People across the world keep dogs as pets. These dogs are usually a big part of their owners lives and often grow up to truly be, "man's best friend,". What, then, can be done for a dog with behavior problems? Through recent research it has been establis hed that dogs, like many humans, do suffer from mental disorders. There is however, a variety of treatments available and a complete cure is often achieved. Dr. Nicholas …showed first 75 words of 699 total…

…showed last 75 words of 699 total…through obedience training and consistent commands (Meisterfeld 51). However, as seen through the work of Dr. Dodman, even if your dog does become aggressive, all is not lost. There are a plethora of treatments available and most are a complete success. Works Cited Dodman, Nicholas. The Dog Who Loved Too Much. New York: Bantom Books, 1996. Horwitz, Debra. "Recognizing Aggression." Dog Fancy April 1996: 40-47. Meisterfeld, C.W. "To Bite or not to Bite." Dog Fancy April 1996: 48-51.