Westport Dog Training, LLC
Michele Wan, MS, MA, PhD, Owner
Dr. Wan has been featured on Patch as
Westporter of the Week, the 06880 blog, the
Brown Alumni Magazine, and News 12's Pet
Talk.
Dr. Wan has eight years of professional
hands-on experience with dogs of various
ages, sizes, and breeds, as well as a formal
background in animal learning and behavior.
She is an adjunct assistant professor at
Columbia University and teaches courses
about animal behavior. She received her
doctorate in psychology with a focus on animal
behavior from Columbia University.
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Dr. Wan has studied dog-human
communication, canine behavioral genetics,
and cross-cultural differences in dog-keeping
practices. To read about some of her recent
research, visit dogbehaviorstudy.org. She is
also a published author in the scientific
journals Applied Animal Behaviour Science and
Behavioural Processes.
Previously, Dr. Wan was a public school
teacher in New York City and received a
master's degree in education and state
teacher's certification. Her teaching
experience helps her communicate training
techniques clearly to clients of all ages.
Michele Wan, PhD
michele@westportdogs.com
(203) 227-DOGS