Behavioural clinics

Pet behavioural clinics provide expert support for dogs and cats experiencing behavioural challenges that may be affecting their wellbeing or home life. Some veterinary practices may offer behavioural support directly, while others may refer pets to appropriately qualified and accredited animal behaviourists when additional expertise is required.

If you're concerned about your pet's behaviour, your first step should always be to speak with your veterinary practice. Changes in behaviour can sometimes be linked to underlying medical conditions, pain, or illness, which may need to be investigated before behavioural support is considered.

If appropriate, your vet may recommend referral to a qualified and accredited animal behaviourist for further assessment and support.

During a behaviour consultation, your pet’s history, environment, and behaviour are carefully assessed. Our vets or behaviourists may work alongside a qualified trainer to use principles similar to those applied in animal psychology and learning theory. This will help identify the underlying cause of the behaviour. Understanding the root of the problem is key to creating lasting, positive change.

Treatment for your pet may include tailored training plans, lifestyle and environmental changes, and, in some cases, medication to help manage anxiety and stress. The goal is to create a personalised plan that supports long-term positive behaviour and improves your pet’s quality of life by helping them feel calmer, more confident and secure. Where behavioural support is required, it is important that any behaviourist involved is appropriately qualified and accredited.