Dr. Segurson is a veterinary behavior specialist whose goal is to improve the welfare and well being of companion animals, with a focus on at-risk pets. Sheila is board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists.

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Sheila graduated from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1996 and the Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Graduate Training Program at UC Davis in 2005. Sheila has worked at and for universities, a veterinary behavior consultation practice, and animal shelters – most notably, the Animal Rescue League of Boston where she developed/implemented dog enrichment/behavior modification programs, research and educational content for the Center for Shelter Dogs.

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Currently, Sheila is Maddie’s Fund’s Director of Research and is the lead instructor for the University of Florida Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Animal Behavior and Welfare online course.