Jade Fountain holds a PhD in Veterinary Sciences from Adelaide University. Her research investigated the effects of scent based activities on the behaviour, physiology and welfare of companion dogs.

She is an experienced consultant and animal behaviourist with a demonstrated history of working in the animal welfare, behaviour and training industry. Skilled in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Behavioural Science, Behaviour Change, Wildlife Conservation, Applied Animal Behaviour, Coaching Animal Handlers/Trainers, Lecturing in Animal Behaviour, and Behaviour Management. Strong operations professional with Master’s Degrees in Applied Behaviour Analysis and Animal Behaviour/Zoology.

Experience

  • 2026–present
    Postdoctoral research fellow, University of Melbourne

Education

  • 2026 
    Adelaide University, PhD in Animal and Veterinary Sciences
  • 2021 
    Griffith University, Masters Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • 2019 
    University of New England, Masters Scientific Studies (Animal Behaviour)
  • 2011 
    University of Tasmania, Bachelor of Science (Zoology/Psychology)

Contact Jade for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision