Ep. 73 Behaviour categorises: getting started without red tape with Jessica Powell

In this episode, Tom is joined by Jessica Powell of Proud Paws Dog Training, a certified professional dog trainer based in Los Angeles with years of experience in a shelter behaviour department. Jessica explains why behaviour categories matter, starting with safety and clear, objective communication. When a dog has passed through animal control, medical staff and intake before anyone reads their notes, vague labels like “scared” or “aggressive” don’t help anyone know what to expect.
Jessica walks through the categories she has used, from the most basic split between easier and more…