Vets Talk Pets

Did you train your dog? Did your neighbors train their dog? We sure hope so. Behavior is a big topic. Why,  because the number one reason pets end up in shelters is due to behavior problems. The statistics show that one year after getting a pet 30% of them will not remain in the house due to behavior problems. Let's get these dogs trained. There are a lot of options for training. We prefer positive reinforcement training starting with puppy training up to advance practice. What is the difference between a trainer and a behaviorist? Usually, a behaviorist is a trained veterinarian with a specialty in veterinary medicine. A veterinary behaviorist is an actual veterinarian who has continued to specialize in behavior. This means earning a bachelor's degree, attending four years of veterinary school. Once becoming a DVM, the doctor must complete an internship, a residency in behavior, author a scientific paper, write peer-reviewed case studies, and pass a rigorous examination. Upon completion, the vet can become a