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| Emma Kathryn Grigg BA, MA, PhD, CAAB | |
| Dept. of Population Health and Reproduction School of Veterinary Medicine University of California, Davis, CA 95616 | emmakgrigg.com |
| ekgrigg@ucdavis.edu | ekgrigg@gmail.com |
| Education | |
| Ph.D. Ecology (Integrative Ecology – focus: anthropogenic influences on animal behavior) University of California at Davis, Davis, CA | March 2008 |
| Dissertation: Environmental predictors of habitat use patterns of Pacific harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardii) in an urbanized estuary | |
| M.A. Biology (Animal Behavior and Physiology) San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA | January 1999 |
| B.A. (honors) English Literature, with a minor in Anthropology McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada | June 1988 |
| Certification | |
| Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB) Animal Behavior Society (U.S.A.) | October 2013 – present |
| Current Research Interests | |
| Behavior, cognition and welfare of companion animals (dogs and cats); Influence of human attitudes and behavior on companion animal behavior (human-animal interactions); Environmental enrichment; Improved understanding, prevention and treatment of behavior problems in dogs and cats. | |
| Teaching Experience | |
| Lecturer (Animal Behavior and Cognition) | 9/2017 – present |
| University of California, Davis, CA | |
| Courses taught: ANS 017 Canine Behavior: Learning and cognition Canine Cognition: Current understanding and applications of cognitive abilities of domestic dogs (FYS) Domestic Cat Cognition and Behavior: Current understanding and applications (FYS) Guest Instructor, VET400 Professional and Clinical Skills (dog and cat low-stress handling and restraint) Guest Instructor, VET404 Neuro/Senses/Behavior (companion animal behavior) Guest Instructor, VET414 Population Health (animal welfare) | |
| Lecturer (Animal Behavior, Research Methods) | 1/2015 – present |
| Bergin University of Canine Studies, Rohnert Park, CA | |
| Courses taught (selected): Emotions in Non-Human Animals Canine Behavior Problems and Solutions Introduction to Scholarly Inquiry and Research Research and the Dog Introduction to Human-Dog Psychology and Development Advanced Environmental Management (companion animals) | |
| Assistant Professor (Animal Behavior)/Marine Ecologist | 6/2010 – 7/2014 |
| Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM), St. Kitts, West Indies | |
| Courses taught: Introduction to Clinics II (Canine and Feline Behavioral Therapy rotation) Introduction to Veterinary Animal Behavior Introduction to Veterinary Medicine (low-stress handling in small animal practice) Small Animal Medicine I (cognitive dysfunction; compulsive disorders and stereotypic behaviors) RUSVM Service: Faculty sponsor, RUSVM Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Library and Learning Resources Committee RUSVM teaching dog colony Kennels Committee (behavioral assessment, welfare, and training) Student Professionalism Working Group RUSVM Employee Engagement Committee American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB), task force (invited member), “Investigating the future relationship between AVSAB and the American College of Veterinary Behavior” AVSAB, Chair, Online Education Committee Editorial board member, Animal Biotelemetry Manuscript reviewer, Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, Marine Biology, Journal of Experimental Marine Biology, PLoS ONE Proposal reviewer, Net-Biome 2010 Joint-Call, Towards Biodiversity Management in support of Sustainable Development in Tropical and Subtropical EU | |
| Visiting Assistant Professor | 7/2008 – 6/2010 |
| Alfred University, Alfred, NY, Division of Environmental Studies and Geology | |
| Courses taught: Introduction to Environmental Science Research Methods in Environmental Science Introduction to Statistical Analysis Geographic Information Systems (spatial statistics) Wildlife Ecology and Resource Management Techniques Environmental Studies Senior Seminar Environmental Studies Junior Seminar Doing Science (problem-based learning laboratory for non-science majors) | |
| Graduate Teaching Assistant | 9/2005 – 6/2006 |
| University of California, Davis, Department of Environmental Science and Policy | |
| Discussion section leader (2 sections): Environmental Impact Assessments TA: Introduction to Ecology, Current Issues in Environmental Science | |
| Graduate Teaching Assistant San Francisco State University, Department of Biology | 1/97 – 5/97, 1/98 – 5/98 |
