Backyard Pet Talk with Shannon Riley

Backyard Pet Talk with Shannon Riley


How behaviorist, general veterinarians, vet techs and animal trainers can work together to help anxious pets with Amy Pike, DVM!

November 20, 2023

In todays episode, we talk with Amy Pike, DVM, Veterinary Behaviorist,

Owner of Animal Behavior Wellness Center about how behaviorist, general veterinarians, vet techs and animal trainers can work together to help anxious pets!


Amy explains what a veterinary behaviorist is and how she got started in the veterinary behaviorist field. Her team approach can help animals who suffer from the following;


  • General anxiety
  • Separation anxiety
  • Aggression toward:​
  • Strangers
  • Family members
  • Children
  • Other dogs/cats
  • Wildlife
  • Moving objects
  • Destructive behaviors
  • Mouthing and nipping
  • Self-mutilation, barbering
  • High energy/difficulty relaxing
  • Distress during veterinary procedures
  • Inappropriate urination and defecation
  • Obsessive behaviors like chasing lights
  • Fearfulness, hiding, and anti-social behavior 


Find out more about Amy Pike here: https://www.abwellnesscenter.com/team/-------amy-l.-pike%2C-dvm%2C-dacvb%2C-iaabc-cdbc