“The most rewarding aspect of my work is strengthening the human-animal bond and seeing clients achieve a deeper understanding of their dog’s communication, motivations and behaviors. I view each of my cases through a holistic lens. My training methods adhere to an ethical, force-free and humane philosophy founded in a scientific-based paradigm.”
Claire F. Cario has been working within the animal welfare field since 2001. She received her MA in the Advanced Psychology of Animal Behavior in 2008. Since then Claire has managed and trained animal behavior staff across all sectors of the animal behavior field, developed curriculum for training programs, municipal shelters and therapy dog programs, given lectures and webinars on canine behavior, built behavior assessment systems and developed individualized behavior training plans for dogs displaying mild to severe behavior concerns. She specializes in dog-dog reactivity, both on leash and off leash, human directed aggression and building resilience for dogs of any age.
In addition to running her own business in NYC since 2009, Claire is also a Behavior Consultant with Black Dog Behavior & Training in Delaware and an instructor at CATCH Academy. Previously she held positions as a Behavior Consultant for Behavior Vets of NYC, the Private Trainer Manager at School for the Dogs in NYC, the Behavior and Enrichment Assistant Manager at Animal Care Centers of NYC, a behavior consultant on the ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Behavior Team and as an Executive Trainer for The Good Dog Foundation.
Claire also is passionate about working with dogs who are visually and hearing impaired, and has raised 3 dogs born with both genetic impairments - Milo, Otis and Orsa.