Difference between trainers, veterinarians and behaviorists
Dog Behaviorists
Canine behaviorists (not to be confused with dog whisperers or psychics) are professionals with backgrounds in veterinary, animal science, psychology, zoology, sociology, biology or animal behavior that have applied their experience and knowledge to the interaction between the human being and dogs.
Animal and dog behaviorists are capable of preventing, reducing and eliminating any kind of behavioral issues that dogs may present, such as:
Aggression, Barking, Biting, Chewing, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping, Separation Anxiety, Submissive Urination, etc.
Because of the deep analysis that is involved in understanding the dog’s surroundings and the causes behind his or her behavior, most of the time animal behaviorists will work closely with a veterinarian to ensure that the dog’s health and nutrition are not interfering with the dog’s behavior.
A dog behaviorist should always work in a one-on-one basis with dog owners to determine the influence of the dog’s surroundings and the dog’s unique behavioral issues. Also, the behaviorist will work directly with dog owners to teach them how to properly interact with their pets to produce desired results.
Veterinarians
When it comes to problems such as anxiety, hyperactivity, aggression, depression and compulsive behavior, dog owners always have to talk to the veterinarian first.
Sometimes behavioral problems are directly related to the health of the dog and a veterinarian will be able to determine if the dog’s behavior is related to medical conditions, such as pain, or poor nutrition.
If the dog has already received a proper check up and an “okay” from a vet, behavior modification is the next step to solving any behavior problems.
Dog Trainers
Dog Trainers typically obtain their canine knowledge and techniques from their own lifetime experiences with dogs, drawing upon what they’ve learned from these experiences with a few close animals. The rest comes from books and seminars, as there is little formal education available in this field.
Dog Trainers typically work with Basic Obedience Commands and related fields of obedience such as agility and tricks. Most of the training techniques include the use of clickers or treats to get results. Other “inexperienced” trainers use compulsion training or punishment techniques, such as choke chains, pinch collars and shock collars to name a few. Either way, behavior experts say these methods will sometimes take months to get the desired results and could have some negative effects on a dog’s behavior.
While working with a dog trainer could be a good way to help your dog learn the basics, be sure you closely examine that dog trainer’s techniques.
Canine behaviorists (not to be confused with dog whisperers or psychics) are professionals with backgrounds in veterinary, animal science, psychology, zoology, sociology, biology or animal behavior that have applied their experience and knowledge to the interaction between the human being and dogs.
Animal and dog behaviorists are capable of preventing, reducing and eliminating any kind of behavioral issues that dogs may present, such as:
Aggression, Barking, Biting, Chewing, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping, Separation Anxiety, Submissive Urination, etc.
Because of the deep analysis that is involved in understanding the dog’s surroundings and the causes behind his or her behavior, most of the time animal behaviorists will work closely with a veterinarian to ensure that the dog’s health and nutrition are not interfering with the dog’s behavior.
A dog behaviorist should always work in a one-on-one basis with dog owners to determine the influence of the dog’s surroundings and the dog’s unique behavioral issues. Also, the behaviorist will work directly with dog owners to teach them how to properly interact with their pets to produce desired results.
Veterinarians
When it comes to problems such as anxiety, hyperactivity, aggression, depression and compulsive behavior, dog owners always have to talk to the veterinarian first.
Sometimes behavioral problems are directly related to the health of the dog and a veterinarian will be able to determine if the dog’s behavior is related to medical conditions, such as pain, or poor nutrition.
If the dog has already received a proper check up and an “okay” from a vet, behavior modification is the next step to solving any behavior problems.
Dog Trainers
Dog Trainers typically obtain their canine knowledge and techniques from their own lifetime experiences with dogs, drawing upon what they’ve learned from these experiences with a few close animals. The rest comes from books and seminars, as there is little formal education available in this field.
Dog Trainers typically work with Basic Obedience Commands and related fields of obedience such as agility and tricks. Most of the training techniques include the use of clickers or treats to get results. Other “inexperienced” trainers use compulsion training or punishment techniques, such as choke chains, pinch collars and shock collars to name a few. Either way, behavior experts say these methods will sometimes take months to get the desired results and could have some negative effects on a dog’s behavior.
While working with a dog trainer could be a good way to help your dog learn the basics, be sure you closely examine that dog trainer’s techniques.
posted by Los Angeles Dog Training Solutions at 3:04 PM
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