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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Personal canine instructor for the family of Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani, Kurdistan, Iraq 2006.

  • Lead consultant for the Kurdistan Regional Government's national canine security services, Iraq 2006.

  • Investigator for UAB’s Department of Psychology, therapy dog intervention study for traumatic brain injury patients, 2014.​

  • Co-creator and lead manager of Transitional Partners, a Dog-Assisted Work Therapy (DAWT) program for persons suffering with mental illness at East Side Mental Health Center. This program was co-developed with Kevin McDonald, canine behaviorist and Dr. Joseph Schumacher, PhD, clinical psychology.

  • Preparatory training of dog / handler teams for certification as Therapy Dog Teams to visit hospitals and nursing homes

  • Training of psychiatric service dogs for sufferers of traumatic stress, present.

  • Served as faculty member for Alabama Council of Community Mental Health Boards, 37th Annual Conference, “Dog-assisted Work Therapy”, May 2011.

  • Hand-in-Paw recognized therapy dog trainer, 2015.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • Presenter for Mountain Brook Police Department, canine body language interpretation and bite prevention seminar, 2017.

  • Presented to University of Alabama at Birmingham, Division of Preventive Medicines Grand Rounds, Dog-assisted work therapy for Veterans; Proposal for research and practice, 2010.

  • Discourse BHAM guest speaker, The Unified Theory of Canine Behavior, 2023.

  • Presenter at Shocco Springs 2011 Annual Mental Health Conference.

  • Presenter of “Companion Dogs – A New Approach” at 2011 NAMI Annual State Conference in Montgomery, AL.

  • Presented canine aggression safety seminar for parenting students at Birmingham City Schools, 2007.

  • ​Presenter “Canine Transitional Partners” at East Side Mental Health Center, Birmingham, AL Feb 2012.

  • Presenter “The Way of the Dog”, an educational seminar for Huntsville area dog trainers, May 2012.

  • ​Guest author, Good Grit Magazine, Flourish Issue, "The Cognitive Canine", 2017.

  • ​Guest speaker, Jewish War Veterans Post 608, "The Boy King and his Royal Dog," 2018.

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Bradley Walker

Bradley Walker is a 3D Dog certified canine behaviorist and dog trainer serving Birmingham, Alabama. 

 

Bradley graduated from Birmingham-Southern with a degree in psychology. He later went on to earn his Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. 

Bradley has always had a passion for  animals and a drive to help others, but there has always been a special place in his heart for dogs. 

 

Before settling on an education in psychology and counseling, he had often dreamt of becoming a veterinarian. Although that field was not ultimately pursued, a passion for dogs has led him on a career path that combines both a love of counseling, education, and of animals.

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Aaron McDonald

Canine Behaviorist and President of 3D Dog

Aaron McDonald is a canine behaviorist, author, dog trainer, consultant, and President of Three Dimensional Dog in Birmingham, AL; and co-owner of McDonald Canine Academy.

 

With 24 years of experience he has accumulated well over ten thousand hours of instruction and education in the rehabilitation of canine behavioral dysfunction, canine behavior consultancy, and training.

This experience culminated in the development of the Unified Theory of Canine Behavior, an innovative, systems-based cognitive-behavioral theory.

Aaron has participated in live radio, news broadcasts, and has been sought for his expertise by: Heads of State, CNN, Yahoo News, Southern Living, B-Metro Magazine, Eating Well magazine, petMD, the world’s largest pet health media provider.

 

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Amy Haycox
 

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

 

She is a graduate of the University of Texas Arlington. A life-long passion for animals began at 5 years of age riding horses.

 

During this time, Amy developed a myriad of specialized skills working with large and small exotic animals with a focus on carnivore training.

 

These included: Black Bear, Foxes, Otters, Horses, and now dogs!

Amy's compassionate teaching style and knowledge about canine behavior and cognition is the perfect resource for families looking to improve their human / canine relationship. 

