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Use the map and search fields above to find an AVSAB member veterinarian, veterinary behaviorist, or PhD behaviorist who accepts animal behavior cases in your area.
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The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) is a membership-only organization of veterinarians and persons holding a PhD in animal behavior or a related field. It does not confer upon its members any qualifications or presuppose a level of expertise in the field of animal behavior. Behavior consultants are members of AVSAB listed as a courtesy to help pet owners find professionals interested in dealing with behavior problems.
Explanation of Credentials
DVM or VMD (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Medical Doctor) Veterinarians are qualified to diagnose and treat medical and behavioral problems in animals. They are the only professionals who can prescribe medications to treat such problems. Some veterinarians have a special interest in behavior and limit their practices to behavior medicine.
DACVB (Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists) These veterinarians are board-certified specialists with extensive post-graduate training in animal behavior. DACVBs are qualified to diagnose and treat medical problems in animals, including prescribing medications and behavior modification plans to treat these conditions.
PhD (Individuals who have completed a PhD degree in animal behavior or a related field) This degree is research and theory related, and requires contributions to the animal behavior literature. These consultants cannot prescribe medications but often work closely with a veterinarian who can.
CAAB (Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist) These individuals have completed a graduate degree in animal behavior or a related field and have research experience as well as clinical experience working with animals. CAABs are qualified to evaluate and manage behavioral problems in animals, but cannot prescribe medications. They typically work closely with a veterinarian who can.
Note: In order for a veterinarian to prescribe medication, a valid doctor-patient relationship with the animal is required. This requires a current examination (within the past year) of the patient, and direct involvement in the treatment plan. This evaluation should include the report and suggestions from other professionals who have evaluated the pet (CAABs, PhDs, trainers, or other veterinarians).
**The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) is a membership-only organization of veterinarians and persons holding a PhD in animal behavior or a related field. It does not confer upon its members any qualifications or presuppose a level of expertise in the field of animal behavior. Behavior consultants are members of AVSAB listed as a courtesy to help pet owners find professionals interested in dealing with behavior problems.
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Address: 15 Hebin N Rd
Sanming
Fujian
365200
Provide cat behavior adjustment and training for owners, cat training and behavior professional courses for professionals. Read more... -
Address: No. 4 Lane 84, GuanYuan Rd.
West Central District
Tainan City
700
Feline Behavioral Medicine and Training Canine Behavioral Medicine and Training Animal Friendly Training Programs for Volunteers and Staff at multiple shelters A FearFree advocate Runs behavioral case study groups with local veterinarians Read more... -
Address: Dayton
Dayton
Ohio
45402
Pets’ emotional and behavioral health is just as important as their physical health; at the same time they’re also closely linked together (physical problems can lead to behavior problems). Dr. Ken will take into consideration your whole pet in developing a treatment plan. Read more... -
Address: Snohomish
Snohomish
Washington
98290
Dr. Gross provides feline behavior consultations for cats in southwest Snohomish county (near Seattle, WA). We also provide feline and canine acupuncture through our sister clinic Sno Pets Acupuncture and Wellness. Read more... -
Address: 6545 Cooley Lake Rd
Waterford Township
Michigan
48327
Canine and feline behavior Read more... -
Address: 541, Daye Rd. Beitou Dist., Taipei City 11268 Taiwan
Beitou District
Taipei City
112
Cat behavior consultant Read more... -
Address: 3970 Douglas Blvd
Roseville
California
95661
GP Veterinarian with special interest and additional training in behavior. Read more... -
Address: 3400 N Monroe St
Spokane
Washington
99205
Dr. Megan Cathey provides behavior consults in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho including Spokane and Coeur d’Alene. She is a small animal veterinarian with advanced training in companion animal behavior. She has 10 years of experience treating problems including separation anxiety, fears/phobias, reactivity, aggression, house-soiling, compulsive disorder, and canine cognitive dysfunction. She is Fear Free Elite Certified and Low Stress Read more... -
Address: Calgary
Calgary
Alberta
T2P
Veterinarian, MSc in Animal Behaviour & Welfare, currently Resident in private practice with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. Read more... -
Address: Largo
Largo
Florida
33771
Dr. Edwards has been treating dogs and cats with behavioral problems since 2017 (first in New York, and now in Florida). If you think that your dog or cat may suffer from a behavioral disorder, or if he/she is experiencing problems with barking/growling/hissing, biting, urination or defecation, fear or other anxieties, then a veterinary behavior consultation may be right for Read more... -
Address: PO Box 331
Logan
Utah
84321
A behavior analyst, consulting mainly with zoos providing support with learning solutions based on the universal principles of behavior, custom fit to the individual learner. Present a wide variety of seminars focused on how animals learn and how to develop behavior interventions that are humane and effective. Read more... -
