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Veterinary Behavioural 
Support in the Engadin

Behaviour doesn’t exist in isolation. Changes in a dog’s behaviour are often the first visible sign that something deeper is going on — physically, neurologically, or hormonally. Veterinary behavioural support (VBS) focuses on recognising these connections and making sure important medical influences are not overlooked.

​Because sometimes, behaviour isn’t a training issue at all.

Veterinary behavioural support sits at the intersection of behaviour science and medicine. It looks at behavioural changes through a clinical lens — without replacing veterinary care.

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The aim is to assess whether pain, illness, neurological changes, or physiological stress could be contributing to what you are seeing in your dog’s behaviour, and to support informed next steps in cooperation with your veterinarian.

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This approach helps avoid treating symptoms while missing the underlying cause.

What is Veterinary Behavioural Support? 

When Behaviour Raises Medical Questions

Behavioural changes that warrant closer medical consideration may include:

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  • sudden aggression or withdrawal

  • increased anxiety or restlessness

  • changes in tolerance to handling or touch

  • altered sleep, activity, or responsiveness

  • behavioural regression without an obvious trigger

 

Not every behavioural issue is medical — but many deserve to be checked.

Who Benefits from VBS?

Veterinary behavioural support can be helpful if:

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  • behaviour has changed noticeably or suddenly

  • progress in training has stalled without explanation

  • your dog shows signs of discomfort, stress, or confusion

  • you want clarity before pursuing intensive behavioural training

 

It is especially valuable as a first step, not a last resort.

How I can support you and your vet

My role is to observe, assess, and connect the dots — not to diagnose or treat medical conditions. Together, we work on:

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  • reviewing behavioural patterns and history

  • discussing health background and previous findings

  • identifying potential medical influences on behaviour

  • preparing clear, structured input for your veterinarian

  • supporting collaboration between all parties involved

 

This creates a shared, informed basis for decision-making.

What Veterinary Behavioural Support is not

Just to be clear: Veterinary behavioural support 

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  • does not replace veterinary diagnostics or treatment

  • does not provide medical diagnoses

  • does support early recognition and informed referral

  • does help prevent misinterpretation of behaviour

 

Think of it as building a bridge between behaviour and medicine.

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Veterinary Behavioural Consultation

CHF 250

Behaviour can be closely linked to physical or neurological factors. This service supports the identification of possible medical influences by reviewing your dog’s history, behavioural patterns, and relevant health information, helping you and your veterinarian determine appropriate next steps.

This service includes:

  • Initial consultation to review behaviour and health context (ca. 1,5h)

  • Behavioural questionnaire with analysis

  • Recommendations for collaboration with your veterinarian to support further assessment.

 

Includes free travel within 10 km of St. Moritz; additional distance: CHF 0.80/km.

Additional individual sessions, online session or WhatsApp consultation can be added (CHF 30/15 minutes).

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