You have arrived at the ultimate source for solutions to Pet Behavior Problems! Whether your misbehaving pet is a dog or cat, ferret or pig, bird or rabbit (and just about anything else!) you will find answers to your questions as well as comfort in the discovery that you are not alone.
Dr.
Stefanie Schwartz
(also known as Dr. Cookie®), is a board-certified Veterinary Behaviorist. This makes her a
true specialist in pet behavior (compared to untrained pretenders however
well-meaning they may be). A veterinarian and veterinary behavior consultant
since 1984, Pet Behavior Specialist Dr. Stefanie Schwartz offers guidance
and support to bewildered, frustrated & outraged pet owners.
Veterinary medicine, like human medicine, is becoming increasingly specialized. Veterinary behavior is the equivalent of psychiatry, and goes far above and beyond basic obedience training. Medical problems almost always have behavioral consequences, for example, but not every behavior change is due to a medical illness. So, think of Dr. Schwartz as a "Pet Shrink" or even a dog or cat psychiatrist, but please DO think of her if you are dealing with any kind of pet behavior problem!
Virtually every pet owner has, at one time or another, been confronted with a pet who has behaved less than desirably in some way. Most pet owners can certainly relate to the frustration over a dog or cat who is not reliably housetrained, the sense of rejection due to a destructive pet, or to the anxiety caused by an aggressive pet. One of Dr. Schwartz's goals is to resolve behavioral problems in pets before their owners' tolerance and love are lost.
Pet behavior problems are the most important reasons for the abandonment and euthanasia of otherwise healthy animals at shelters across North America. Tragically, the great majority of these problems could have been either corrected or avoided with appropriate information and timely intervention. By informing pet owners of how to prevent or resolve behavior problems in pets, Dr. Schwartz hopes to preserve not only the life of many lovable and loving creatures, but also the bond that exists between pets and their owners.
Every pet requires his or her basic needs to be met but it is essential to provide clear and consistent direction toward desirable behavior. A happy and healthy pet will, in turn, enrich the existence of its caretaker, offering companionship, entertainment, and a more profound perspective of what we are all here for - to love .
To read a brief Biography about Dr. Stefanie Schwartz &
how she came to be known as Dr. Cookie®, click here 
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The
QuickFix
Page is the place to find Pet
Behavior Articles by Dr.
Schwartz. Select from an extensive list of topics for invaluable and
practical information that you can download for immediate help! Click .
Browse
the Q & A's about Pet Behavior Problems
sent by other pet owners or send in your own Pet
Behavior Question to the entertaining column Dear Dr. Cookie®, click here .
Read selected topics on Pet
Behavior in the Topic of the Month .
Dr. Schwartz's
new book on
Psychoactive
Herbs in Veterinary Behavior Medicine (Blackwell
Publishing, 2005) is a groundbreaking reference for veterinarians &
other scientists but you'll find it fascinating too!
For other
Books about pet behavior problems written by Dr. Stefanie Schwartz
, click or
go directly to Amazon
or your book supplier of choice & search for all books by Stefanie Schwartz!
Dr. Schwartz is available for Consultations in Massachusetts. If you are experiencing a
Behavior Problem with your pet & would like
professional guidance, click .
CALL TODAY! The longer a Behavior Problem is allowed to continue,
the more difficult it could be to correct & the
longer you will endure its effects unnecessarily!
Help
for Pets Who Survive Hurricanes & Other Disasters
Ask your veterinarian to call (888) VET INFO (838-4636) for a FREE BEHAVIOR CONSULT WITH ME about your pet's behavior problem thru Antech Diagnostics' Specialty Consultation Service !
This service is available to veterinarians across the United States & Puerto Rico who use Antech laboratories. Direct calls from pet owners are not accepted, sorry!
Do you want your puppy to become a good doggy?
Good DoggiesTM: Dr. Cookie®'s School for Perfect Puppies
This unique 6 week group OBEDIENCE course (in Massachusetts) incorporates AGILITY TRAINING to help you raise a CIVILIZED PUPPY... Come join the fun!
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PUPPY CLASS HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED TO ALLOW DR. SCHWARTZ MORE TIME TO DEVOTE TO HER YOUNG FAMILY & OTHER PRIORITIES. FOR PRIVATE TRAINING, COUNSELING & PUPPY EVALUATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT DR. SCHWARTZ FOR A CLINIC APPOINTMENT AT (617)-827-7800 OR (781) 337-6622
ASK YOUR VETERINARIAN TO RECOMMEND A TRAINER IN YOUR AREA. REMEMBER THAT SENDING YOUR PUPPY OR DOG AWAY TO BE TRAINED BY ANYONE ELSE IS NOT AN OPTION TO CONSIDER!
Visit www.gooddoggies.org for more details.
Dr.
Cookie®
in the 
Dr. Stefanie Schwartz, WOMAN'S DAY MAGAZINE Pet Expert! 3/05
Misbehaving Cat Needs 'Cat-Panion' Akron Beacon Journal 11/04
MomsToday.com: Teach Your Child to Avoid Dog Bites 7/03
Press Release: Top 10 Tips for Take Your Pet to Work Day 6/20/03
The Columbian (Vancouver, Washington) 3/11/03
News Release: Dr. Cookie's Top 10 Dos & Don'ts for Springtime Pets 3/17/03
Cybergrrl.com Woman of the Day!
Dr. Stefanie Schwartz was very proud to be ARM & HAMMER's national spokesperson for ARM & HAMMER'S MULTI-CAT STRENGTH CAT LITTER now available at a store near you! This was led by the CAT-PANION crusade to support the adoption of more than one cat to prevent future misbehavior and improve their quality of life. This will also provide homes for so many more wonderful cats in need of a good home like yours. For more information, please visit www.armhammerpets.com!
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