Dog Behaviorist Santa Monica, California

There is only a handful of “REAL” Dog Behaviorists in Santa Monica and the United States. Less than ten specialize in severe behaviors like Dog Aggression, or Dogs with Severe Fears, and Phobias. If you are looking to hire a behaviorist, make sure when you are looking that they have a formal college education in behavioral psychology, the biological basis for behavior, learning theory… You get the idea.  A Behaviorist has at least a Master’s Degree in animal behavior or similar. Some are called Animal Behaviorists, Dog Behavior Specialists, Dog Behavioral Therapists, and Dog Psychiatrists. Some look for professionals that specialize such as looking for and doing a google search for a Dog Aggression Behaviorist Near Me.  When calling and interviewing behaviorists ALWAYS ask, “Do you have at least a Master’s Degree in animal behavior.” if they say NO, find a real behaviorist. Most are just well-intentioned dog trainers that use the term “dog behaviorist” as a catch-all.  Dog Trainers teach dogs obedience commands like “Come”, Sit”, Stay.” A Dog Behaviorist looks at the cause of severe behaviors and puts together an in-depth plan to modify the dog’s behavior. Dog Behaviorists are the professionals that truly specialize in Dog Aggression, Dog Anxiety, Severe Separation Anxiety, and more.