Conditions We Help With
Behaviour problems in dogs and cats are often rooted in fear, anxiety, or underlying medical conditions. Veterinary behavioural medicine uses a clinical, evidence-based approach to understand what's driving the behaviour and develop a treatment plan that addresses it directly
Common conditions we treat
Aggression toward people and/or other animals
Aggression between pets in the same household
Generalized anxiety and anxiety-related behaviour
Separation anxiety and separation-related distress
Fear of loud noises (thunderstorms, fireworks, gunshots)
Fear of people, places, or situations
Fear and stress related to veterinary or grooming visits
Hyper-arousal and reactivity
Compulsive or repetitive behaviours
Cognitive changes
House soiling and undesirable elimination
Excessive vocalization
This is not an exhaustive list. If you're unsure whether your pet's concerns fall within our scope, contact us and we'll help you figure it out
Not sure if you need a Veterinary Behaviour Specialist?
It can be hard to know what direction to go when there are so many varying recommendations regarding pet behaviour, or if you feel like you have exhausted all options. At True North Veterinary Behavioural Medicine, we’re here to help provide scientific and research-backed recommendations, grounded in building trust, enhancing communication, and providing choice - without the use for forceful and aversive techniques and or tools. Our ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life of both pets and their family members.
A specialist consultation is worth considering if any of the following sentiments resonate:
Your pet is anxious, on edge, or high stress most of the time
Your pet has injured or come close to injuring a person or another animal
Your pet panics or becomes destructive when left alone
Your pet has intense fear reactions to loud noises, strangers, or everyday situations
You have tried training - but struggle to achieve and maintain progress
Anxiety and/or reactivity has made activities such as walking, or group classes, difficult or impossible
Repetitive behaviours are interfering with your pet's ability to function day to day
Your pet's behaviour is significantly affecting your quality of life, and you're not sure what else to try
If any of this sounds familiar, you don't have to keep troubleshooting on your own. We’re here to help provide expert advice and guidance - and help you and your pet experience happiness and contentment, together.