Sanctuaries

and Rescues

 
 
Britta and Karroo, the South African cheetah

Me and Karroo, the South African cheetah, at The San Diego Zoo.

Fear free, force free Animal training and Behavior consulting

If you’re a 501©(3) sanctuary or rescue organization in need of assistance with your animals (excluding dogs), I offer special rates. My expertise covers a range of services, including training, behavior consulting, and enrichment.

Here are some ways I can assist you:

  1. Husbandry and Medical Training: I can help train animals for essential procedures related to their care.

  2. Introducing New Animals: Smoothly introduce newcomers to their environment and companions.

  3. Acclimating Animals: Ensure that animals feel at home in their new surroundings.

  4. Training for transport: Teach animals to confidently enter trailers or crates.

  5. Clicker Training: Enrich their lives through positive reinforcement.

  6. Enrichment: I can create a robust enrichment program to keep your animals happy and thriving.

My background includes extensive work with many different species of animals:

  • Animal trainer at the San Diego Zoo

  • Educator/Guide at San Diego Wild Animal Park (now San Diego Zoo Safari Park)

  • Keeper at the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park

  • Elephant caregiver at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee

 

Me and Bap Rang, the Southeast Asian binturong, at The San Diego Zoo.

Me and Norman, the clouded leopard, at The San Diego Zoo.

Me and Kenai, the Arctic wolf, at The San Diego Zoo.