WHAT WE DO
Melanie Canatella, the owner of Fluff and Feathers, has been professionally training since 2015. She has multiple degrees in behavioral science and psychology. She is a certified professional bird trainer through a knowledge assessed test (CPBT-KA) through IAATE, as well as a Fear Free Certified Trainer. Her specialties revolve around avian species and other exotics, but she is not limited to. She is passionate about animal welfare, rescue, and rehabilitation work.
Melanie got her start training professionally working full time in parrot and dog rescues. She continued to diversify her experience working with a falconer for multiple years, being contracted out by zoological organizations, and wildlife rehabilitation centers. Melanie believes in collaboration, so she is passionate about creating a network of like-minded professionals. Her dedication to working closely with her clients, no matter the species or behavior, to help animals succeed shows in her attention to detail and depth of education her sessions produce.
Fluff and Feathers understands the deep connections caretakers can have with their animals. Melanie created her business to be able to help those who feel like they are at the end of their rope, and who are considering finding new placement for their animals due to unmanaged behaviors. She wants to teach people to better understand the function of their animal’s behavior and how to find a solution for a more harmonious and successful relationship.
Our Mission
To be able to provide education and behavioral modification to animal caretakers in order to to empower caretakers, help animals cope and thrive within our care, and to keep animals in their loving homes. We also emphasize volunteering our services to nonprofit organizations to help animals find forever homes. We believe that all animals, no matter their age or physical condition, have the ability to learn new things!
