Behavioral Counseling

Is unwanted behavior causing a rift between you and your pet?

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

Understanding the Problem

The key to overcoming pet behavior issues is identifying the problem. First, we must rule out any potential medical causes. Many illnesses 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 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 pivotal because in many cases, a bigger problem can 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 determine precisely what the situation is so we can address it most effectively.

Some of the behavior problems we can provide assistance with include:

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

A Plan That Gets Results

With an appropriate diagnosis in hand, the next step is developing a strategy for overcoming the behavior problem once and for all. There are a variety of 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 stand in the way of bonding with your furry family member. Give us a call and let us help you enjoy the loving, peaceful relationship you both deserve.