Behaviour Consultations

At Canine Companion Clinic, our behaviour consultations are designed to help dogs and their families understand, manage, and improve challenging behaviours—compassionately and effectively. Whether you’re dealing with new concerns or long‑standing patterns, our goal is to support safer, happier relationships between you and your dog.

Many behaviour concerns are influenced by pain, illness, or mobility limitations. As a veterinary clinic, we are uniquely positioned to assess and address underlying medical factors that may be contributing to behaviour changes—especially in senior dogs or those recovering from injury.

What types of behaviour issues do you help with?

Behaviour concerns can show up in many ways. Common reasons clients seek a consultation include:

• Anxiety, fear, or stress‑related behaviours

• Reactivity toward people, dogs, or environments

• Aggression or growling, snapping, or biting

• Separation‑related distress

• Noise sensitivities (thunderstorms, fireworks)

• Resource guarding (food, toys, space)

• Puppy behaviour challenges and early socialization concerns

• Sudden behaviour changes related to illness, pain, or aging

What should I expect during the behaviour consultation?

During a behaviour consultation, we take the time to fully understand your concerns, your dog’s history, and your goals. You can expect an in‑depth discussion of the behaviours you’re seeing, along with an assessment of possible medical, environmental, or emotional factors that may be contributing. We’ll explain why these behaviours may be occurring and provide clear, practical recommendations you can implement at home, including management strategies, training guidance, and enrichment ideas. Behaviour change takes time, and we’ll discuss realistic expectations, next steps, and follow‑up support options to help you and your dog progress with confidence.