Dr. Lisa Gunter

perspective. A generalist, he has studied olfaction, learning/memory and social behavior in species of mollusks (slugs and snails), fish (three species), reptiles (three species), birds (pigeons) and mammals (rats, dogs, red foxes, coyotes and wolves).

He has studied Canids for 30 years and established the Canid and Reptile Behaviour and Olfaction lab at Dalhousie in 2006. His research on wild canids was focused on natural action sequences and social endocrinology. His current research on domestic dogs is mostly on applications of olfactory processing, including medical alert dogs and wildlife conservation canines.

Paula Garber

Paula Garber is a professional cat behavior consultant and owner of LIFELINE Cat Behavior Solutions in Westchester County, New York. She holds a master’s in education from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a diploma in feline behavior science and technology from the Companion Animal Sciences Institute. She is also a certified animal training and enrichment professional and certified feline training and behavior Specialist through the Animal Behavior Institute, a Fear Free certified animal trainer, and is certified in Low-Stress Handling for Dogs and Cats.

She is chair of PPG’s Feline Committee and serves on PPG’s Steering Committee, and she recently joined the faculty of DogNostics Career Center. She is a proud member of the Association of Animal Behavior Professionals and the Animal Training Academy, and serves as president and co-founder of the Cat Protection Council of Westchester, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization whose mission is to better the lives of community cats through advocacy, education, and community outreach. She resides in Westchester County, New York, with her husband and four rescued cats.

Aimee Gardiner

Aimee Gardiner is a behaviorist and trainer based in the West Midlands, UK. She holds a BSc (Hons) in applied animal behavior and training and a national diploma in animal management and has been training animals for 15 years. She is a provisional member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors, a Dog Training College verified trainer, and a member of PPG British Isles. She specializes in reactive, aggressive and anxious dogs, as well as the training and legalities surrounding assistance dogs. She also helps rehabilitate former street dogs adjust to life with their new families.