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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Millan is a dog behaviorist, best-selling author and television celebrity.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Cognitive scientists, psychologists, behaviorists, and the like have studied these issues and well-documented the problems that these qualms present (see my elaboration at the link here).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Working with a positive reinforcement trainer or veterinary behaviorist may also help address underlying causes.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
When the issue persists, seeking help from a vet or animal behaviorist can be beneficial.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Cognitive scientists, psychologists, behaviorists, and the like have studied these issues and well-documented the problems that these qualms present (see my elaboration at the link here).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Working with a positive reinforcement trainer or veterinary behaviorist may also help address underlying causes.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
When the issue persists, seeking help from a vet or animal behaviorist can be beneficial.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Behaviorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behaviorist. Accessed 1 May. 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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