Currently, while this field has a number of professional certification services such as the Animal Behavior Society (ABS),
which certifies applied animal behaviorists, there is no state or federal requirement for certification.
Yet, using both these behavior modification techniques requires some knowledge, such as recognizing subtle signs of stress,
which is why they are best done under the guidance of a
certified applied animal behavior specialist, veterinary
behaviorist or dog trainer well - versed in dog behavior.