Astrid Johannsen

Veterinarian and animal behaviorist who spent 7 years as a wildlife vet in Kruger National Park before opening a companion animal practice in Copenhagen. Has darted rhinos from helicopters, performed surgery on a leopard by flashlight, and once got bitten by a baboon (she deserved it, she says). DVM from the Royal Veterinary College in London, board-certified in veterinary behaviorism. Writes about animal cognition, why your dog is not actually guilty, the ethics of pet ownership, and what veterinary medicine can teach us about human healthcare. Known for debunking dominance theory in dog training with the patience of someone who has explained it four thousand times. Fosters senior cats and considers this a personality trait.