John Reilly – Canine Behavior Consultant
Hi, I’m John Reilly, the Head Nerd at animalnerd.com. I am a Canine Behavior Consultant (CBCC-KA) with a Master of Science degree in Anthrozoology and years of experience in training and helping to rehabilitate shelter dogs, preparing them for successful adoption. Throughout my time working with dogs, I have been dismayed and somewhat frustrated by the amount of poor and misleading information that is being pushed out to the public.
This site’s goal is to be a place where current, evidence-based information on animal care, welfare and training can be hosted and exchanged – open not just about dogs, but for all species of domestic animals and wildlife.
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- RubyAuthor: John ReillyCategory: Animal SheltersMay 17, 2022As many of you may have heard, Ruby, the police search-and-rescue dog whose story was told in the movie Rescued by Ruby […]No Comments
- Mouthy Shelter DogAuthor: John ReillyMay 15, 2022I’ve been working with a pit mix named Sonny who likes to use his mouth too much. He’s a large young mail dog, who was intact when he was […]No Comments
- Thinking about putting out your dogs’ shedded hair for birds’ nesting material? Think again.Author: John ReillyCategory: Local wildlife, Pet healthMarch 2, 2022With spring coming, two things will be happening around our homes: Birds will be building their nests and our dogs will be shedding their winter […]No Comments
- Shelter dogs with extreme anxietiesAuthor: John ReillyFebruary 15, 2022In recent months, I’ve been seeing a lot of dogs come into the shelter with extreme anxiety and symptoms of neophobia. These dogs have been fearful […]No Comments
- TobyAuthor: John ReillyJanuary 27, 2022Now that I’ve finished working with Jack Final Update on Jack | The Animal Nerd, I’ve begun handling a new dog at the shelter. Toby is a large, […]No Comments