Jade Fountain Email and Phone Number
Experienced animal behavior and training consultant with a demonstrated working history across the animal welfare, behavior and training, and zoological sectors. Skilled in Applied Behavior Analysis and behavioral science, with an emphasis on facilitating behavior change for both animals and their caretakers. Expertise in coaching animal handlers, caretakers and trainers, delivering animal training workshops and lecturing on applied animal behavior and developing programs aimed at enhancing animal behavior and wellbeing. Possess prior experience in conducting research, fieldwork, and training detection animals within the wildlife conservation sector. Demonstrated expertise in managing animal behavior programs within zoo facilities, shelters and animal welfare organisations; experienced in training and developing volunteer behavior initiatives in both shelter settings and service dog organisations; skilled in training animals for various roles including media appearances, service tasks, scent detection, and training veterinary cooperative care behaviours within animal facilities. Currently a PhD candidate specialising in Animal Behaviour and Welfare, holding two Master's Degrees in Applied Behaviour Analysis from Griffith University and Animal Behaviour from the University of New England (Australia).
Animal Behaviour Matters
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Animal Behaviour And Training ConsultantAnimal Behaviour MattersSydney, Nsw, Au -
Animal Behaviour & Training ConsultantAnimal Behaviour Matters 2010 - PresentIn Home pet behaviour consultations for any species; dogs, cats, horses, parrots, farm, small animals.Consultations - wildlife parks, shelters, aquariums, farm animal sanctuaries, zoos for husbandry trainingApplied behaviour analysis; behaviour change through reinforcement based programsPrivate animal training Canine behaviour assessmentsProfessional speaking and seminars - animal training workshops, clicker training workshops, full day & half day seminars on basic or advanced behaviour topics; shelter behaviour; welfare & behaviour; exotic training and how it relates to companion animals.Industry training: responding to animal behaviour & animal handling, training plans & training skills for Lab Techs, Researchers, Animal attendants, Animal handlers, Kennel hands, Council & animal management officers.Vet clinic staff training: cooperative care & husbandry seminars, workshops.Shelter Staff training; foster carer training; rescue group training; volunteer training.Chicken training workshops.Public education, host seminars & speakersFree-lance writing - magazines and articlesMedia - news, radio, television, short docos, printWrangler - TV and filmStakeholder consulting: - Animal Therapies Limited (ATL) - development of position statement for canine training methods in the animal assisted services sector.Animal trainer capacity building workshops: - APOPO HeroRats staff and trainers- Pet Professional Guild Australia 2024 Conference; - Association for Applied Behaviour Analysis Australia 8th Annual Conference Workshop -
DemonstratorUniversity Of New England (Au) Aug 2018 - Aug 2022Armidale, New South Wales, AustraliaRan chicken training workshops for ANSC120 Animals in Society students throughout the intensive learning schools. -
Parttime LecturerUniversity Of Adelaide Mar 2021 - Jul 2022Adelaide, South Australia, AustraliaDeveloped, coordinated, and lectured the 'Applied Behaviour Analysis with Animals (courses 4210AN_BEHAV3000RW & 4110AN_BEHAV3000RW) in the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. -
Outreach OfficerWoodlands And Wetlands Trust Apr 2019 - Apr 2020Mulligans Flat and Jerrabomberra Wetlands -
Conservation Wildlife OfficerAct Government Jan 2016 - Apr 2020Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve•Experience with Australian natives; marsupials (koalas, macropods, potoroidae), birds (ratites, passerines, waterfowl, gruiformes, pelicans), reptiles, amphibians, insects.•Endangered species recovery program: Tasmanian Bettong, Brush-tail Rock Wallaby, Northern Corroborree Frog•Conservation education•Animal handling, capture, restraint for procedures & transport, husbandry•Trapping experience, pouch checking, breeding program monitoring•Public presentations, keeper talks•Operant conditioning & training for behaviour management and husbandry behaviour -
Puppy Educator SupervisorAssistance Dogs Australia Feb 2015 - Oct 2015 -
Manager Behaviour & Animal ServicesRspca South Australia 2013 - 2015South Australia- Manage/train behaviour team staff & volunteers- Deliver and run behaviour seminars- Developed South Australia Force Free Trainers list- Coordinate, manage behaviour volunteer team & foster carers, recruitment of team, training and management- Training program development for multi species- Safety and WHS committee member, development of SOPs - Stakeholder meetings and development of policy campaigns (Lead by Example)- Animal behaviour assessments, work with dangerous dogs -
Animal Services - Shelter Behaviourist & Trainer / Animal CareRspca 2012 - 2013Hobart, Tasmania -
State AdvisorKong Company 2012 - 2013 -
Radio Presenter 'Pet Connection'Huonfm 2012 - 2013Jade presented a weekly program on animal behaviour 'Pet Connection'.
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Wildlife KeeperSave The Tasmanian Devil Program 2010 - 2013Hobart, Tasmania•Experience with Tasmanian devils and Orange-bellied parrots.•Daily husbandry/ enrichment/ feeding/ food prep•Conservation education•Animal handling, capture, restraint for procedures & transport•Trapping experience, pouch checking, breeding program monitoring•Keeping daily records•Animal introductions and pairings•Isolated field work•Biosecurity & quarantine facility experience•Administered medication, assistance & handling during veterinary procedures•Experience with operant conditioning & training -
Wildlife OfficerAct Government Feb 2008 - Apr 2012Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Namadgi National Park•Experience with Australian natives; marsupials (koalas, macropods, potoroidae), birds (ratites, passerines, waterfowl, gruiformes, pelicans), reptiles, amphibians, insects.•Endangered species recovery program: Tasmanian Bettong, Brush-tail Rock Wallaby, Northern Corroborree Frog•Daily husbandry/ enrichment/ feeding/ food prep•Conservation education•Animal handling, capture, restraint for procedures & transport•Trapping experience, pouch checking, breeding program monitoring•Keeping daily records•Isolated field work and off-road vehicle trained•Biosecurity & quarantine facility experience•Public presentations, keeper talks•Administered medication, assisted with veterinary procedures•Experience with operant conditioning & training -
ZookeeperZoos Victoria 2007 - 2008Healesville Sanctuary, Victoria•Experience with Australian natives; mammals, marsupials, birds (ratites, psittacines, passerines, waterfowl, pelicans), reptiles, amphibians, nocturnal round. •Daily husbandry & enrichment•Keeping daily records•Diet preparation & feeding•Keeper presentations & talks•Capture & restraint for procedures & transport•Administered medication•Experience with operant conditioning & training; Greater bilby weighing & pouch/health checks•Conservation education -
Animal Services - Customer Relations/ Behaviour TeamRspca Australia 2007 - 2008Burwood, Victoria -
Kennel Attendant/ Adoption OfficerRspca 2006 - 2007Weston, ActImplementation and management of enrichment program for kennels including behavioural training program
Jade Fountain Education Details
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Animal Behaviour And Welfare -
Applied Behavior Analysis -
Applied Behavior Analysis -
Animal Behavior -
Karen Pryor AcademyAnimal Behavior And Training -
Zoology/Animal Biology Psychology -
Psychology & Zoology
Frequently Asked Questions about Jade Fountain
What company does Jade Fountain work for?
Jade Fountain works for Animal Behaviour Matters
What is Jade Fountain's role at the current company?
Jade Fountain's current role is Animal Behaviour and Training Consultant.
What schools did Jade Fountain attend?
Jade Fountain attended University Of Adelaide, Griffith University, Griffith University, University Of New England (Au), Karen Pryor Academy, The University Of Texas At Austin, University Of Tasmania.
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