Animal experts and
behaviorists agree that dogs are good for your health in six major ways.
All the top veterinary
behaviorists agree that declawing should not even be considered until all other options, including training and deterrents, have been sincerely tried and failed.
Behaviorists agree that untreated noise aversion progresses to a more severe state and the development of other anxieties.
Most
behaviorists agree that many behavior problems in cats stem from boredom, frustration and stress.
Another big rule that Wan and many dog other
behaviorists agree on is simple but important: no hugging or kissing a dog unless you're 110 percent sure your dog enjoys it.
Not exact matches
Drew Rendall, an animal
behaviorist at the University of Lethbridge in Canada,
agrees that the sounds resemble baby talk — particularly because they may not have meaning.
Rhode Island certified animal
behaviorist Katenna Jones
agrees it's likely the novelty of the square and the cat's inherent inquisitive nature.
However, top veterinary
behaviorists and the American Veterinary Medical Association
agree that declawing should not be considered as a routine or preventive procedure.
Veterinary
behaviorist Dr. Theresa DePorter
agrees and adds, «Not only is there a welfare issue with aversive training, you're not communicating what you do want to your dog to do.»
Dr. E'Lise Christensen, an animal
behaviorist at NYC Veterinary Specialists,
agrees.
The third thing we
agree on is how frustrating it is when television personalities with little or no education in the science of animal behavior — on both ends of the «training spectrum» — claim they are
behaviorists.
Hetts and McCue - McGrath
agree that holding an advanced degree in a behavior science is an easy, first criteria to apply when considering whether to use the title «
behaviorist» in any professional context.