MA Psychology (experimental): concentration in animal behavior.

BS, Biology, Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey.

Expert Witness. German Shepherd x Chow involved in a child dog bite case. Circuit Court Harford County MD 2009.

Summit Meeting. American College of Veterinary Behaviorists & CAAB. Chicago, Ill. 2009.

Fighting Pit Bulls, Michael Vick Case. ASPCA Canine behavior evaluation team expert: Virginia, 2007.

Expert Witness: Two Labrador mixes deemed vicious and dangerous. Baltimore City, MD, 2004.

Research consultant. National Institutes of Health, Poolesville, MD. Animal Studies: The Effects of Calming Cap Use on the Behavior & Physiology of Laboratory Dogs. Behavioral protocols for transport shipping stress in dogs. 2008.

The Effects of Positive Reinforcement Training on the Behavior & Physiology of Laboratory Dogs 2008.

The Iams Company. Feline behavior expert. (details confidential). Lewisburg, OH. 2007- 2008.

College of Veterinary Medicine and School of Public Health. Behavior modification study in dogs, HR/HRV data collection. University of Minnesota, Falcon Heights, MN. 2007.

Research consultant. National Institutes of Health and SoBran-Inc, Bethesda & Poolesville, MD. Behavioral protocols for dogs, cats, horses, laboratory animals, and training of animal behaviorists. 2004-2009.

Head, Psychobiology Unit. Research on aggression and phobias in dogs. 2000-2003.

Research consultant. Behavior modification in Swine. Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Belair, MD. 2001-2002.

Case review: A Boxer and a Shih-Tzu deemed vicious & dangerous. Carroll County, MD. 2009

Case review: A Boxer deemed a public nuisance. Carroll County, MD. 2009

Case review: Two Shiloh Shepherds deemed vicious & dangerous. Carroll County, MD, 2008.

Case & video review: Labrador deemed vicious & dangerous. Carroll County, MD, 2007.

Case review: Two Rottweilers deemed a public nuisance. Carroll County, MD, 2007. Animal Matters Appeals Board. Baltimore City, Maryland. 2004.

Behavior modification for large breed dogs; emphasis on the contribution of medical problems to behavior problems. In conjunction with Airpark Animal Hospital. The Newfoundland Club, Westminster, MD, 2009.

Assessing Behavior & Training Using Physiological Measurements: IFAAB, New Orleans, LA, 2008.

Puppy Behavior Assessments: Science and New Methodologies. American Humane Association, Alexandria, VA, 2007.

Analyzing and Modifying Canine Aggression. Workshop & seminar, Denver, CO, 2007.

Physiological Components of Impulse Control & Emotion in Dogs: IFAAB, New Orleans, LA, 2007.

Mentoring for certification by the Animal Behavior Society: IFAAB, Las Vegas, NV, 2006.

Practical Approaches to Difficult Situations: IFAAB, Las Vegas, NV, 2006.

Self-directed Aggression: A Novel Treatment for an Unusual Problem. Research. Case Study. IFAAB Las Vegas, NV, 2006.

Restraint Equipment and the Power to Stop the Pull. Research: data collection on force exerted by restraint and collar corrections across a dogs cervical area. IFAAB, Phoenix, AZ, 2005.

Dog Temperament. Development of a valid assessment tool for temperament testing. IFAAB, Phoenix, AZ, 2005.

Panel on Growing the Field. Education for behavior professionals. IFAAB, Phoenix, AZ, 2005.

Behavior modification of Dogs with Aggressive Behaviors. The Association of Pet Dog Trainers, Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, 2004.

Increasing safety and control during dog aggression displays. IFAAB, Kissimmee, FL, 2004.

The relation of heart rate variability and emotional reactivity in dogs. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Annual Retreat, MD, 2003.

The relation of heart rate variability and emotional reactivity in dogs. IFAAB, Austin, TX, 2003.

Clicker training pigs to facilitate handling. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. 2003.

Ambulatory monitoring of cardiovascular responses during behavioral modification of an aggressive dog. NIH Annual Retreat, MD 2002.

Full body restraint as a treatment for dogs with aggressive behavior. IFAAB, Tampa, FL, 2002.

Williams, N. G., Borchelt, P., Knoll, M., Rommel, J., Bulloch, M., Sollers III, J.J. Heart rate and heart rate variability during aggressive and anxious behaviours in dogs (manuscript submitted).

Williams, N.G., Borchelt, P.J. (2003). Full body restraint and rapid stimulus exposure as a treatment for dogs with defensive aggressive behavior: Three case studies. International Journal of Comparative Psychology, 16, 226-236. Williams, N.G., Borchelt, P.J., Sollers III, J.J., Gasper, P., & Thayer, J.F. (2003).

Ambulatory monitoring of cardiovascular responses during behavioral modification of an aggressive dog. Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation, 39, 214-219.

Ingram, D.K. & Williams, N. (2002). Neurobiology of cognitive dysfunction syndrome in dogs. Clinical and Nutritional Management of Dogs and Cats, WSAVA, 31-36.

Donovan, D.M., Rowley, D.L. & Williams, N.G. (2004). Microsoft Excel spreadsheet based animal colony management for genetically altered animals. BioTechniques.

Roth, G.S., Brennecke, L.H., French, A.W., Williams, N.G., Waggie, K.S., Spurgeon, H.A., & Ingram, D.K. (1993). Pathological characterization of male Wistar rats from the gerontology research center. Journal of Gerontology, 48, 213-230.

Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Inc. 2003. Best Paper in the B.S & M.S. Category. Ambulatory monitoring of cardiovascular responses during behavioral modification of an aggressive dog.

Private Practice Clinical Veterinary Experience: Dogs, cats and exotics

Brookside Veterinary Clinic, Bloomfield, NJ. Veterinary Technician.

Media

Television & radio appearances; Fox 45, Critter Chatter Pet Life Radio and other stations.

Dog Fancy & Carroll Magazine, Dog Talk columns & breed newsletters

Numerous seminars on scientific training methods, aggression/phobia for breed clubs, obedience clubs, APDT, veterinary hospitals.

Professional Affiliations

Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (ACAAB), Animal Behavior Society

Registered Veterinary Technician, Maryland

Animal Behavior Society, Issues Committee 2008 to present

Founder, CoreCAAB Partners 2006

President, Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) 2001-2005

Member and Chair, Education Committee APDT, 1999-2001. Subject matter expert for first national certification examination for dog trainers

Registered Animal Technologist AALAS; committee member & subject matter expert for three levels of the national examinations for laboratory animal care personnel.

American Kennel Club Judge - agility (emeritus), and Canine Good Citizen Evaluator

United Kennel Club Judge - agility

Obedience Instructor. Conducted private and group obedience & agility Classes: 1985-2000.

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