Apr 1, 2010
By:
Petra A. Mertens, DVM, MSW, DECVBM, CAAB, DACVB, LGSW
In many cases, we ask our clients to change their ways, adapt new strategies, and adjust their interactions with their pet. Clients are at different stages of readiness to make changes.
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Apr 1, 2010
By:
Petra A. Mertens, DVM, MSW, DECVBM, CAAB, DACVB, LGSW
For many years, we taught clients who live with dogs who bite that the problem is likely 'dominance' – the dog is possessing over space, food or other resources to establish a hierarchical position. While some aggressive reactions may be due to the dog's perceived need to guard a resource, there is no evidence that interactions with humans aim at establishing rank.
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Apr 1, 2010
By:
Petra A. Mertens, DVM, MSW, DECVBM, CAAB, DACVB, LGSW
In conversation, the terms 'anxiety,' 'fear,' and 'phobia' are commonly used synonymously. In the context of behavior medicine it is important to be mindful of their respective definition and differences between the conditions since they vary not only in presentation, but also in treatment and prognosis.
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