About the Author
Shanna graduated from Purdue University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science degree in veterinary technology. She has been at NC State Veterinary Hospital as the behavior medicine technician since December 2018. She has completed the Animal Trainer Course through the Karen Pryor Academy, which helped prepare her for the numerous lectures and hands-on workshops that she has helped instruct. Shanna obtained her Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior designation in August of 2016. Shortly after that she became a Certified Fear Free Professional.