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Insight Animal Behavior Services, PC, 3927 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL (2025)

04/24/2025

"When we adopted Luna from PAWS in 2021, she made herself at home in our family quickly, but was fearful (and reactive) of almost everything and everyone else except us: she could not tolerate being left alone, riding in the car, going to the vet, other dogs, other people...the list was long and felt insurmountable. Thankfully, two talented trainers we met: Kiki Yablon and Kristina Rosinia connected us with Dr. Ballantyne at Insight, and now our family and Luna are living our best life together!

Dr. Ballantyne helped us find the right medication plan for Luna, gave us guidance about how to manage her environment, and continually connected us with new resources (such as Ali Evanson at I Got This Sit) every time we faced a new challenge. We looked forward to our appointments, because we always left feeling heard, supported, and better equipped to manage and enjoy life with Luna.

We adore Luna and all the joy she brings to our family’s life, even though she will never be a pup that can roll with anything and anyone. Adopting her has taught us what it means to unconditionally love, accept, and respect another while also helping them be their best self; Dr. Ballantyne was such an incredible support on our journey to this beautiful life lesson. We are happy that Luna has “graduated” - and know that she is in great hands with her regular vet, the wonderful Dr. Ogishi and all the staff at Animal Medical Center - but were sad to say goodbye to Dr. Ballantyne, who has been such a treasured part of Team Luna.

Thank you, Dr. B and Insight, for saving Luna’s life and enriching ours!"

We are so grateful for the kind words from Luna's humans and their dedication throughout this process! yablon

04/14/2025

🎓Congrats to our recent grad, Zilda! Her humans shared their journey:
"After 30 years of having and working with German Shepherd Dogs, Zilda's behavior mystified and scared me, especially as we vetted her carefully before taking her home. I felt alone as I grappled with her extreme aggression toward my husband, the vet, visitors, dogs and almost all stimuli in the outside world, including birds in our yard. So, it was our great relief that we met you, Dr.K***z. You addressed all aspects of her being. The process was a lot about training me! I had to communicate about Zilda 's behavior, so I learned to observe her body language and behavior. I also had to change my approach that vibed with her anxiety and fear.
We now have a boarding place that you recommended, a primary vet with whom you have coordinated care; we now have a finely tuned drug regimen for her vet visits. (And we made it through Crazy Covid.) The support staff made "the mechanics" of our time with Insight run smoothly and pleasantly. The support group for people with "special" dogs is a brilliant idea. Thank you all. It took four years to reset her nervous system and her progress continues. She is a more confident, stable dog who has dog and cat friends, welcomes guests into our home and goes with the flow. I can't thank you all enough."

We are so proud of Team Zilda and are grateful for your trust in our team! 💜

04/09/2025

🎓Hats off to our latest graduate, Bella!🎓 Graduation can occur when all parts of a patient's treatment plan (medication, management & behavior modification) have stabilized, so the primary care veterinarian can manage care moving forward.

"We started working with Insight and Dr. Drewno in 2020, to help our dog Bella with anxiety, reactivity, and aggression around our other dog. A combination of training techniques and medications has improved Bella’s comfort level so much, and has helped us create and maintain a peaceful home environment with both our dogs and our young son. Bella can now enjoy her time lounging in the sun or on the couch with much less anxiety and worry :-)"

We are so thankful to be a part of Team Bella! 🥳

03/30/2025

April Support Sessions Available!! These are open to anyone that needs emotional support on the human side of the human-animal bond, anywhere in the world!

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Please share this low-cost resource with anyone that could benefit from it!

03/11/2025

🎓 Katashi has graduated from Insight! That means his treatment (medication, management & behavior modification) are stable and his primary care veterinarian can take over his behavioral care. Graduation takes a lot of work and dedication to achieve by Katashi, his humans and our team!

