Behavioral Counseling

Is unwanted behavior making it difficult to bond with your pet?

Whether it’s a simple house-training issue or something more concerning, like aggression, unwanted pet behavior can be stressful for everyone. The experienced team at Victoria Road Animal Hospital can help restore peace and balance back into your home.

Understanding the Problem

The key to overcoming animal behavior issues lies in identifying the problem. First, we must rule out any potential medical causes. This is important, because many ailments have symptoms that can easily be mistaken for bad behavior. For instance, a cat that urinates outside the litter box may not be acting out but may actually be experiencing a health issue.

Once we’ve established a clean bill of health, the next step is pinpointing the behavior we’re dealing with. This is critical because in many cases, a larger problem may manifest itself in smaller ways. For example, destructive behavior when left alone may be a smaller symptom of the bigger problem of separation anxiety. We’ll work with you to determine precisely what the situation is so we can address it most effectively.

Some of the behavior problems we can assist with include:

• House training
• Excessive barking
• Jumping
• Digging
• Biting
• Destructive behavior
• Aggression
• Fear/anxiety

A Plan That Gets Results

With a proper diagnosis in hand, the final step is developing a strategy for overcoming the behavior problem once and for all. There are many ways we can approach a behavior issue. Whether it’s positive reinforcement, rewards, training, or something else, we’ll work with you to create a customized plan that gets results.

Don’t let unwanted behavior stand in the way of bonding with your beloved pet. Contact Victoria Road Animal Hospital and let us help you enjoy the loving, peaceful relationship you both deserve.