Behavior & Training

Grace Animal Hospital’s Behavior Service focuses on the management of complicated behavior problems of your dog, cat or horse.  They include aggression, separation anxiety, phobias, compulsive disorders, and training difficulties.  Following a comprehensive physical exam and extensive history taking, the treatment plan encompasses modifying the pet's behavior, environmental manipulation and pharmacological management. These are generally not easy tasks and require a tremendous, consistent commitment at home by you to be successful. For cases requiring the consultation of a veterinary behavior specialist, we refer behavior cases to

• Carolina Veterinary Specialists
  
• University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Grace Animal Hospital is proud to offer our ‘Graceful Skills’ Basic Obedience class. This 6 week class taught by Patti Lowden, focuses on basic obedience, developing trust and confidence between you and your dog, and socialization. Contact Patti at (803)359-9410 or dogtrainer@sc.rr.com for her course schedule and pricing.

Many behavior problems are the result of unsuccessful or incomplete obedience training. We have several dog and horse trainers we recommend.

• Bark Busters
  
• Greater Columbia Obedience Club