Here are some kind words from Katashi's humans:
"We found Insight & Dr. Drewno after we foster-failed Katashi. He had issues with separation, body handling and reactivity. In addition, he had GI issues, had tested HW+ and had hit a rough patch with one of his sisters. I remember how overwhelmed I was at that first appointment with Dr. Drewno and probably looked at her like she was a little crazy for all she was suggesting. But we were determined to help him, so we put our trust in her and followed her instructions. Today he is a different dog; he trusts us, has more confidence, and his medical issues and anxiety are under control and manageable. I don't know how we would have gone through this journey without Dr. Drewno and Insight, and I am so thankful we didn't have to. Thank you just doesn't seem like enough for all they have done for us!"

We are so thankful for your trust and allowing us to be a part of your journey! ❤

03/03/2025

🎓BINX IS OUR LATEST GRADUATE!! 🥳 Here are what Binx's humans shared about their time with Insight: "Our experience with Dr. Ballantyne was excellent. She was patient and very knowledgeable about some of the behaviors Binx was exhibiting. He’s a great pup and we adore him, but he has some stranger danger fear and has a difficult time meeting new people and dogs. Dr. Ballantyne provided great insights right from our initial intake appointment. She made helpful suggestions regarding things we could do at home and on walks and worked with us on a medication plan. In the last couple of years, Binx has made tremendous progress and we’ve even been able to advance to working with a trainer in home to continue his progress. We could not recommend working with Insight any more!"

We are so thankful for your kind words and trust in our team! Graduation can occur when all components of treatment (medication, management & behavior modification) have stabilized. Behavioral care is then transferred to the patient's primary care vet. This is a huge milestone and Team Binx deserves a celebration! 🎉

02/26/2025

🎓Ruby is a graduate of Insight!!🥳 Here are a few words from Ruby's humans about their experience:

"We are thankful for Dr. Drewno and all that she did to help Ruby with her anxiety which sometimes made her aggressive. It took a few years, but we are at a point where Ruby is no longer aggressive and we have learned how to manage her anxiety with medication, training and lots of helpful tips from Dr. Drewno and the staff. It was a pleasure working with Dr. Drewno and the Insight staff!"

Amazing job, Team Ruby! We wish you all the best!!

02/25/2025

Join us in this live discussion TONIGHT where you can connect with a supportive community, ask questions, and chat about dog and cat behavior!

Tues. Feb. 25th from 5-6pm CT

Register here: https://insightfulanimals.substack.com/p/join-us-for-our-first-live-event

02/21/2025

"Insight has been a great help in testing and adjusting medications to help our pup deal with stress. Shout out to Kelsie (CVT) and Dr. K***z, who have both been extremely communicative, professional, and supportive!"

🎓Team Huckleberry is graduating from Insight after being a patient with us for nearly 3 years! Behavioral treatment (medication, management & behavior modification) has stabilized so behavioral care has transferred to the primary care vet.

Thank you for your trust in our team- we are so thankful to support you on your journey! ❤

02/18/2025

🎓Hats off to our latest grad, Olive!! Graduation can occur when treatment (medication, management & behavior modification) has stabilized. This means the primary care vet can oversee Olive's behavioral care moving forward. We are so thankful for your trust in our team!

"Olive has grown so much since starting with Insight. We have learned many strategies that have helped Olive on walks and when interacting with other dogs. Thank you Dr. Drewno and the Insight Team for your support during this journey!” ~Olive's Humans

02/13/2025

🎓Bertie has graduated and her humans shared kind words about their experience with Insight!
"Our sweet Bertie has come so far since starting with Insight! Initially she was fearful and anxious and would barely walk anywhere. Dr. Drewno was incredibly helpful during and between each visit, helping to manage Bertie's anxiety and pain and tailoring an approach that led to incredible results and a happy and energetic dog who enjoys walking and playing! We're so thankful!"

Thank you for your trust in our team, we are thankful to be a part of your journey!

