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A dog that snaps at the vet during a hip palpation isn't "aggressive." A behavior-informed vet recognizes this as fear-induced guarding due to chronic hip dysplasia. Treating the behavior requires treating the pain, not sedating the dog.

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Explain how behavior is used to in specific animals. A dog that snaps at the vet during

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