Dog Behaviorist Recommendation

[Snout Girl]

I am after a recommendation for dog behaviorist for Melbourne Victoria.

Must be experienced, ethical and reputable.

I am in the northern suburbs of Melbourne (near melbourne airport).

Must be flexible and able to visit outside of standard mon-fri 9-5 business hours as both of us work.

We dont have major issues but would like some advice on a few things we need to improve, especially before we introduce children to the mix.

thanks in advance!

[persephone]

The only ones I know 'off the top of my head" are DOLers Cosmolo, Erny & Nekhbet . perhaps send them a PM and have a chat ?

[helen]

I have heard lots of good things about Debbie Calnon

Dr Debbie Calnon - Good Pet Behaviour

www.goodpetbehaviour.com/about/debbie-calnon/

Dr. Debbie Calnon has been seeing referral animal behaviour cases in Melbourne for over 15 years. She has also been an examiner for veterinarians for their ...

[espinay2]

I have been impressed by some of the work of Dr Melanie Rockman who is a Veterinary Behaviourist located at Melbourne University (you may need a referral).

Her behaviour modification plans, from what I have seen, are very comprehensive. She also has the benefit of being able to combine any plan with the careful use of drug therapy if this is recommended.

Not sure she does house calls, but for serious issues I would not hesitate to recommend her based on what I have seen of her work to date.