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UNLEASHED (at work & home) with Colleen Pelar

UNLEASHED (at work & home) with Colleen Pelar

Di: Colleen Pelar
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Honest conversations with pet professionals about real life and how to show up for yourself with grace and compassion.

If you worry that you aren't doing enough for the animals and clients you serve—yet what you're already doing feels exhausting and unsustainable—you're not alone. In each episode, I talk with fellow pet professionals about what drew them to this work, what keeps them going, and what drains them. We explore the meaningful words, quotes, or mantras that guide them, and discover what they wish they could magically change for all of us in this field.

These aren't quick-fix solutions or surface-level pep talks. Whether you're a dog trainer, veterinary professional, pet sitter, or shelter worker, these conversations offer practical insights into navigating this demanding but deeply meaningful work—and remembering that taking care of yourself isn't just allowed, it's essential.

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  • 156. Ann Howie, ACSW, CCA, CCFT
    Feb 10 2026

    Psychotherapist and dog professional Ann Howie built her professional life around doing animal-assisted therapy with her own dogs. Then for years, none of her dogs wanted to do that work. She had to adjust her entire vision around what was actually true.

    We explore the difference between listening to yourself and actually following through—two separate permissions. Ann shares her wisdom about shifting loads rather than just carrying them, about mental nutrition mattering as much as physical nutrition, and about the delicate balance she calls "the selfishness versus self-care conundrum."

    https://colleenpelar.com/156

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    43 min
  • 155. Ellen Yoakum, KPA-CTP, SAPBC
    Feb 3 2026

    My guest today always thought she’d be a teacher when she grew up- and in a way she is, but not how she thought! Instead of teaching children, Ellen Yoakum trains dogs and mentors dog trainers in her work with Pet Harmony Training. She joined me today to discuss how self-knowledge makes her a better behaviorist, the importance of knowing and understanding systems, and remembering that the answer to your problem might be something you already know. Come join us!

    https://colleenpelar.com/155

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    41 min
  • 154. Melissa Trevathan-Minnis, PhD
    Jan 20 2026

    Dr. Melissa Trevatan-Minnis is not a pet professional, at least not in the way we traditionally think of them. However, as both a psychologist and a shelter volunteer, she’s familiar with the burnout and mental health strain common among those who work with animals. Now, she’s on a mission to change that through a new research program specifically designed to provide pet professionals with support, guidance, and counseling. Tune in to hear about the amazing work she’s doing and how you can get involved.

    https://colleenpelar.com/154

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    47 min
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