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. Fortunately, the experienced team at Richey Animal Clinic is here to restore peace and balance back into your home.

Understanding the Problem

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

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

Some of the behavioral issues we can provide assistance 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 different ways we can 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 Richey Animal Clinic today and let us help you enjoy the loving, peaceful relationship you both deserve.