Jill Goldman, M.Sc., Ph.D., CAAB

Carleton’s Place: Animal Behavior Central

P.O. Box 4835, Laguna Beach, California 92652, U.S.A.

www.drjillgoldman.com 949-683-4886 help@drjillgoldman.com

Owner, Carleton’s Place: Animal Behavior Central (2004 - )

    CAAB, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist

    Comparative Psychologist

    Expert Witness

Animal Behavior Fellow (2002-2004)

    American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Animal Behavior Center, New York, NY

    Central Park Zoo, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), New York, NY

Ph.D.(2000).  Brain, Behavior, and Cognitive Science, Psychology Department, York University, Toronto, Ontario. Canada.                 

  Dissertation: Acoustic Communication in the Common Marmoset Monkey (Callithrix jacchus jacchus):Measurements of Transmissions and Responses.

    Research:  Non-human primate behavior and audio-vocal communication.

    Animal Care

    Field: Toronto Zoo, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

M.Sc. (1993). Experimental Psychology, Psychology Department, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Canada. 

    Thesis: An Acoustic Basis for Maternal Recognition in Wolf Pups (Canis lupus).

    Research: Canine behavior and the functional significance of acoustic variability.

    Field: Canadian Center for Wolf Research, Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, Canada

Teaching

Irvine Veterinary Services, Irvine CA. (2010)

    Clinic Behavior: Canine and Feline Communication Signals

Carleton’s Place Animal Behavior Central, Improve your Pet’s Relationships (2009)

    Dog Parent Seminar

    Cat Parent Seminar

Irvine Animal Care Center, Irvine, CA (2005-2006) 

    Shelter Behavior: Communication Signals in the Cat, Dog, and Rabbit

    Preventing and Treating Behavior Problems

    Training workshops

Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA) Torrance, CA (2006) 

    Behavioral Issues of Dogs and Cats: Prevention, treatment, and management.

Golden State Veterinary Conference Anaheim, CA.  (May 2006)

    Animal Behavior Management and Modification.

Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA) Mission Viejo, CA.  (January 2006)

    Preventing the 11th Hour Panic: Treating behavior problems through early detection and behavior modification.

Conference on Homeless Animals and Management Policy (CHAMP) Anaheim, CA. (September, 2005)

    Taking the edge off: Moving beyond behavioral boundaries.

Santa Barbara Ventura Veterinary Medical Association (SBVVMA) Ventura, CA. (June 2005)

    Behavior evaluation and rehabilitation of shelter animals.

Southern California Veterinary Association (SCVA) Tustin, CA. (January 2005)

    Taking the edge off: Moving beyond behavioral boundaries.

ASPCA National Shelter Outreach Animal Shelter Workshops at SUNY, Delhi, New York. (June 2004) 

    Finding the wolf in sheep’s clothing: Evaluation and Assessment of Shelter Dogs. and behavior modification techniques.

Cornell University Veterinary College, Ithaca, New York. (June 2004)

    Animal behavior in the shelter: Problems Issues and opportunities in shelter medicine.

Windsor University, Behavior, Cognition and Neuroscience, Ontario, Canada (2001)

    Vocalizations of Mammals: Squeaks, Chirps, Twitters and Phees-What do they all mean? 

York University, Department of Psychology, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (1994-2001)

    Animal Behavior-Internet & Classroom

    Comparative Cognition

    Evolution of Animal Behavior

    Humans as Primates

    Personality

    Physiological Psychology

    Statistics

Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (1990-1993)

    Undergraduate Research Supervisor

    Laboratory Instructor

Media ( TV, Radio, and Print)

Wendy’s Animal Talk: http (July 2010)://www.healthylife.net/RadioShow/archiveWAT.htm

      Dog Behavior and Safety

Laguna Beach Independent: Second Eco Fest(October 2, 2009)

Coastline Pilot: Smaller, Leaner, Eco Fest (September 25, 2009)

Orange County Register Laguna News Post (January 15,2009)

ABC-7: The Pet Shrink (January 2009) http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/video?id=6602970

Ivanhoe Medical Breakthroughs Smart Woman Series (November 2008)

The Lucky Dog Show: www.luckydogshow.com/archives/2008%20Shows/080208.html

    Barking (October 11. 2008)

    Legal Matters (September 27, 2008)

    On-Leash Training Tips (September 6, 2008)

    Dog Park Etiquette (August 2,2008)

PuppiesUSA: Doggy Daycare. (Summer, 2008)

KSRO News Radio, Santa Barbara, CA (February, 2008)

Echo: Doggie Blues. (Fall, 2007)

WebMD: Cat’s ‘Sixth Sense’: Predicting Death? (July 25, 2007)

MSNBC.com: Dealing with devil dogs and crazy cats. (April 18, 2007)

Orange County Register Laguna News-Post: Pets on Prozac. (March 27, August 16, 2007)

Time Warner Cable CNN Headline News, Coast Mesa, CA (2007)

    Inappropriate Elimination in Cats (June)

    Animal Communication Signals (May)

    Improving your Relationship with your Pet  (April)

    Prozac for Dogs (March)

KKGO Radio, Pet Place , Los Angeles CA (2006)

Portland Home, Choosing the Right Dog for your Lifestyle. (February/March 2005)

Cat Channel, www.catchannel.com/cat/magazines/catfancy. Breed traits

NY Times, New York Dogs. (December 22, 2002)

Animal Planet, Animal Precinct (2002, 2003)

Discovery Channel, Animal Talk (1995, 1998)

Kundalini Yoga & Rebounding  Video (1997)

Partridge Films Ltd. ABC/Kane Productions:  Wildlife Tales, Family of Wolves (1990)

Prior Business (1999-2002)

    Carleton’s Place: Exclusive Canine Services, Toronto, Canada

    Owner and Sole Proprietor: Fitness, Daycare, Boarding, Training

Community Service

Publications:

    Another Dog Bites the Dust  Laguna Beach Independent, (June 11, 2010)

    Dear Dr. Jill, Laguna Beach Times, Laguna Beach, CA (2009)

    Leash-Induced Aggression. Dog’s Life, Los Angeles, CA  (Summer 2008).

    The ASPCA Volunteer Behavior Helpline Manual (2003)

Presentations:

     Wolves Under Fire, EcoFest, Laguna Beach, CA (2009)

     Vocal Communication across Species, Endangered Planet Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA (2006)

     From Wolves to Dogs, Laguna Beach Rotary Club (Breeze, 74, 10), Laguna Beach, CA  (2005)

Board of Directors:

    Friends of Laguna Beach Dog Park (FLBDP), Laguna Beach, CA (2004-2007)

    York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (1993-2000):

        Graduate Executive Committee (1997-2000),

        Program Committee, Evolution and Ethology Group (1993-1997)

Fundraising:

    Pacific Marine Mammal Center (2007)

    Friends of Laguna Beach Dog Park (FLBDP) (2006)

    Chair, Benefit Gala Going to the Dogs, Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS) (2000)

Publications

Barg, Goldman, Mohan, Silvani, Wirant (2008).  To be mod or not to be mod, that is the question. Interdisciplinary Forum for Applied Animal Behavior.  New Orleans, LA.

Goldman, J.A. (2007). What does it take to make a behavior program succeed in a city run shelter? Interdisciplinary Forum for Applied Animal Behavior.  New Orleans, LA.

Reid, P., Goldman, J.A., Zawistowski, S. (2004).  Behavior Programs. In: Animal Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff.  L. Miller and S. Zawistowski (Eds). Iowa State University Press, Des Moines, IA.

Goldman, J.A. (2004).  Sierra: The untold story.  ASPCA Animal Watch, Summer Edition.

Goldman, J.A. and Reid, P. (2004).  When two cats are better than one.  http://www.petfinder.com/journal/pam.html. 

Goldman, J.A. and Reid, P. (2004).  Following up on the follow-up: After the consultation.  Interdisciplinary Forum for Applied Animal Behavior.  Orlando, Florida.  February, 2004. 

Goldman, J.A., and Reid, P. (2003).  The sweet smell of Dog Appeasing Pheromone (D.A.P.).  Interdisciplinary Forum for Applied Animal Behavior.  Austin, Texas.

Goldman, J.A. (2003).  Audio-vocal communication in cats and dogs.  ASCPA Animal Behavior Center Journal Meeting New York, New York, April 2003

Goldman, J.A. and MacDonald, S.E.  (1998). Chirping in marmosets (Callithrix jacchus jacchus):  Evoked responses to playbacks. Brain Behavior and Cognitive Science, Ottawa, Ontario. 

Goldman, J.A. and MacDonald, S.E.  (1997) The first look at the common marmoset sneeze.  Animal Behavior Society Meeting, College Park, Maryland.

Goldman, J.A. and MacDonald, S.E.  (2001).  Acoustic communication in common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus jacchus): Measurements of transmission and responses.  International Conference on Comparative Cognition, Melbourne, Florida.

Goldman, J.A. and MacDonald, S.E.  (1997). Intra-family differences in common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus jacchus) spontaneous and response sneezes.  International Conference on Comparative Cognition, Melbourne, Florida. 

Goldman, J.A. and MacDonald, S.E.  (1996).  Intra-group vocal differences in the Open-Mouth Phee call of the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus jacchus). Brain Behavior and Cognitive Science, Montreal, Quebec. 

Goldman, J.A., Phillips, D.P., and Fentress, J.C.  (1995).  An acoustic basis for maternal recognition in timber wolves (Canis lupus)?  Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.  97(3), 1970-1973.

Goldman, J.A.  Phillips, D.P., and Fentress, J.C.  (1993).  An acoustic basis for maternal recognition in wolf pups (Canis lupus).  Animal Behavior Society Meeting, University of California, Davis, California.

Goldman, J.A. and Fentress, J.C.  (1990).  Wolf ear movements: A measure of maternal responsiveness.  Animal Behavior Society Meeting, State University of New York, Binghamton, New York.

Awards

Academic Fund Competition

Professional Development Fund

Graduate Development Fund Awards (3)

Research Cost Fund Awards (3)

York Scholarship

Dalhousie Graduate Scholarship

Languages

English

French