There are many behavioral issues that can be addressed through behavior modification programs. It is common for people to put up with undesirable behaviors for years often thinking that they are unchangeable. Even worse many of these animals end up at shelters or being given to another home, or worse being euthanized. Most behavior problems that go unchecked tend to get worse over time. The most important thing that you can do for your animal is to seek help as soon as you recognize a problem.

I take a limited amount of behavioral cases a month, so please contact me as soon as possible

Ann Jorgensen     ann@thegoodpup.com     509-595-1002

1. Contact Ann and set-up an appointment.

2. Download Form

   Download and fill out the behavioral history as thoroughly as possible.
3. Send the behavioral history and initial consultation payment to Ann.

The initial consultation is designed for me to visually evaluate your animal, ask questions and review with you your desired outcome. If time permits I will often cover some basic training to aid in the program. At this time the treatment program can be outlined and the number of sessions can be estimated. Keep in mind there are some situations that only require one visit, so no further visits may be needed. 

The cost largely depends upon the behavioral problem(s) being addresses. The initial consultation fee is $50, which covers up to one hour of meeting time as well as my initial write-up. Many cases only require the initial consultation, however if additional time is required the rate is $45 per hour.

These are just a few of the many behavior problems that can be treated by behavioral therapy. Some of these problems do require a visit to your veterinarian to rule out any physiological problems. One thing to keep in mind is that often veterinarians will recommend psychotropic medication, which is not a silver bullet. However, it is very useful in conjunction with behavior modification. My role is more or less like a psychologist; it's my responsibility to come in and work through the problem with you. Veterinarians often act as the physiatrist, which are there to treat with medications and do not usually provide training session. For severe behavioral problems, such as extreme aggression, it is often useful to work with a board certified veterinary behaviorist and a behavioral counselor.

Some common behavioral problems: