Animal Training and Behavior

Sit! Heel! Down! Those are all familiar phrases to the ears of dog owners and dog trainers everywhere. Cats are another matter altogether and there are trainers who specialize in finding just the right way to convince a cat that they need to modify a behavior. Read on to find resources and move toward the right fit for your situation.

Dog Training and Dog Behavior Specialists

In addition to determining diets, integrating with other pets and children in the household, and new routines, owners are faced with a myriad of choices when it comes to puppy and dog training. Truthfully, there is no one right answer between puppy schools, dog camps, behaviorist trainers, dog trainers, classes and more. How does one decide what is best for their pet? Owners will want to interview a number of candidates to find an appropriate fit for their dog and their home life. Pikes Peak Veterinary Clinic believes the following dog training resources can be trusted in most situations. Depending on what you need, this list provides a variety of puppy classes/training, socialization, adult dog training and tailored training to correct already-learned behaviors. All Breed Rescue and Training, Bark Busters Training of Colorado Springs, House of Dog Training, and Colorado Dog Works.

Animal Behavior Classes

Bringing a dog into your life and into your home can sometimes present both challenges and learning opportunities for the humans involved. The wider Colorado community offers a generous selection of animal behavior classes, workshops and camps for humans of all ages. Check out Denver Dumb Friends League, The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, and ASPCA Virtual Pet Behaviorist for more information.

Cat Behavior

Bringing a new cat into a home can generate a host of questions and concerns for cat owners. Cat behavior and issues commonly associated with cats, such as clawing furniture and drapes, or peeing in inappropriate areas are equally as important as dog behavior. The following cat behavior resources offer solid information. Try Animal Behavior Associates and The Cat Behavior Clinic to learn more or book a consult.

The Training and Behavior Journey

Ultimately, you want to enjoy the new addition to your family. Treat training as well as behavior sculpting and modification is a journey. The time you spend training your pet and paying attention to your pet can create an invaluable, life-long bond. If certain issues persist, reach back out to your trainer or to Pikes Peak Veterinary Clinic. We will be glad to further assist you.

by Kathy Kirk, Pikes Peak Vet’s Practice Manager