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Behaviour vet consultations in Sydney

Behaviour vets for dogs and cats

Behavioural problems can cause frustration, stress and damage the bond between you and your pet. We're here to listen, understand what is happening and help you navigate through the challenges.

  • Over 25 years combined experience
  • Consulting since 2014
  • Sydney-wide and online
  • Evidence-based, fear-free methods
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Who we are

A vet for your pet's mental health

We are qualified behaviour vets with over 25 years of combined experience in veterinary behaviour, helping pets and their families. We understand the intimate relationship between our pets' emotional state and physical condition.

We prioritise your pet's mental health and well-being, teaching them safe alternative behaviours and ensuring your pets are living their best lives.

We have been providing behaviour vet consultations in Sydney since 2014.

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What we help with

Common behaviour problems in dogs and cats

  • Anxiety disorders
  • Reactivity
  • Separation distress
  • Aggression
  • Excessive barking
  • Elimination problems
  • Fears and phobias

This is not a complete list. Contact us to talk about what you are seeing.

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What we do

We diagnose the root cause of a behaviour

As behaviour vets, we diagnose the root cause of a behaviour holistically. Many behaviours can be caused by physical problems such as pain, skin, hormonal and neurological disease. They can also be caused by emotional issues like stress, anxiety, fear and phobias.

Behaviour vets are qualified in veterinary behavioural medicine, so we diagnose and treat these mental health issues. We are able to prescribe medication when required.

We only use evidence-based, fear-free methods in the rehabilitation (training) treatment of behavioural problems. We will never ask you to do anything which could damage the relationship you have with your pet.

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Kindness + Science

The best of both worlds

Our team

Dr Amanda, Dr Heather and Dr Hannah

Dr Amanda, behaviour veterinarian

Dr Amanda

Behaviour Veterinarian

Dr Heather, behaviour veterinarian

Dr Heather

Behaviour Veterinarian

Dr Hannah, behaviour veterinarian

Dr Hannah

Behaviour Veterinarian

About us

Testimonials

The changes in Daisy’s behaviour have been nothing short of a miracle since contacting VBT. We adopted Daisy from a shelter when she was only 3 months old. We had no idea that puppies can be born with anxiety; we just thought she needed more training. Her separation and…

'Daisy'

Liz

The Vet Behaviour Team have been treating my 18 month old Kelpie x Cattle dog boys: Joker and Thief for a few months now and the difference in their behavior is amazing! Both pups were raised in shelters so they were extremely fearfully aggressive towards people and other dogs.…

'Joker' and 'Thief'

Megan

Dr Amanda and VBT have been a huge part of our dog’s journey to better walking behaviour and alone time (as well as our journey to better understanding our dog and his needs). Our miniature dachshund had severe separation anxiety and fear around walks/other dogs (he would lunge…

'Akio'

Atikah

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We'd love to hear from you

Book a consultation online, or give us a call.