ABOUT US
Megan B.
Owner and Head Trainer
Hello! My name is Megan Billingsley and I have been working with animals for the past 20+ years.
I volunteered at a big cat sanctuary in Tampa, FL where I learned Operant Conditioning and enrichment tactics.
I spent the summer of 2013 working in Canada with over 20 sled dogs and supervising their summer training including pack hikes and play groups.
I apprenticed with the lead dog trainer on the Emory Dog Project in 2014 which used fMRI machines to see the brain functions of a fully awake and unrestrained dog; it was here that I learned about desensitization and building bonds with dogs.
In 2015, I spent a year and a half in Austin as a tutor at The Canine Center for Training and Behavior where we worked with dogs using exercise and positive reinforcement to enforce relationships.
I live in East Atlanta Village with my husband, two daughters and our dog. Sienna, our lovable ‘pibble’, is a CGC certified dog and can speak to us using AAC devices. Our former dog, Nanook, was a ‘therapy dog for other dogs’ and CGC certified.
CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator, Fear Free Certified
https://voyageatl.com/interview/meet-megan-billingsley-of-primed-instincts/