The Veterinary Behavior Center

06/01/2026

NEW ✨

We're excited to launch The Veterinary Behavior Institute, a new educational initiative from the team at The Veterinary Behavior Center.

Follow for practical behavior education, clinical insights, and resources for both pet parents and veterinary professionals.

Learn more:
www.veterinarybehaviorinstitute.com

05/27/2026

Some dogs spend so much energy scanning, assessing, and trying to cope with the world around them that even small moments of relaxation feel significant.

That shift matters.

Not because everything is suddenly “fixed,” but because feeling safe enough to soften is part of the process.

05/21/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in honor of Memorial Day and will reopen the next day during regular business hours. Please submit any prescription requests or questions you may have now to ensure timely assistance.

05/19/2026

Walks are not just about exercise.

For many dogs, sniffing, exploring, observing, and moving at their own pace are important forms of enrichment too.

Sometimes slowing down gives dogs more opportunity to engage with the world around them.

05/14/2026

Stress in pets is not always obvious.

Sometimes it looks like avoidance, freezing, pulling away, hyper-vigilance, difficulty settling, or simply trying to create distance.

When we recognize the things pets may find stressful, we can respond with more patience, predictability, and support.

Behavior is communication, and small signals matter.

05/06/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

Behavioral health is an essential part of overall wellbeing, for both people and pets.

Understanding behavior allows us to better support how animals feel, function, and navigate their environment.

04/28/2026

04/25/2026

🐾 Happy World Veterinary Day.

We’re proud to be part of a profession focused on improving quality of life - for both pets and their people.

04/20/2026

A big part of veterinary medicine isn’t just clinical care. It’s communication.

Our Client Experience Team is often the first and last point of contact for our clients, and they handle complex, emotional situations every day with so much patience and care.

We are really grateful for everything they bring to this team.

Thank you, Dawn and Jessica.

04/15/2026

Not all enrichment looks the same.

For some dogs, it’s slowing down with a snuffle mat.
For others, it’s working through a puzzle or building confidence through structured scent work.

The goal isn’t just to “tire them out”, it’s to give them appropriate, meaningful ways to engage with their environment.

Different dogs need different outlets.

Which one fits your dog best?