Animal Welfare Professionals

Behavior Manager at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation

Position Summary:

The Behavior Manager works collaboratively with all animal program staff to address dog and cat behavior needs in a timely manner to maximize shelter/adoption center space and meet agency lifesaving and placement goals. Responsible for identification, prevention and handling of behavior issues in shelter guests. Ensure that internal education and community-directed training classes are held to high professional standards of delivery and content and comply with ARF’s training philosophy, with a focus on enhancing the human/animal bond to keep families together.