Address: 10029 Minnetonka Blvd
Minnetonka
Minnesota
55305
Veterinary Behaviorist at Veterinary Behavior Specialties of Minnesota Read more... -
Address: St Charles
Saint Charles
Missouri
63301
I provide behavior services for dogs with aggression, anxiety, and related concerns in the St Louis and St Charles counties of MO. I have a PhD in Neuroscience & Behavor, over 15 years professional experience with dogs as a military dog handler, trainer, behavior consultant, researcher in canine behavioral genomics, and professor of canine science and behavior. I am now Read more... -
Address: Englewood
Englewood
Colorado
80113
As a veterinarian with a strong interest in animal behavior, I approach behavior issues with an approach analogous to treating a health issue. First, we discover the cause (diagnosis) of the troubling behavior (symptom), then we can develop a treatment plan. In addition to using behavior modification and the other tools of animal behaviorists, as a veterinarian I can also Read more... -
Address: 170 North St
Rye
New York
10580
Dr. Sperling is a veterinarian at Rye Harrison Veterinary Hospital. She enjoys helping owners solve behavior problems with their pets and create a better relationship between themselves and their pet. Dr. Sperling is Free Free Level 3 Certified. Read more... -
Address: 1486 Electric Ave
Bellingham
Washington
98229
I am a general practitioner with a special interest in behavioral health and low stress handling. My qualifications include being a diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioner in Canine and Feline Practice as well as Fear Free Certification . I attend regular continuing education in behavior and am enrolled in Living and Learning with Animals, instructed by Dr Read more... -
Address: 5228 Sycamore School Rd
Fort Worth
Texas
76123
Canine and Feline Behavior Consultant Read more... -
Address: 2626 Van Buren Ave
Audubon
Pennsylvania
19403
Veterinary Behavior Resident Read more... -
Address: Seattle
Seattle
Washington
98115
Behavior consultations at your home or farm with horses and dogs. Horse behavior issues including fear, avoidance, and aggression. Low-stress handling for routine health care procedures. Dog behavior issues, including separation anxiety, dog-dog reactivity, and aggression. Dangerous dog evaluations. Read more... -
Address: Logan
Logan
Utah
84321
Helping address difficult behavior cases using positive reinforcement training methods and medical interventions Read more... -
Address: 9022 Mason Dr
Newaygo
Michigan
49337
I am a Veterinarian who has studied cat and dog behavior for many years. I want to help you and your pets have a fun, relaxed relationship no matter where you are or what is happening. Human and animal interactions should be joyful for both parties, not frustrating, annoying or scary. My goal is to help you have the best Read more... -
Address: 3812 SE Adams Rd
Bartlesville
Oklahoma
74006
I do behavior consultations, both in office and in the home, for both dogs and cats. I’ve been involved in dog training and dog sports for over 35 years. I spent three years studying behavior at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Bonnie Beaver. I work with a wide variety of behavior issues, including aggression, anxiety, reactivity, repetitive Read more... -
Address: P.O. Box 61791
Irvine
California
92602
What is Dr. Cannon’s approach to solving dog behavior problems? As a psychologist with expertise in both human and animal behavior, Dr. Cannon understands how heartbreaking dog behavior problems can be for the humans who love their furry friends. Dog training is an unregulated industry, which means many unqualified people are claiming they can help dogs. Many of these “trainers” Read more... -
Address: Columbus
Columbus
Ohio
43210
Dr. Johnson is a general practitioner with a special interest in behavioral health and low stress handling. Her qualifications include Elite Fear Free Certification, Low Stress Handling Silver Certification, and Cat Friendly Veterinarian Certification. She is a supporting member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, serving on their ethics committee and as a peer-reviewer for the IAABC Journal. Read more... -
Address: 4820 Rainbow Blvd
Westwood
Kansas
66205
Dr. Hunthausen is a veterinarian and pet behavior consultant who has been working with pet owners and veterinarians throughout North America to solve companion animal behavior problems since 1982. He received his Bachelor of Arts (zoology) and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (1979) degrees from the University of Missouri. Dr. Hunthausen is director of Animal Behavior Consultations in the Kansas City Read more... -
Address: 601 E Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas
Nevada
89104
Specializing in the behavior issues of dogs and cats. Read more... -
Address: 5804 BABCOCK ROAD, #372, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240
San Antonio
Texas
78205
Behavior consultant for dogs, cats and exotic mammals Read more... -
Address: 4820 Rainbow Blvd
Westwood
Kansas
66205
Dr. Hunthausen is a veterinarian and pet behavior consultant who has been working with pet owners and veterinarians throughout North America to solve companion animal behavior problems since 1982. He received his Bachelor of Arts (zoology) and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (1979) degrees from the University of Missouri. Dr. Hunthausen is director of Animal Behavior Consultations in the Kansas City Read more... -
Address: 51110 Hwy 870 - Box 215
Innisfree
Alberta
T0B 2G0
Canine and Feline Behaviour Issues Read more... -
Address: P.O. Box 465, Fishersville VA 22939
Fishersville
Virginia
22939
I am a pet housecall veterinarian who sees behavior cases as part of the housecall practice. Read more... -
