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Housecalls in Illinois
Is your pet driving you crazy? We’re here to help Central Illinois pet owners! Our goal is to help you and your dog or cat bring pleasure to each other’s lives.
The Most Common Problems:
Dogs:
- aggression to family members
- aggression to strangers
- aggression to children
- aggression over food, bones, or toys
- fears and phobias
- destructiveness
- anxiety when left alone
- urinating or defecating in the house
- excessive barking
- compulsive behaviours, such as excessive licking, tail chasing, pacing, fly snapping, etc.
- behaviour evaluations (if you’re planning to adopt a puppy or dog from a shelter or rescue group, we can help you select the right match for your family)
Cats:
- urinating, defecating, or spraying outside the litter box
- aggression to family members
- aggression to strangers
- extreme shyness
- excessive vocalizing
- nocturnally active
- compulsive behaviours, such as excessive licking, aggressive tail chasing, etc.
Whatever the nature of your pet’s problem, we recommend that you first discuss it with your veterinarian to rule out possible medical causes.
The Process
Telephone us to arrange a housecall. We like the entire family to attend the consultation. Consultations for dog problems usually last about 2 1/2 to 3 hours; for cat problems it’s usually 1 1/2 to 2 hours. During your visit, we ask extensive questions about your pet so that we can understand the development of the problem. We do our best to get to know you and your pet. We invite you to explain what measures you have taken thus far to deal with the problem. In some cases, we may re-enact problem situations to observe your pet in action.
Once we arrive at a diagnosis, we outline and demonstrate a detailed treatment program. We try to offer a realistic time line so you can gauge your progress. Informative handouts and an individualized written report are provided to both you and your veterinarian. We will email or call you at regular intervals to provide support and you are welcome to ask questions of us via email or telephone. The one-time consultation fee includes follow-up support for 3 months of the initial visit.
The Treatment
Most problems can be resolved or significantly reduced within a few months. Our methods are based on sound scientific knowledge of behavior modification and animal behavior. We adhere to a strict code of ethics to ensure your pet receives humane, effective treatment. In most cases, treatment programs include recommendations on how to manage your pet safely and how to modify and train your pet to effect long-term changes in behavior. Occasionally, we will suggest a consultation with your veterinarian to incorporate drug therapy into the treatment program.
If you live in Central Illinois and would like to schedule an appointment, please leave a message at the Behavior Center at 888-226-4435 or you can email at animalbehaviorcenter@aspca.org.
Fees
Dogs: $300
Cats: $225
Housecall Fee:
Within Champaign, Urbana and Savoy (postal address): no charge
Within Champaign County outside Champaign, Urbana, Savoy: $25
Outside Champaign County up to 40 miles roundtrip: $50
All other areas: please contact for price
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