About ABCS (My Pets' Behavior)

• ABCS works with clients to prevent behavior problems in young animals through socialization and good manners classes. We offer no “Board and Train” programs
• Our primary work, however, is with dogs, cats, horses and other domestic and exotic animals that exhibit serious behavior problems, such as:
  • Aggression towards people and animals
  • Separation anxiety
  • Incompatibility with other household animals
  • Defensive behavior in rescued animals
  • Phobias and compulsive behaviors
  • House-soiling
• We use only humane training and behavior modification techniques
• We identify the emotional causes of pet behavior problems
• We then help the owner learn how to modify the problem behavior

Why ABCS?

• ABCS is owned and operated by an Animal Behavior Society Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist
• We have over 35 years of experience in animal learning and behavior modification
  • Debra Forthman
  • Faye Owen, Dipl. CABC

ABCS Services

• Initial free telephone interview to learn about the problem(s)
• Homework lessons included with puppy socialization/manners programs
• Free behavioral history sent to the owner to fill out and return
• Depending upon the nature of the problem, we then recommend:
  • In-home consultation
  • Telephone consultation
  • Office visit
  • A combination of phone consult and one of the in-home visit programs
• Behavioral Report
  • In-home visit programs include a post-consult report

What if?

• If we feel we cannot help you or that you cannot or will not be able to follow the necessary program, we will do our best to refer you elsewhere