An animal behavior consultant evaluates why an animal behaves the way it does. Rather than focusing only on teaching behaviors, behavior consulting examines the factors influencing behavior, including learning history, environment, emotional state, welfare, motivation, and medical considerations. The goal is to understand the function of behavior and develop evidence-based recommendations that improve both behavior and quality of life.

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I currently provide services as an Animal Behavior Consultant while completing graduate education in Applied Animal Behavior & Welfare and working toward ACAAB certification.

My recommendations are based on current scientific research, learning theory, and animal welfare principles.

A veterinarian evaluates medical issues, a dog trainer focuses on teaching skills and manners, and an animal behavior consultant looks at the underlying causes of behavior and how those causes interact with learning, environment, and welfare.

An animal behavior consultant evaluates why an animal behaves the way it does. Rather than focusing only on teaching behaviors, behavior consulting examines the factors influencing behavior, including learning history, environment, emotional state, welfare, motivation, and medical considerations. The goal is to understand the function of behavior and develop evidence-based recommendations that improve both behavior and quality of life.

Not yet.

I currently provide services as an Animal Behavior Consultant while completing graduate education in Applied Animal Behavior & Welfare and working toward ACAAB certification.

My recommendations are based on current scientific research, learning theory, and animal welfare principles.

A veterinarian evaluates medical issues, a dog trainer focuses on teaching skills and manners, and an animal behavior consultant looks at the underlying causes of behavior and how those causes interact with learning, environment, and welfare.