Other animals
FEAR FREE, FORCE FREE, ANIMAL TRAINING AND BEHAVIOR CONSULTING
I offer training and behavior consulting for all animals.
I also offer discounted rates for 501(c)(3) sanctuaries and rescues.
Here are some ways I can assist you:
Husbandry and medical training: I can help train animals for essential procedures related to their care.
Introducing new animals: Smoothly introduce newcomers to their environment and companions.
Acclimating animals: Ensure that animals feel at home in their new surroundings.
Training for transport: Teach animals to confidently enter trailers or crates.
Clicker Training: I can teach you how to clicker train which is the most effective and humane way of training animals.
Enrichment: I can create a robust enrichment program to keep your animals happy and thriving now and in the future.
Me and Karroo, the South African cheetah on our morning walk at the San Diego Zoo.
My background includes extensive work with many different species of animals:
8 years working as an animal trainer at the San Diego Zoo
4 years working as an educator/guide at San Diego Wild Animal Park (now San Diego Zoo Safari Park)
1.5 years working as a keeper at the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park
Elephant caregiver at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
Adoption counselor at San Diego Humane Society
Service Area and Rates:
My in-person service area is within 30 miles of Escondido, CA, 92026. The consultation is held at your home or barn and is 90 minutes. The fee for this is $325. Additional sessions are $160 per hour.
I can also help people with their animals via Zoom. 90-minute consultations are $275.
I offer discounted rates to 501(c)(3) sanctuaries and rescues.
I was hired to teach Chad the pig to accept harnessing and a leash for walking. He loved it.
Me and Kenai, the arctic wolf, on stage during the Wild Ones Show at the San Diego Zoo.
Me and Desiree the Red Tailed Hawk at the San Diego Zoo.
Me and Norman the Southeast Asian Clouded leopard on stage at the San Diego Zoo.