Who's that guy?!

Hey! I am Marco Adda, an Independent Researcher, Dog Behaviour and Wellbeing Consultant, Educator, Animal Advocate and Rescuer, with a significant background in social work, bodywork, human development and team building. 

I am a Professional Member of the International Society for Anthrozoology - ISAZ, and the Animal Behaviour Society - ABS, among others. Founder of Anthrozoology Education Dogs & Canines, Portugal Focus Animal Help, Integral Neurosoma and other projects. 


Look, I have been spending most of my life among dogs, starting in my childhood in Naples, southern Italy, which back in the 70s and 80s was packed with free-ranging dogs. I was that "out of the box" child leaving the soccer field to spend time with the dogs, entering remote areas of the suburb where nobody was accessing due to the presence of dogs. No wonder that later in life, that experience turned out to be a solid background in my research. I've been studying free-ranging dogs in various countries and conducting field research on free-ranging Bali dogs; rescuing animals in the wildfire of Portugal; introducing free-ranging dogs to schools in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia; advising on dog behaviour for the first historical massive spy-neutering campaign of Mexico; supporting the rescue of Orangutang in the wildfire of Sumatra; extensively consulting on dog behaviour and training in one-to-one or group sessions; studying sledge dog in Quebec and Dingoes in Australia. 

However, my interest varies from up-to-date science to ancient beliefs and legends. I keep myself very busy by integrating different knowledge in my work and mission, focusing on psychology and behaviour in both human and non-human animals, Human-Animal Interaction (or conflict), and Compassionate Conservation. 

Additionally, I study movement-related techniques, bodywork, holistic healthcare, theatre, neurosciences, psychophysiology and visual arts. Actively engaged in a wide range of professional contexts, I have collaborated with universities in Rome, Paris, Novisad, Budapest, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Hobart, Iasi and others.

Featured On:

Psychology Today / DoYouBelieveInDog? / The Bark / The Chronicle of Dogs / American Dog Writers Associations / The Conversation / Animal & Society / Barks From The Guild / The Pet Professional Guild/ Dog Spies / The Outline / Talking Animals / Holistic Dog Podcast / International School of Canine Psychology ISCP

THERE IS SO MUCH I WISH TO SHARE WITH YOU

YOU KNOW, THE REALM OF CANINE SCIENCE, DOG TRAINING, DOG PARENTING, DOG-HUMAN COACHING ARE WIDE AND EXCITING. MORE AND MORE RESEARCHES ARE REVEALING REMARKABLE KNOWLEDGE, SHIFTING MANY OF OUR PREVIOUS PARADIGMS ABOUT DOGS.

  • Science Based Knowledge

  • Multidisciplinary Approach

  • Comparative Learning

  • Cutting-edge Method

  • Personalised Development

  • Tutoring