Professionalism, Expertise, and Extraordinary Care
Police and Working Canines require expertise, handling skills, and the ability to work together with both the Canine and its handler. Rocky Point Animal Hospital is sought on a regional level for its expertise in handling working canines. Respect is given to both the Canine and its Handler as to how procedures and exams should be performed. With a competitive background in IPO dog sport, staff is very familiar working with Belgian Malinois', German Shepherds, Dutch Shepherds, Rottweilers, and Doberman.
Specialty services include:
Specialty services include:
- Prophylactic Gastropexy for prevention of GDV/Bloat
- OFA/A-stamp Certification for Hips and Elbows
- Sports Injuries with In-House Orthopedic Surgeon services available
- Wellness and Preventative Medicine
- Emergency Protocol Training for Fire/EMS/Police Officers treating working K9's in the Field
- Reproductive Services including Semen Collection, Artificial Insemination, and Intra-uterine Insemination using Frozen Semen
Behavior Services
With extensive knowledge of working canines comes a staff that is very knowledgeable in canine behavior. Rocky Point Animal Hospital is an expert in treating and working with aggressive dogs, ranging from dominance aggression to fear aggression. Many times patients who have always required sedation for nail trims, ear cleaning, exams, etc. come to us for care utilizing operant conditioning and positive reinforcement techniques. Very rarely is sedation needed! Please call us if you are in needed of behavioral consulting, or have a unique pet that is not typically accepting of conventional veterinary care. We can help!
