Navigating the Hard Realities of Shelter Behavior and Rescue with Saharai Salazar

Our guest this episode, Saharai  Salazar, works tirelessly on the frontlines, dedicating her life to dogs labelled aggressive and facing euthanasia due to misunderstood behavior. Navigating the world of shelter behavior makes for tough decisions and emotional toil. Sada takes us through the unique challenges she faces in evaluating dogs with fear and aggression, underlining the importance of a holistic approach to behavioral evaluations and behavior change strategies. The heartbreaking call of deciding on behavioral euthanasia, the effects of the pandemic on the industry, and the balance between no-kill missions and humane decisions are laid bare in our heartfelt discussion. Sada's dedication to these dogs, her resilience in the face of adversity, and her unique take on the spiritual experience of her work will leave you in awe.

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About Saharai:

"My name is Saharai Salazar and I am a shelter behavior specialist who works primarily with behaviorally-challenged and euthanasia-listed dogs, especially fear and aggression cases. I earned a bachelors degree from UC Davis in Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology with an emphasis on canine behavior, ecology and evolution and have worked at various shelters over the last 20 years. While I enjoy working with private clients, my biggest passion is shelter behavior and finding practical solutions for the unique challenges we face in the industry."

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