Dog Training Questions And Answers

Dog Training Questions And Answers

We have recently added a new regular column by Phoenix Dog Trainer Bill Glatzel which we are calling Dog Training Questions And Answers at least for the time being.  A sampling of a few of his first questions and answers are below and we welcome Bill to East Valley Living and hope everyone will enjoy his insight and understanding of the art and science of dog training.

Is There A Difference Between a Dog Trainer And A Dog Behaviorist?

Q: What is an Animal Behaviorist / Dog Behaviorist?

A: The term “Behaviorist” is misused in many situations. Some professionals refer to themselves as behaviorists but they are using the term inappropriately. Professionals without an upper level degree that specializes in behavior should rightly be classified as counselors. An Animal Behaviorist has upper level degrees (MS or PhD.) In most cases this is over six to eight years of formal education specializing in psychology, ethology, biology, zoology, endocrinology, neurobiology, physical anatomy, canine physiology and kinesthetics, advanced training in the normal and abnormal behaviors of animals, the underlying disease states that may contribute to behavioral changes, the psychology of learning and in therapeutic behavioral medicines. An Animal Behaviorist can evaluate a pet’s behavioral problems, can work with your pet’s Veterinarian to help potentially diagnose medical problems that may be contributing to these behavioral problems and can recommend therapeutic medicines that may benefit these animals.

Q: What is the difference between an Animal Behaviorist / Dog Behaviorist like you and a Veterinarian Behaviorist?

A: Veterinarian Behaviorists have nothing to do with any actual training of dogs. A Veterinarian who has a specialty in Behavioral Medicine concerns themselves primarily with medicine, and has only as little as one year of behavioral training with the emphasis on psychotropic medicines. This is also a very new field in its infancy that has only been around for as little as 3 years. On the other hand, An Applied Clinical Animal Behaviorist, like those employed by TLC K9 Academy have had much more extensive education and training that takes at least 6 to 8 years in ALL aspects of behavior, not just behavioral medicine. The Profession of Applied Clinical Animal Behaviorists is not a new field. This type of real behaviorist has been around for many decades, and is considered THE definitive choice for expert behavioral help, treatment and advice for you and your pet. TLC K9 Academy Behaviorists are also Master Certified Dog Trainers with many additional years of education, training, and experience, giving you and your pet the absolute best of both worlds.

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About the author: Bill Glatzel is a Master Certified Dog Trainer, and Professional Animal Behaviorist with over 33 years of experience , specializing in severe dog behavior disorders and behavior medicine in small animals. Bill is also the CEO and Founder of TLC K9 ACADEMY a nationwide dog training company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and Scottsdale Dog Training located in Scottsdale, AZ. Bill is often called in as a media expert and legal consultant on severe dog aggression. He also runs an International School for Dog Trainers in Phoenix Arizona. Bill Enjoys working with dogs deemed ‘untreatable,’ and lives with his pack of five dogs.

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