| Laboratory instructor (3 sections): Introduction to Biology | |
| Marine Naturalist/Interpreter, Belize Bottlenose Dolphin Project | 9/95 – 5/96, 5/97 – 7/97, and 11/97 |
| Oceanic Society Expeditions | |
| Field and classroom lectures: general marine mammal biology, bottlenose dolphin behavior, biology and behavior of local fish species, coral reef and mangrove biology |
| Marine Mammal Naturalist/Interpreter Oceanic Society Expeditions | 1998 whale watch season |
| Field (on-ship) lectures: natural history of marine mammals, current issues in marine conservation |
| Research Experience | |
| Staff Research Associate, Department of Population Health and Reproduction Supervisor: Dr. Lynette Hart, lahart@ucdavis.edu University of California, Davis; School of Veterinary Medicine Research foci: Behavior and welfare of domestic dogs and cats, human-animal interactions, building resilience in veterinarians and animal care personnel | 8/2014 – present |
| Co-investigator, “Improving outcomes for fostered kittens” American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Mikel M. Delgado, co-investigator, mmdelgado@ucdavis.edu) Compared adopter satisfaction and cat behavior in kittens raised in foster vs. in-shelter nursery environments | 8/2019 – present |
| Principal investigator, “Refining a method to measure heart rate variability (HRV) in freely moving cats to assess welfare” University of California, Davis; School of Veterinary Medicine Compared simultaneous HRV measurement using a Holter monitor and a Polar H10 cardiac monitor, to assess accuracy of Polar monitors on free-ranging cats | 4/2019 – present |
| Co-investigator, “Assessing the relationship between emotional state of dogs and their human handlers—a pilot study” University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine Designed and implemented a study measuring simultaneous cardiac activity (heart rate and HRV) in dogs and human handlers, to better understand impact of human handling and human emotional state on the emotional state of the dogs. | 1/2019 – present |
| Co-investigator, “Cat owner/guardian’s perceptions of psychotherapeutic medications, supplements, and pheromones” University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine Designed and administered (using Amazon’s Mechanical Turk) an online survey assessing cat owner experiences with behavior problems in their pet cats, attitudes towards use of psychoactive medications in their pets, and whether personal experience with similar human medications influenced these attitudes. | 1/2018 – 7/2018 |
| Co-investigator, “Dog owner/guardian’s perceptions of psychotherapeutic medications, supplements, and pheromones” University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine | 8/2017 – 1/2018 |
| Co-investigator, “Efficacy of clay model alternatives to the use of animal cadavers to teach anatomy in the secondary school classroom” University of California, Davis; School of Veterinary Medicine Compared student attitudes, engagement and learning outcomes among high school biology students participating in a lab exercise using detailed interactive clay models, vs. using dissection of cat cadavers. | 12/2014 – 8/2018 | ||
| Principal Investigator, “Behavioral and physiological impacts of pair- vs. single-housing of dogs in a long-term kennels facility” Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Basseterre, St. Kitts, WI | 12/2013 – 12/2015 | ||
| Assessed stress levels in RUSVM teaching colony dogs before and after transition from solitary housing to pair housing Evaluated both behavioral indicators of stress (repetitive behaviors such as barking, spinning) and cortisol levels measured via hair (the preferred method for assessing chronic stress). | |||
| Principal Investigator, “Genetic and behavioral characteristics of the St. Kitts ‘island dog’” Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Basseterre, St. Kitts, WI | 11/2013 – 8/2015 | ||
| Investigated the origins and behavior of the Caribbean street/village dogs, by genotyping 45 male ‘island dogs’ (in collaboration with B. Sacks, Canid Diversity and Conservation Unit, Veterinary Genetics Laboratory, University of California, Davis), and through owner-completed online behavioral surveys. | |||
| Principal Investigator, “Outcomes of rehoming street dogs from St. Kitts to the US” Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Basseterre, St. Kitts, WI | 11/2013 – 11/2015 | ||
| Designed and administered an online survey to quantify success rate of rehoming SK street dogs (rate of retention in the home, rates of serious behavioral or medical problems) in the US; identify significant medical and behavioral problems associated with rehomed SK street dogs; and propose strategies (Best Practices) to increase successful rehoming of these dogs. | |||
