Mental health issues in dogs are being presented with a variety of anxiety disorders, phobias, panic disorders, compulsive disorders and more. Unfortunately, we know that mental health issues we see in dogs are rarely resolved through training alone. Referring to a Veterinary Behaviourist or a Veterinary Behaviour Specialist can provide a thorough assessment of the behaviour problems, which then provides a diagnosis, prognosis, treatment plan and management plan.
We have collaborated with Veterinary Behaviourists over the years we can provide a list of those we work with.
Dr Melanie Rockman will no longer be taking on new clients as she heads to the USA to complete her residency to become a Veterinary Behaviour Specialist. She is still seeing current clients for their revisits at the centre and will then continue to oversee them via Zoom.
Dr Dennis Wormald offer a variety of options for behaviour consultations, whether it is consultations in your home or a consultation at our centre. To find out what each Behaviour Veterinarian offers and what would suit you most, please read on.
Dr Dennis Wormald
Dr Dennis Wormald is a Veterinarian, has completed further studies in behaviour and is a member of the Australian College of Veterinary Behaviour. He is an accomplished author, publishing his first book, A Dedication to Difficult Dogs and has been involved in a lot of research regarding dogs, completing his PhD in Canine Anxiety.
Dennis offers home visits in Melbourne’s west as well as consultations at the centre. Dennis is a local and based in the Point Cook area.
To book with Dennis, please go directly to his website at www.abadog.com/dennis
Dr Jacqui Ley
Dr Jacqui Ley is a Specialist in Veterinary Behaviour and she consults out of the MVSC centres in Glen Waverly and Essendon Fields. To book a consultation with Dr Ley, please contact the Waverly clinic on 9887 8844
Dr Ashleigh Hargreaves
Dr Ashleigh Hargreaves is a Resident in Veterinary Behaviour as she is also studying to become a specialist in this field. Dr Ash does consultations in Warrnambool and also offers Zoom consultations for those that are not near her. To contact Dr Hargreaves, please call the Warrnambool Veterinary Clinic on 03 555 90222
Wild Things Veterinary Behaviour Services
WTVBS is a clinic dedicated to behaviour cases only. They are based in Rosanna and you can contact this clinic on 0414 588 586 or info@wildthingsvbs.com.au
Dr Melanie Rockman
Please note that Dr Mel Rockman will not be taking on new clients as she will be moving to the USA for 3 years to complete her residency and to become a Veterinary Behaviour Specialist. Dr Rockman will continue to oversee her current clients while she is overseas via Zoom.
Dr Melanie Rockman is a Veterinarian and has completed further studies in behaviour, is a member of the Australian College of Veterinary Behaviour and is a certified Fear Free Professional. Melanie is undertaking her specialist training with the American College of Veterinary Behavior.
Melanie has been running Veterinary Behaviour consults since 2013 via Bayside Animal Behaviour Services, working with cases along the Surfcoast as well as all Melbourne suburbs.
Melanie is consulting from the centre in Hoppers Crossing, on Tuesdays throughout the day for both primary consults, first revisits (after initial consultation), and annual revisits.
For more information on Dr Melanie Rockman’s services, please read on. You can book her in by clicking on the link below.
Once you have booked your spot, a questionnaire will be emailed to you. Please complete it all so we can get a better understanding of what is happening. The profile is integral when it comes to profiling your dog and the history will provide valuable information regarding the extent of the issue, the frequency and severity, what you have already tried to do to address the issue, any health issues, etc. Please be as honest as possible and complete as much as you can, we can assure you that you will not be judged.
If you are booking your first revisit or annual revisit, please contact us to receive your coupon code so your discount is applied automatically.
Full payment will be required at the time of booking.
