Karis Nafte: The Truth About Pet Custody in Divorce

Off the Fence with Karen Covy: Mastering Decision Making, Divorce & More

In today’s podcast conversation, Karis Nafte, a certified dog behavior consultant and family mediator, delves into the sensitive issue of pet custody during a breakup or divorce. With over 25 years of experience and her deep understanding of dog behavior, Karis has a unique perspective on what’s really best for your dog when you divorce.

Karis explores the challenges of shared custody for pets, the differences in how various dog breeds might handle such arrangements, and the heartbreaking reality that sometimes, the best decision for the dog may require one person to let go.

Whether you're going through a divorce or you’re simply interested in how to make the best choices for your pet in challenging circumstances, this conversation is filled with insights that will make you think deeply about what it truly means to act in a pet's best interest.
About Karis
Karis is the founder and owner of Who Keeps the Dog, Pet Custody Mediation. A Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant & Accredited Family Mediator, she brings 25 years professional experience as a dog behaviour expert into the world of dogs and divorce. A global pioneer in her work, Karis has developed, and teaches, the first accredited pet care education course for divorce professionals to learn best practice for a dog’s best interest.

Karis provides online mediation services to pet owners for custody negotiations that are fair and respectful for both people and ensure the pet's well-being is prioritized.

Connect with Karis
You can connect with Karis on LinkedIn at Karis Nafte, on Facebook at Karis Nafte Pet Custody Specialist, and follow Karis on Instagram at Who Keeps the Dog. To find out how to work with Karis visit her website at Who Keeps The Dog where you can also sign up for a free consultation.

Book Release
Karis has just released her new book: Who Keeps the Dog, Navigating Pet Custody During Divorce.

Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.
You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.

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1. Karis Nafte: The Truth About Pet Custody in Divorce (00:00:00)

2. Navigating Pet Custody in Divorce (00:00:10)

3. Understanding Stress Signs in Dogs (00:07:37)

4. Co-Parenting Dogs After Separation (00:22:20)

5. Ensuring Pet Custody in Divorce (00:34:06)

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