Behaviour Veterinarian
Dr Liesl Plekker
Introducing Dr Liesl Plekker, an accomplished veterinary surgeon who qualified in 2011, and went on to complete a postgraduate Master’s degree in Clinical Animal Behaviour at the University of Edinburgh. She is deeply committed to enhancing the quality of life for pets and their families through evidence-based, fear-free behavioural interventions.
Liesl worked as a Veterinary Behaviourist for the Dogs Trust, the largest canine charity in the United Kingdom. She is dedicated to staying at the forefront of research and has delivered numerous lectures and conference talks on veterinary behaviour.
Liesl is skilled at diagnosing the underlying cause of behavioural issues and developing treatment plans, which may involve appropriate medication (if indicated) environmental management and behavioural modification.
Understanding dog’s behavioural health issues may require both veterinarian and trainer intervention to truly assess and diagnose the pet’s concern, Dr Liesl works closely with our Trainer and Behaviourist Victoria.
Based on the Coast, Liesel is passionate about supporting pet owners with a wide range of behavioural concerns, while providing compassionate and attentive veterinary care.
Some of the conditions we see, but not limited to:
– Anxiety Disorders
– Fears and Phobias
– Inappropriate Elimination
– Excessive Vocalisation
– Noise Sensitivity
– Separation Anxiety
– Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
– Eating Pattern Changes
– Sleeping Disorder
– Hyperactivity Disorder
– Resource Guarding
– Prey Drive
– Depression
– Aggression
– Cognitive Dysfunction
– And more…
Our aim is to provide accessible and affordable behaviour services to pet owners to support you every step of the way. Chat to us today about an initial consultation or to learn more about our behaviour modification programs.
Initial consultations are available both online and in-clinic. To make an enquiry or appointment with our Behaviour Veterinarian, please email or phone us today.
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