CSU Behavior Club
Chapter Description
The CSU student chapter of AVSAB unites veterinarians and research professionals who share an interest in both understanding animal behavior and treating behavior problems that affect the welfare of animals and the people who care for them. We are committed to improving the quality of life of all animals and strengthening the bond between animals and their caregivers. Interested in a certain species or field of practice? GREAT! All animals communicate through behavior, so this club spans across veterinary medicine as a whole.
Chapter Information
President: Carlie Scholten
President Email: cscholt@colostate.edu
Advisor: Dr. Rebecca Ruch Gallie
Advisor Email: Rebecca.Ruch_Gallie@colostate.edu
Advisor Phone: 970-297-5000
Address: 511 N. Shields Street Fort Collins, CO 80521
Chapter Officers
2026-2027 President: Marissa Long, marissa.long@colostate.edu ; Vice-President: Julia Felder, julia.felder@colostate.edu ; Secretary: Rosa Quiroz, rosa.quiroz@colostate.edu ; Treasurer: Tess Watson, tessa.watson@colostate.edu
Chapter Activities
We have hosted lectures on agility and its benefits for dogs with local trainers Amy Craven and Melissa Bishop, a Q&A session with Dr. Crista Coppola a certified behaviorist working with ASPCA, therapeutic nutrition for stress with our Hills representatives, lectures on working with exotics, behavioral & humane euthanasia, the residency process, and many more. We have also hosted a DIY enrichment night and visited an agility field to watch and learn about training and behaviors associated with the sport.