Dr E'Lise Christensen Bell (Dr C)
Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist
Creating joyful, healthy connections between pets and people
30 YEARS OF HARD-EARNED EXPERIENCE + CUTTING-EDGE KNOWLEDGEÂ
Are you an overwhelmed pet parent struggling to help your friend feel better?Â
A pro looking to learn more about veterinary behavior?
A keen learner who thinks serious topics can be a blast? Â
WE'VE GOT YOU!
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.
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.Â
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
- Partnering with pediatricians and family doctors to help families build safe, happy bonds with their animal companionsÂ
- Supporting neurodivergent individuals as they help struggling petsÂ
- Saving the Oxford commaÂ
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Veterinary Behavior Consultations
Family-Centered, Expert Care
We help pet parents who go above and beyond—just like you. You probably looked hard to find us, so let’s start with this: You are an incredible pet parent! Reaching out for support shows just how much you care.
You’ve likely already tried advice from trainers, friends, and even your regular vet. That’s why we’re here—veterinary behaviorists offer something different. It takes 12 years of training to combine veterinary medicine, behavioral well-being, and family-centered support, and we use all of it to help you and your pet find joy together.
Your goal is our guide. Let’s create a plan that works for you and your pet!
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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.
Tails of success how Dr. C helped our pets..
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"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
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"I was referred to Dr C because my dog had a history of separation anxiety and biting. She provided me with behavior techniques to work with my dog to help manage her behaviors to where we could understand what the triggers were for them and avoid those triggers whenever possible. She is a much calmer, happier dog now, probably because I am a much calmer and happier trainer/owner. I use the same techniques to other areas of training and they work like a charm. She's the same dog with the same traits that come with her breed, but learning to work with that makes life so much easier!"
-Susan Gartung
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Dr C is currently out of the office.
Veterinary Behavior Consultations of Colorado, LLC is not available 24/7, nor do they provide emergency or urgent care. If your pet needs help outside of business hours, you should contact your local general practitioner or take your pet to a veterinary emergency clinic.