Colorado Animal Welfare Conference Session
Approaching Complex Behavior Issues for the Future
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.
![Willis Dr Sarah Wooten](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Willis.jpg)
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.