
Behaviour Consultations
Behaviour consultations are available with our highly trained Veterinarians and Veterinary Nurses. ​
The Murray River Animal Hospital is an accredited Stress Free Pets clinic. All our staff have completed further training and are qualified Stress Free Pets practitioners.
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Fear, anxiety and stress are seen very frequently in our dogs and cats. In many cases this is due to genetics, and has nothing to do with how you have trained your puppy. We believe that most behaviour problems can be improved with some education and improved communication between pets and owners. Every pet is an individual, within a unique family set up. We have a multi-layered approach that is always tailored specifically to your situation to help get the best outcome for you and your pet.
With a combination of assessment of their behaviour history, their current living environment, some behaviour modification training, and sometimes some medication, we have had some great success stories.

Behaviour changes require patience and consistency. We believe that pets are not bad, and most behavioural problems can be improved with the right combination of treatment, patience and education.
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If you have any concerns about your pet’s behaviour we recommend contacting us and together we can develop an individual plan for your pet. Please read the article: “Understanding Dog Behaviour and why we advocate for the gentle stress free approach” which is in the Behaviour section under the “Love and Learning” tab at the top of our web page.