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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Model, actor and animal behaviorist Isabella Rossellini has no regrets.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2024
If this doesn't help your can seek help from a veterinarian or an animal behaviorist to address the underlying causes.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
Animal behaviorists say that early socialization and positive interactions play crucial roles in building such harmonious relationships.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Many people know Isabella Rossellini as a legendary model and actress, but some aren't familiar with her second act as an animal behaviorist.
—Megan Johnson, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2024
If this doesn't help your can seek help from a veterinarian or an animal behaviorist to address the underlying causes.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
Animal behaviorists say that early socialization and positive interactions play crucial roles in building such harmonious relationships.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Many people know Isabella Rossellini as a legendary model and actress, but some aren't familiar with her second act as an animal behaviorist.
—Megan Johnson, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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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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