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Human-directed aggression in rabbits: a behavioural case study

Journal:
Companion Animal
Year:
2018
Authors:
Fry, Deborah J N
Affiliation:
Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist; Full Member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC); Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist. Animal Behaviour Consult Ltd, Park House, 30 Albany Road, Fleet, Hampshire GU51 3LY
Species:
rabbit

Abstract

This behavioural case study discusses human-directed aggression in a companion rabbit. It highlights how, when assessing and treating problem behaviour, the natural habitat, biology and behaviour of wild rabbits must be considered in relation to companion rabbit management.

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Original publication: https://doi.org/10.12968/coan.2018.23.11.644