Janice Siegford, Ph.D, CAAB (associate)

MSU Companion Animal Behavior Service, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 517.432.8212, siegford@msu.edu. http://www.msu.edu/~siegford/MSUCompanionAnimalBehavior.htm

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Dr. Janice Siegford is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Science at Michigan State University where she teaches and conducts research on animal behavior and welfare. She received her BS from Cornell (Science Communication, 1995), her MS from the University of Idaho (Zoology, 1999), and her PhD from Washington State University (Neuroscience, 2003).

Dr. Siegford runs the MSU Companion Animal Behavior Service for veterinarians and members of the public faced with companion animal behavior problems. Dr. Siegford’s current companion animal research includes examination of the relationship of temperament testing to successful adoption of dogs, problems in treating canine aggression, and development and validation of a temperament test for use with cats. In addition to her work on companion animals, Dr. Siegford also examines the impacts of management practices, such as weaning, on the growth and development of young animals in production. Dr. Siegford coordinates, teaches and develops online courses in animal welfare. The courses cover the science and societal issues linked to animal welfare for a range of species and situations. The courses are available through MSU both as credit and non-credit options. In the future, Dr. Siegford plans to hold workshops for the public on dog and cat behavior.

Services:

Conducts office and telephone consults with pet owners and veterinarians for dog and cat behavior problems

Individual career counseling for students interested in ABS certification, graduate programs in animal behavior and welfare, or careers in animal behavior and welfare.

Through Michigan State University, she offers students the opportunity to enroll for independent study. Students can tailor their independent study to fit their interests. Students have the option to participate in ongoing research, design a small project of their own, learn about a particular subject, or assist in the MSU Companion Animal Behavior Service.