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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Emma Hansson CTC LSH

Clayton,CA

Summary

Dedicated and experienced Animal Welfare and Trainer with a proven track record in developing and implementing effective and safe training programs. Seeking a challenging position to leverage my expertise in behavior modification, shelter program development, and team collaboration.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Class Dog Trainer

ARF
08.2023 - Current
  • Led and developed curriculum for various dog training classes
  • Provided individualized support to dog training students outside the classroom
  • Conducted private training consultations
  • Managed scheduling and class coordination.

Owner and Head Trainer

EH Behavior and Training
01.2020 - 08.2023
  • Scheduled and conducted training appointments
  • Developed training and management plans for clients
  • Provided follow-up and ongoing support after training sessions.

Co-coach

UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program BTE Bootcamp
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Contributed to the development of course topics and content
  • Participated actively during the Bootcamp
  • Provided valuable feedback to students on assignments.

Veterinary Behavior Technician

The San Francisco SPCA
10.2018 - 11.2019
  • Scheduled appointments and managed records for the veterinary behaviorist
  • Prepared behavior room and client records
  • Provided post-appointment support and explained training plans to clients
  • Assisted in handling aggressive dogs and cats for medical procedures including euthanasia.

Admissions and Adoptions Coordinator

Contra Costa Animal Services
08.2018 - 10.2018
  • Provided resources for residents needing to rehome their animals
  • Collaborated with local rescues to reduce relinquishment rates
  • Managed and wrote criteria for the adoption program.

Animal Behavior and Training Associate

The San Francisco SPCA
04.2016 - 08.2018
  • Assessed and trained dogs not meeting adoption criteria
  • Provided private training and behavior consultations for adopted dogs
  • Taught behavior specialty classes and assisted shelter veterinarian.
  • Develop and manage training programs for volunteers and staff
  • Assisted veterinarian during euthanasia for behavior animals

Behavior Specialist and Public Class Dog Trainer

Tony La Russa’s ARF
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Led and developed curriculum for various dog training classes
  • Provided support for dog training students outside the classroom
  • Conducted private training consultations.

Education

Certification - Dog Behavior And Training

Jean Donaldson’s Academy For Dog Trainers (CTC),
Berkeley, CA
01.2017

Certification - The Arf of Shelter Behavior

Dr. Erica Feuerbacher’s And Dr. Lisa Gunther’s Sum
Helena, MT
08.2017

Certificate - Animal Sheltering

Fear Free
Online
01.2022

Certification - Veterinarian Assisting

Dr. Sophia Yin’s Low Stress Handling Program
San Francisco, CA
11.2018

Skills

  • Curriculum Development
  • Private Training
  • Team Collaboration
  • Behavior Modification
  • Client Counseling
  • Record Management
  • Program Development
  • Course Content Design

Accomplishments

  • Shelter Training and Enrichment course, Karen Pryer’s Academy
  • Continuing education through Behavior Vets in the form of webinars and seminars
  • Registered for Marin Humane’s "Euthanasia by Injection" workshop starting February 2024.

Affiliations

Professional Member of Pet Professional Guild (PPG). Professional Member of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT).

Languages

Swedish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Public Class Dog Trainer

ARF
08.2023 - Current

Co-coach

UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program BTE Bootcamp
02.2022 - 04.2022

Owner and Head Trainer

EH Behavior and Training
01.2020 - 08.2023

Veterinary Behavior Technician

The San Francisco SPCA
10.2018 - 11.2019

Admissions and Adoptions Coordinator

Contra Costa Animal Services
08.2018 - 10.2018

Animal Behavior and Training Associate

The San Francisco SPCA
04.2016 - 08.2018

Behavior Specialist and Public Class Dog Trainer

Tony La Russa’s ARF
01.2015 - 12.2015

Certification - Dog Behavior And Training

Jean Donaldson’s Academy For Dog Trainers (CTC),

Certification - The Arf of Shelter Behavior

Dr. Erica Feuerbacher’s And Dr. Lisa Gunther’s Sum

Certificate - Animal Sheltering

Fear Free

Certification - Veterinarian Assisting

Dr. Sophia Yin’s Low Stress Handling Program
Emma Hansson CTC LSH