Does your dog (or cat) have behavior problems such as house soiling, chewing, barking, jumping up, separation anxiety, growling, snapping, biting, fearfulness, shyness, storm phobias, fear or aggression to people or other animals? We can help!
Dr. Kay Stephens, B.S. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science, TAMU 1979), DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, TAMU 1980), MS (Master of Science, TAMU, Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology 1983), Certificate of Internship in Medicine and Surgery (University of Tennessee 1984), is a veterinarian with advanced training in animal learning and behavior. Dr. Stephens has been successfully solving behavior problems in dogs and cats since 1992.
Research has shown that about 30% of dogs with behavior problems have medical issues contributing to the problem, or will benefit from medication, and only a veterinarian can address both your dog’s psychological and medical issues. Dog trainers lack the medical education and training to address all aspects of an animal’s behavioral issues.
Dr. Stephens uses a proven, science based, and common sense approach to solving behavior problems that you can use at home. She focuses on teaching you to understand and properly address your animal’s behavior issues. Dr. Stephens believes that solving behavior problems shouldn’t be confusing, ridiculously expensive, or scary or abusive to you or your dog.
Dr. Stephens usually sets up an initial meeting of 2 hours to thoroughly investigate your dog’s issues and history, and then will make an initial diagnosis and treatment plan. Follow up visits are usually one hour in length and will occur every 7 to 14 days. How many follow up visits are needed will depend on your goals, the severity of your pet’s problems, and how much time you are willing to invest in solving your pet’s issues.
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Puppy Love prices are reasonable and based on the type of problem your pet has.
An initial evaluation for most behavior problems will run $85 per hour, and usually last 2 hours. This initial evaluation includes a written evaluation, and initial training and management recommendations. Sometimes, one meeting is enough to get you on the road to solving your pet’s problems. It all depends on your pet and you.
Follow up sessions are one hour long and are $55.
Call or email Dr. Stephens for an appointment at
kay@puppylovetraining.com, ksteph5260@aol.com, or 979-229-6300.
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