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Pet Behaviour
Does your dog hear “bad dog” more than their own name? Do you always come home finding new things that your pet has ripped to shreds? Since your pet is your best friend and loyal companion, we know that these behaviours can make a negative impact on your relationship and weaken the human-animal bond.
Unlike pet training, counseling/consulting involves evaluating a pet’s emotional state rather than focusing just on “good manners.” It can be done at any age but is most commonly done with adult pets. Training is typically a proactive approach to a pet’s actions while behaviour consulting is typically reactive and based on a pet’s response to certain stimuli, whether it’s a person’s place, object, or sound.
Common Pet Behaviour Problems
There are a number of pet behaviours that are exhibited as a response to elements in a pet’s surroundings. Some behaviours can be due to underlying issues that can be discussed at a physical exam with one of our veterinarians. Some of the most common behaviours that we encounter are:
- Biting and aggression (growling, etc.)
- Separation anxiety (often exhibited by tearing up objects in the home)
- Obsessive-compulsive behaviours
- Urinating and defecating in the home
- Phobias (such as those associated with vacuum cleaners, blenders, and other household items)
Please give us a call at 705-726-8002 if you’d like to schedule an appointment here at Simcoe Veterinary Hospital or if you have any questions about how we can help. Our goal is to eliminate your pet’s negative behaviours so they can be a pleasant part of your family and so that you can have a strong, positive relationship with them.
Pet Health & Wellness Plans
Our team works closely with you to ensure that your pet’s health care needs are met. We offer comprehensive wellness plans that include personalized programs for your pet, based on their lifestyle, health status, and needs. We invite you to explore our variety of health care plans. We can also help you determine which plan would be the most appropriate for your best friend’s needs.
Please contact the office if you have any questions about our Cat & Dog Pet Health Plans or to find the one that best suits your pet at 705-726-8002.
At Simcoe Veterinary Hospital, we want to build lasting relationships with our clients, based on education and trust. By focusing on preventive care, we can add more days of playing fetch with your dog and watching birds for your cat.