🎉 International Women’s Day Series – Pt 7

I can’t believe this will be the last of my Women’s Day Series posts… March 31st, 2025

Actually, I am not sure how much of an introduction she will need since from the very first phone call I have with a prospective client, Kristina’s book, The Stress Factor in Dogs, has always been my first recommendation! Not only is Dr. Spaulding an author and a sought-after speaker in the Dog World but she is hands-down the most gifted educator I have ever witnessed. In a time when there is so much animosity and derision, the learning community she has created is sincerely ONE OF A KIND. Kristina inspires me to be a better educator each and every day.

Meet Dr. Kristina Spaulding – Business Owner, Educator, and Dog Mom to Darwin and Finn 🎓

I’m a bit odd. I very clearly remember learning what a PhD was when I was in 3rd grade. I immediately decided that I wanted to get a PhD. After running my dog training business for several years, I went back to get my PhD with the intention of becoming a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist. In graduate school, I started teaching undergraduate courses and completely fell in love with teaching. I also learned that there was so much incredibly valuable information that wasn’t making it to the dog training world. I knew many trainers and behavior consultants who were frustrated because they felt they had maxed out the available learning. They were eager to learn more. Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior was born from this convergence of events. It is an incredible opportunity for me to bring science to the field and enhance the lives of animals and professionals. I’m astonished and grateful every day that I get to do this work!

~ Kristina

Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB (she/her)
Owner and Educator
Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior LLC
www.sciencemattersllc.com