Animal Behaviour Veterinary Practice
Behavioural Consultations
What to Expect
Consultations take place in the client’s home. This allows the animal to be observed in its own environment. We recommend that all adult family members as well as any domestic helpers are present at the consultation if possible. Older children may also benefit from attending. During the consultation an in-depth history is taken, including environmental factors, medical and behavioural history to identify the problem behaviours and to understand the motivations behind the behaviour. Once a diagnosis is made, realistic expectations will be communicated to the client with regard to prognosis and a behavioural modification programme is then formulated which includes practical rehabilitation training and may also include drug and/or natural therapies.
Preventative counselling
Advice is given to clients on how to prevent or minimise behavioural problems.
Pre-selection consultations
This helps clients with selecting an appropriate pet for their circumstances.
Follow-up support
Clients receive a comprehensive written report with a copy to their veterinary surgeon as and when required as well as 12 months telephone follow-up support.
Follow-up visits with rehabilitation trainer
These demonstrate practical aspects of the treatment plan and are at an additional cost, with the duration and number of visits dependent on the severity of the problem.
Important information
Only positive, reward-based methods are used in our behaviour modification programmes. We do not approve of the use of aversive techniques or gadgets, such as shock collars and choke chains.
ABVP works with the client's veterinary surgeon as and when required.
Consultations take place in the client’s home. This allows the animal to be observed in its own environment. We recommend that all adult family members as well as any domestic helpers are present at the consultation if possible. Older children may also benefit from attending. During the consultation an in-depth history is taken, including environmental factors, medical and behavioural history to identify the problem behaviours and to understand the motivations behind the behaviour. Once a diagnosis is made, realistic expectations will be communicated to the client with regard to prognosis and a behavioural modification programme is then formulated which includes practical rehabilitation training and may also include drug and/or natural therapies.
Preventative counselling
Advice is given to clients on how to prevent or minimise behavioural problems.
Pre-selection consultations
This helps clients with selecting an appropriate pet for their circumstances.
Follow-up support
Clients receive a comprehensive written report with a copy to their veterinary surgeon as and when required as well as 12 months telephone follow-up support.
Follow-up visits with rehabilitation trainer
These demonstrate practical aspects of the treatment plan and are at an additional cost, with the duration and number of visits dependent on the severity of the problem.
Important information
Only positive, reward-based methods are used in our behaviour modification programmes. We do not approve of the use of aversive techniques or gadgets, such as shock collars and choke chains.
ABVP works with the client's veterinary surgeon as and when required.
