Vivian Zottola, MSc is an applied anthrozoologist, dog psychologist and behavior modification training specialist. She runs a private behavior modification training practice near Boston, MA assisting dog guardians with the prevention and resolution of relationship conflicts. Vivian provides a range of services from in home puppy training to improving reactivity, fear, aggression and separation anxiety in all dogs.

In addition to working with a limited clientele, Vivian is a subject matter expert and research associate for the non profit Center for Canine Behavior Studies, Inc., produces a podcast, is an author and freelance writer.

BOOK: Join Vivian on her book publishing journey at the new website www.VivianZottola.com

PODCAST: Listen and learn just a little bit more at, “Click Therapy for Dogs (and the people who love them) which can be found on your favorite platform at https://podcast.bostonk9concierge.com/share

PUBLICATIONS: from co authoring published studies to freelance writer for AdoptAPet.com and House and Hound LifeStyle Magazine links to articles found on her websites www.vivianzottola.com

RESEARCH: Vivian volunteers her time unpaid as a subject matter expert and research associate for the Center for Canine Behavior Studies a non profit organization (www.dogstudies.org). She has coauthored four peer reviewed scientific papers with CCBS colleagues. Study topics range from puppy training, aggression in dogs and rescue dogs and the papers have been published in esteemed journals including Animals and Journal of Veterinary Behavior.

Be BiteSmart: is an animal educational initiative of the Center for Canine Behavior Studies. Vivian and Dr. Dodman developed the first lesson and characters in this animated video “Paws to Prevent”. All animated video lessons are free for public consumption and designed for children between 3-5 years and their parents to learn about dog stress signals so to reduce the risk of bites. See www.bebitesmart.org for more information.

CONTACT: Vivian Zottola, MSc, at 617-721-8025 or email vivian@bostonk9concierge.com