Dog fights
Dr. Jeff Nichol, DVM, IAABC Veterinary Behaviorist
Sadly, aggression between family dogs is common. Friendships between canine besties can take a bad turn. I’ve sutured and stapled plenty of wounds and even repaired a few fractures resulting from nasty altercations. Since specializing in veterinary behavior medicine, I now help pet parents with this potentially dangerous problem among pupsters they love. Nobody wants to rehome a fuzzy family member. Worst of all, you are already doing your best to break up these brawls while trying to make it better but it worsens anyway. You might get hurt in the process. We can help most of these angry dogs but not with reprimands and punishment.
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About the author
Dr. Jeff Nichol, DVM, IAABC is a residency trained veterinary behaviorist whose practice is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of behavior disorders of dogs and cats. With extensive experience in general practice and behavior medicine, he works with pet parents to tailor practical, individualized treatment plans to improve the well-being of pets and their people.
Dr. Nichol regularly writes about the treatment of behavior problems, including anxiety, aggression, fear, separation, house soiling, and other common concerns in companion pets.