| Principal Investigator, “Population status of the long-spined sea urchin (Diadema antillarum) in St. Kitts, West Indies, and feasibility of urchin relocation as a coral reef health initiative for the region” | 1/2013 – 7/2014 | ||
| Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Basseterre, St. Kitts, WI | |||
| Field surveys (using SCUBA) to assess population status of urchins in nearshore waters of St. Kitts | |||
| Co-investigator, “Feline Stress Experienced During Clinic vs. House Call Veterinary Examination” Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Basseterre, St. Kitts, WI | 3/2013 – 7/2014 | ||
| Compared the stress experienced by cats in two different exam environments; home and veterinary clinic, to determine if home visits are a viable alternative to clinic visits for feline examination.Compared behavioral vs physiological indicators of stress. | |||
| Principal Investigator, “Potential of Artificial Reefs for Fisheries Enhancement and Mitigation of Coral Reef Degradation in St. Kitts, West Indies” | 5/2011 – 7/2014 | ||
| Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Basseterre, St. Kitts, WI | |||
| Designed, built and installed small-scale artificial reefs in the nearshore waters of St. Kitts.Field surveys (SCUBA) documenting recruitment of reef fish assemblages and benthic organisms the artificial reefs, in order to assess whether such structures might be a useful and economically feasible addition to fisheries management and marine zoning in St. Kitts. Trained student and other local divers in coral reef survey methods, using REEF and AGRRA techniques. | |||
| Principal Investigator, “Feline Litter Box Preference: Covered vs. Uncovered” Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Basseterre, St. Kitts, WI | 8/2011 – 7/2012 | ||
| Tested the validity of the common clinical recommendation for use of uncovered litter boxes as part of the behavioral treatment plan for inappropriate elimination in domestic cats. A primary goal was to provide veterinary students with the opportunity to design, secure funding for, and complete a research project with real-world application, and present the project findings to the scientific community (results published 10/2012, with student as second author). | |||
| Field Coordinator, Richmond Bridge Harbor Seal Survey San Francisco State University, Department of Biology, San Francisco, CA | 4/1998 – 9/2005 | ||
| Environmental impact survey monitoring harbor seals in San Francisco Bay, CA. Duties included: supervising 15 field biologists and monitoring data collection through regular site visits and meetings; training field biologists in research methodology and equipment use; tracking, processing and mapping (using ArcGIS) location and movement data from seals tagged with VHF and satellite-linked telemetry tags; communicating regularly with the funding agency and the National Marine Fisheries Service to update them on progress, logistical issues, upcoming publications, etc.; maintaining all permits necessary; professional presentations on project goals and findings; mentoring graduate students working on this project on research questions and logistical concerns relevant to their own research. | |||
| Principal Investigator, Belize Bottlenose Dolphin Project Oceanic Society Expeditions, San Francisco, CA | 9/1995 – 5/1996 | ||
| Behavioral and ecological study of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) at Turneffe Atoll, Belize. | |||
| Fellowships, Grants, Contracts and awards | ||
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Designated Gift, Improving outcomes for fostered kittens | 8/2019 – present | |
| Winn Feline Foundation Grant, Refining a method to measure heart rate variability (HRV) in freely moving cats to assess welfare | 5/2019 – present | |
| Koret Shelter Medicine Foundation Grant, UC Davis Center for Companion Animal Health, Assessing the relationship between emotional state of dogs and their human handlers—a pilot study. | 1/2019 – present | |
| Alternatives Research & Development Foundation (ARDF) Grant, Efficacy of clay model alternatives to use of animal cadavers to teach anatomy in the secondary school classroom. | 2015 – present | |
| RUSVM Intramural Research Grant, Behavioral and Physiological Impacts of Pair- vs. Single-housing of Dogs in a Long-term Kennels Facility | 2013 – 2015 | |
| RUSVM Intramural Research Grant, Genetic and Behavioral Characteristics of the St. Kitts “Island Dog” | 2013 – 2015 | |
