• Skip to main content
TotalVet
  • ALL ABOUT DOGS 
    • Best Dog Food
    • Dog Allergy Test Trending 🚀
    • Vitamin E for Dogs
    • Dog DNA Test
    • Probiotics For Dogs
    Authority Dog Food Review
    Authority Dog Food Review

    Authority dog food offers nutritionally rich and balanced diets for dogs...

    Stella and Chewy Review
    Stella and Chewy Review

    Stella & Chewy Dog Food is a raw diet-based pet food brand made with organic...

    Honest Paws Review
    Honest Paws Review

    Honest Paws is a leading pet wellness brand dedicated to providing high-quality, science-backed...

    Happy Paws Review
    Happy Paws Review

    Happy Paws is a California-based pet wellness brand dedicated to providing high-quality...

    PetSafe Wireless Fence Review
    PetSafe Wireless Fence Review

    The PetSafe Stay & Play® Wireless Fence for Stubborn Dogs is a reliable, wireless containment...

    The Honest Kitchen Review
    The Honest Kitchen Review

    Founded in 2002 by Lucy Postins in San Diego, California, The Honest Kitchen is a pioneer...

  • ALL ABOUT CATS 
    • Cats
    • Smalls Cat Food Review
    Basepaws Cat DNA Test
    Basepaws Cat DNA Test

    The BasePaws breed health DNA test for cat breeds is the most sought-after testing kit...

    Best Cat Toothpaste
    Best Cat Toothpaste

    What Is the Best Toothpaste for Cat’s Teeth?

  • TOP BRANDS 
    Happy Paws
    Happy Paws
    The Honest Kitchen
    The Honest Kitchen New!
     
    Smalls
    Smalls
    Open Farm
    Open Farm
    Ollie Dog Food Reviewed
    Ollie Dog Food Reviewed

    What Did We Think of Ollie Dog Food?

    Pet Honesty Review
    Pet Honesty Review

    Pet Honesty is an all-natural pet food brand...

  • Deals
  • Shop
  • My Account
  •   
  • Cart
TotalVet
  • Cart
  
  • ALL ABOUT DOGS
    • Best Dog Food
    • Dog Allergy TestTrending 🚀
    • Vitamin E for Dogs
    • Dog DNA Test
    • Probiotics For Dogs
    Authority Dog Food Review
    Authority Dog Food Review

    Authority dog food offers nutritionally rich and balanced diets for dogs...

    Stella and Chewy Review
    Stella and Chewy Review

    Stella & Chewy Dog Food is a raw diet-based pet food brand made with organic...

    Honest Paws Review
    Honest Paws Review

    Honest Paws is a leading pet wellness brand dedicated to providing high-quality, science-backed...

    Happy Paws Review
    Happy Paws Review

    Happy Paws is a California-based pet wellness brand dedicated to providing high-quality...

    PetSafe Wireless Fence Review
    PetSafe Wireless Fence Review

    The PetSafe Stay & Play® Wireless Fence for Stubborn Dogs is a reliable, wireless containment...

    The Honest Kitchen Review
    The Honest Kitchen Review

    Founded in 2002 by Lucy Postins in San Diego, California, The Honest Kitchen is a pioneer...

  • ALL ABOUT CATS
    • Cats
    • Smalls Cat Food Review
    Basepaws Cat DNA Test
    Basepaws Cat DNA Test

    The BasePaws breed health DNA test for cat breeds is the most sought-after testing kit...

    Best Cat Toothpaste
    Best Cat Toothpaste

    What Is the Best Toothpaste for Cat’s Teeth?

  • TOP BRANDS
    Happy Paws
    Happy Paws
    The Honest Kitchen
    The Honest Kitchen New!
    Smalls
    Smalls
    Open Farm
    Open Farm
    Ollie Dog Food Reviewed
    Ollie Dog Food Reviewed

    What Did We Think of Ollie Dog Food?

    Pet Honesty Review
    Pet Honesty Review

    Pet Honesty is an all-natural pet food brand...

  • Deals
  • Shop
  • My Account
Rachel Salant
Rachel Salant
Rachel Salant

Rachel Salant

Animal Behavior Specialist

linkedin
author illustration

About

Rachel Salant is an animal behavior specialist currently based in Seattle, Washington. She specializes in behavior modification using the most positive and least intrusive techniques. Throughout her career she has worked directly with a wide variety of species including marine mammals (dolphins, sea lions & sea otters), birds (parrots, birds of prey & chickens), small mammals (raccoons, porcupines, guinea pigs & foxes), large felids (tigers, snow leopards & jaguars), domestic hoofstock (goats and sheep) and her personal favorite – domestic dogs and cats. She is an expert in teaching trainers how to train their animals to voluntarily participate in their own healthcare. Rachel is passionate about helping pet parents navigate the often confusing and conflicting information out there about pet behavior, and ensuring our beloved pets and pet parents are set up for a lifetime of success. She also specializes in end-of-life decision making. In her spare time, Rachel works with a local rescue specializing in giving geriatric/non-adoptable dogs comfortable hospice homes. You can also find her tending to her growing house plant collection, hiking with her husband and dog Diego, or training for her next triathlon.

Specialty

She is an expert in teaching trainers how to train their animals to voluntarily participate in their own healthcare.

Curriculum

  • Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology from the University of California Santa Cruz
  • Project Management Professional Certificate from the University of California Irvine
  • Advisory Board member: University of Washington Certificate in Applied Animal Behavior
TotalVet Logo

Our mission is to provide pet parents just like you with the most up-to-date expert information and resources you need to make better, more informed decisions that support the health and happiness of your companion animals.

Contact Us

  • 1-844-531-0203
  • hello@total.vet

TotalVet

  • About us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Shipping Policy
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • Terms of Use
  • Advertise With Us
  • Return Policy

Social Media Links

Other Links

  • Brand Reviews
  • Veterinarians Near Me
  • Emotional Support Animals
  • Pet Allergy Test Kit
  • My Account
Total Vet does not intend to provide veterinary advice. While we provide information resources and canine education, the content here is not a substitute for veterinary guidance.
©2025 Total Vet. All rights reserved