The Behavior Clinic; Animal Behavior of Northeast Ohio, LLC

The Behavior Clinic; Animal Behavior of Northeast Ohio, LLC When you love your pet but not its behavior, call the Doctor! 2 boarded veterinary behaviorists!
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Veterinary Practice Limited to Behavior Medicine for dogs, cats, birds, horses and exotic pets.

"Multiple pets, one home: it sounds ideal. Sometimes it is. Sometimes... it really isn't. 💙If your pets are coexisting i...
06/12/2026

"Multiple pets, one home: it sounds ideal. Sometimes it is. Sometimes... it really isn't. 💙

If your pets are coexisting in tension (avoiding each other, fighting, or one clearly living in fear of the other) that's not 'just how cats/dogs are.' That's a welfare problem worth addressing.

Signs your multi-pet household may need help:
🔴 One pet eats, drinks, or uses the litter box less because of the other
🔴 You hear growling, hissing, or screaming regularly
🔴 A pet is confined to one area of the home to keep the peace
🔴 You've had injuries from pet-to-pet fights
🔴 A pet shows signs of chronic stress (hiding, overgrooming, changes in appetite)

Pets can learn to coexist, and sometimes even bond, with the right guidance. Introductions done correctly make all the difference.

And if the situation is dangerous or causing significant distress, we're here to help you figure out the safest path forward. You shouldn't have to manage this alone. 💙

⏰ There's a window of time in your puppy or kitten's development and it closes faster than most people realize.Socializ...
06/11/2026

⏰ There's a window of time in your puppy or kitten's development and it closes faster than most people realize.

Socialization sensitive periods:
🐶 Dogs: approximately 3–14 weeks of age
🐱 Cats: approximately 2–7 weeks of age

During this time, positive exposures to people, animals, sounds, environments, and handling set the foundation for who your pet will become. The brain is literally wiring itself based on these experiences.

This does NOT mean flooding: forcing too much exposure causes trauma, not socialization.

It means:
✅ Gentle, positive, low-stress exposures
✅ Letting the puppy or kitten guide the pace
✅ Pairing new things with high-value food
✅ Variety: different people (ages, appearances), surfaces, sounds

That's why our class for our youngest puppies starts whenever you need and focuses on socialization over trained behaviors. We can always teach those, we can't get that window back!

Missed the window? Don't panic, adult animals can still make enormous progress. It just takes more time and patience.

Share this with anyone who just got a puppy or kitten, this information can change an animal's whole life. 🐾

Check out these awesome raffle baskets one lucky dog and cat will win this month! This is in addition to getting your ne...
06/08/2026

Check out these awesome raffle baskets one lucky dog and cat will win this month! This is in addition to getting your next bloodwork for free (up to $300). Every pet getting bloodwork this month will be entered to win so if your pet is due give us a call to get on the schedule.

We had a great month for growl groupies! So many clients are working hard on their big feelings towards dogs or people a...
06/01/2026

We had a great month for growl groupies! So many clients are working hard on their big feelings towards dogs or people and making huge progress. Good job teams!

Coming next month! Have any bloodwork done in June to be entered for a chance to win a prize basket and your next bloodw...
05/27/2026

Coming next month! Have any bloodwork done in June to be entered for a chance to win a prize basket and your next bloodwork free! We'll be picking one cat and one dog winner on July 1st so call soon to get your appointment on the books.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day Parade in Olmsted Falls❤️🤍💙

Wishing you a Happy Memorial Day! Full of gratitude for our freedom and the community of Olmsted Falls. ❤️🤍💙
05/25/2026

Wishing you a Happy Memorial Day! Full of gratitude for our freedom and the community of Olmsted Falls. ❤️🤍💙

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — and this year, we're talking about ALL members of the family. 🐾💙We've come a long...
05/11/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — and this year, we're talking about ALL members of the family. 🐾💙

We've come a long way in de-stigmatizing mental health in humans. We're here to help do the same for our pets.

Anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD: these aren't just human conditions. Animals experience fear, chronic stress, and behavioral disorders that profoundly affect their quality of life.

And the mental health of our pets affects us, too. Research shows that living with a pet who has severe behavioral problems significantly impacts owner mental health, relationships, and even rates of pet relinquishment.

You deserve support. Your pet deserves treatment. And there is absolutely no shame in asking for help.

This month, we're committed to education, compassion, and breaking down barriers to behavioral care. 💚

— for everyone in the family.

If your pet has shown aggression, you may have heard things like:❌ 'Just get rid of them.'❌ 'That breed is dangerous.'❌ ...
05/01/2026

If your pet has shown aggression, you may have heard things like:

❌ 'Just get rid of them.'
❌ 'That breed is dangerous.'
❌ 'You should have trained them better.'

We want to offer something different.

Aggression in pets is almost always rooted in fear. It is a signal, often a desperate one, that an animal feels unsafe and doesn't have another way to communicate it.

Living with an aggressive pet is exhausting, isolating, and heartbreaking. You may feel like you're walking on eggshells in your own home. You may have stopped having visitors. You may be grieving the relationship you imagined having with your pet.

Your feelings are valid. And your pet's behavior can, in many cases, be significantly improved.

We're not here to judge how you got here. We're here to help you move forward. 💙

Reaching out is the first step. We'll take it from there.

Save a bundle without buying a bundle! While supplies last, just buy a feliway or thunderease refill bottle and get a fr...
04/30/2026

Save a bundle without buying a bundle! While supplies last, just buy a feliway or thunderease refill bottle and get a free diffuser head with it. Pick it up at your next in person appointment at TBC or call to order one today!

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9680 Columbia Road
Olmsted Falls, OH
44138

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+14403348534

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