Citation

Pike A. Vet. Clin. North Am. Small Anim. Pract. 2018; 48(3): 387-402.

Affiliation

Behavior Medicine Division, Veterinary Referral Center of Northern Virginia, Manassas, VA, USA. Electronic address: dramypike@vrc-nova.com.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.cvsm.2017.12.006

PMID

29429601

Abstract

Canine aggression occurring in the home can be a dangerous diagnosis with costly consequences to all members of the household. Management is a key modality in the treatment of canine aggression in the home. A thorough history will detail each trigger, target, and context and allow for the veterinary team to put together a comprehensive management plan. Management allows for the avoidance of future aggressive episodes and minimizes the risks associated with living with a patient with these diagnoses. Although risk cannot be mitigated 100%, thorough management can create a safe environment for the implementation of the behavior treatment plan.

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Language: en

Keywords

Canine aggression; Management; Strategies; Treatment goals