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Article: A Veterinary Medicine Interview: Dr.Wayne L. Hunthausen
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- Veterinary Medicine
- Article date:
- January 1, 2007
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CopyrightCopyright Advanstar Communications, Inc. Jan 2007. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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This practitioner, behavior consultant, lecturer, and author thinks television shows such as DogWhisperer may give pet owners unrealistic expectations about the time and commitment needed for behavior modification.
What is the most exciting change you've seen in veterinary medicine?
Veterinarians have always been sensitive to the special relationship humans have with the animals we share our lives with. But in the past 20 years, I've seen the appreciation for the bond between people and pets deepen and broaden.
Who inspired you most in your career?
Dr. Ian Dunbar. Early in my career, he taught me that you can shape a pet's behavior using a nonphysical, common-sense approach and that the ...