Elazar Wells
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
Experienced Dog Behavior Professional skilled in behavior assessments, tailored training plans, and canine nutrition. Implements structured interventions for reactivity, anxiety, and leash issues, tracking progress with data. Collaborates with veterinarians, staff, and pet owners to enhance communication and improve adoption outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Technician
LifeLine Animal Project
DeKalb County, GA
02.2024 - Current
- Supported behavioral assessments for 200+ animals, improving adoption success rates.
- Created behavior plans tailored to each animal, improving welfare outcomes.
- Partnered with veterinary teams to resolve complex behavior concerns.
- Used data-driven methods to monitor behavior progress and prepare reports.
- Led training workshops for staff, strengthening skills and knowledge.
- Added enrichment activities that lowered stress behaviors and supported smoother adoptions.
- Kept detailed case notes and behavior records for consistent care and informed decisions.
- Introduced sensory-based evaluation methods to identify behavior triggers and guide individual interventions.
FOH staff BOH staff
Barking Hound Village
Sandy SPing, GA
03.2022 - Current
- Client Service: Greet pet parents warmly, answer phones, and respond to emails to ensure positive client interaction.
- Check-In/Out: Manage the arrival and departure of dogs, handling payments and ensuring vaccination records are up to date.
- Communicated important information about dogs between staff and owners. Communicate dog behaviors, medical notes, or incidents from the kennel/playroom staff to the owners.
- Software Management: Utilize booking software (such as Gingr) to maintain client profiles, manage scheduling, and process reservations.
- Facility Upkeep: Maintain cleanliness of front desk and lobby areas to create a welcoming environment for clients and pets.
Owner
Xylose Ranch
Atlanta, GA
05.2020 - Current
- - Support behavioral assessments and build customized training plans for reactivity, resource guarding, separation anxiety, and leash aggression.
- - Guide private training sessions and group classes, teaching owners' handler mechanics, clear communication, and long-term behavior management.
- - Evaluate and train rescue dogs with complex needs, improving adoptability and preparing stable companions for placement.
- - Develop structured training curricula covering puppy obedience, leash manners, off-leash control, and public navigation.
- - Manage daily facility operations, client communications, scheduling, and animal care protocols for rescue and professional training services.
Dog Trainer
Dog Academy
Atlanta, GA
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Built customized programs that drove over 90% gains in obedience and behavior.
- Developed positive reinforcement workshops that promoted sustainable behavior change.
- Facilitated training sessions that enhanced dog-owner communication and behavior outcomes.
- Monitored progress and refined methods to optimize learning results.
- Worked with veterinarians to strengthen community relationships and outreach efforts.
Kennel Supervisor
PetSuites
Roswell, GA
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Monitored animal health metrics to identify trends, enabling timely interventions and enhancing overall health outcomes.
- Implemented adoption strategies that increased successful placements, positively impacting shelter population.
- Provided compassionate care to animals, improving well-being and fostering a welcoming environment for pets and visitors.
Kennel Manager
Animal hospital
Alpharetta, GA
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Coordinated daily feeding and exercise schedules, enhancing animal health and energy levels, while closely monitoring health to identify early signs of illness and facilitating timely veterinary care for better recovery outcomes.
- Maintained clean and safe kennel environments, adhering to strict hygiene standards to minimize disease transmission risk.
- Provided compassionate care to animals, ensuring their comfort and well-being during their stay, which fostered trust with pet owners.
- Trained new staff on care procedures, ensuring consistency in operations and quality of care.
- Tracked supply inventory and coordinated restocking, preventing shortages and supporting seamless kennel functioning.
- Provided reassurance to anxious animals, fostering calm behavior and easing transitions for pets and owners.
Education
B.S. - Animal Health and Behavior
Unity Environmental University
New Gloucester, ME10-2026
Certificate - Dog behavior and dog trainer
Penn Foster
United States10-2026
High school diploma - High School
Independent High School
Roswell, GA05-2018
Skills
- Animal behavior expertise
- Behavioral assessment application
- Animal care support and animal handling
- Veterinary experience
- Medication management
- Canine nutrition expertise
- Research and analysis
- Leadership and teamwork
- Staff training strategies
- Team collaboration management
- Problem-solving skills
- Policy and process development
- Budget management
- Hand tool proficiency
- Customer service excellence
- Client rapport
- Client engagement techniques
- Stress management techniques
- Adaptability
- Customer service
- Customer service
- Adaptability
LANGUAGES
Ukrainian, Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino
Certification
- Fear Free Dog Training
- AKC Evaluator
- Aggression in Dogs Master Course by Michael Shikashio
- Pet Professional CPR & First Aid Course
Timeline
Kennel Technician
LifeLine Animal Project
02.2024 - Current
Dog Trainer
Dog Academy
12.2023 - 02.2025
Kennel Supervisor
PetSuites
05.2023 - 05.2024
FOH staff BOH staff
Barking Hound Village
03.2022 - Current
Owner
Xylose Ranch
05.2020 - Current
Kennel Manager
Animal hospital
09.2017 - 05.2020
B.S. - Animal Health and Behavior
Unity Environmental University
Certificate - Dog behavior and dog trainer
Penn Foster
High school diploma - High School
Independent High School