Sentences with phrase «noted animal behaviorist»

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Note from animal behaviorist and University of Wisconsin professor Patricia McConnell: «punishment» is an action that results in a decrease in behavior.

It is worth noting that there are neither state nor federal licensing or certification requirements in order to work in the field of animal behavior; however, most practices that are looking to employ an animal behaviorist will be looking for someone in the field who has as many qualifications as possible.

(Note: While anyone can call herself a «behaviorist,» it is a general rule in the industry that only those with a graduate degree in animal behavior are qualified to use this title.)

Under the leadership of noted veterinarian, behaviorist and author, Dr. Ian Dunbar, a group of internationally renowned dog training professionals and animal behaviorists worked for three years to research and develop the first comprehensive examination to certify professional dog trainers.

In a recent Vetstreet article, Dr. Katherine Houpt, a certified applied animal behaviorist at Animal Behavior Consultants of Northern Michigan, explains that cats prefer to eliminate in their own territory, noting that even an indoor cat who's lived in the same place for a long period of time still may not feel as though the home is truly her terranimal behaviorist at Animal Behavior Consultants of Northern Michigan, explains that cats prefer to eliminate in their own territory, noting that even an indoor cat who's lived in the same place for a long period of time still may not feel as though the home is truly her terrAnimal Behavior Consultants of Northern Michigan, explains that cats prefer to eliminate in their own territory, noting that even an indoor cat who's lived in the same place for a long period of time still may not feel as though the home is truly her territory.

Instead, the American Society of Veterinary Animal Behaviorists notes in its 2008 position statement against the use of dominance theory in the behavior modification of animals, «most undesirable behaviors in our pets are not related to priority access to resources; rather, they are due to accidental rewarding of the undesirable behavior.»