VetVine Member
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First Name:
Mary
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Last Name:
Molloy
Employment Information
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Current employment status:
Full Time
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Business or Service:
Services to Pet Owners: Animal behaviorist/Pet Psychologist, Services to Pet Owners: Dog Trainer
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Canine and Feline Behavior Consultant and Trainer
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Species Contact:
Canine, Feline
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Professional Position or Title:
Owner / CEO
Employment Address
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Hospital or Business Name:
Nirvana Tails LLC
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Country:
United States
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State:
New York
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City:
New York
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Zip Code or Postal Code:
10034
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Business Email:
mary@nirvanatails.com
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Website:
http://www.nirvanatails.com
Share more about you and your professional activities:
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Brief Bio (include professional interests, hobbies, etc.):
I started working with the ASPCA in New York City, volunteering with the Behavior Department. I began learning how to help behaviorally challenged dogs and cats. I loved the work and wanted to know more, so I completed an internship working with the dogs rescued by the ASPCA’s Humane Law Enforcement Division.
In addition to Nirvana Tails, I work as a per diem Animal Behavior Counselor (cats and dogs) for the Adoptions Department and a Cat Behavior Counselor for the Anti-Cruelty Behavior Team at the ASPCA. It’s rewarding and a great way to help an organization that does amazing work.
I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), a Professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and a supporting member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).
I’m an actress and director with an MA in theatre. Which, as it turns out, is a decent foundation for working with animals. Acting is basically empathizing for a living. Thankfully, being in NYC means I can revisit the actor/director parts of my life when I need a fix. Most days, I’m content to work from my home (or yours) with my two cats, my husband, and a good mystery novel when there’s a break in my training sessions. I’m a life-long learner; another reason training pets suits me. Keeping up with new scientific studies and improved methods are a big part of my passion for the job. Plus, I get to travel to conferences which helps with the wanderlust bug I get now and then.