Patricia McConnell, PhD

Patricia McConnell

Dr. Patricia McConnell received her PhD. in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison researching dog behavior and communication between professional trainers and working domestic animals.

She is currently the owner of Dog's Best Friend, Ltd., a training and consulting business that offers family dog training classes and diagnosis and treatment for serious behavioral problems in companion animals.

Dr. McConnell is Assistant Adjunct Professor in Zoology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, teaching "The Biology and Philosophy of Human/Animal Relationships in Zoology and Wildlife Ecology", and "Small Animal Ethology" to students of Veterinary Medicine. As co-host of "Call All Pets,"

Dr. McConnell gives advice about behavior problems to radio listeners in over 90 stations across the country. She also hosts "Petline," a new national show on Animal Planet that dispenses advice and entertainment about pets, from iguanas to ostriches.

Besides raising and training Border Collies in sheep herding competitions, she travels extensively from her farm in Black Earth, Wisconsin, giving speeches and seminars around the country.

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