Address: Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center #2201 VDPAM, 1809 South Riverside Drive, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011
Des Moines
Iowa
50312
I assist clients with animal behavior and animal welfare challenges, with particular interest in livestock, poultry and equine species. In my role as Professor at Iowa State University, I mentor the AVSAB Student Chapter, and lead the animal behavior and animal welfare research, teaching and professional practice programs in the veterinary college. Read more... -
Address: 214 Orleans Rd, Suite B, Chatham, MA
Chatham
Massachusetts
02650
Veterinarian with practice limited to behavioral medicine. Read more... -
Address: 122 E Beidler Rd
King of Prussia
Pennsylvania
19406
Veterinarian and professional dog trainer with 20 years of experience training and competing in various canine sports as well as implementing behavior modification and management protocols for affective aggression, noise fear, and other emotional disorders. Services also include feline behavior consults and behavior modification. I see veterinary behavior patients through my clinic and also offer independent private training/behavior modification assistance. Read more... -
Address: 34 Southridge Dr
Okotoks
Alberta
T1S 2G5
DVM Read more... -
Address: Loveland
Loveland
Colorado
80537
Dr. King is an applied animal behaviorist and owner of Canine Education Center, LLC. She conducts professional research on animal behavior, and evaluates and treats dogs for severe aggression and anxiety disorders. Read more... -
Address: Keijenbergseweg 18
Wageningen
Gelderland
6705 BN
I’m an EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine and a Diplomate of the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioural Medicine (in the sub-speciality Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law and also in the sub-speciality Behavioural Medicine). I’m interested in all aspects of behaviour and welfare in all animals but particularly managing pathological behaviour in companion animals and horses Read more... -
Address: 7574 Danbridge Way
Westerville
Ohio
43082
I am a veterinarian who does in home behavior consultations. I started my career in general practice and I began to see how behavior problems greatly impacted my clients’ relationships with their pets. I discovered a pet’s behavior problem was as much a threat to its well-being as a serious illness. This sparked a desire for me to focus my Read more... -
Address: 1400 Circle Ave
Altoona
Pennsylvania
16602
Companion animal private practice with an emphasis in low stress handling and behavior consults. Read more... -
Address: 1375 S Lebanon St
Lebanon
Indiana
46052
Dr. Rigterink is a veterinarian that specializes in animal behavior. She has completed an ACVB residency training program. Read more... -
Address: 10029 Minnetonka Blvd
Minnetonka
Minnesota
55305
Dr. Duxbury is co-owner of Veterinary Behavior Specialties of MN, a private, behavior-only specialty practice serving the Twin Cities and surrounding regions. She previously served on the clinical and teaching faculty at the UMN CVM, earning the rank of Associate Professor. Read more... -
Address: 4321 Forest Hill Blvd
West Palm Beach
Florida
33406
I am a resident of the ACVB at a private practice in West Palm Beach, Florida under the mentorship of Lisa Radosta DVM, DACVB. Read more... -
Address: Madison
Madison
Wisconsin
53717
Dr. Brooke Lewis grew up in New Jersey but now calls Madison, Wisconsin her home. Her interest in behavior began as a child when she started to train her first dog Mason, a golden retriever. At that time only adverse training techniques were taught. This never set right with her and soon realized her dogs with her dogs become stronger Read more... -
Address: 31313 Hickory Hollow Rd
Waterford
Wisconsin
53185
I am a small animal veterinarian with a behavior-only practice in SE Wisconsin. I do behavior consults for dogs and cats in the client’s home. Read more... -
Address: 300 McGinnis Dr.
Wayne
West Virginia
25570
Dr. Summerfield is a veterinarian and professional dog trainer, with a focus on treating behavior problems including aggression, separation anxiety, and compulsive behavior issues. She also teaches group classes and private lessons in basic pet dog obedience, agility, rally, and competitive obedience. Read more... -
Address: Egg Harbor City
Egg Harbor City
New Jersey
08215
I am a 2016 graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine who has completed a Behavior Specialty Internship at the University of Pennsylvania. I am hoping to pursue board certification in the future. I have extensive dog training knowledge and have owned my own dog training company. I am open to behavior based and training based questions. Read more... -
Address: 730-798 Russell St
Mississippi State
Mississippi
39762
Assistant Clinical Professor Veterinary Behavior Read more... -
Address: 409 Vick Ave
Raleigh
North Carolina
27612
Dr. Orlando obtained her DVM degree from the Ohio State University. After graduation, she completed a medical and surgical internship at a private practice in South Florida. From there, Dr. Orlando went on to practice medicine in Northern California. It was in there that she began working with animal behaviorist Dr. Sophia Yin and developed a love of behavior and Read more... -
Address: 4000 Montgomery Blvd NE
Albuquerque
New Mexico
87109
I am a residency trained veterinarian. My practice is limited to the diagnosis and treatment of behavior behavior disorders of dogs and cats. Read more... -
Address: 1060 William Moore Drive
Raleigh
North Carolina
27607
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Address: 1423 E Kimberly Rd
Davenport
Iowa
52807
Small animal veterinarian with interest in canine and feline behavior; fear free certified Read more...