Karen Overall

Karen Overall is a renowned veterinary behaviorist and researcher who specializes in understanding and improving the emotional well-being of dogs and other animals. She developed the "Relaxation Protocol," a method to assess and enhance a pet’s capacity to stay calm in various situations. Her work emphasizes that behavior issues often stem from emotional states, and she advocates for training approaches that promote confidence and reduce fear. Overall’s contributions have advanced humane, science-based strategies to improve animal welfare and strengthen the human-animal bond.