Behavior problems often spoil the relationship between people and their pets. And yet, many of these problems can be solved with the proper instruction and a little work. Dr. Bob Andrysco, Pet Behavior Specialist, can help you learn how to improve your pet's behavior and develop a more enjoyable and satisfying relationship with your dog or cat.
UNIQUELY QUALIFIEDDr. Andrysco's Ph.D., which he obtained from the Ohio State University in 1980, combined studies from the colleges of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Behavior and Human Psychology. This unique combination of studies, coupled with his twenty-two years of practical experience, enables Dr. Andrysco to examine and then help improve the relationship between any owner and any pet.
TECHNIQUES THAT INVOLVE YOUDr. Andrysco's techniques emphasize you - the pet owner. He begins by discussing with you the history and nature of your pet's behavior. He then examines the existing relationship between you and your pet, and works with you to help make that relationship the best it can be. He helps you understand why your pet behaves the way it does and demonstrates the techniques you must use to improve your pet's behavior.
TYPICAL BEHAVIORS AND SERVICESDr. Andrysco has dealt with almost every imaginable behavioral situation, in relation to dogs and cats, and has consulted pet owners in eight different countries. Some of the more typical behaviors, in which his techniques have resulted in an overall success rate that approaches 90%, include:
Dog behaviors: |
Aggression, urinating/defecating in inappropriate areas, destructive chewing, excessive noise making, over-reaction to other animals and inappropriate "greeting" toward people. |
Cat behaviors: |
Urinating/defecating outside the litter box, spraying, aggression, excessive noise, destructiveness, getting on inappropriate objects, and eating disorders. |
Stray animals: |
Keeping animals out of yards/gardens and dealing with stray dogs while on walks. |
Others: |
Selecting a new pet, introducing pet to newborn child, improving the relationship between a child and a pet, pet facilitated therapy and grieving the loss of a pet. |
Dr. Andrysco has published numerous works on the topic of pet behavior, including the popular book Tricks I Taught My Master. He also has an extensive history in the area of public speaking and has logged over 2,000 hours on radio and television. Dr. Andrysco has consulted numerous organizations worldwide including the Humane Society of the United States and the New South Wales Department of Agriculture.
FIND OUT MOREDr. Andrysco is based in the Chicago, Illinois area, however he consults pet owners nationwide via telephone and e-mail consultations and regular visits to the following areas: Indianapolis, Indiana; Columbus, Ohio; and Poughkeepsie, New York. To determine the animal hospital nearest you that incorporates his services, to learn more about his services, to schedule an appointment, or to find the closest location selling his products, click on the link below to contact Dr. Bob.
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