Management of Pet Problem Behaviors
Our goal is to prevent, treat and effectively manage behavior problems in companion animals to enhance and strengthen the human–animal bond.
Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center offers consultations for pets with mild to moderate behavior problems.
Pet Behavior Consultations at OPVMC
Behavior consultations assist pet owners with problems that impact relationships between the animal, the family, and the community. Such problems include separation anxiety, destruction of property, digging, barking, house soiling, aggression, urine marking, and obsessive-compulsive disorders such as excessive grooming or licking.
Treating Problem Behaviors in Pets
Our goal is to prevent, treat, and effectively manage behavior problems in companion animals to enhance and strengthen the human–animal bond. Initially, we attempt to rule out any medical problems or underlying conditions that may be presenting as a problem behavior.
Our general approach is through behavior modification that reinforces desirable behavior via positive reinforcement and addresses underlying causes for undesirable behavior.
Veterinary Referrals for Behavior Services
For pets exhibiting advanced behavior problems, veterinarians may arrange an appointment at OPVMC by emailing a referral letter or contacting one of the following specialists directly:
- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: Animal Behavior Clinic
- Marisa Quinlan, DVM : Companion Animal Hospital (Rochester area)