Dog Behaviour Consultation

Some of the issues that Northern Rivers Animal Behaviour can assist with include:

Separation anxiety
Aggression towards other animals
Aggression towards people
Excessive barking
Fear of places (e.g. veterinary clinic, groomers)
Fear of people
Noise phobias (e.g. thunderstorms, fireworks)
Compulsive or repetitive behaviours (e.g. circling, licking, ball chasing)
Senile behaviour in older animals (e.g. vocalisation, restlessness, pacing, getting 'lost' in the house, personality changes)
Urinating or defecating in the house
Any other behavioural or training issues

The Process

Contact me via phone, email or web form to discuss your problem and arrange a consultation
Fill in the detailed questionnaire sent to you describing your dog's life and the behavioural issue you are seeking help for.
I come to your home (or connect over Zoom) for an in depth and detailed consultation
During the consultation a diagnosis will be reached and treatment plan provided, and a detailed written report will be provided shortly after

What's included:

In home visit (within Byron and Tweed Shires, southern Gold Coast). Consultations outside these areas can be conducted via video call)
Full history, discussion and analysis of questionnaire
Analysis of home environment
Diagnosis of problem & discussion of why your dog is behaving the way they are
Provision of treatment plan:
- Immediate environmental management solutions to help in the short term
- Formulation of behaviour modification and/or training plan
- Discussion of pheromones, nutraceuticals and/or medication (if applicable). Provision of prescriptions if required
Full written report detailing diagnosis and treatment plan
Any handouts you may need to assist with the treatment plan
Correspondence with your regular veterinarian
Unlimited phone and email support until the next consultation

Pricing

Initial consultation (approximately 3 hours): $550 inc. GST

Follow up consultations (approximately 1 hour): $200 inc. GST

Short consultation/medication review (30 min): $100 inc. GST

Consultations involving more than one animal in a household will be subject to an additional fee.