John Ciribassi, DVM, DACVB

Marking behavior isn't the problem it once was, says veterinary specialist.

Researchers find that adult dogs prefer dog-directed speechas long as youre talking about something the pooch cares about.

Fixing behavioral problems in patients starts with removing inciting stimuli.

Body language lets you get an early indicator of where the dog is, emotionally, says behaviorist Dr. John Ciribassi.

Behaviorist Dr. John Ciribassi says the backyard is no babysitter. Help your veterinary clients see that their dogs need emotional enrichment, not just space to run.

We may not know why puppies can view acorns, pebbles and poop as lip-smacking delicacies, but we do know ways to curb their inappropriate appetites.

How to handle varied levels of investment in alleviating this common veterinary behavior problem.

A little night music is not so pretty when it's coming from your kitty-and you're trying to sleep. Here's how to help clients curtail the caterwauling.

Kittens can be adorable, insane bundles of energy come nighttime. Veterinary behaviorist Dr. John Ciribassi discusses tips to give clients exhausted by their new pals.

Don't be so quick to label a dog as dominantly aggressive. Chances are it is just scared or confused.

See how stimuli, counterconditioning, desensitization and medication come into play.

Veterinary behaviorist Dr. John Ciribassi says it depends on what the pet owner wants out of the relationship.

Help clients understand what's happening when they leave their dog at home with this handout.

Help your clients take these steps to eliminate home destruction and, more important, canine anxiety when they leave their dogs at home alone.

Before you treat a patient for this behavior problem, make sure you have the right diagnosis.

Dr. John Ciribassi talks about the reception of the first behavior book for pet owners from the ACVB.

Your clients may be getting behavior advice from cable TV. Get your opinion in the mix.

Use these Facebook posts and tweets to educate clients before they adopt a new pet.

Dr. John Ciribassi explains how a compulsive disorder may be at the heart of this dog's behavior.

Dr. John Ciribassi says dogs need to be given this option in certain situations or inappropriate and possibly dangerous behavior may result.

Dr. John Ciribassi helps corner a dog's bad elimination habit.

Dr. John Ciribassi helps with a case of territory-specific intercat aggression.

Dr. John Ciribassi addresses how to curb this most common form of submission in dogs.

Dr. John Ciribassi discusses whether this measure can decrease a pet's post-traumatic depression.

Drs. Pete VanVranken and John Ciribassi discuss many aspects of aggression in pets.

John Ciribassi, DVM, DACVB, talks about situations in which euthanasia is the only appropriate option.

There are many similarities between the specialties of dermatology and behavior including the importance of history in making the diagnosis, extended consultation time, deal often with chronic conditions, often try to manage versus cure the condition and success is often measured in months instead of days.

Elimination disorders in cats.

The use of psychoactive medication can be a critical part of the successful treatment of certain behavior problems afflicting companion animals. However, not all cases require their use and they rarely are the exclusive treatment strategy in managing most behavior issues.

Which individual in a dyad (pair of animals) is considered to be dominant in the relationship?