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Dr. Sagi Denenberg
My love for animals, nature, and science naturally led me to veterinary medicine. But everything changed during my first year of vet school when I attended a seminar on animal behaviour. I was instantly fascinated by the workings of the brain and how behaviour is shaped by genetics, health, and the environment. When I discovered that behavioural issues are among the most common reasons pets are surrendered or euthanized, I knew this was where I could make the greatest impact.
After graduation, I moved to Canada to pursue a formal residency in veterinary behavioural medicine. I later became a board-certified veterinary behaviourist, committed to supporting both animals and the people who care for them.
In 2015, I joined the University of Bristol in England as a clinical veterinary behaviourist. There, I worked with clients, taught veterinary and veterinary nursing students, and contributed to research in the field.
Since returning to Ontario in 2018, I’ve continued clinical work while teaching veterinary students at the University of Bristol, the University of St. Matthew's, and in the MSc programme at the University of Edinburgh. I also mentor residents in behavioural medicine and authored Small Animal Veterinary Psychiatry, a resource to support students, veterinarians, and researchers exploring this evolving field.
Knowing there are still pets who struggle and that I can help them feel safe and calm, and supporting their people in building strong, trusting relationships, is what keeps me doing what I love.
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