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Dog behaviorist

A dog behaviorist is a person who helps dogs behave better. Dogs are different from people, so they sometimes act in ways that might seem strange or bad to us. Dog behaviorists are trained to understand how dogs think and feel so they can help them learn to behave in a good way.

For example, if a dog barks a lot or is scared of things like thunder or fireworks, a behaviorist can help by finding out why and teaching the dog how to feel less scared. They might do this by using treats to reward the dog when it does something good or by teaching it new tricks to distract it from the scary thing.

Behaviorists can also help with problems like biting or aggression. They can teach people how to play and interact with their dogs in a safe way, and help the dog learn to trust and respect its human family.

Dog behaviorists can work with all kinds of dogs, including puppies, older dogs, and dogs with special needs or medical conditions. They use their knowledge and skills to help dogs live happy, healthy lives with their families.
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