Ask The Behaviorist

Please look over our available behavior information before submitting your question. We may have already provided the answer on your problem. If not, please use the form below and "Ask the Behaviorist!" And don't forget your donations allow us to support this shelter.

Please check your responses carefully before submitting this form. The better the information you send to us, the better we are able to serve you.

Behavior Helpline
(408) 727-3383 ext. 753
* Required Fields

*First Name

*Last Name

*E-mail Address (required)
Please enter your e-mail in carefully as we cannot respond to your question without it.

*Phone Number
*City

*State

Who is the primary caregiver?

*Type of animal exhibiting problem?

*What is the Breed of your Pet (specifically dog and cats)?

How did you hear about this service?

How long have you owned this pet?

Did you adopt this animal from HSSV?
Where did you get this pet from?

Your pet's age now?

Last time at the veterinarian?

What was the nature of your last vet visit?
Are you working with your veterianrian on this problem?
Is s/he on any medication currently (besides flea and heartworm)

*Is your pet spayed or neutered?

Type/Brand of food your pet eats?

Any Other family pets?


Male/Female
Breed


Male/Female

Breed


Male/Female
Breed

Other animals

Problem?
Please be as descriptive as possible.

How long has this problem been going on?

Are you considering giving up your companion due to this behavior?
What kind of training has your dog had, if any?
How often does s/he engage in some sort of exercise?
How does your companion react to other animals (dogs, cats)?
How does your companion react to new people?
Have there been any changes in the home environment within the last year (eg.
move, new companion, left for college, baby, etc).
Does your companion have any medical issues or recent proceedures done?

What have you already tried?

How much time does Pet spend outdoors? indoors? with people? without people?

Other helpful Info.