Barbara is an animal training and behavior consultant specializing in avian, exotic, and zoo animal training. She lectures and consults worldwide working with zoos, universities, veterinary professionals, pet owners and conservation projects. She is an adjunct clinical instructor at Texas A&M University. She has produced seven DVDs, authored two books and guest edited and contributed to two veterinary text books. Barbara regularly lectures to the veterinary community and much of her work focuses on training exotic species to cooperate in medical care. Barbara is a former president of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators and served on the board of directors from 1997-2009. Her degree is in Zoology from UC Davis. Barbara is thrilled to have had the opportunity to train thousands of animals, from rabbits to rhinos. She is passionate about teaching excellent practical application training skills. Her goal is to leave behind a legacy of kindness to animals by sharing her expertise.
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