Private Consultation for Pet Parents

In order to help you address your pets behavioral issues I will need to meet you and your pet. The initial consulation is often best in your pets own environment so a home visit is ideal. During this visit I will be able to observe your pet's behavior and relationship with you. I will need to obtain a complete history on your pet from the time you obtained him/her until present day, asking for details about the behaviors you find problematic. I will then discuss my impressions of the situation and set up a behavior modification, training and management program to address the issues you are struggling with. This initial consultation typically lasts 2 hours.

Follow-up visits can be held where ever is appropriate for your pets particular issue. For example, if your dog's issue is reactivity to passing dogs while on a walk, the follow-up visit may involve a walk around your neighborhood. Follow-up visits typcially last 1 hour.

Phone Consultations - the majority of companion animal behavior problems require a personal meeting however there are times when a phone consultation is appropriate.

Fees

Initial Consult

The initial behavior consult typically lasts 2 hours. Incorporated into the fee below is the time I spend with you during the initial phone call where I get a general idea of the issue you are having with your pet, travel to your home (additional travel fees may apply - see below), the 2+ hour in-person consultation itself, written materials provided at the time of the visit, a follow-up written report sent to you after the home visit summarizing the plan for your particular pet, a follow-up letter to your referring veterinairan if applicable, and free phone and email follow-up for one month post consult.

………...............................$165 for first 2 hours ($25 per half hour beyond 2 hours)

 

Follow-up Sessions

Follow-up consults typically last one hour (travel fees may apply). 

……………………………....……………......….................................…$65 per hour

 

Travel Fee:

There will be a travel fee for in-home consults that are farther than 20 miles from my Chesterfield MA office.  The fees are as following:

            20-30 miles from Chesterfield …………………….$20
            31-40 miles from Chesterfield …………………….$30
            41-50 miles from Chesterfield …………………….$40
            51-60 miles from Chesterfield …………………….$50
            61-70 miles from Chesterfield …………………….$60
            71-80 miles from Chesterfield …………………….$70
            81-90 miles from Chesterfield …………………….$80

Phone Consult

There are some behavior problems that can be addressed over the phone although I may decide that a home visit is necessary after speaking to you. 

………………………………………………………..................….............................….$50

 

Products: 
I may recommend the use of management tools or natural calming remedies to help you modify your pet’s behavior.  I carry most of the products that I recommend and they will be available for purchase at the initial consult.

Medication:
If I feel your dog or cat needs medication to help with his/her issues I will speak to your veterinarian.  Your veterinarian may need to do baseline bloodwork prior to prescribing any medication.

  

Behavioral issues we address in consultation

Dogs:

• Aggression
• Fear/Phobias
• Separation Anxiety
• Sensitivities
• Reactive behavior


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Cats:

• Inappropriate Elimination
• Urine Marking/Spraying
• Aggression
• Destruction/Scratching
• Nocturnal Behavior
• Multiple Cat Relationships
• Inappropriate Play


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