DOG BEHAVIORIST

Turning Whimpers Into Wags

DOG BEHAVIOR THERAPY DEFINED

Dog behavior therapy focuses on the behaviors or expressed attitudes of the dog.

Then dog behaviorist modify the dog’s problem behavior into a more suitable and content manner.

WHAT TYPES OF DOG PROBLEMS DO DOG BEHAVIORIST ENCOUNTER?

Anti -Social behavior Anti -Social behavior - Towards Dogs, - Towards Dogs, Humans and other Humans and other animalsanimals

Aggression - Dog to Aggression - Dog to Dog and Dog to Dog and Dog to Human as well as Human as well as other forms of other forms of aggressionaggression

Separation AnxietySeparation Anxiety Prey Chasing- Prey Chasing-

including cars, including cars, Traffic etcTraffic etc

Excessive Territorial Excessive Territorial behaviorbehavior

Nervous behavior Nervous behavior and Phobiasand Phobias

Inter- Dog Inter- Dog aggression - Break aggression - Break down of down of relationship relationship between dogs in between dogs in same householdsame household

Normal but Normal but inappropriate inappropriate behavior that could behavior that could lead to lead to abandonment or abandonment or relinquishment (and relinquishment (and euthanasiaeuthanasia)

HOW DO DOG BEHAVIORIST HELP THE DOG?

1. Dog behaviorist may go to the dog’s house. To treat the pooch in its natural environment and eliminate any external variables.

2. Dog behaviorist may also bring the dog back to their facility among other dogs to help adjust them to the pack order. The pack order is the dog following his/her leader.

WHAT WILL HELP A DOG?

It Depends on the problem. For canines suffering from separation

anxiety, there are multiple ways to help: Do Not Punish the dog, as this will only

further anxiety. Never make a fuss when one leaves or

comes back home. Make the dogs feel comfortable by

themselves. You can do this with special treats or toys left out only when they are left alone.

WHAT IS IT LIKE BEING A DOG BEHAVIORIST?

Great Side Hardwork, but worth it side

Being self employed and running your own business.

Working with dogs and people

Improving the dog’s quality of life as well as the human’s quality of life.

Long hours: Average day is from 7am to 9pm

Working 7 days a week to fit in all the clients

Seeing some dogs in a very unsuitable environment

THIS SOUNDS GREAT! HOW CAN I BECOME A DOG BEHAVIORIST?

To progress in this field you need to have a Masters degree and to become very successful or TOP DOG, you need a doctorate degree.

Some good schools for an education in dog behavior therapy are:

American College of Applied Science Animal Behavior College Compass education Animal Care college Kennel Club (UK)

DOG BEHAVIORIST HELP LEAD TROUBLED POOCHES TO A HAPPIER AND BRIGHTER FUTURE