What is a certified applied animal behaviorist?
A certified applied animal behaviorist has an upper level degree such as a Masters degree or a PhD in an animal behavior related field such as psychology, biology, animal behavior and behavioral ecology and has passed the certification program for the Animal Behavior Society (ABS). Certified applied animal behaviorist means that the person has met the educational, experiential and ethical standards of the ABS. You can find out more about the Animal Behavior Society at www.animalbehavior.org.