| RUSVM Intramural Research Grant, Feline Stress Experienced During Clinic Versus House Call Veterinary Examination | 2013 – 2014 | |
| RUSVM Intramural Research Grant, Outcomes of Rehoming Street Dogs from St. Kitts to the U.S. | 2013-present | |
| RUSVM Intramural Research Grant, Population Status of Long-spined Sea Urchins | 2013 – 2014 | |
| RUSVM Intramural Research Grant, Artificial Reefs for Fisheries Enhancement | 2011 – 2013 | |
| RUSVM Intramural Research Grant, Feline Litter Box Preference | 2012 | |
| University of California Graduate Fellowship (awarded for outstanding academic record and promise of productive scholarship) | 2005 – 2006 | |
| California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Contract #04A0628, for marine mammal monitoring for Richmond-San Rafael Bridge seismic retrofit project (co-investigator) | 1998 – 2005 | |
| San Francisco Estuary Institute, Contract #381, Harbor seal status in SF Bay | 2003 | |
| San Francisco Estuary Institute, Contract #380, Harbor seal telemetry (co-investigator) | 2003 | |
| GAANN (Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need) Fellowship (1-yr, renewed) | 1995 – 1997 | |
| McGill University Faculty Scholar (1-yr, renewed) | 1986 – 1988 | |
| Peer-Reviewed Publications |
| Grigg, E.K., Hart, L.A., and Moffett, J. (2020) Comparison of the effects of clay modeling & cat cadaver dissection on high school students’ outcomes and attitudes in a human anatomy course. American Biology Teacher 82(9): 596-605. van Haaften, K., Grigg, E.K., Kolus, C., Hart, L.A., Kogan, L. (2020) A survey of dog owners’ perceptions on the use of psychoactive medications and alternatives for the treatment of canine behavior problems. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research 35: 27-33 Kogan, L.R., Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., Hellyer, P., Grigg, E.K., Kramer, E. (2020) Veterinarians and impostor syndrome: an exploratory study. Veterinary Record Published Online First: 22 June 2020. doi: 10.1136/vr.105914 Grigg, E.K. and Kogan, L.R. (2019) Owners’ attitudes, knowledge, and care practices: exploring the implications for domestic cat behavior and welfare in the home. Animals 2019 9(11). pii: E978. doi: 10.3390/ani9110978. Grigg, E.K. and Hart, L.A. (2019) Enhancing success of veterinary visits with assistance dogs and/or clients who have disabilities: A review. Frontiers in Veterinary Medicine. Preprint. Grigg, E.K., Kogan, L., van Haaften, K., Kolus, C. (2018) Cat owners’ perceptions of psychoactive medications, supplements and pheromones for the treatment of feline behavior problems. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. doi.org/10.1177/1098612X18807783 Grigg, E.K., Nibblett, B.M., Robinson, J.Q., Smits, J.E.G. (2017) Evaluating chronic stress in kenneled domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) using behavior and hair cortisol. Veterinary Record Open 4: e000193. doi: 10.1136/vetreco-2016-000193 Grigg, E.K., Nibblett, B.M., Sacks, B.N., Hack, R., Serpell, J.A., Hart, L. (2016) Genetic and behavioral characteristics of the St. Kitts ‘island dog’. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 178: 88-95. Grigg, E.K. and Piehler, M. (2015) Influence of Dog Appeasing Pheromone (DAP) on dogs housed in a long-term kenneling facility. Veterinary Record Open 2015.2. doi:10.1136/vetreco-2014-000098. Nibblett, B., Ketzis, J.K., Grigg, E.K. (2014) Comparison of stress exhibited by cats examined in a clinic versus a home setting. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 173: 68-75. Open access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2014.10.005 Grigg, E.K., Pick, L., Nibblett, B. (2013) Litter box preference in domestic cats: covered versus uncovered. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 15(4): 280-284. Grigg, E.K., Bogdanovic, L, Turner, S., Palis, R. (in revision) Fish communities on artificial reefs in the nearshore waters of St. Kitts, West Indies. Grigg, E.K., Palis, R., Marsh, L., Miller, S., Farrell, F., Corbin, S., and Bogdanovic, L. (in revision) Population densities of the long-spined sea urchin Diadema antillarum in the nearshore waters of St. Kitts, West Indies. Grigg, E.K, Allen, S.G., Craven-Green, D.E., Klimley, A.P., Markowitz, H., and Elliott-Fisk, D. (2012) Foraging distribution of Pacific harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardii) in a highly-impacted estuary. Journal of Mammalogy 93(1): 282-293. Grigg, E.K., Klimley, A.P, Allen, S.G., Green, D.E., Elliott-Fisk, D., and Markowitz, H. (2009) Spatial and seasonal relationships between Pacific harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardii) and their prey, at multiple scales. Fishery Bulletin 107: 359-372. Neale, J.C.C., Schmelzer, K.R., Harvey, J.T., Berg, E.A., Small, R.J., Grigg, E.K., Allen, S.G., and Tjeerdema, R.S. (2009) PCB and DDE contamination in free-ranging seals from central California and Bristol Bay, AK. Aquatic Mammals 35(1): 1-11. Neale, J.C.C., Gulland, F.M.D., Schmelzer, K.R., Harvey, J.T., Berg, E.A., Allen, S.G., Greig, D.J., Grigg, E.K., and Tjeerdema, R.S. (2005) Contaminant loads and hematological correlates in the harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) of San Francisco Bay, California. