Biofeedback for Pets
Calm support for the animals who calm you.
Pets feel stress too. Loud storms, new places, vet visits and changes at home can leave dogs, cats and other companions anxious. Debra Nelson, MA, LMFT, provides gentle, relaxation-focused biofeedback sessions for pets at our Forest Lake office as a complement to care from your veterinarian.
Know the Signs
Every animal is different, but these are common stress signals to watch for.
Trouble settling down, circling or following you from room to room.
Especially during storms, fireworks, car rides or vet visits.
Retreating under furniture or avoiding people and other pets.
More vocal than usual, especially when left alone.
Licking paws or grooming until fur thins.
Destructive behavior or bathroom accidents in a house-trained pet.
Learn more about pet behavior from the ASPCA and the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Pet biofeedback is a relaxation-focused wellness session. It is not veterinary care, a diagnosis or a substitute for your vet. If your pet has a sudden change in behavior, appetite, energy or comfort, contact your veterinarian first. Pain and illness often look like anxiety.
Need a vet? The AVMA pet owner resources can help you find care. For a possible poisoning, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.
How It Works
Pet sessions use the same calm, relaxation-focused approach as our biofeedback for people. All pet sessions are provided by Debra Nelson, MA, LMFT. Call to ask whether a session suits your animal.
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Tell us about your pet, what you are noticing and what your vet has said.
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We explain the process, what it can and cannot do, and whether it suits your animal.
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Sessions are gentle and non-invasive, with your pet kept as comfortable as possible.
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You get simple ideas to keep the calm going between visits.
Your Pet's Practitioner
Debra provides every pet biofeedback session at Beyond the Brain Therapies Inc., bringing the same calm, patient approach she uses with people. Read Debra’s profile.
Calm at Home
Tap a tab for everyday ideas you can try today.
Support for the Humans Too
When a pet is anxious, the whole household feels it. Explore our therapy specialties, meet our team, or visit our partner practice, Counseling and Mediation Solutions, for family counseling.
Pet Biofeedback FAQs
More answers in our FAQ and resource hub.
It is a gentle, relaxation-focused wellness session for companion animals, based on the same calming approach we use in biofeedback for people. Sessions are provided by Debra Nelson, MA, LMFT.
Debra Nelson, MA, LMFT, provides all pet biofeedback sessions at our Forest Lake office. Book a pet session with Debra or call 651-408-3174.
No. It does not diagnose or treat illness and does not replace your veterinarian. Please see your vet for any medical or sudden behavior concerns.
Ask us about your animal. We will talk through whether a session suits your pet’s species, temperament and needs before you book.
Sessions are designed to be gentle and non-invasive, and your pet’s comfort comes first. If your pet is uneasy, the session can be paused or stopped.
Contact your veterinarian first. New or sudden changes in behavior, appetite, activity or comfort can signal pain or illness.
Book online with Debra, call 651-408-3174, or send a secure message on this page so we can learn about your pet first.
Get Started
Book online, call our office, or send a secure message with your questions.
All pet sessions are with Debra Nelson, MA, LMFT. Book online, or tell us about your pet first and we will confirm the fit.
Office: 407 West Broadway Avenue, Forest Lake, MN 55025. Get directions or visit our contact page.
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Calmer pets make calmer homes. Ask about biofeedback for your pet, and explore support for the humans too.
