Cat behaviorist

Cat behaviorists are individuals who specialize in working in close environments with not only cats, but their owners, and deal with modifying behavior. A cat behaviorist can be officially and verifiably certified with years of college and graduate experience. However, it is possible for a behaviorist to work locally without completing extensive training.

An Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist must obtain a Master's Degree from a college or university. Animal behavior study is essential, with focus on biological or behavioral science. The degree includes a thesis conducted with intense research. The coursework requires several credits in ethology, animal behavior, comparative psychology, animal learning, conditioning and animal psychology (experimental psychology). Associate behaviorist requirements also need experience along with the education. The Animal Behavior Society requires two or more years of experience with applied animal behavior and interaction with particular species. At least three letters of recommendation are necessary to prove experience and education. [1]

A Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist must hold a doctoral degree with focus on animal behavior, and possess five years of experience, or hold a doctorate in veterinary medicine that requires two years of residency in animal behavior and three years of experience in applied animal behavior. The coursework and endorsements are identical to the Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist. However, a Certified Animal Behaviorist will have to obtain the skills necessary for working closely with a species as a researcher, be an intern or research assistant, and show original creations or interpretations of animal behavior. [1]

It is a common goal for the cat behaviorist to sort out problem behaviors and to create a strong communication between owner and pet. A cat behaviorist will work with both the cat and owner to achieve understanding between the relationships. They also concentrate on the unique changes in behavior in the pet and normal behavior so they can identify any irregular activities. They can even work along with veterinarians to distinguish the right medications for the animal. [2]

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