Jess Ward

Graduate Research Assistant

Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment of Trauma Conditions in Animals; Canine Arousal Modulation; Canine Social Behavior & Cognition; Impact of Stress on Canine Behavioral Health; Human-Animal Relationships; Wildlife Conservation; Behavioral Observation; Humane Research Methodologies

Jess is an Applied Canine Behavior Consultant with two decades of professional canine experience in animal husbandry, canine behavioral health, and behavior modification. Jess currently practices under the name Village Canine (villagecanine.com) offering fear-free behavior consultation and training services in the DMV.

Jess' research interests include urban life effects on canine behavior, how stressors impact neurological development in animals, and the impact of choice and autonomy on positive canine behavior. Jess is working toward certification with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), the highest applied credential in the field of animal behavior.

Current Research

The effect of natural behavior loss on reintegration success of Asian elephants in SE Asia

Courses Taught

PSYC 304 Lab - Principles of Learning

Education

MA Ind/Org Psychology - The Chicago School - 2019
BA Psychology; BA Marketing - Franklin Pierce University - 2009