My journey as an animal trainer started in 2009 when I adopted an umbrella cockatoo and I realized that I didn't know anything about owning a parrot. I stumbled across a parrot group on a yahoo group called "Feeding Feathers" (now on Facebook). It was a nutrition group for parrots, and the moderators were also well versed in Applied Behavior Analysis to train the parrots. I was hooked! I began absorbing as much as I could about training my Sukee bird,
by taking as many workshops as I could. After a year on the group, I became a moderator and helped hundreds of members with their parrots.

I was also taking a furlough from my full time job as a Landscape Architect, while studying to obtain my State Licensure. During that time, I worked part-time, as a dog trainer, at a local pet store, and began training thousands of puppies, adult dogs, and worked with hundreds troubled dogs. Once I obtained my Landscape Architecture License, I decided to create Creature Connections Behavior Alliance to continue helping owners with their pets.

Heading into my 13th year of my animal training career, I have helped thousands of owners with their pups. I have also worked with hundreds of parrot owners, reptile owners, and cat owners.

As a passionate animal caregiver, I believe it is of ethical importance to share information, educate others, and assist those in need.

Here’s a little bit about my qualifications:

• Fear Free Professional Certification through Fear Free Pets

• Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Certified through the Council of Professional Dog Trainers

• Accredited Dog trainer (IAABC-ADT) with the International Association of Applied Behavior Consultants

• Accredited with the Pet Professional Guild

• Certificated in Canine Nutrition

• Certified Canine Good Citizens (CGC) Evaluator through the American Kennel Club

• Certified by the American Red Cross in animal resuscitation

• Fully insured with Equisure, Inc. insurance

• 30 years’ experience of owning cats, a ferret for 10 years and a guinea pig for 9 years

• Currently have a Standard Poodle Puppy, a 4 year old cat, a 6 year old cat, a 22 year old Umbrella Cockatoo.
  Gone to the rainbow bridge - Cooper my 7 year old Shetland Sheepdog and Lewy, my 45+/- year old Orange Winged Amazon, and too many other critters to count.

I continue my education by attending many workshops, seminars, and online training. Click here to see a list of education.

I am also a professional Massachusetts Registered Landscape Architect with 20 years of experience in the profession.

Contact me at info@creatureconnections.net or
978-804-2498 to get started!