Understanding Your Pet’s Behavior
Veterinarians who specialize in behavior have an advanced skill set and understanding of how to help your pet in a holistic capacity by assessing the physical, environmental, and mental components that could contribute to or cause behaviors.
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Behavior concerns are often complex and influenced by multiple factors. Our goal is to identify the underlying causes and provide practical, effective solutions that improve both your pet’s quality of life and your relationship with them.
Behavior Consultation
Behavior consultations are available for individual pet owners, shelters, rescue organizations, and zoos. We evaluate concerns, identify contributing factors, and develop a personalized treatment plan.
Preventative Care
Preventative behavior consultations are available for owners looking to mitigate concerns when adding a new pet into their home or preparing for changes that may impact their pet’s behavior and adjustment.
Family Planning
Family planning consultations support households adding a baby, toddler, or new pet. These sessions help prepare pets and families for transitions, whether or not behavioral concerns are currently present.
Hospital Education
Hospital education is available for veterinary clinics and staff, focusing on Fear Free practices and cooperative care to improve patient experiences, reduce stress, and support better outcomes during visits.
Continuing Education
Continuing education is available in the psychiatric care of animals across multiple species, providing deeper understanding of behavior, treatment approaches, and best practices for long-term behavioral health.
Common Behavior Concerns We Address
Below are some of the most common behaviors we see. If you do not see a behavior listed, this does not mean we cannot help.
• Aggression toward people familiar or unfamiliar
• Separation anxiety
• Repetitive or compulsive behavior
• Self-injury
• Thunderstorm and noise phobias
• Fear of fireworks and loud sounds
• Hyperactivity
• Fear of the veterinarian
• Integrating a new baby or pet
• Leash reactivity
• Inter-dog aggression
• Intra-cat aggression
• Travel anxiety
• Training problems
• Fearful pets
• Destructive behaviors
• Attention-seeking behaviors
• Vocalization (barking, screaming, yowling)
• Cognitive dysfunction
• Generalized anxiety
• Social anxiety behaviors
• Cribbing
• Food rejection
• Hand biting
A Thoughtful, Comprehensive Approach
Our consultations are designed to provide a detailed understanding of your pet’s behavior and the factors contributing to it.
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We take into account your pet’s medical history, environment, daily routine, and behavioral patterns to develop a structured plan tailored to your pet’s needs.
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Behavior treatment may include behavior modification strategies, environmental adjustments, and when appropriate, medical support. Our goal is to create realistic, sustainable changes that improve your pet’s wellbeing over time.
Ready to Get Started?
Behavior challenges can feel overwhelming, but with the right support, meaningful improvement is possible.
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Behavior consultations are available for a wide range of species, including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, primates, equine, porcine, and more. If your pet is not a dog or cat, please contact us to request a species-specific questionnaire or to discuss your pet’s needs prior to scheduling.