Companion Animal Hospital - Behavior Medicine - Meet Our Team
Faculty
Kate Anderson, DVM, DACVB
Assistant Clinical Professor in the Cornell Duffield Institute for Animal Behavior
Department of Clinical Sciences
Katherine A. Houpt, VMD, PhD, DACVB
James Law Professor of Behavior Medicine Emerita
Sun A. Kim, DVM, MS, DACVB, PhD
Assistant Professor in the Cornell Duffield Institute for Animal Behavior
Department of Clinical Sciences
Trainers
Matt Mason, KPA CTP
Matt Mason, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (CTP), brings over 10 years of experience to the Behavior Medicine Service and Duffield Institute for Animal Behavior. His expertise spans obedience training, behavior consulting, therapy and service animal training, and animal sheltering. Matt uses positive reinforcement techniques that give animals agency, choice, and control in their learning. His holistic approach combines extensive field experience with evidence-based practices, going beyond basic training to provide comprehensive enrichment recommendations that help pet owners create supportive environments for their animals.