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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- Renting with a dog? What are your rights?Author: John ReillyCategory: Animal Welfare, PandemicSeptember 8, 2023I recently encountered a very sad and difficult situation involving a dog that had been adopted from our shelter, and returned by its devastated […]No Comments
- Increases in Dog Bites – What to Make of it?Author: John ReillyAugust 21, 2023I have recently been involved in several discussions regarding the increase in dog bite incidents in both the United States and United Kingdom. […]1 Comment
- Temperament Testing in Animal SheltersAuthor: John ReillyFebruary 25, 2023I have been doing a lot of research lately about animal shelters’ use of behavioral evaluations for dogs in their care. These tools are frequently […]No Comments
- Shelter Dogs: Handling New ArrivalsAuthor: John ReillyCategory: UncategorizedOctober 17, 2022When a dog arrives in a shelter, he is going through an incredibly frightening and stress-filled experience. Depending on what is known about them, […]No Comments
- Behavior Modification for Shelter DogsAuthor: John ReillySeptember 24, 2022As a Canine Behavior Consultant, I encounter a lot of obstacles in developing and implementing behavior modification plans for dogs that are housed […]No Comments