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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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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