Dr Karolina Westlund - "I have a solid background in Ethology, but find that the best approach to behaviour management is interdisciplinary. It is when you mix different perspectives that the true magic happens…

The field of Applied Ethology’s main contribution is how to provide great enrichment. An example may be reducing stereotypic behaviour in farm animals, optimizing zoo animals’ use of their enclosures, and keeping them busy and out of mischief…

Animal training is about teaching animals to be active participants in their own care. For instance, improving relationships between humans and their beloved pets, and giving our furry, feathered and scaled friends the ability to control important events. How do you communicate what you want the animal to do, and motivate him to want the same thing?"

Please check out Karolina's website if you're interested in learning more about her work!  https://illis.se/en/

Dr Karolina Westlund