02/10/2025

🎓Sampson has graduated!!🥳 Graduation can occur when all components of treatment (medication, management & behavior modification) are stable. Then behavioral care is transferred to the primary care veterinarian.

Thank you to Sampson's amazing humans for all of their hard work and kind words! "We adopted Sam not knowing he struggled with separation anxiety and we were at a complete loss of what to do. Our primary care vet recommended Insight and working with them was the best decision we’ve ever made!"

02/07/2025

🎓Esther has graduated!! 🥳 Her humans were kind enough to share their story:

"Thank you and all at Insight for helping Esther be a braver, more confident and happy pup!

When we first adopted Esther, she would not leave the living room. She was aggressive toward just about anything she encountered due to fear. We tried a reactive dog class but she shut down and just shook the entire class so we ended up attending alone. After that we knew we had to find help, and were recommended to Insight by our regular vet. Dr. Drewno has been so crucial to help us understand the world from Esther’s eyes and give us the tools to make it a less scary world for all of us. Even our daily walks in the beginning were stressful, now although her reactions can still be less than perfect, we know how to predict and handle it. Insight has helped Esther’s sweetness outshine her fear, and we couldn't be happier!"

Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey! ❤

02/03/2025

🎓Congrats to the Grad, Zuri!!! 🥳
Graduation can occur when all parts of treatment (medication, management & behavior modification) are stable so behavioral care can be transferred back to the primary care veterinarian.

Thank you to Zuri's humans for the kind words and trust in our team!
"“Thank you for all your help these last 2-3 years! Zuri has come a long way with her anxiety. Dr. Drewno listened to all the concerns I had and always provided me with helpful training/resources. My biggest concern was her separation anxiety because she would just bark and whimper for hours until I came home. Now I can go to work knowing she will happily nap/rest during that time. Again thank you so much to the Insight team!”

01/31/2025

"We are so grateful to Dr. Drewno and the Insight team! Our rescue pup, Hansel, has always been fearful and reactive. With the help of Dr. Drewno, we were better able to understand his needs and make modifications to help him live more comfortably. She helped us navigate the tough transition of adding a baby into our family - the reactive dog + newborn combo is no easy feat! With the help of Dr. Drewno (and medication!) our household is calm and Hansel is thriving. Thank you Insight team!"

Hats off to Hansel, our latest Insight graduate! His humans diligently worked with Dr. Drewno and our team. Now his stable behavioral treatment plan can be transferred to his primary care vet.

We are so thankful to be part of your journey! ❤

01/27/2025

🎓Congratulations, Team Otis, on your graduation! Through hard work and dedication, Otis's behavioral treatment (medication, management & behavior modification) has stabilized! This means Otis's primary care veterinarian can manage his behavioral care moving forward.

His proud parents shared: "He’s turned into the best boy a person could have!!!"

We couldn't agree more & are thankful for your trust in our team!

01/22/2025

🎓Cora has graduated!! Graduation can occur when all parts of a patient's behavioral treatment plan (medication, management & behavior modification) stabilize.

Kind words from Cora's family:
"Cora is a rescue who may have spent the first year or so of her life mostly outside. She had considerable fear of storms and fireworks. Her fears began to worsen into a fear of anything resembling those noises (airplanes, rolling garbage cans) which meant Cora began to refuse walks or even going into her own backyard. She was constantly nervousness and fearful.

We've spent two years working with Dr. Ballantyne at Insight. We've learned ways to give Cora options and space, when needed, and have come up with medicines that help calm her body and mind. Cora will never be happy during a storm, but she isn't scared into a panic, either! And regular days are good days, no heightened fear with no reason.

Many thanks for the happy years ahead, and even just for the happy day, today!"

12/23/2024

Nala has graduated! Graduation can occur when all components of a patient's treatment plan (medication, management & training) are stable. Behavioral care is then transferred to the primary veterinarian. Team Nala has been working with Insight since 2021 and working very hard towards their goals.

Thank you to Nala's humans for sharing their story and cute photos!

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