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|Articles|April 15, 2022
3 Must-reads on canine aggression
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
3 articles explaining dog aggression and tips for preventing it
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To conclude National Dog Bite Prevention Week, we have selected 3 articles to better understand canine aggression so you can inform clients and help to mitigate these negative human-dog encounters.
From the reasoning behind dog aggression to the connection between this behavior and medical issues—there's something for everyone. Happy reading!
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Understanding and preventing canine aggression : Debra F. Horwitz, DVM, DACVB, highlights the motives behind aggresive behavior and how to help decrease these kinds of incidents.5 Safety tips for National Dog Bite Prevention Week that clients need to hear : Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group outlined insightful pointers veterinarians can share with clients to prevent their dogs from biting.Snap judgments: Aggression problem or medical condition? Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, explained the intersection between common clinical issues and primary behavioral concerns in canines.
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