 
    I hope to see a similar talk in the future for our feline friends! 



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    Autumn Hanten
    Adoption Center Supervisor
    Animal Defense League of Texas
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