Desirae Cambrelen,
MSc, ACAAB, CSAT
Desirae is an applied animal behaviorist who earned her MSc in Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare from the University of Edinburgh. She has also earned accreditations as a Fear Free certified shelter professional, an Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, and a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer.
Throughout her career, Desirae has worked with many species, from applied behavior research on captive polar bears to behavior modification and rehabilitation of shelter dogs rescued from cruelty and neglect cases.
Desirae specializes in animals exhibiting separation anxiety, fear, or aggression. She also has extensive experience helping shelter animals adjust to life in a home.
She currently resides in NJ with her best friend (adopted dog) Wesley. They enjoy spending time outdoors and finding dog-friendly happy hours.
Samantha Nigbur-Mays,
MS, CPDT-KA
Sam is a certified dog trainer and cat behavior consultant who earned her master's degree in animal behavior at Hunter College.
While Sam has experience with a wide variety of behavior concerns, she is most experienced in rehabilitating fearful and under-socialized cats and dogs. She also has five years of experience working as a vet assistant at veterinary clinics across the country and is a Fear Free certified professional.
She currently resides in NJ with her dog, Haylee, as well as her two cats, Dexter and Oliver, who often assist as demo cats during training sessions.
