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Behavioural Advice

Compassionate, expert care for pets experiencing behavioural challenges

At Sugarland Animal Hospital, we understand that behavioural issues can be just as distressing as physical health problems—for both pets and their families. That’s why we offer comprehensive Behaviour Consult Packages with our experienced behaviour veterinarian, Dr Naomi, who holds Memberships in Veterinary Behaviour.

With a calm, supportive approach and in-depth knowledge, Dr Naomi works with you to understand your pet’s behaviour, identify underlying causes, and develop a tailored plan to help your pet, and your household, find peace and confidence.

What Can Dr Naomi Help With?
Dr Naomi helps pets and their people manage a wide range of behavioural concerns, including:
Generalised anxiety
Separation anxiety
Reactivity (such as barking, lunging, or fear-based behaviours)
Phobias (especially noise or storm-related fears)
Whether your pet is struggling at home, out on walks, or during stressful events, Dr Naomi provides clear guidance, compassionate support, and effective tools to help improve quality of life for both you and your pet.

A Collaborative, Holistic Approach
Dr Naomi works collaboratively with your GP vet, qualified trainers, and you as the pet’s guardian to ensure a cohesive, team-based approach to behaviour care.

She takes a multimodal and holistic view, addressing behaviour concerns through:
Environmental management strategies to set your pet up for success
Behaviour modification plans tailored to your pet’s specific triggers and lifestyle
Medical management, where appropriate, to support lasting behavioural change

Dr Naomi also recognises that living with a pet who is anxious, reactive, or fearful can be overwhelming. She is here not only to treat the behaviour, but to support you and your family through every step of the journey.

What’s Included in a Behaviour Consult Package?
Each behaviour consult includes:
A pre-consult behaviour survey to gather background and context
A comprehensive 60-minute consultation, including a physical assessment of your pet
A detailed written behaviour report and treatment plan tailored to your pet and household
You’ll leave the consult with practical, realistic strategies—and the reassurance of continued support if needed.

Consult Options to Suit Your Needs
Dr Naomi offers flexible appointment options to suit your pet’s comfort and your lifestyle:
In-Clinic Behaviour Consult Package – $299, Held at our West Bundaberg clinic.
Available Monday to Thursday.
Telehealth Behaviour Consult – Receive the same thorough support via secure video conference, ideal for pets who are anxious in clinic or for remote locations.
House Call Behaviour Consult Package – $399 + travel*
Dr Naomi visits your home to conduct the consultation and assessment in your pet’s own environment.

*Travel fees vary depending on your distance from our West Bundaberg clinic.

Let’s Help Your Pet Feel Calmer, Happier, and More Understood
To book your Behaviour Consult Package with Dr Naomi, call us on (07) 4151 3550

Have questions? We’re here to help! Reach out to our friendly team today.

Because better behaviour starts with better understanding.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Behavioural Advice for Your Pet

  • What kinds of behaviours can we help change or improve in your pet?

    Pets can form all sorts of habits and behaviours quite easily, some of these may be quite undesirable, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t be modified and improved.

    It’s important to understand the cause of these behaviours. Sometimes the cause may be behavioural, genetic predispositions, or it might be due to medical reasons.

    Some of the common behavioural concerns we can advise you on include:

    • Nipping and biting
    • Barking
    • Escaping
    • Aggression
    • Urination or defecation in places other than their bathrooms/outdoors
    • Separation anxiety

    We can work closely with you to help understand the cause of these behaviours and help to change this behaviour in your pet.

  • How do I book behavioural advice sessions for my pet?

    If you need behavioural advice for your pet in the Bundaberg region, all you need to do is give us a call on 07 4151 3500 or book an appointment online to discuss it with us.

    We can discuss the behaviours and potentially assess and observe your pet to determine the causes for the behaviour. We can then work with you to guide you in how to train them out of this behaviour and to monitor their progress.