What is an Animal Behaviorist?

Be cautious! “Anyone” can call themselves a Dog Trainer... but not everyone can call themselves a Behaviorist.

There are no State laws that require a Dog Trainer to have any special license or education, so literally you have no clue about the true credentials of many trainers.

This is NOT to say that someone who is a Professional Dog Trainer and not a Behaviorist is not competent, rather they just don’t hold as comprehensive an education as a true Behaviorist when it comes to problems like fear, aggression and anxiety.

A behaviorist is someone who has attended college, completing the education with a degree, Bachelor’s or Master’s, in an animal related field.

Self taught behaviorists can be extremely competent, however it is wise to make sure that at least one (1) reputable Doctor of Veterinary Medicine can give a good reference about the Animal/Dog Behaviorist before they are hired.

A behaviorist, having a comprehensive knowledge of biological and physiological bodily systems, will be able to evaluate and decipher exactly where the behavior stems from, such as possible mental or physical illness. A Behaviorist will then devise a behavior therapy plan to recondition the dog in a positive way, as to alleviate the problem or in tougher cases, produce a “Livable or Tolerable” state.

An animal behaviorist is to Dog Training, what a Brain Surgeon is to Medicine.

They go beyond the Family Doctor or the Dog Trainer to bring you accurate, expert and precise solutions to your problems. So be wary and ask about education, past employment, affiliations and references before hiring just “anybody” because they call themselves an expert. It could mean the life of your pet!

Please inquire at PetLover Central Dog Day Care Center, about Eddie Panzano, Animal Behaviorist, and our many training programs to fit your budget and schedule.

561-241-3977 or 888-632-4011 • www.PetLoverCentral.com