Veterinary students' proximity to and interpretation of a simulated "aggressive" dog before and after training.

ABSTRACT: Dog "aggression" in the veterinary practice is commonplace. Therefore, student knowledge and education about dog behaviour and the ability to interpret "aggressive" behaviour is important from a human injury prevention and dog welfare perspective. The study aimed to compare first-year veterinary students' perceived safest proximity to both an "aggressive" and non-reactive simulated dog, both before and after a teaching intervention about canine behaviour and a handling practical. It also examined student confidence and their ability to identify "aggressive" behaviours. Forty first year veterinary students took part in two surveys. Each survey included two videos: one of a simulated dog displaying "aggressive" behaviour, based on the 'Canine Ladder of Aggression'; and another displaying non

SUBMITTER: Oxley JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10853229 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature