Finding A Behaviorist or A Trainer
A nice explanation of the difference between a trainer and a behaviorist
I don’t care who you hire, as long as they are qualified.
Be ware of self-proclaimed professionals. Just like you would when looking for a doctor, research who you want to hire.
Below are some resources to help you find a local, qualified professional to best assist you and your pet.
Things To Watch For And Avoid:
People who guarantee their work. Qualified behaviorists and trainers will always do their best for you, but cannot guarantee outcomes, because animals have minds of their own, and can never be completely controlled by humans.
If their recommendations involve choking, hitting or slapping your pet, confinement or isolation, this indicates little or no understanding of animal behavior.
People who misrepresent their qualifications. People who call themselves animal behaviorists, even though they're not academically trained in animal behavior.
People who want to train your pet for you. Most behavior problems are a result of interactions between the animal, the care giver and the environment. Giving your pet to someone else to "fix"
the problem is rarely successful because these three elements aren't addressed. Owners need to work
with the animal in the home environment.
* Above information provided from the spca.org website
* I do not necessarily endorse nor am I necessarily affiliated with any of the listings below.
Sources for Finding a Local Behaviorist or Trainer
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Local Training Schools
K9 Connection
Local In-Home Training
Cassia Delaney - Dogz Downtown Trainers
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