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EDUCATION

  • University of Texas at Arlington

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

3D Dog Certified Canine Behaviorist 2021

  • Canine behavior modification and training

  • Anxiety disorder rehabilitation​

  • Skills development

  • Relationship-based training

  • Cognitive-behavioral consultation

  • Service and therapy dog training​

 

Birmingham Zoo – Children’s Zoo Animal Care

Professional II,  2018 – 2021

  • Primary trainer for a diverse variety  mammals, reptiles and avids.

  • Point keeper for Black Bears, Foxes, and Sandhill Cranes. 

  • Head of the Zoo’s Enrichment Committee

  • Developed animal care and enrichment protocols

  • Spoke about animals in the collection to guests​​​​​

  • Trained a variety of large and small exotic animals

    • Foxes, Otters, Bears, domestic livestock

    • Trained several behaviors including crating, voluntary blood draw, injection training, brushing teeth.

 

Other Experience

  • Veterinary Assistant

  • Horse riding instructor

    • Trained 50+ horses for daily riding / under-saddle to suit client needs

    • Competitive eventing rider

    • Competitive horse show judge

  • Trained horses basic ground manners ​

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EDUCATION

  • Master's in Marriage and Family Counseling, University of Alabama at Birmingham

  • Bachelor's in Psychology, Birmingham-Southern College

 

Work Experience

 

3D Dog Certified Canine Behaviorist 2024

  • Canine behavior modification and training

  • Anxiety disorder rehabilitation​

  • Skills development

  • Relationship-based training

  • Cognitive-behavioral consultation

  • Service and therapy dog training​

 

Substance Abuse Counselor, Intern Beacon Recovery/Integrated Healthcare

 

  • Conducted 2-3 daily individual counseling sessions to address clients’ substance abuse issues and developed personal treatment plans

  • Facilitated 4 weekly group counseling sessions for groups of 20-25 members, focusing on relapse preventions, coping skills, and addiction education

 

  • Conducted daily check-ins for a caseload of 30+ individuals via phone to provide support and monitor progress

 

  • Ensured accurate billing and maintain organized client records for a caseload of 25-35 individuals in compliance with confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

 

  • Engaged clients in remote sessions, ensuring seamless communication and maintaining therapeutic rapport

 

  • Active participant in staff meetings, leading discussions to coordinate comprehensive care for clients Care Transitions Assistant University of Alabama, Birmingham - Birmingham, AL

 

  • Supported the care transitions team in arrangement of post-acute placements and services for patients

 

  • Facilitated communication between external entities and internal resources within the UAB Health System to ensure successful patient transition from acute care settings

 

  • Coordinated daily lodging assistance for 10-20 patients with financial difficulties, ensuring access to safe and supportive accommodations

 

  • Facilitated medication assistance for 100-150 patients by collaborating with external entities to ensure patients with financial difficulties received necessary medications Patient Encounter Specialist University of Alabama, Birmingham - Birmingham, AL 

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Amy Funderburg
Speaking Consultant,
Birmingham Alabama

Amy Funderburg is a former 3D Dog certified canine behaviorist who now follows her passions as a speaking consultant.

She graduated Auburn University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Foreign Language and is now pursuing her Masters Degree in School Counseling to advance her mission of helping families.

Amy is available for public engagements and is ready to speak to your organization regarding numerous facets of canine behavior. Call 205-563-8383 to learn more!

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EDUCATION

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  • Auburn University, Bachelors of Science in Foreign Language Education / Spanish, 2010.

  • Universidad de Granada:  Granada, Spain, studied Spanish language and culture, 2008​​​.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 3D Dog Certified Canine Behaviorist, 2017.

  • Canine behavior modification and training.

    • Anxiety disorder rehabilitation​

    • Canine skills development

    • Relationship-based training

    • Cognitive-behavioral consultation

    • Service and therapy dog training​

  • Veterinarian Technician Assistant, Liberty Animal Hospital, 2005-2011​.

 

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • CBS 42

  • Childcare Resources: Canine behavior and Child Safety Seminar, 2019.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

  • Pell City High School Teacher of the Year, 2016-2017

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