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- How an ethologist can help you
- Types of Problems Ethologists Work
- How to choose the right ethologist
One ethologist it is a qualified veterinarian who have knowledge about the dog's behavior, needs and communication. This person, more or less experienced, has the necessary knowledge to identify the types of behavior and to help those pets that suffer from problems such as stress or poor socialization.
Some serious canine behavior problems can take months to resolve and others will depend on the dog.
Continue reading this PeritoAnimal article to know what does an ethologist do.
How an ethologist can help you
99% of the behavior problems of puppies are the result of an inadequate practice that their owners have when trying to educate them. Among them we can highlight the lack of socialization of the dog, inappropriate punishment systems (shock collar, choke chain, aggression, etc.) and other activities that may be a consequence of ignorance or another segment of owners who do not care about the well- being of your pet.
The ethologist must work with an animal in person and only then can identify what is happening and what are the causes of this behavior, do not trust ethologists at a distance.
Types of Problems Ethologists Work
More people than you imagine usually resort to an ethologist and, although we don't want to admit it, it may be that we don't know how to communicate properly with our pet, it may be that you have problems arising from a shelter or serious stress problems that we do not know how to solve.
Some therapies that an ethologist can work with are:
- stereotypes
- Aggressiveness
- Fear
- Coprofragia
- hyperactivity
- Jealousy
- Socialization
- Character
- Apathy
The specialist will identify the causes that make our pet behave in a certain way and with advice, changes in its routine and other factors that can, more or less effectively, solve a problem.
We cannot say that all ethologists have the solution to our problem, as there are serious cases such as dogs used for fights or dogs with a serious lack of socialization. These severe cases will take a long time, including years to recover, as canine psychology is a complex subject, just as it is with people.
In reception centers we can find serious cases like the ones mentioned above, so at PeritoAnimal we always remember the importance of educating in a healthy, positive and appropriate way our pets, beings that have feelings and need a responsible owner.
How to choose the right ethologist
The task of choosing an expert is difficult as there are a lot of ethologists in the market today. The important thing is that they comply with some requirements and that they demonstrate their ability at work:
- It is important that the expert be qualified, if you have any questions about this, please do not hesitate to contact the center.
- Usually ethologists usually offer a prior quote, giving an estimate for the particular case, this price may vary depending on the problem.
- Be wary of anyone asking you for money in advance.
- Look for information and opinions from the professional on the internet. As with other services it is a good way to get to know you first.
- Before starting work, you should receive information about the practice you will use and should never accept anyone who proposes to use methods of punishment.
We hope this information has been helpful to you. If you have a problem with your pet, the ideal would be to seek the help of a specialist as he is the one who will give you the best advice and advice on how to educate your dog.
