Why should your behavioral dog see a veterinary behaviorist? 1. A veterinary behaviorist can diagnose whether the puppy’s behavior is rooted in a medical, neurological, or behavioral issue, while board-and-train programs typically only address training techniques. 2. Veterinary behaviorists are licensed veterinarians with advanced training, so they can prescribe medications if needed to support behavior modification—trainers cannot. 3. Behaviorists design individualized, science-based treatment