I am still living in Cincinnati, OH, and I found that Unity's Distance Education program would allow me to obtain my degree while continuing to do the things I love. I am majoring in Animal Health and Behavior with a concentration in Marine Biology. I am very family-oriented, so I am grateful that I can receive such a good education without having to leave my family. I still work through my local animal shelter, caring for dogs and cats, as well as working on training dogs through positive reinforcement and cooperative care methods.
What I liked most about my Animal Training and Care class was that a lot of the things we covered in the course were things that I utilize every day at work. Not only was I able to share the knowledge that I already had with my class, but I was also able to expand my knowledge of the topics we covered and apply it in the workplace.
Though I do not know for sure what career I want to pursue, I am certain that I am on the right path and the courses I am taking are pushing me in the right direction. I would love to be able to apply the information that I am learning, specifically about training and behavior, to animals other than dogs. A big dream of mine is to be able to work with dolphins. The topics covered in my courses about conservation and environmental issues are also very important to me, and I plan to spread that knowledge to others. I have come to recognize that the first step in creating healthier ecosystems is to educate others and encourage them to make a difference!"
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