Teaching Animals

Appointments available! I have had some recent last-minute cancellations in my consult schedule. I also have room for two new clients after graduating two of my clients. If you'd like to schedule, you can book directly through the website

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We are thrilled to share more of our amazing ClickerExpo 2026 lineup! The conference programs, along with early-bird savings, will be available in August. Join us for two distinct conferences with different programs and speakers. 💻ClickerExpo LIVE (virtual • 1/23 - 1/25) ♥️ New York (in-person • 3/20 - 3/22) Let’s welcome Juliana DeWillems (JW Dog Training & Behavior Consulting), Laura VanArendonk Baugh (Canines In Action, Inc.), Emma Parsons (www.emmaparsons.com), Alexandra Kurland (www.theclickercenter.com), Mary Hunter (www.stalecheerios.com), Ayoka Bubar (www.ayokabubar.com), Maia Huff-Owen, Rick Hester (Cheyenne Mountain Zoo), Andre Yeu (When Hounds Fly Positive Reinforcement Dog Training), Monique Feyrecilde (Teaching Animals)

Join us on Sunday, March 2nd, at 1 pm with Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior). "Are You...Really Ready?" will focus on restraint, positioning, touch gradient, and simple vs fancy techniques to prepare for veterinary care. Check out our page for more details on available working and auditing spots. We hope to see you there!

https://www.kinshipdogs.com/monique-feyrecilde-really-ready

Is using a distraction still Cooperative Care? Like any good training question, the answer is, "It Depends!" Join Monique Feyrecilde (Teaching Animals) at ClickerExpo Chicago and learn to use her algorithm to evaluate if a distraction is appropriate, feasible, safe, and sustainable—or not! And of course, she will show you how to appropriately use distractions for success in veterinary care and husbandry procedures. Register as an early-bird now and save $50 on ClickerExpo Chicago (in person • 3/14 - 3/16): https://tinyurl.com/ymv887u5; spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.