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A, 68: 617-633. Grigg, E.K., Allen, S.G., Green, D.E., and Markowitz, H. (2004) Harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) population trends in the San Francisco Bay estuary, 1970-2002. California Fish and Game 90(2): 51-70. Grigg, E.K., Green, D.E., Allen, S.G., Markowitz, H. (2002) Diurnal and nocturnal haul out patterns of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardsi) at Castro Rocks, San Francisco Bay, California. California Fish and Game 88(1): 15-27. Sanders, A. and Grigg, E. (1998) The sociable dolphins of Belize. Whale (Summer 1998): 4-7. Grigg, E. and Markowitz, H. (1997) Habitat use in bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops truncatus, at Turneffe Atoll, Belize. Aquatic Mammals 23(3): 163-170. |
Books and Book Chapters |
Grigg, E.K. (invited chapter, in review) Preventing behavior problems in domestic cats. In Stelow, E. (ed.) Clinical Manual of Feline Behavioral Medicine. Wiley Publishing Inc. Grigg, E.K. and Donaldson, T.M. (2019) Helping clients cope with grief associated with euthanasia for behavior problems. Ch. 14 in Kogan, L. and Erdman, P. (eds) Pet Loss, Grief, and Therapeutic Interventions: Practitioners Navigating the Human- Animal Bond. Routledge. Grigg, E.K. (2018) Helping clients facing behavior problems in their companion animals. Ch. 16 in Kogan, L., and Blazina, C. (eds). Clinician’s Guide to Treating Companion Animal Issues (1st Ed.): Addressing Human-Animal Interaction. Elsevier. Grigg, E.K., Donaldson, T.M. (2017) The Science Behind a Happy Dog: Canine Training, Thinking and Behaviour. Sheffield, UK: 5m Publishing. 263 p. |
Reports |
| Green, D.E., Grigg, E.K., Allen, S.G. and Markowitz, H. (2006) Monitoring the potential impact of the seismic retrofit construction activities at the Richmond San Rafael Bridge on harbor seals (Phoca vitulina): May 1, 1998 – September 15, 2005. Final Report to the California Department of Transportation, Contract 04A0628. 100 p. Grigg, E. K. (2003) Pacific harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardii) in the San Francisco Bay: a review of the literature. San Francisco Estuary Institute, Oakland, CA. Contract No. 381, March 2003. 109 p. Nickel, B. and Grigg, E.K. (2003) RMP Exposure and Effects – Telemetry technology in biomarker studies of Pacific harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardii) in the San Francisco Estuary, CA. San Francisco Estuary Institute, Oakland, CA. Contract No. 380. 28 p. |
| Spoken Presentations |
| Grigg, E.K. Unmute Yourself! It’s time to talk science. Animal Behavior Society Annual Conference (Virtual Meeting Format), Public Day, July 2020. Grigg, E.K. (Invited Speaker). Aggression in dogs. Midwest Veterinary Conference, Columbus, OH. February 21-24, 2019. [presented this plus 10 additional talks on topics including enrichment for kenneled dogs and cats, treating behavior problems, and client communication] Grigg, E.K. (Invited Speaker; Human-Animal Bond) Euthanasia for severe behavior problems, parts I and II; Talking about behavior problems with your clients; and Navigating the Minefield: Communicating with clients about dog training techniques. VetVine [3 CE webinars, available on demand; https://www.vetvine.com/%5D Grigg, E.K. (Invited Speaker). The Science Behind a Happy Dog. Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, Davis, CA. October 20, 2018. Grigg, E.K. Canine cognition – recent research and applications. Behavioral Medicine and Welfare Club, University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine. September 12, 2018. Grigg, E.K. The Science Behind Happy, Healthy, and Well-Adjusted Dogs. 55th Annual Conference of the Animal Behavior Society, Milwaukee, WI. August 2-6, 2018. Grigg, E.K. (Invited Speaker). Veterinary Treatment for Assistance Animals: Caring for the animal and the client. SAVMA Symposium, Philadelphia, PA. March 15-17, 2018. Grigg, E.K. (Invited Speaker). Behavior problems and client compliance: when clients have disabilities and perhaps service dogs. International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ) Conference – CABI Satellite Symposium, University of California, Davis, CA. June 27, 2017. Grigg, E.K., Pick. L., Nibblett, B. Do cats really prefer uncovered litterboxes? A comparison study. American College of Veterinary Behavior/American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior Annual Conference, Chicago, IL. July 19, 2013. Grigg, E.K. Artificial reefs in the nearshore waters of St. Kitts. Invited speaker, St. Kitts and Nevis Department of Marine Resources, Basseterre, St. Kitts. November 2012. Grigg, E.K. Studying marine mammals in the San Francisco Bay: habitat use by Pacific harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) in a highly-impacted estuary. Invited speaker for the Environmental Studies speaker series, Alfred University, Alfred, NY. Fall 2007. Grigg, E.K. Evaluating habitat use by bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Belize, Central America. Invited speaker for Behavioral Ecology course, Holy Names University, Oakland, CA. February 2006. Nickel, B., Grigg, E.K., Green, D.E., Allen, S.G., and Markowitz, H. Pacific harbor seal (Phoca vitulina richardsi) distribution, movement, and foraging within San Francisco Bay, California. 4th Annual Bay Area Conservation Biology Symposium. San Francisco, CA, January 2002. Grigg, E.K., Green, D.E., Allen, S. and Markowitz, H. The Richmond Bridge Harbor Seal Survey. Invited speaker for the 8th Annual Wildlife Medicine Symposium, University of California, Davis, CA. January 2002. Grigg, E.K., Green, D.E., Allen, S.G., Nickel, B., Markowitz, H. and Gulland, F. Overview of current monitoring of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardsi) in San Francisco Bay, CA. 6th Biennial Conference on Research in the Gulf of Farallones. San Francisco, CA, October 2001. Bohorquez, A.S., Green, D.E., Grigg, E.K., Markowitz, H., Allen S.G. Current status of red-pelaged harbor seals within the San Francisco Bay. Conservation Biology Conference, Hilo, HI, July 2001. Grigg, E.K., Green, D.E., Allen, S.G., Markowitz, H. An analysis of relationships between environmental variables and harbor seal (Phoca vitulina richardsi) haul out patterns at Castro Rocks, San Francisco Bay, CA. The Wildlife Society Western Section Annual Meeting, Feb. 22-24, 2001. Sacramento, CA. Bohorquez, A.S., Galloway, M.J., Green, D.E., Grigg, E.K., Allen, S.G., and Markowitz, H. Differential response of Pacific harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardsi) towards kayaks compared to other watercraft. Animal Behavior Society Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA. August 2000. Grigg, E. and Green, D.E. Harbor seals of San Francisco Bay, California. Crab Cove Regional Park Educators Academy, Alameda, CA. August 2000. Green, D.E. and Grigg, E. Harbor seals of San Francisco Bay, California. Crab Cove Regional Park Educators Academy, Alameda, CA. August 1999. Green, D.E., Grigg, E., Allen, S. and Markowitz, H. Nocturnal haul out patterns of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardsi) at Castro Rocks, San Francisco Bay, California. The Wildlife Society Western Section Conference, Monterey, CA. January 1998. |
| Poster Presentations |
| Grigg, E., van Haaften, K., Kogan, L., Kolus, C. and Hart, L.A. Owner perceptions regarding use of psychotropics to treat behavior problems in their dogs. 55th Annual Conference of the Animal Behavior Society, Milwaukee, WI. August 2-6, 2018. Bergin, B., Grigg, E.K., Wisok, A., Hart, L.A. Applications of Kohlberg’s theory of moral development in the training of service dogs: do service dogs reach Kohlberg’s stage 4? International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ) Conference, University of California, Davis, CA. June 22-25, 2017. Grigg, E.K., Hart, L.A. Use of clay modeling to teach human anatomy at the secondary school level: student viewpoints. International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ) Conference, University of California, Davis, CA. June 22-25, 2017. Wisok, A., Grigg, E.K., Bergin, B. Longitudinal study on personality dimensions of service-dog/human dyads. International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ) Conference, University of California, Davis, CA. June 22-25, 2017. Miller, S., Grigg, E.K., Bogdanovic, L., Palis, R., Marsh, L., Turner, S. Getting veterinary students out of the Anatomy Lab: Population status of the long-spined sea urchin (Diadema antillarum) in St. Kitts, West Indies. St. George’s University Research Day & Phi Zeta Research Emphasis Day, Grenada, West Indies. September 20, 2014. |
