Colorado Animal Welfare Conference Session

Approaching Complex Behavior Issues for the Future

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10:45am-12:15pm • Day 3 – August 28, 2024

Westminster Ballroom I and II

General Session

Reactive and fearful animals are increasingly present in our shelter populations. Understanding more about these common behavior responses to triggers and specific ideas for how to help them adapt to our shelters and beyond in their new homes.

Dr Sarah Wooten

Dr. Jennie Willis

Dr. Jennie Willis is an associate professor and applied animal behaviorist in the department of biology at Colorado State University. Her career focus has been helping people and their pets navigate toward better solutions when they struggle with severe behavior issues. She is the director for the Professional Science Master’s Degree Program in Zoo, Aquarium, and Animal Shelter Management. She and her students conduct applied research to benefit the lives of animals in managed care and shelter settings.