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For which species do you accept appointments?

Why does a veterinary behavior appointment take 2 hours?

How do I know if you can help my pet?

Why do I have to fill out the pre-appointment questionnaire?

Are recheck appointments necessary?

What should I bring to my appointment?

I have an aggressive dog and I am concerned about waiting in the waiting room for my appointment. What can I do?

Who should come to the appointment?

What should I do before the appointment?

Do I have to get a videotape of my pet’s behavior to be seen for an appointment?

Can you come to my home for the behavior consultation?

Is is better for my pet to have a house call or an in-clinic appointment?

I don't have a lot of free time--how much time will I have to spend each day on training after my appointment?

Treatment

Will medication cure my pet’s behavior problem?

How often are medications prescribed for behavior problems in animals?

Will medication change my pet’s personality? 

If medications are prescribed, how long will my pet be on medication for his or her behavior problem?

How effective are the medications that you use to treat behavior problems?

What methods do you use for behavior modification?

What is force training?

What is reward-based training?

What is clicker training?

I'm afraid that I'll be told I have to euthanize my pet--do you often tell people that?

Aggression

Why do some dogs snap at people even when their tail is wagging?

Will my dog's aggressive behavior improve if I take him to places where he can meet people and dogs?

Can you guarantee that my dog will not bite again after treatment?

My dog is very well trained and obedient to me. I don’t understand why he is aggressive.

How often to do you treat aggressive animals?

My pet has bitten someone and I am not sure if he should stay in my family.

What are the biggest misnomers about aggression in dogs?

My dog has bitten someone, can he ever be a good pet for my family again?

My dog is growling at my baby. Do I have to euthanize him?

What is your success rate?

Behavior Professionals

What is a certified applied animal behaviorist?

What is a veterinarian whose practice is limited to behavior?

What is a behaviorist? 

Who can use the terms “dog trainer” and “pet behavior consultant?”

General

Is it true that dogs and cats get angry when left alone, and urinate, defecate and destroy in the house out of spite?

Do dogs feel guilt when they misbehave? My dog looks very guilty when I come home and she has destroyed the house.

Do dogs forceably alpha roll each other to establish dominance?

My pet is urinating in my house, are there any tests that I should have done before I visit you?

Cats

Can feline inappropriate elimination be treated successfully?

How common is feline inappropriate elimination?

I took one of my cats to the veterinarian to have her teeth cleaned and when I took her home, my other cat started hissing at her and swatting. Is this common?