About Karen Gray-Kilfoil

 Bunny-hugger Karen     Karen & Jasper     Karen & Jasper - agility demo     Karen at school pet club     

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  Karen & the late Guinness  Karen on a camel, Wadi Rum in Jordan  Karen on Arabian, Jordan   Karen & cat, Petra in JordanRoman chariot, Jerash in Jordan

Last updated: 13 December 2009