Training for Teams

Get behavioral support for your shelter or rescue from a credentialed expert and Fear Free Coach.

Get assistance with:

animal behavior plans and evaluations
staff and volunteer training
animal handling and care policies
animal enrichment plans

We have experience with anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion work and offer resources for empathetic distress/compassion fatigue.

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Speaking Topics

How to Make Your
Dog or Cat Happier

Happy dogs and happy cats are easier to take care of and more fun to live with. Find out what will boost your friend’s happiness
—and yours, too! This includes Q&A time where people can ask behavior questions about their dogs or cat

Animal Chaplaincy

What is an Animal Chaplain? Inspirational stories of animal rescue and spirituality.
When Your Pet is Grieving
Learn what to do when an animal is grieving the loss of a friend.
How to Be a Peaceful Presence Learn how to support animals at their end of life.

10 Steps to A Culture of Compassion

An animal behaviorist and animal chaplain’s guide to 10 things we can do today to help create a culture of compassion that can build a more compassionate and less lonely world.

Animal Time

Learn one key thing you can do to reduce compassion fatigue and burnout at any organization.

Fear Free: Taking the “Pet” Out of Petrified

Learn how to reduce fear, anxiety, stress, and frustration for your dog and cat and make necessities like vet visits and nail trims easier.

Trainer-to-Trainer Consults

Get a behavior consult for help with complex cases. Troubleshoot with a credentialed expert who understands the field and issues. Expertise working with fear and aggression cases in a shelter setting and counseling new adopters. Email info@shelgravesanimal.com or book a free call.

How can we help?

Based in North Everett, Washington. Serving West Snohomish County -- and virtual clients.

info@shelgravesanimal.com

Doing Our Best
for Animals