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We CARE about behavior...
The Care Philosophy
At Care Animal Hospital, good behavior and good health go together! In addition to quality medical care, we offer the finest behavior and training services for all stages of your pet's life. Let us help you create a well-behaved companion that your family will enjoy for years to come.
Pet Selection
Animals, like people, have unique traits and most behavior problems are rooted in pet-owner mismatch. Discover what species, breed, sex, and age of pet is best suited for your personality and lifestyle, as well as how to locate and select your ideal pet.
Behavior Problems
Behaviors such as aggression, fear, and separation anxiety do not get better on their own. These problems are complicated and may have many contributing factors that my include medical illness. That is why a behavior consultation with a veterinarian who has additional education in animal behavior and training is your pet's best chance for success.
Dr. Joyce Clark has completed the North American Veterinary Post-Graduate Institute's course in Applied Clinical Behavior. She also is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer and has years of training experience working with shelter animals, newly adopted dogs and cats of all ages, and has even worked with the Colorado Division of Wildlife to train several orphan mountain lion cubs.
During your behavior consultation with Dr. Clark, she will take a detailed history of your pet's current problems, determine your family's needs and goals, and then will customize a diagnostic plan and a treatment program specifically for you and your pet.
Click here for the Behavior Questionnaire
(you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Click here for
the Behavior Questionnaire as a Word document
Puppy
and Kitten Kindergarten
Puppies and kittens have critical learning periods that end before they are 3-4 months of age. Early puppy and kitten training classes are specifically designed to capitalize on this crucial developmental time.
Our instructors are uniquely qualified; they hold certifications in pet training and are also experienced in the veterinary field. They attend continuing education courses in both areas, so you are sure to receive the most current information.
Click here for more information on our Puppy Kindergarten.
Private Training
Private training sessions with one of our certified instructors provide one-on-one guidance and personalized answers to your training dilemmas.
Training Supplies
The right tools are essential for success. We carry a wide selection of training supplies, chew toys, and books that we have found to be the most effective and the highest-quality available.
Call today for an appointment
303-421-8200
Good Articles to Read:
- Pet Selection Guidelines
- The Gentle Leader
- Reading List for New Puppy Owners
- Selecting and Socializing Your New Puppy
- Attention-Seeking Behavior
- Barking
- Cat Housesoiling
- Destructive Scratching In Cats
- Feline Chewing and/or Sucking
- Feline Play Aggression
- Introducing Your New Cat to Your Pets
- Rules For Cats Who Have A House To Run (A Funny Article For Cats)
- Undesirable Cat Behavior
- Behavioral Changes in the Senior Pet
- Behavioral Problems of Older Pets
- When is my pet a Senior Citizen?
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