Australian Veterinary Behaviour Services in McLaren Vale, South Australia | Veterinary surgeon

Australian Veterinary Behaviour Services

Locality: McLaren Vale, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 7480 0597

Address: 116 Main Road 5171 McLaren Vale, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.avbs.net.au

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22.01.2022 Meet Nellie xx Listen to her dedicated owners about their experience at AVBS. Adelaide’s ONLY Veterinary Behaviour ClInic

18.01.2022 Meet Roger, his owners have the our "understanding your dog and their needs" book. Six amazing chapters full of information and activities to do with your dog. https://www.avbs.net.au/having-fun-with-your-dog

15.01.2022 Anyone else's dog looking like this tonight? This is Merv (excuse the grass seed haircut!!). We don't have thunder here yet but the weather has changed significantly 'suggesting' a storm. Merv was ok until we were out in the paddock and he saw lightening in the distance. Since then he has been hypervigilant, panting, drooling (more than normal!!!) And wanting to come inside, scratching at the door. ... Interestingly Merv's hearing has deteriorated so I doubt he will actually hear the storm if it hits. But as is typical of a phobic dog, he is picking up clues that a storm may be coming, and that in the past such an experience has caused terrible feelings with a panic attack. Poor Merv. And all of the other dogs just like him. Fortunately I recognised his milder signs and have put him in his 'safe place' with music turned up loud and he has settled quite well, particularly with lots of slobbery cuddles with his mum!!! It's okay to comfort your dog when it's worried. I'm laying with my child right now because she is scared of the lightening and thunder too. I would never ignore her crying out "mum I'm scared". Or punish her for it. Merv was telling me the exact same story in this video. He just can't speak English. Think about it.....

14.01.2022 Meet dear Racer. Racer has been a client of ours over 12 months. Listen to her owner Kelly about their journey at AVBS and why there is no "quick fix" at AVBS. What we know about learning ..... it takes time.... Imagine trying to break an old habit or trying to change your regular routine, there will be times that you will 'fall" back into your old ways, unintentionally but it does happen. Be aware of any form of training that provides the problem to be "fixed" in one session, ask questions and most of all is it sustainable for you and your dog? Because every now again, we fall back into our old habits. See more

13.01.2022 We are sure you are all aware that as of tonight our state is entering a strict 6 day lockdown. Veterinary services are still considered essential, and at this stage we will continue to operate as normally as we can under the new restrictions. -All consultations booked in will be simply made a zoom consultation instead of face to face. If you are coming to our clinic please take note of the following rules: - pay by contactless methods including card or over the phone if you... can. - only one person to come into the clinic - maintain social distancing, use hand sanitizer provided and wear a mask as per lockdown protocols. - please do not come into the clinic if you are supposed to be self isolating, have recently been in contact with anyone who is supposed to be self isolating, have had a COVID-19 test and are awaiting results or if you are feeling unwell. We understand that this is a stressful time and we will do everything we can to keep you updated. Please be patient with our staff in clinic and on the phone, we are doing everything we can to keep you, your pet and ourselves safe and healthy.

12.01.2022 Mollywombatfrenchie It is lovely to receive such lovely feedback from our AVBS owners: "I wanted to share with you all just how far we've come since our first visit with Dr Tracey on 27th November 2019." "I'm so pleased I could help her to get to a happier place. She's playing more, is cheekier than ever, doing zoomies every so often. She's responding well to the new training and I'm able to get some respite so i can concentrate on my studies as well."... "Thank you so much for all the help so far." Below is a visual representation from Molly's owner of her recent behaviour compared to a year ago. Green represents no anxiety present and best state for learning, orange indicates arousal levels are increasing and the red zone indicates high levels of arousal and anxiety. Well done Molly and family! AVBS Team x

11.01.2022 AVBS Oct 2020 Pet of the Month Beau Beau is a 5 1/2 year old Australian Shepherd. He has been an AVBS patient since late 2016. Beau has a few problems on his list, but the biggest problem for him and his owners were separation anxiety and barking. Before coming to AVBS Beau visited a balanced trainer, who taught his owners to yank on his collar and throw chains on the ground when barking. This only escalated Beau's anxiety levels and did not improve his problems. Beau's nei...ghbours complained about his barking, which made this quite stressful for everyone. Beau barked almost all day when he was alone (despite having his doggy friend Turbo with him). He had been destructive when alone also and did some interior redecorating. Beau did not respond to medications quickly - by the 3rd type of medication we started to see improvement with his behaviour - this took almost 8 months to find the medication that helped him. Since then we have gradually tweaked the dose and combination and he has continually improved. He came in to see Dr Tracey in this month - and he is doing so well. He is now chilled at home when alone, no longer redecorating, and is just a happy little bloke. He is continually improving. Well done to Beau and his very dedicated owners! See more

10.01.2022 WOW what a storm last night in Adelaide. If your clinic has been inundated with concerned owners about their pet's behaviour last night, this will be the recorded webinar for you and your clinic. Join Dr Jacqui Ley BVSc (Hons), FANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour), PhD DECAWBM for a webinar about treating our pets with anxiety. With the silly season upon us with fireworks and possibly more storms, be prepared to diagnose and treat these pets that require assistance during these sca...ry times. Our clients are depending on us to help with their loved family members. Click here for the webinar, only $49.95, view once, view as many times as you like. It will be available until 14th of Dec, 9am. https://www.trybooking.com/BMUVF