The Behavior Problems of Dogs and Cats That We Treat Fall Under the following categories: 

• Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias
• Hiding and Anti-Social Behavior
• Separation Related Behaviors
  • Pacing, panting, salivating, refusing food
  • Excessive vocalization
  • Destructive behavior--chewing, scratching
  • Urine or fecal house soiling
  • Self-injury
• Aggressive Behaviors of Dogs and Cats
  • In the home
  • Outside the home
  • Directed toward
    • Unfamiliar people
    • Family members
    • Children
    • Unfamiliar dogs and cats
    • Familiar dogs and cats
    • Wildlife
    • Moving objects
• Distress or Aggression at Veterinary Visits
• Abnormal Repetitive or Compulsive Behaviors
  • Self-injurious behaviors
  • Circling, tail chasing
  • Chasing lights, shadows
  • Ball obsession
• Excessive Arousal, Difficulty Settling or Relaxing
• Excessive Attention Seeking
  • Jumpy, Mouthy, Nippy behaviors
  • Barking
• Behavior Problems of Elderly Pets
• Elimination Problems (urine and/or fecal house soiling and marking)
• Preparing for, or problems with babies and children
• And more!
  
  

We understand that you may be asking yourself if this service is right for you? You have come to the right place if:

• Your primary care veterinarian or a trainer has told you that your pet's behavioral problems are outside the scope of his/her care or expertise.
  
• Your pet seems anxious or afraid.
• Your pet exhibits aggressive behavior.
• You are planning, expecting, or have a new baby. 
• You are worried about the safety of your family, other people, visitors to your home.
• Your pet has bitten or injured you, another person, or another pet.
  
• Your pet has destructive, self-injurious, or bizarre repetitive behaviors.
  
• Your pet is urinating or defecating in the house.
• You cannot leave your pet home alone.
• You have considered re-homing or euthanizing your pet based on his or her behavior.
  
• Something in your gut tells you that your pet's behavior is outside the norm of a happy, healthy dog or cat.

Often we are the last resort, but we can prevent many problems, progression of current problems and unnecessary expense if our help is sought sooner rather than latter

WHO DO WE SERVE:  We provide behavioral care for pets throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.  We also have clients coming from the surrounding states of Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan. We are located in a commuter suburb of Chicago just over the Indiana State Line. See our location and get directions on the google map at the bottom of this page.

 If you are uncertain whether or not our services are right for your pet, please email us at cvbehaviorconsultants@gmail.com

 If you are ready to schedule a consultation with Dr. Jokela, please click HERE.