Behavioral Counseling

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

Whether it’s a simple house training issue or something more serious, like aggression, unwanted pet behavior can be frustrating. The experienced team at Clearview Veterinary Hospital can help restore peace and balance back into your home.

Understanding the Problem

The key to overcoming animal behavior issues is pinpointing the actual problem. First, we must rule out any potential medical causes. Many ailments have symptoms that can be confused with bad behavior. For instance, a cat that urinates outside the litter box may not be acting out, but actually be experiencing a health issue.

With a clean bill of health in hand, the next step is determining the behavior we’re dealing with. This is critical because in many cases, a bigger issue may manifest itself in smaller ways. For example, destructive behavior when left alone may actually be a sign of separation anxiety. We’ll work with you to figure out 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

The final step is developing a strategy for overcoming the behavior problem once and for all. There are a number of different ways to approach a behavior issue. Whether it’s positive reinforcement, rewards, training or something else, we’ll work with you to customize a plan that gets results.

Don’t let unwanted behavior drive a wedge between you and your pet. Contact Clearview Veterinary Hospital and let us help you enjoy the loving, peaceful relationship you both deserve.