I am a Behavioural Ecologist with over 45 years of experience working daily with problematic canine behaviours. Presently, I am engaged in behavioural research in both the United States and Ukraine, employing the Applied Behavioural Analytic approach to address behavioural issues in canines.
My principal research interests lie in fear and anxiety within both domesticated and feral canine populations.
Academically, my background encompasses Physiology and Ethology. I have undertaken behavioural coursework at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, HSUS University, the University of Oxford, the University of South Florida, and the University of Cambridge. I regularly lecture and participate in conferences to remain at the forefront of applied behavioural science. I am a frequent presenter at behavioural science conferences, and canine subjects I have worked with have been featured on Animal Planet, the Discovery Channel, and National Geographic. My work has been published in prominent newspapers, including the Miami Herald, The Times (London), the New York Times, and the Chicago Tribune, among others. I am a member of APA, FABA, ABAI, ABS and AAAs I am also a board member for the APA HAI section. a KPB Ambassador and Audubon Watch Coordinator.
Founder Special Interest Group (SIG)
In 2010, the Animal Behaviour Special Interest Group (SIG) within FABA was established and organised. This SIG hosted a well-attended series of presentations on animal behaviour. The overarching mission of the SIG is to enhance the welfare of animals and their human caregivers.