Description
Gather information about the animal behaviour issues, interpret relevant information about the animal, assess the impact of external factors, and assess husbandry/management practices on the animal to develop a plan which tackles undesirable behaviour.
Alternative labels
design plans to address unwanted behaviour in animals
design plans to address unsatisfactory behaviour in animals
design plans to address undesirable behavior in animals
develop plans to address undesirable behaviour in animals
elaborate plans to address undesirable behaviour in animals
establish plans to address undesirable behaviour in animals
design plan to address unsatisfactory behaviour in animal
design plans to address animals’ unwanted behaviour
address undesirable behaviour in animals by developing plans
design plan to address undesirable behaviour in animal
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Design plans to address undesirable behaviour in animals is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Animal behaviourist: Animal behaviourists work with animals and people to study, observe, assess and understand animal behaviour in relation to specific factors and to prevent or address inappropriate or problematic behaviours within individual animals through the development of suitable environments and management regimes, in accordance with national legislation.Â
Optional skill
Design plans to address undesirable behaviour in animals is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Animal therapist: Animal therapists provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral.
Dog trainer: Dog trainers train animals and/or dog handlers for general and specific purposes, including assistance, security, leisure, competition, transportation, obedience and routine handling, entertainment and education, in accordance with national legislation.
Alternative animal therapist: Alternative animal therapists investigate sick or injured small and large animals and provide an alternative healing treatment. They may use homeopathy or acupuncture and other alternative medicines or methods to heal the animal. Alternative animal therapists also advise treatments which strengthen the self-healing powers of animals.Â
Horse trainer: Horse trainers train animals and/or riders for general and specific purposes, including assistance, security, leisure, competition, transportation, obedience and routine handling, entertainment and education, in accordance with national legislation.
Animal trainer: Animal trainers train animals and/or animal handlers for general and specific purposes, including assistance, security, leisure, competition, transportation, obedience and routine handling, entertainment and education, in accordance with national legislation.
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