Behavior Consults for cats or dogs:
Behavior problems are often the source of stress, frustration and even embarrassment for pet owners. Behavior consultations provide advice, training, coaching and support for owners that have pets with behavior problems such as aggression, fear, anxieties, etc.
The initial behavior consult starts with a 60-90min session that will include a functional analysis where we will sit down with the owners and talk about the problem behavior/s and try to get to the core of behavior problem. The first consult also usually includes working together on a training plan and how execution of how that plans will be implemented. In some cases the first consult will also include recommendations about management during training and conditioning. During this initial consult the behavior consultant will also recommend a schedule that may include follow up training sessions.
Changing a behavior pattern often takes time. It cannot be done without the involvement of the pet owners. The behavior consultant and the family may need to continue to work together and additional session may be needed. These maybe done where the consultant comes back out to the home and helps train the pet or coaches the owner with the training. In some cases the owners and consultant will choose to do follow up sessions over the phone.
Typical things that need behavior consultations: litter box problems, dog aggression, cat aggression, food aggression, fearful behaviors, separation anxiety, etc.