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July 2nd 2025
A systematic review of several studies offers insight.
Counseling new puppy owners: Normal play vs. aggressive tendencies
December 1st 2007Many owners begin their relationship with new puppies armed with misinformation and an idealistic view of the pet-owner relationship. Owners often don't know how to properly shape behaviors or handle problems, and one area that needs special attention is play aggression.
Have You Heard? Why pet dogs bite children (3:20)
November 16th 2007Behavioral assessments and medical records of dogs evaluated at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine for human-directed aggression provide much-needed data regarding the circumstances surrounding dog bites in children.