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Welcome!!We are excited to announce that Dr Mel Rockman has joined Animal Behavior Consultants of Michigan. Dr Rockman i...
09/18/2026

Welcome!!
We are excited to announce that Dr Mel Rockman has joined Animal Behavior Consultants of Michigan. Dr Rockman is a resident with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and will be seeing clinical behavior cases in our practice. Dr. Rockman brings a wealth of veterinary behavior experience, and - you are going to love her! She is currently booking clients in Novi and Grand Rapids.
www.animalbehaviormi.com

Get to know Dr. Rockman:

She earned her doctor of veterinary medicine degree (BVSc) from Melbourne University in Australia and has over 25 years of diverse veterinary medical experience working across Australia and in the U.K.

Dr Rockman holds membership in veterinary behaviour from Australia and New Zealand and previously had a dedicated behavior practice in Melbourne and regional Victoria.

She held a 16-year tenure as a clinician, tutor and lecturer at the Melbourne University Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Dr Rockman is Fear Free Certified.

Outside of work, she enjoys bushwalking (hiking…), walking her dog Honey, watching her son play Australian Football, great coffee, cooking and live music.

Celebrating all working Dogs on Labor Day!
09/07/2026

Celebrating all working Dogs on Labor Day!

Is you dog anxious?Panting is one sign that a dog is fearful. Fearful dogs may show an avoidance of eye contact, lowered...
09/04/2026

Is you dog anxious?
Panting is one sign that a dog is fearful. Fearful dogs may show an avoidance of eye contact, lowered ears and head, and the whites of their eyes ... all classic signs of a worried dog.
Don't forget that when pets cannot escape a fearful situation, they may freeze or they may fight. This, in many cases, is a perfectly normal adaptive response. Sadly, when pets in the veterinary clinic or at the groomer choose to freeze and tolerate handling, we often forget the fact that they are frightened - not relaxed and comfortable!

Is you pet stressed at the vet?For far too long, veterinarians and many pet owners have accepted the fact that a certain...
09/01/2026

Is you pet stressed at the vet?

For far too long, veterinarians and many pet owners have accepted the fact that a certain amount of fear displayed by pets in the veterinary clinic is "normal."
By doing this, we have all neglected the potentially serious mental damage that we may have been inflicting upon our pets.

Zoo staff have progressively moved to less physical or chemical restraint and more training, helping their patients to participate in their own medical care. If a 400-lb lion can be taught to present its tail for a blood draw we should be able to help our dogs and cats handle vaccines and blood draws with less stress too.

The first step is recognizing that your pet has Fear, Anxiety, and Stress (FAS) signs at the vet office or at the groomer. Test yourself on this photo - have you seen these signs in your dog?

Happy National Dog Day!!
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day!!

Test yourself!How good are you at seeing the subtle build up of tension, fear and aggression in dogs?
08/14/2026

Test yourself!
How good are you at seeing the subtle build up of tension, fear and aggression in dogs?

Itchy dogs are more irritable and have an increased likelihood of a bite/ snap. Does it feel itchy? Red feet? Repeated ...
08/12/2026

Itchy dogs are more irritable and have an increased likelihood of a bite/ snap.

Does it feel itchy? Red feet? Repeated ear infections?
Allergies (atopic dermatitis is one sign) are no fun for anyone! Itchy skin, red feet, repeated ear infections are all common signs of allergies in dogs. If your dog is suddenly more irritable - make sure you check for allergies.

Ref: J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2022; 58:161–167

Does your pup struggle at veterinary care visits? Getting the right pre visit anti anxiety medications can make a diffe...
08/05/2026

Does your pup struggle at veterinary care visits?
Getting the right pre visit anti anxiety medications can make a difference. Check out this recent research!

Getting close to back to school time!What are your plans for dog training? Finding structured, positive experiences for ...
08/05/2026

Getting close to back to school time!
What are your plans for dog training? Finding structured, positive experiences for your dog, especially your young dog is critical for long term behavioral health. Look for trainers that are involved in continuing education, have knowledge assessed certifications and use positive methodology.
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Need help? We would love to help you with your noise sensitive dog - or any other behavior problem you are facing! Reach...
08/04/2026

Need help?
We would love to help you with your noise sensitive dog - or any other behavior problem you are facing! Reach us at www.animalbehaviormi.com

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24360 Novi Road Ste. A
Novi, MI
48375

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+16162642695

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