Citation

Sueda KL, Malamed R. Vet. Clin. North Am. Small Anim. Pract. 2014; 44(3): 599-628.

Affiliation

Dr. Rachel Malamed Behavior Consulting, 7119 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90035, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.cvsm.2014.01.008

PMID

24766702

Abstract

This article reviews the various causes of human-directed aggression in dogs and provides a step-by-step plan guiding the general practitioner through history taking, behavior observations, diagnosis, consultation, treatment, and follow-up care. Charts summarizing how to obtain behavioral information, the client's management options, treatment recommendations, diagnosis and treatment of human-directed aggression, and the clinician's role in preventing human-directed aggression are included. A graphic illustration of canine body language is also provided.

Language: en