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June 2023 by SF R.
I would strongly NOT recommend working with Dr Commins. We are now working with a different behaviorist, who was very surprised by the treatment plan recommended by Dr Commins (as other vets have been, too). We now need to start over with a lot of medication changes. Additionally, the treatment plan was not customized, and she did not take our feedback into consideration, so all in all, I would recommend you go elsewhere.
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September 2020 by Robin Cowen
Dr. Commins came over on Saturday to assess my inter-vat aggression issues. It was a great meeting, and I am filled with hope that my 2 cats can eventually have a truce, if not a friendship. She gave so many suggestions, and was really easy to talk to.I highly recommend her if you are having any behavioral pet issues.
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August 2019 by Kristen R.
I wanted to wait until we were a bit into the treatment plan and could give a fair review because quite honestly getting a Pet Behavior Consultant can be costly and it is a process. I'm happy to say we are over the moon with Dr. Commins' services and support that we have received. Short background: We adopted a rescue who had some minor leash reactivity but it soon evolved to fear based anxiety and aggression that popped up out of nowhere. While we did classes and training we knew we needed help beyond it and were overwhelmed by all the different advice we were getting trainers, different types of training styles, collars, harnesses. It was overwhelming and obviously for different dogs and different backgrounds (we knew he came from a potentially super sad and hurtful past) that some styles and avenues could do more harm than good long term. It was after researching various ASPCA and training journals (it was a full time job for a solid week) that it seemed that getting a Veterinary Behavior Consultant or Behaviorist who could be most helpful in putting us down the right path to success and we found Dr. Commins through the suggestion of a trainer based on the issues we were describing. Dr. Commins' background and qualifications are exactly what you want for any pet who's behavior you need decoding. She is compassionate, reassuring, caring and beyond easy to talk to. She came to our house to do a full evaluation and we were immediately at ease with her disposition and excellent approach to the task at hand. We received a full diagnosis and treatment plan and have been loving the support we've had from her as we make adjustments in our lives to assist in making the world a less scary place for our dog. This is a huge commitment and there's no fast fix to anything but if you're committed to the work of great long term mental emotional health for your pet, Dr. Commins makes it easy, informative and manageable for you. I'd recommend this for any new pet owner of a rescue who needs finding the proper rehabilitation plan for behavior that needs adjusting.
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July 2019 by Jazminn Fisher
Keely is wonderful. She is fully devoted in doing what's best for her patients and will make a customized schedule just for you.
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October 2018 by Liz Sydow
If anyone in San Francisco needs help training their pet, definitely check out Dr. Commins! She is kind, compassionate and truly wants the best for you and your pet.
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February 2018 by Alan K.
We asked Dr. Commins to visit with our dogs, which are littermates. We have been very impressed. Dr. Commins' has shown both a tremendous amount of knowledge and a lot of sensitivity, resulting in a personalized plan for each of our dogs. We couldn't help but notice that the empathy Dr. Commins showed towards our more troubled dog is the kind of empathy we could use for humans as well. She seems to be not only a very good doctor but also a very good person. We are starting the plan she prescribed and seeing good early results.
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January 2018 by Brian W.
Dr. Commins has been amazing! She has helped us cope with a crazy and anxious little pup. While the modest meds have helped, what has been most helpful is her reliable, thoughtful, and responsiveness in providing advice when we pepper her with any random question about how to manage our dog's behavior. We went through several other self-proclaimed dog behavior experts and Dr. Commins easily topped them all. Thanks as always! - Brian, Karen, & doggie Beacon
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November 2017 by Catherine Hagberg
Dr. Commins is very committed to her profession. Her caring, thoughtful and intelligent approach to animal healthcare and behavior is exemplary. I would trust my pet's well-being to her care with no reservation knowing she would be providing the best possible treatment or training my pet needed.
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November 2017 by Brooke E.
Our hero!!! Dr Keely has been life changing for our pup! We have a very anxious/needy rescue dog and went through multiple trainers before realizing we needed a behavioral vet. Dr Keely came to our house and did a full evaluation of our little guy, talking us through everything. She gave us tons of recommendations and even sent us a 30 page detailed summary of our meeting and of how we can help our pup. The dog has been drastically improving and seems so much happier. Thank you Dr Keely!!!!
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October 2017 by LaeCharles Lawrence Jr.
Dr. Commins is committed to creating stronger connections between her clients and their animals, with useful and modern training techniques!
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October 2017 by Lee D.
Dr. Keely Commins is by far the best help we've had with our rescue dog!! From just one consultation, she gave us tons of amazing resources that were specific to our dog's troubles. She's been incredibly helpful the entire way. It's been 2-3 months since we had her come by and she is still checking in with us and offering us more advice and tips! I'd definitely recommend Dr. Keely to anyone who needs help with their pet.
