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Erin Miller 

Canine Behaviorist and Dog Trainer, Birmingham Alabama

Erin Miller is a 3D Dog certified canine behaviorist and dog trainer located in Birmingham, Alabama. 

 

She is graduate of Kent State University and holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Zoology. Her diverse, international experience in animal behavior includes research study and work in Zimbabwe and Queensland, Australia. 

 

As a canine behavior expert, Erin offers effective family-based educational strategies for canine training and behavioral rehabilitation.

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EDUCATION

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  • Kent State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Zoology

  • Canine behaviorist Certification, Three Dimensional Dog, Birmingham, Alabama, 2019.

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PROFESSIONAL 

EXPERIENCE

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  • Predator Animal Care Professional, Birmingham Zoo, November 2014 – 2019.

  • Leopard scent study and training program at Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage in Zimbabwe, Africa via PiCA Grant Award.

  • Primary trainer for a diverse variety of small, medium, and large mammals.

  • Co-developed Coyote training program.

  • Head of the Zoo’s Enrichment Committee

  • Collaborated to develop the zoo’s 10 year Conservation Strategic Plan

  • Presented show scripts to the public for the Predator Zone Lion Training Demonstration.

  • Developed animal care and enrichment protocols.

  • Developed a study to determine the behavioral issues with red panda.

 

TRAINING EXPERIENCE

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  • Canine behavior modification and training

    • Anxiety disorder rehabilitation​

    • Skills development

    • Relationship-based training

    • Cognitive-behavioral consultation

    • Service and therapy dog training​

  • Trained a variety of large and small exotic animals

    • Canids, Predators, Felids, Mongoose, Hyrax, Squirrels, Invertebrates, Avids 

    • Taught over 20 new behaviors including crating, voluntary blood draw, and free contact.​

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OTHER EXPERIENCE

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  • Completed multiple online courses provided by San Diego Zoo Global Academy.

  • Temporary Wild Animal Keeper: January 2014 – March 2014, Akron Zoological Park – Akron, Ohio.

  • Animal Care for Legends of the Wild animals including: Rodents, Hoofstock, Amphibians, Invertebrates, Aves

  • Animal restraint: crating, transferring, netting animals – small mammals, birds, amphibians

  • Renovation of animal enclosures

  • 6 week internship at Cairn Tropical Zoo, Queensland, Australia: 2013​

  • 18 years of horse riding and horse care experience

  • 7 years of horse training experience

  • 4 years dog agility training experience​

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MEMBERSHIPS &

EXTRA-CURRICULAR

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  • Bee Keeping

  • Bird Watching

  • CPR/First Aid Certified, Rabies vaccinate

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