Citation

Reisner IR. Vet. Clin. North Am. Small Anim. Pract. 2003; 33(2): 303-320.

Affiliation

Department of Clinical Studies and Behavior Clinic, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3900 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. reisner@vet.upenn.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12701514

Abstract

Canine aggression directed to human beings is a common presenting complaint and requires attention to safety issues and behavior modification to minimize the risks of future aggression. Dogs may bite familiar people, including family members, or unfamiliar people for a variety of reasons. Anxiety plays an important role in aggression regardless of its target or circumstances. Effective management of aggression may include education and safety counseling for owners, lifestyle changes for dogs and owners, avoidance of provocations when possible, and behavior modification to minimize the risk of future bites. Drug therapy may be indicated to facilitate behavior modification or to reduce reactivity in the dog.

Language: en