Canine aggression toward unfamiliar people and dogs.
Aggression toward unfamiliar dogs and people is a common problem arising most commonly from fear and territoriality. A number of factors contribute to its development, including socialization deficits, hormones, and genetic and neurophysiologic components. These factors are discussed in this article, as are management and behavior modification approaches for controlling aggression.
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South Texas Veterinary Behavior Services, Sugar Land, TX 77479, USA. sykevet@aol.com
D000374:Aggression / Q000523:psychology*; D000818:Animals; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004285:Dogs / Q000523:psychology*; D005239:Fear / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D001841:Human-Animal Bond; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents