Behavioural Advice

Living with a pet can be wonderful, but it can also be challenging if your pet often misbehaves or develops undesirable habits. At the Hôpital Vétérinaire St-Lambert, our team members are highly knowledgeable about canine and feline behaviour and can provide guidance through our behavioural advice consultation service. If you notice a change in your pet’s behaviour, don’t wait for the situation to get worse—get in touch with us right away for help and advice with the problem.

When should I seek behavioural advice for my pet?

Whether it’s to determine the best approach to change an undesirable behaviour or simply to work on basic training, the methods used by our professionals are based on well-established scientific principles and learning theories. The techniques we use in our sessions aim to build up the relationship of trust you have with your pet.

If your pet suddenly begins to behave in an unusual way, they may be trying to tell you something. It’s important not to ignore these signals. A change in behaviour may simply mean that your pet needs more attention or exercise, but it can sometimes be a sign of illness or injury.

Please contact us for a consultation if your pet displays any of the following behaviours, which should not be ignored:

• Cognitive problems
• Hyperactivity
• Hyper-reactivity
• Intense and/or compulsive licking
• Excessive scratching
• Territory marking (urination)
• Sudden lack of cleanliness
• Fearfulness
• Aggression towards humans or other animals
• Anxiety
• Etc.