Course Introduction:

An introductory lecture program covering the common behavioral problems in dogs and cats.  Normal behavior will be discussed but the emphasis will be on diagnostic evaluation of dogs and cats with common behavioral abnormalities. Behavior modification will be discussed for each disorder as well important aspects of client communication and education.

Course outline:课程大纲：

1.Introduction and the role of veterinarians in addressing behavior issues

2. Introduction to normal canine and feline behavior

3. Common canine and feline behavior problems

4. Behavior modifying principles

5. Rational use of behavior modifying drugs

6. General Approach to Clinical Behavior Cases and Maximizing Treatment Success

（Clinical Behavior Issues）

7. Fears, anxieties and :

- Canine Noise Phobias

- Canine separation anxiety 

8. Feline house-soiling: inappropriate elimination and marking

9.Compulsive disorders in dogs and cats

10. Canine Aggression- general overview with emphasis on:

-  Owner-directed Aggression

-  Sibling Rivalry

11.  Feline Aggression

12.  Over-the-counter behavior products: a brief overview 

13.  Cases