Tails Of Success!
Rebel
"I started with Dr. C after a biting incident with my dog. She is deaf and we got her from the Denver Dumb Friends. After a couple of days, she showed signs of being afraid of strangers, and would go 'shriek barking' when there were 'strangers' at the house. The friend she bit had had an issue with one of her dogs, and highly recommended Dr. C. My first visit with Dr. C was very relaxing. Her room was set up to keep everyone (including Rebel) feeling safe. We talked for quite some time, and she watched Rebel's actions during the meeting. We set up a beginning plan, and then subsequently, about every 4 - 6 weeks we had a phone visit and fixed the plan according to Rebel's improvement or decline (mostly improvements). Rebel is now a pretty happy dog (although, she is still working through her fears). She has become very playful, and loves toys especially balls! Her and our other dog love to do tug of war with rope toys, and they play chase and have a great time together. If I find that I am in need of help with her again, I will certainly call Dr. C."
-Alice Chavez
30 YEARS OF HARD-EARNED EXPERIENCE
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CUTTING-EDGE KNOWLEDGE
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About Dr. C
Dr. E’Lise Christensen Bell (Dr. C) is a board-certified veterinary behaviorist on a mission to bring joy, curiosity, and understanding to pets and their people.
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With 30 years of experience in veterinary medicine, Dr. C started from the ground up, cleaning cages and training therapy dogs at 16, progressing through puppy classes, dog training, and veterinary school, including a veterinary behavior residency at Cornell.
Her journey includes hands-on roles in sheltering, general, specialty, and feline-only practices, giving her a well-rounded, compassionate perspective on the behavioral challenges families face.
Today, Dr. C’s boutique veterinary behavior service blends academic insights with practical solutions, creating a supportive space for families navigating pet behavior issues and professionals worldwide. Her service is a vibrant hub of consulting, international lectures, and media contributions, all dedicated to advancing animal behavior, public health, and sheltering knowledge.
Side Quests
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Partnering with pediatricians and family doctors to help families build safe, happy bonds with their animal companions
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Supporting neurodivergent individuals as they help struggling pets
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Saving the Oxford comma
After-Hours Concerns? We’ve Got You
When our clinic is closed and your pet needs help, you don’t have to wait. Dr. C partners with VetTriage, a
24/7 tele-triage service staffed by licensed veterinarians. Whether it’s a sudden symptom, an accident, or you're just unsure what to do, you can get immediate expert advice from the comfort of home.
Curious About Working With Us?
Who We Are
We’re a tiny team of people-loving, science-driven behavior geeks led by Dr. C. We help devoted, worn-out pet parents and their “too smart for their own good” animals finally get the answers, support, and hope they’ve been searching for.