Veterinary Behavior Service
Mission Campus.
Behavior Treatment for Your Pet
Our growing team of veterinary behaviorists is passionate about the emotional and physical well-being of animals, and we are dedicated to providing pets and their families with the highest quality of care. Our team is here to provide personalized expert care and guidance for any behavior issue you may face.
New patients are now being accepted.
Please call (415) 554-3074 or email behaviorinfo@sfspca.org for information.
Consultation Process
Physical Exam
Whenever possible*
Diagnosis
Identification of concerns
Treatment
Personalized pet plan
Support
Behavioral support included
*without increasing the animal’s fear or anxiety.
Behaviors We Treat
- Aggression and reactivity
- Anxieties, fears, and phobias
- Separation-related behaviors
- House soiling
- Noise phobias
- Behavior changes in elderly pets
- Preparation for baby
- Compulsive disorders and repetitive behaviors
- Excessive vocalization
- Nocturnal/nighttime behaviors, such as vocalizing overnight and sleeplessness
- Destructive behaviors
- Excessive grooming and self-injurious behaviors
Schedule a Consultation
To schedule a consultation please email us at behaviorinfo@sfspca.org.
No time to chat? You can also complete the form linked below.
Why Choose Us?
Pricing Tiers
Working with a veterinary behaviorist is an investment in your pet’s future. Our primary service is an initial consultation and follow-up support with our team. However, we offer additional treatment plans, including remote consultations with your primary veterinarian, so we can provide behavioral support to as many pet families as possible.
Please reach out to our team for more information on our pricing tiers and treatment plans.
Initial In-Person Consultation
$595*
1 Hour
Our team meets with you and your pet to evaluate behavior concerns and discuss a recommended treatment plan.
*Additional follow-up support is often required as part of the treatment plan.
Initial Remote Consultation
$595*
1 Hour
Our team connects with you and your primary care veterinarian virtually to discuss your pet’s behavioral concerns and recommended treatment options.
* Additional follow-up support is expected with your primary care veterinarian overseeing the behavior clinician’s recommended treatment plan.
Vet-to-Vet Consults
$150
15 Minutes
Our behavior clinician meets with your primary care veterinarian to briefly discuss treatment options for your pet’s behavioral concerns.
Meet Our Doctors
Alison Gerken, DVM, DACVB Behavior
University of California, Davis
Working with animals all day is a huge perk of my job, but what excites me most is working with people who love pets. I am deeply enriched by my interactions with so many devoted pet parents. Working in veterinary medicine is not an easy job, but the love I see for animals inspires me every day.
Kevin Pflaum, DVM Behavior
University of California, Davis
I was inspired to be a veterinarian when I was in college volunteering at a local animal shelter in rural Iowa. The conditions at that shelter were very rough, but the animals were incredibly sweet, loving, and forgiving. Seeing that inspired me to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.
Behavior Resources
You can access helpful information and expert guidance here.
We’ve had dogs for over 40 years and had experience with all types of trainers. Nothing has ever worked for us like the SF SPCA program.