| Grigg, E.K., Nibblett, B.M., Mueller, S. Island biogeography and the domestic dog – does the infamous St. Kitts “island dog” really exist? Animal Behavior Society 50th Annual Conference, Boulder, CO. July 28 – August 1, 2013. |
| Grigg, E.K., Bogdanovic, L., Turner, S. and Palis, R. Fish communities on artificial reefs in the nearshore waters of St. Kitts, West Indies. Association of Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean 36th Scientific Conference. Discovery Bay, Jamaica, June 17-21, 2013. Galloway, M., Green, D., Grigg, E., Markowitz, H., Allen, S., and Morton, C. The effectiveness of seismic retrofit mitigation measures used to minimize disturbance to harbor seals in an urbanized estuary. Road Ecology lecture series, University of California, Davis, CA. January 2007. Grigg, E., Green, D., Allen, S. and Markowitz, H. Creatures of habit? Inter-annual site fidelity in the Pacific harbor seal (Phoca vitulina richardii). 16th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals. San Diego, CA. December 2005. Galloway, M., Scianamblo, L., Grigg, E., Nickel, B., Green, D., Markowitz, H., Greig, D. and Morton, C. Movement and dive patterns of two rehabilitated harbor seal pups (Phoca vitulina richardii) released back into an urbanized estuary. 15th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals. Greensboro, NC. December 2003. Nickel, B., Grigg, E.K., Green, D.E., Markowitz, H., and Allen, S.G. Should I stay or should I go?: Monitoring Pacific harbor seal (Phoca vitulina richardii) movement and site use in and around the San Francisco Estuary. California and World Ocean 2002: revisiting and revising California’s ocean agenda. Santa Barbara, CA. October 2002. Galloway, M., Grigg, E., Green, D., Markowitz, H., Allen, S.G. and Morton, C. Differential scanning between sex and age classes of Pacific harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardii) at Yerba Buena Island. California and World Ocean 2002: revisiting and revising California’s ocean agenda. Santa Barbara, CA. October 2002. |
| Grigg, E.K., Nickel, B., Green, D.E., Allen, S., and Markowitz, H. Spatial analysis of habitat use patterns of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardsi) in San Francisco Bay, California. 2nd Workshop for GIS and Remote Sensing for Marine Mammal Scientists, Society for Marine Mammalogy Biennial Conference, Vancouver, CA. November 2001. Nickel, B., Grigg, E.K., Green, D.E., Allen, S.G., and Markowitz, H. Pacific harbor seal (Phoca vitulina richardsi) distribution, movement, and foraging activities within an urban estuary: implications for the effects of seismic retrofitting in San Francisco Bay, California. Society for Marine Mammalogy Biennial Conference, Vancouver, CA. November 2001. Austin, K., Bohorquez, A., Green, D., Grigg, E., Markowitz, H., and Allen, S.G. Observations of epimeletic behavior in Northern Pacific harbor seal mothers toward their dead pups at Castro Rocks, San Francisco Bay, California. Society for Marine Mammalogy Biennial Conference, Vancouver, CA. November 2001. Green, D.E., Grigg, E.K., Markowitz, H., and Allen, S.G. The Impacts of preconstruction core sampling at the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, CA on harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) haul out patterns. Society for Marine Mammalogy Biennial Conference, Vancouver, CA. November 2001. Grigg, E.K., Green, D.E., Allen, S.G., and Markowitz, H. Population status and trends of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardsi) in San Francisco Bay, CA, 1970-2000. State of the Estuary Biennial Conference, San Francisco, CA. October 2001. Bohorquez, A.S., Nickel, B.A., Grigg, E.K., Green, D.E., Bouse, R.M., Jaffe, B.E., Allen, S.G., and Markowitz, H. The high price of gold: possible effects of hydraulic mining on harbor seals in San Francisco. Conservation Biology Conference, Hilo, HI. July 2001. Green, D.E., Grigg, E.K., Markowitz, H., and Allen, S.G. Update on the population status of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardsi) in San Francisco Bay, California. Marine Conservation Biology Institute 2nd Symposium, San Francisco, CA. June 2001. Galloway, M.J., Grigg, E.K., Green, D.E., Markowitz, H., and Allen, S.G. Differential scanning between male and female Phoca vitulina richardsi hauled out at Yerba Buena Island, California. Animal Behavior Society Conference, Atlanta, GA. August 2000. Bohorquez, A., Grigg, E.K., Green, D.E., Markowitz, H. and Allen, S. Red-pelaged harbor seals in the San Francisco Bay. Society for Marine