Behavior Specialty Services
Mission Campus.
Here to Help
Our veterinary behaviorists and support team provide expert care and guidance for
any behavior query or issue you may face. Many behaviors are normal reactions to the animal’s environment, but sometimes professional help from a qualified veterinary behaviorist is essential.
New patients are now being accepted but there may be a waitlist.
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.
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?
Meet Our Doctor
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 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.