Behavioral Consults

Behavior issues are something most pet owners face at one time. At The Ridge Veterinary Clinic, our veterinarians and technicians are experienced and educated about behavior problems and can provide help through training suggestions, environmental changes at home, and potentially prescribe medications to help your pet and facilitate other behavioral modification training. 

Some typical behavior issues that we can help you with include: 

• Separation anxiety 
• Noise aversion 
• Inappropriate elimination/litterbox issues 
• Excessive barking 
• Obsessive licking/lick granulomas 
• Chewing 
• Pica/Coprophagia (eating non-food substances or feces) 
• Aggression/Irritability 

Initially, it’s always important to rule out a medical or physical cause for the behavior, especially if it is a sudden change. Pets can’t tell you when something is wrong, so the behavior could be the symptom of a serious health problem. If you notice your pet acting abnormally you should schedule an appointment with us as soon as possible. 

To schedule an appointment or consultation with a veterinarian, call us at (402) 334-1580. 

Local Trainers

Please note these are recommendations based on the experiences of current clients. We do not guarantee quality of service, nor do we receive any compensation. 

• Nebraska Humane Society. The Nebraska Humane Society provides clear leadership, exercise, training and play. Their classes include Basic Training, Beyond the Basic Training, Specialty Training, Training Classes, Private and In-Home Training, and Playgroups.
• Bark Busters Home Dog Training. Bark Busters’ training methods are designed to address your dog’s temperament and your goals for training. They can train any dog, at any age, with any problem. 
• Jim Bartley, Former Police K9 Officer Individualized Obedience & Aggression Training, (402) 670-1047 
• Dog Training Elite 
• Bonafide Dog Academy, Ralston, NE  
• Dillon's Dog Training  
• Nebraska Dog Trainers
• Double Rainbow Dog Training  
• Follow Me K9, (402) 452-6075 
• Diamonds in the Ruff, Allison James, (402) 289-2238