Sean M. Savage
PO Box ***** Parkville, MO *****
abpenk@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
To continue my expertise in the field of animal behavior, specifically my focus on problem
behaviors across several species in order to improve the lives of animals and their caregivers.
Education:
University New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire
B.S. in Wildlife Management, December 1997
Work Experience:
July 2005- present Beyond the Dog, LLC Kansas City, Missouri
Cofounder and owner
Responsible for the most intensive training programs offered by Beyond the Dog, LLC. I focus
on using empirally validated treatments in all training programs.
June 2004-June 2005 A Dogs Best Friend Plantation, Florida
Trainer/Behavior Consultant
Responsible for consulting in Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties as well as running
boarding training programs and leading group classes.
September 2001-June 2004 Dolphins Plus Key Largo, Florida
Dolphin Trainer
Ran swim programs with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions. Trained various
husbandry behaviors.
Certifications:
December 2009 Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the IAABC
April 2005 Certified Pet Dog Trainer through the APDT
Professional Affiliations:
Association for Behavior Analysis International (Applied Animal Behavior SIG)
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Community Service:
January 2010-current Heartland SPCA Mission, Kansas
Volunteer Consultant
Assisst in consulting with dogs engaging in severe problem behavior.
January 2009-2010 MABBR Kansas City, Missouri
Volunteer Consultant
Assisst in consulting with dogs engaging in severe problem behavior.
September 2001-June 2004 Marine Mammal Conservancy Key Largo, Florida
Shift Supervisor
Responsible for feeding, observation and supervision of a group of volunteers.