About Karen Gray-Kilfoil: 


Karen and her dog Jasper  Karen & Jasper in Dog Dance outfits Karen & llama in Peru  Karen & tortoise West Coast 2010   Karen & Jasper - agility demo   Karen & cat, Petra in Jordan  Bunny-hugger Karen  Karen at school pet club  Karen & parrot West Coast 2010  
Karen & kid in Peru  Karen horseriding in Peru  Karen feeding pigeons in Bolivia  Karen & baby alpaca, Peru    MORE  PICS  BELOW

bullet As an animal behaviourist Karen has consulted pet owners since 1990. She has successfully treated hundreds of dogs and cats (and some owners!) with behaviour problems and gained recognition among veterinarians and animal trainers, with whom she worked closely.
bullet Karen has been running Puppy Pre-School since 1996.
bullet Karen has a B.A. degree in Social Sciences and Humanities, with special emphasis on social, developmental and educational psychology and including one year of biology. She has also worked as a qualified pre-primary school teacher. She has an Advanced Certificate in Companion Animal Behaviour and a Certificate in Animal Assisted Activities from the Ethology Academy, Pretoria, 
bullet Karen is a founder member and an Accredited (canine & feline) Animal Behaviour Consultant of Southern Africa and complies with this association’s constitution and code of ethics. She is also a Registered member of the South African Board of Companion Animal Professionals.
bullet Karen has featured on television, radio and in various publications nationwide in connection with animal behaviour. She also writes articles for various publications and gives presentations to interested groups. 
bullet For five years (2002 – 2007), together with the late Janet Sandell, Karen facilitated a voluntary program called “ANIMALS FOR FUN!”, doing humane education at Pollsmoor Prison and in disadvantaged schools. 
bullet  She now facilitates Pet and Dog Clubs at local schools. 
bullet Karen has been involved with various animal welfare organizations .
bullet Karen is an agent for Ethology Academy & is thus involved in training novice behaviourists.  
bullet In December 2008 she started an Animal Business Network in Cape Town to improve communication between animal - orientated people and businesses.
bullet Karen lives near Fish Hoek, with her husband Paul, son Scott, and a menagerie of animals. Her other interests include dog agility canine freestyle dancing (recently started); travel (lately Jordan & UAE, Italy, Cambodia & Thailand), handicrafts, qi gong, original play, dancing, singing, wildlife, gardening, reading, photography, walking & natural & complementary healing.

Karen kissing a seal, V & A Waterfront  Karen with a python  Karen & the late Splinter  Karen & family, Chaing Mai in Thailand  Karen & tiger in Thailand  Karen in Italy with Bron, Linda & Jo, 2007  Karen & the late Guinness  Karen on a camel, Wadi Rum in Jordan, 2008  Karen on Arabian horse, Petra in Jordan, 2008   Roman chariot, Jerash in Jordan, 2008

Last updated: 21 August 2010