Contributors

Lindsey M. Fourez, BS, RVT
Purdue Comparative Oncology Program, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA

Lindsey grew up in a small rural town in Illinois. After high school she attended Purdue University where she studied animal science and veterinary technology. In 2004 she graduated with her Associate in Science degree in veterinary technology, and then in 2005 with a BS in veterinary technology. Currently Lindsey works in the Purdue Comparative Oncology Program.

Sarah Lahrman, RVT
Purdue Comparative Oncology Program, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA

Sarah Lahrman is a graduate of Purdue University and obtained her Associate degree in veterinary technology in 1998. Following graduation she began work at a small animal practice in Fort Wayne, Indiana and later moved to another small animal practice in Columbia City, IN. In 2007, her family relocated to Lafayette, IN and Sarah was inspired to work at Purdue University's Small Animal Teaching Hospital. She currently works in the Purdue Comparative Oncology Program.

Rachel M. Lees, LVMT, KPA CTP, Elite FFCP(Veterinary), LSHC - Silver, VTS (Behavior)
The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville, TN, USA

Rachel Lees is proud to be a veterinary nurse and member of the Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians. She is also delighted to be a Certified Training Partner through the Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Professional program.

Rachel graduated from Cuyahoga Community College in May 2009 with her Associate degree in veterinary technology. Immediately after graduation, Rachel was employed at a multi-doctor practice in a suburb near Cleveland, Ohio. She became the behavior advocate of her veterinary hospital introducing the need for happy visits and performing behavior modification with behavior cases in the practice. In June 2013, Rachel left her position in general practice to accept a position at The Behavior Clinic in Olmsted Falls, OH. In April 2014, she graduated and became a Certified Training Partner with the Karen Pryor Academy. After an eight-year adventure with The Behavior Clinic, in May 2021 Rachel uprooted herself and took a position at The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Julia Albright, DACVB.

Rachel has a special interest in teaching cooperative care techniques for veterinary protocols to small animals and has even worked with some exotic species. Rachel is an Elite Fear Free Certified Professional, is on the Fear Free Speakers Bureau, and an active member of the Fear Free Advisory Panel. Rachel is the current CVTS liaison for the Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians and is an active instructor and member of VIN/VSPN, NAVTA (National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America), and TVTA (Tennessee Veterinary Technician Association).

Debbie Martin, LVT, Elite FFCP (Veterinary),CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, FFCP (Trainer), VTS (Behavior)
TEAM Education in Animal Behavior, LLC, Spicewood, TX, USA
Veterinary Behavior Consultations, LLC, Spicewood, TX, USA

Debbie is a licensed veterinary technician and a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Behavior (2010). She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (Knowledge Assessed) and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and Faculty Emeritus. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio State University in human ecology, and an Associate of Applied Science degree in veterinary technology from Columbus State Community College. She has been working as a registered/licensed veterinary technician since graduation in 1996 and has been actively involved in the field of animal behavior. Debbie was president of the Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians (AVBT) from 2012 to 2014 and is the treasurer. She is an active member and the previous recording secretary for the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians (SVBT). She is co-author of the book Puppy Start Right: Foundation Training for the Companion Dog and the Puppy Start Right for Instructors Course. Debbie is an Elite Fear Free Certified Professional-Veterinary and Fear Free Certified Professional-Trainer and is a subject matter expert for Fear Free Pets and Fear Free Happy Homes. She presents seminars and presentations internationally regarding animal behavior and training.

Kenneth M. Martin, DVM, Elite FFCP(Veterinary), DACVB
TEAM Education in Animal Behavior, LLC, Spicewood, TX, USA
Veterinary Behavior Consultations, LLC, Spicewood, TX, USA

Dr. Martin completed a clinical behavioral medicine residency at Purdue University's Animal Behavior Clinic in 2004. He graduated from Louisiana State University - School of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. He is a licensed veterinarian in Texas. He practiced companion animal and exotic animal medicine and surgery, and emergency medicine and critical care prior to completing his behavioral medicine residency. His professional interests include conflict-induced (owner-directed) aggression, compulsive disorders, behavioral development, psychopharmacology, and alternative medicine. Dr. Martin is co-author of the book Puppy Start Right: Foundation Training for the Companion Dog and Puppy Start Right for Instructors Course. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior and the previous recording secretary. Dr. Martin is an Elite Fear Free Certified Professional-Veterinary and is a subject matter expert for Fear Free Pets and Fear Free Happy Homes. Veterinary Behavior Consultations in Spicewood, TX was the first behavior-only veterinary speciality hospital to earn Fear Free Hospital certification (2019).

Virginia L. Price, MS, CVT, VTS (Behavior)
St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, FL, USA

Ginny Price is a professor at St. Petersburg College where she teaches small animal behavior (in the AS and BAS programs) and lectures in animal nursing. Between 2009 and 2011 she was the Critical Thinking Champion for the AS College of Veterinary Technology. From 2012 to 2013, Ginny served as the Center of Excellence for Teaching and Learning representative for the SPC College of Veterinary Technology. From 2009 through 2011 she was privileged to serve on the board of directors for the Western Veterinary Conference as their Technician Director. She graduated from St. Petersburg College Veterinary Technology in 1981. She is certified in the state of Florida with the Florida Veterinary Technician Association. She has a Master's degree in psychology earned in 2007 from Walden University. She is a founding member of the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians and the Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians. At this time, 2022, Ginny serves at the pleasure of the AVBT President as the Parliamentarian. She also serves on the Clinical Animal Behavior Conference Speaker Committee. She earned her Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior in 2010. She earned her Fear Free level 3 in 2021.

Lisa Radosta DVM, DACVB
Florida Veterinary Behavior Service, West Palm Beach, FL, USA

Dr. Radosta is a board-certified veterinary behaviorist and owner of Florida Veterinary Behavior Service. She has spoken from Miami to Moscow, penned books, including Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat, 4th edition and From Fearful to Fear Free. She has served on the Fear Free Executive Council and the AAHA Behavior Management Task Force. She is frequently interviewed for print, radio, podcast, and television media. She strives to help veterinary team members understand that behavior is medicine and help pet parents understand their companion's behavior.

Julie K. Shaw, KPA CTP, RVT, VTS (Behavior)
Julie Shaw Consulting, Lafayette, IN, USA

Julie Shaw became a registered veterinary technician in 1983. After working in general veterinary practice for 17 years and starting her own successful dog training business. She became the Senior Animal Behavior Technologist at the Purdue Animal Behavior Clinic working with veterinary animal behaviorist, Dr. Andrew Luescher, PhD, DVM, DACVB. While at Purdue, Julie saw referral behavior cases with Dr. Luescher, organized and co-taught the acclaimed five-day DOGS! Behavior Modification course, taught many classes to veterinary and veterinary technician students, and instructed continuing education seminars for veterinary technicians, veterinarians, and trainers.

Julie is a charter member of the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians and the Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians. She is also a faculty emeritus for the Dog Trainer Professional Program through the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior.

Julie has received many awards including the North American Veterinary Conference Veterinary Technician Speaker of the Year Award and the Western Veterinary Conference speaker of the year, and was named the 2007 NAVC Mara Memorial Lecturer of the year for her accomplishments and leadership in the veterinary technician profession.

Julie currently sees referral behavior cases and is active in animal-assisted interventions.

Thank you to the following contributors of content for the first edition of the book. Although they were not involved in the revisions of the chapters noted for the second edition, much of their organization and content remain in the updated chapters. Their original contributions were invaluable.

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