Canine Behavior: A Guide for Veterinarians

This easy-to-read book comprehensively examines all canine behavioral traits -- both normal and abnormal. Written by a respected veterinary authority, it helps the reader thoroughly understand, accurately diagnose, and effectively treat a wide spectrum of problems. It explores how dogs play, communicate, interact socially and sexually, groom themselves, and much more. Details the best ways to solve a full range of behavioral problems, including the latest drug therapies and new treatments. Also features a wealth of case examples that make the guidance in this book easy to apply. coverage of aggression, house soiling, social behavior, and more. Explores new treatments for canine behavioural problems. Details uses, actions, and doses for the latest drug therapies. Integrates extensive reviews of the literature throughout the text. Organizes problems into major categories to make reference easy. Discusses the origins of canine behaviour. Compares the behaviour of house dogs to free-roaming and feral dogs. Reviews the dogs behaviour and its changing role for humans.