Board-certified veterinary behaviorists (Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, or ACVB) are veterinarians who have completed a residency in behavioral medicine. They are unique in their ability to prescribe both medical and behavioral treatments.
For dogs, this window occurs between 3 and 16 weeks of age. For kittens, it is even earlier, between 2 and 7 weeks. During this time, the brain is highly plastic.
Animal Behavior and Veterinary Science: Bridging the Gap Between Mind and Medicine