Dog Bites : A Multidisciplinary Perspective

A multidisciplinary examination of dog bites, dog aggression, and the evidence behind public debate.

Dog Bites: A Multidisciplinary Perspective brings together expert knowledge on dog bites and dog aggression directed at humans from a wide variety of disciplines. Although the issue frequently appears in the media, scientific research and evidence on the subject can be scattered and sparse, while public and political opinions are often misinformed or out of proportion to the extent of the problem.

Written by Daniel Mills and Carri Westgarth, this 464-page veterinary medicine and animal behavior reference examines the current situation surrounding dog bites and canine aggression toward humans. Rather than treating the subject from a single viewpoint, it pools knowledge from experts who have researched the many facets involved in the issue.

• Examines dog bites and dog aggression directed at humans through a multidisciplinary lens
• Brings together expert knowledge from a wide variety of disciplines
• Addresses scientific research and evidence in an area where information is often scattered
• Considers media, public, and political views that may be misinformed or disproportionate
• Useful for veterinary medicine, animal behavior, public policy, and canine research readers

For readers seeking a more informed understanding of dog bites, risk, public response, and canine behavior, Dog Bites provides a serious, evidence-aware resource that moves beyond headlines and single-discipline explanations.

Daniel was Europe's first professor of veterinary behavioural medicine, he is also a RCVS, European and ASAB recognised specialist. He has published more than 100 scientific papers and over 40 chapters and books. He still consults at the University of Lincoln Animal Behaviour Clinic.Carri is an expert in dog behaviour, human-animal interaction and human public health. She is a Research Fellow at the University of Liverpool where she completed her PhD in Veterinary Epidemiology and Masters degree in Public Health. She is also a Full Member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors.