Dr. Leah Nettle, Ph.D.
Dr. Leah Nettle holds a PhD in Biology from SUNY Binghamton University, specializing in animal behavior, ecology, and evolution. Her doctoral research focused on the vocal communication of American Crows.
Since 2008, Dr. Nettle has been engaged in work involving companion animals across the veterinary, applied behavior, academic, and animal sheltering sectors. Her professional experience includes serving as a veterinary assistant in a small animal clinic, volunteering at animal shelters, and addressing a wide range of pet behavior issues in her capacity as an applied animal behaviorist. Additionally, she has instructed numerous college-level courses on animal behavior, evolution, and introductory biology, and gives lectures on pet behavior. Dr. Nettle also provides foster care and serves as a behavior consultant for a local foster-based rescue organization.
In her current role as The Pet Professor, Dr. Nettle conducts pet behavior consultations and teaches dog training classes in Western New York. She is a certified Family Dog Mediator, a licensed Family Paws Parent Educator, a certified dog parkour instructor, and a certified AKC CGC and Trick Dog evaluator.