Dog Behavior
Dr. Megan Bauer has a special interest in behavioral medicine and partners with local trainers to best help your dog depending on issues. We offer behavior consultations for separation anxiety and medication management for all common behavior issues.
Is your dog displaying one of these common behavior issues? We can help!
- Generalized Anxiety
- Separation Anxiety
- Reactivity to new people and/or dogs (at home or in public)
- Issues between housemates
- Littermate Syndrome
- Resource Guarding
- Noise Phobia
- Cognitive Decline
How behavior appointments work at Latah Creek Animal Hospital:
Your behavioral journey with your dog will include:
- A medication consult to partner with you to determine if medications will be right for your dog, as well as managing current medications if needed
- One of the following follow up options:
- Full consultation with the doctor at Latah Creek Animal Hospital: Dr. Megan Bauer has a special interest in canine separation anxiety. This visit comprises a 1-hour initial behavioral visit to discuss behavioral modification. You will be asked to complete a comprehensive survey before the appointment. You may also be asked to take pictures or videos of the behavior and environment.
- Working with local trainers: We have some great local dog trainers here in Spokane that we partner with, such as Diamonds in the Ruff and Adventure K9 Academy, who can set up a behavioral modification plan for certain issues.
- Consultation with Veterinary Behaviorists: severe or refractory behavioral issues may be referred to a specialist. The closest board-certified veterinary behaviorist is Dr. Chris Pachel at Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, Oregon. Please contact them to find out if teleconsultation is an option for your pet.