behaviour Consultations

Dr Kate understands that pet behaviour problems can be stressful! Her knowledgeable, friendly and non-judgemental approach will put your mind at ease. Experienced in assisting with dog, cat and parrot behaviour and training problems including fear, anxiety, aggression (towards people, other animals or objects), separation anxiety, destructive behaviour, excessive barking, inappropriate toileting, jumping up, resource guarding, counter surfing and more! She can also advise on the selection of a pet, how to introduce a new pet to your existing pet(s), how to prepare your pet for the arrival of a new baby and any other issues you might be struggling with.

Dr Kate offers both in-home and virtual behaviour consultations (via Zoom).

In Home Behaviour and Training Consultations:

In-home behaviour and training consultations go for up to 90 minutes. Prior to the consultation, Kate emails you a link to complete a behavioural history form for your pet. During the consultation, Kate reviews the behavioural history form with you, observes and assesses your pet’s behaviour and discusses the problem behaviour with you in detail. Dr Kate then discusses how you can work to resolve the problem behaviour, teaching you easy to use, humane, science-based training and behaviour modification and management techniques that work!

A week after the session you will receive your comprehensive report and behaviour modification program, tailored to your pet and your goals, to remind you exactly what to do. Follow up email support is provided for two months free of charge. We'll also send the behaviour report to your veterinarian if you’d like them to be involved in your pet's progress.

Zoom Behaviour and Training Consultations:

For those who prefer a virtual consultation or who live outside Kate’s service area, interstate or overseas, a Zoom consultation is an excellent option.

Zoom consultations go for up to 90 minutes, can be recorded for you to keep and also include a written report and behaviour modification program.

Pricing:

• In-home dog behaviour and training consult – $650 +GST plus travel

• In-home cat behaviour and training consult – $600 +GST plus travel

• In-home parrot behaviour and training consult – $500 +GST plus travel

• Zoom dog behaviour and training consult – $550 +GST

• Zoom cat behaviour and training consult – $500 +GST

• Zoom parrot behaviour and training consult – $450 +GST

Note: Travel is charged at $30 +GST per 30 minutes. Multi-pet behaviour consults may incur additional charges, please email for a quote. Prices given in AUD.

Ready to resolve your pet’s problem behaviour? Email Dr Kate NOW!

Vet Referrals: 

Vet clinics throughout Melbourne refer clients to Dr Kate to help them address behaviour and training problems in their dog, cat or parrot. Kate can work closely with vets in cases where medication is needed to help ensure behaviour modification is effective. If your vet clinic would like more information or some business cards to pass on to clients, please get in touch.