Behavior Help FAQ

What kinds of pets can be helped?

All of them! We can always move the needle on problem behaviors and move towards ultimate resolution. Your pet is family, and when things aren’t going well it can be stressful for everyone. Old or young, it’s never too late to work towards resolution of problem behaviors. When you want your relationship to improve and your life to get easier, it’s time…

What types of pets do you work with?

Most of our clients are dogs and cats, but we have helped horses, parrots and other exotic animals. Dr. Willis has experience with zoo and pet animal training and behavior modification, so if you need help, chances are good things can improve!

What kinds of behavior problems do you see in dogs?

• Aggression and reactivity towards humans and other dogs (on leash, in the yard, in the home)
• Fear (Family members, strangers, other animals)
• Phobias (Thunder, loud noises, household sounds or items, flies etc)
• Separation anxiety (Barking, destruction, panic and escape)
• Marking and housetraining issues
• Predatory behavior directed at cats or other household companions
• Generalized anxiety
• PTSD
• Repetitive and compulsive behaviors (circling, pacing, light chasing, licking or self mutilation)
• Pica (eating of inedible items)

What kinds of behavior problems do you see in cats?

• Aggression directed at humans
• Helping kids and cats get along
• Aggression between cats
• Overstimulation with petting
• Fear and hiding
• Litterbox issues
• Scratching furniture
• Overgrooming
• Pica (eating fabric, plastic or other inedible items)

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