Consultations for Behavior Problems
Veterinary Behavior Solutions is a specialty veterinary practice limited to the diagnosis and treatment of behavior problems in pets. Our goal is to provide resources to help you manage and improve your pet’s behavior problems.
Behavior issues with your pet can result in a disruption or fracture in your relationship with your pet. We will help you understand why your pet is engaging in the behavior (whether it is normal or abnormal) and help you heal the relationship.
We address common behavior problems such as:
- Separation Anxiety
- Storm Phobia
- Fears and Phobias
- House Soiling
- Unruly Behaviors (such as Jumping, Digging, Barking, etc.)
- Aggression to People
- Aggression to other Animals
- Compulsive Behaviors
- Cognitive Dysfunction
- And More
What should I expect during my appointment?
An initial behavior consultation takes about two hours. During the first half of the behavior consult, Dr. Strickler will discuss the problem with you and ask more questions to clarify the problem. She will evaluate any potential medical contributions to the behavioral issue. She will observe your pet’s behavior and your interactions with your pet.
During the second half of the behavior consult, Dr. Strickler will review treatment options based upon her diagnosis and prognosis and then recommend an initial treatment plan that best fits you and your pet. This plan will include any medical recommendations and/or interventions, specialized behavior modification exercises, environmental modifications and cognitive and physical enrichment recommendations.
Dr. Strickler and her behavior technician will also demonstrate any training techniques that will be necessary to utilize at home and will work with you and your pet to begin training as prescribed.
You will receive preliminary written information and an individualized written treatment plan at the time of the consultation.
What happens after the appointment?
Once you and your pet leave the appointment, the hard work starts! Dr. Strickler and the staff are available for support through telehealth, phone, email and in-clinic follow-ups to fine tune the prescribed treatment plan. We know how hard it can be to navigate these steps on your own. Our goal is for the process to be as stress-free and successful as possible!
