Pet Behavior Counseling
Understanding Behavior Starts With Understanding Your Pet
Our goal is to help you build a healthier, happier relationship with your pet through compassionate, Fear Free–informed care.
Why Do Pets Develop Unwanted Behaviors?
- Territorial or protective instincts
- Stress, fear, or phobias
- Separation anxiety
- Lack of early socialization
- Learned behaviors
- Compulsive tendencies (licking, tail chasing, chewing)
- Natural reproductive behaviors
- New environmental changes or household stress
But many pet parents don’t realize:
A sudden behavior change is often the first sign of an underlying medical issue.
Pain, hormonal changes, dental disease, mobility issues, thyroid disorders, and other health concerns can all trigger behavioral problems.
Common Behavior Issues We Help With
- Aggression (growling, biting, resource guarding)
- Destructive behaviors (chewing, scratching, digging)
- Separation anxiety and panic behaviors
- Excessive barking, meowing, or yowling
- House soiling or spraying
- Leash pulling and overexcitement
- Jumping, hyperactivity, or unruliness
- Withdrawal, depression, or behavior changes in senior pets
Fear Free Behavioral Support
More than half of our team—including all veterinarians—is Fear Free Certified.
This means we use gentle, science-backed techniques designed to reduce anxiety, encourage positive experiences, and help pets feel safe during every visit. With lower stress levels, pets respond better to both medical care and behavior modification strategies.
Pet Behavioral Counseling Services in White Haven, PA
- Lifestyle and environmental adjustments
- Training strategies and behavior modification techniques
- Calming supplements
- Anti-anxiety or behavior-regulating medications
- Referral to a certified trainer
- Referral to a veterinary behaviorist for complex cases
- Every plan is tailored to your pet’s age, personality, medical history, and home environment.
Schedule a Behavior Consultation for Your Pets
Whether you’ve welcomed a new pet or your dog or cat has recently developed difficult behaviors, we’re here to help you understand what’s going on and find the right path forward.
Since many behavior issues begin with underlying health concerns, we’ll start with a thorough wellness exam to assess your pet’s physical and emotional well-being.