Mammalogy Biennial Conference, Maui, HI. November 1999. Green, D.E., Grigg, E.K., Petersen, H.M., Galloway, M., Bohorquez, A.S., Sanders, A.M., Allen, S.G., and Markowitz, H. Trends in harbor seal (Phoca vitulina richardsi) haul out patterns at Castro Rocks and Yerba Buena Island in San Francisco Bay, California. Society for Marine Mammalogy Biennial Conference, Maui, HI. November 1999. Grigg, E.K., Green, D.E., Allen, S.G., and Markowitz, H. Disturbances to harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardsi) in San Francisco Bay, California, an urbanized estuary. Society for Marine Mammalogy Biennial Conference, Maui, HI. November 1999. Sanders, A.M. and Grigg, E.K. Behavioral patterns of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) at Turneffe Atoll, Belize. World Marine Mammal Science Conference, Monaco. January 1998. |
| Additional Professional Experience | |
| Review Editor Frontiers in Veterinary Science | 4/2019 – present |
| Board member International Society for Anthrozoology, ISAZ (Secretary for Communications) Board member International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care, IAAHPC | 7/2019 – present 8/2019 – present |
| Judge, Animal Behavior Society Founders Prize 55th Annual Conference of the Animal Behavior Society, Milwaukee, WI. | 8/ 2018 |
| Chair, Online Education Committee American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior | 7/2014 – 11/2017 |
| Invited panelist, CAAB Chat: The Science Behind a Happy Dog (webinar) Animal Behavior Associates, Littleton, CO Drs. Suzanne Hetts and Dan Estep, coordinators. 303-932-9095 | 5/2017 |
| Invited panelist, CAAB Chat: Are Caribbean Island Dogs Different? On the origins of dogs and more… (webinar) Animal Behavior Associates, Littleton, CO Drs. Suzanne Hetts and Dan Estep, coordinators. 303-932-9095 | 4/2016 |
| Manuscript reviewer, Scientific Reports (Nature Publishing Group) companion animal behavior, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, Animals, Applied Animal Behaviour Science, Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, Frontiers in Veterinary Science | 2014 – present |
| Invited panelist, CAAB Chat: Low-Stress Handling in the Veterinary Clinic (webinar) Animal Behavior Associates, Littleton, CO | 8/2015 |
| Invited panelist, CAAB Chat: The State of Our Field (webinar) Animal Behavior Associates, Littleton, CO | 1/2015 |
| Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior Dog Trainer Foundations | 11/2013 |
| Essential Skills in Medical Education (ESME) Continuing education – distance learning course | 4/13 – 7/13 |
| Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) | |
| Scientific Diver, St. Kitts Dive Team (volunteer) | 6/2011 |
| Living Oceans Foundation Global Reef Expedition | |
| Biological Consultant, Redwood City Ferry Terminal | 10/08 – 12/10 |
| Pacific Biology, Berkeley, CA | |
| Biological Consultant, San Francisco Bay Water Trail | 10/07 – 6/10 |
| Grassetti Environmental Consulting, Berkeley, CA | |
| Scientific Advisory Board Member | 8/03 – 6/10 |
| San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Vallejo, CA | |
| Reviewer, National Park Service Network Vital Signs Protocol Review, Pacific West Region: San Francisco Area Pinniped Monitoring Protocol | 8/08 – 10/08 |
| Reviewer | |
| 16th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals. San Diego, CA. Habitat and Distribution abstracts | 12/2005 |
| 15th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals. Greensboro, NC. Habitat and Distribution abstracts | 12/2003 |
| Biological Consultant | 8/02 – 4/03 |
| San Francisco Estuary Institute/SFEI, Oakland, CA | |
| Additional Skills |
| Experienced in use of educational software programs such as Canvas, Google Classroom, eCollege, Blackboard, Sonis and TurningPointCertified diver (PADI Open Water) Additional field experience includes a harbor seal abundance and distribution study (San Mateo, CA, 1994), and a North American river otter abundance and distribution study (Suisun, CA, 1997) Additional coursework includes geographic theory and techniques, GIS, Environmental Impact Assessments, grantwriting and research methods, statistical analysis and modeling of ecological data |
| Professional Affiliations |
| International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ) International Society of Applied Ethology (ISAE) International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) Animal Behavior Society International Association for Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) (2011-2016) |
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Emma K. Grigg, MA, PhD, CAAB 