behaviorist
noun
be·hav·ior·ist
bi-ˈhā-vyə-rist 
bē-
1
: a person who advocates or practices behaviorism
2
: a person who specializes in the study of behavior
an animal behaviorist
behaviorist
adjective
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In some cases, medication may be the best option; this should be discussed with a veterinarian or veterinary behaviorist.
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The accredited dog trainer and canine behaviorist has provided the following tips on how to teach your dog to share:
Provide Access to Plenty of Toys - Including toys that are similar or the same.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
If problems persist, a veterinarian or a qualified animal behaviorist may help you out.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Newsweek reached out to a dog behaviorist to find out more.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The accredited dog trainer and canine behaviorist has provided the following tips on how to teach your dog to share:
Provide Access to Plenty of Toys - Including toys that are similar or the same.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
If problems persist, a veterinarian or a qualified animal behaviorist may help you out.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Newsweek reached out to a dog behaviorist to find out more.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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“Behaviorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behaviorist. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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behaviorist
1 of 2 noun
be·hav·ior·ist
variants
or chiefly British behaviourist
1
: a person who advocates or practices behaviorism
2
: a person who specializes in the study of behavior
Animal behaviorists are often consulted regarding such problems as aggression, self-mutilation, food aversion and inappropriate urination or defecation.—Tom Ewing, Dog Watch
Tom Ewing, Dog Watchbehaviorist
2 of 2 adjective
: of or relating to behaviorism
behaviorist psychology
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