Wayne L. Hunthausen, DVM

Before the next dog bite incident has you thinking twice about how to handle a canine patient, dive into this handout.

The much feared ferocious kitty is really just misunderstood. Let's examine the spark behind the fury and take steps to alleviate the anxiety.

Four key areas can help you assess the danger for future behavior and whether a dog can safely stay in a home.

Help owners treat their dog's reactive behaviors-whether the dog is exhibiting aggression, fear, or unruly behavior-by recommending they follow these ABCs.

New Year's resolutions often involve getting more exercise, and this includes dogs as well. But reactivity on a leash is a common problem, making it less likely for owners to venture out with their dogs. This step-by-step training plan will help you help owners take control and enjoy walking their dogs again.

Dr. Wayne Hunthausen will help you treat-and prevent-fear-related aggression in all your canine patients.

Behavior services preserve your clients' bonds with pets and generate revenue.

A behavior history form for use in adolescent and adult pet consultations.

Canine behavior problems can be a real challenge to correct, but with a little forethought and the right information, owners can easily prevent most common problems.

Fear aggression is triggered by a stimulus that appears threatening to the dog.

Housesoiling is the most common behavior problem for which cat owners seek help.

Feline behavior problems can be a real challenge to correct, but with a little forethought and the right information, owners can easily prevent most common problems.

The diagnosis involves collecting historical information about the pet that reveals hyper-attachment to the owner, anxiety at the time of the owner's departure and owner-absent behavior problems for which other medical and behavioral causes have been ruled out.

Fears and phobias may be due to a pet's genetics, learned from an unpleasant experience or result from inadequate socialization.

One of the most crucial steps in working up a dog aggression case is assessing the danger inherent in the situation.

Canine behavior problems can be a real challenge to correct, but with a little forethought and the right information, owners can easily prevent most common problems.

For the young puppy, the purpose of micturition and defecation is to rid the body of wastes.

Canine and feline behavior problems can be a real challenge to correct, but with a little forethought and the right information, owners can easily prevent most common problems.

Separation anxiety is a distressing behavior problem with serious consequences for the owner as well as the pet.

Canine behavior problems can be a real challenge to correct, but with a little forethought and the right information, owners can easily prevent most common problems.

Feline behavior problems can be a real challenge to correct, but with a little forethought and the right information, owners can easily prevent most common problems.