Behaviour Solutions
At Leo Vets, we believe a trip to the veterinarian doesn’t need to be a scary experience for your pet—or a stressful event for you! With a special focus on behaviour, we integrate veterinary care with nurturing your pet’s emotional well-being.
That’s why our team includes Fear Free Certified Professionals—trained to adapt clinic procedures, handling techniques, and even our environment to ensure pets feel safe and relaxed while receiving care. Our aim is to reduce, and even eliminate, stress for both you and your pet.
The Fear Free Experience
At Leo Vets, our Fear Free approach shapes every moment of your visit—from the second you arrive to the moment you head home. We’ve eliminated the traditional waiting room entirely, welcoming you straight into a spacious consult room that feels more like a cozy living room than a clinic. Soft, indirect lighting, buffered background sounds, and noise-dampening non-slip flooring ease stress, while calming pheromone diffusers release familiar scents to help your pet settle.
Positive reinforcement is woven into every interaction. Your furry friend will enjoy lick mats smeared with savoury spreads, frozen “pupsicles” for a cool reward, or treat-filled toys that transform exams into playtime. Dog exams take place wherever they feel most comfortable—on a cushioned couch, a plush mat on the floor, or the exam table—always at your pet’s pace. In our dedicated feline exam room, cats can explore climbing areas, perches, and secure hideaways, and we’ll share pre-visit carrier conditioning tips and in-room relaxation techniques to keep stress to a minimum.
We also offer safe, mild anti-anxiety medications or supplements to help reduce stress before your visit. Easing your pet’s anxiety allows our team to perform more thorough exams and treatments with less resistance. Not every pet needs medication, but for those who do, your veterinarian will discuss the best options based on individual needs and medical history. If your pet experiences car sickness, we can prescribe anti-nausea medication for a smoother journey.
By prioritizing emotional well-being alongside physical health, we turn veterinary care into a positive, confidence-building journey for both pets and people. We can’t wait to welcome you into our thoughtfully designed clinic and show you just how calm, compassionate, and connected veterinary care can be.
Extensive Behaviour Services
Pre-Purchase Consultations
Tailored advice for prospective pet parents to help select the right breed and prepare their home for a new furry family member.
Behaviour Consultations
Whether conducted virtually, in-clinic, or in-home, these personalized sessions address your pet’s specific behaviour concerns in a calm and supportive setting.
Puppy Preschool
An early socialization program designed to build foundational skills and confidence in puppies.
Studies show the critical socialization window is between 3–16 weeks of age—experiences during this time shape a dog’s lifelong behaviour. Our weekly classes are fun, informative, and help set your puppy up for long-term success.
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Dog Training Classes
Group training using positive reinforcement techniques that build trust, improve obedience, and strengthen the human-animal bond.
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1:1 Behaviour Modification
Private, customized sessions that target specific behavioural challenges—such as fear, reactivity, or anxiety—with practical strategies that create lasting, meaningful change.
Veterinary Services
Mobile Care
Telehealth & Digital Solutions
Behaviour Solutions
Routine Wellness
End-of-Life Care