Causes of Abnormal Behavior  
The Chronic Barker or Howler  
The Biting Dog  
How to Meet a Strange Dog  
The Car Chaser  
The Tramp Dog  
The "Piddler" or Wetting Dog  
The Sexually Frustrated Dog  
Tranquilizers  
Rehabilitating Problem Dogs  

TRANQUILIZERS

What about using tranquilizers to help problem dogs? There's no doubt about it, tranquilizers are useful in easing fear and excitement in dogs. But they are not cure-alls and should not be used as substitutes for training. Nor should they be expected to atone for a faulty environment.

The tranquilizers are, you might say, a last resource. There is no sense in keeping a dog that has to be narcotized or tranquilized to make life bearable for him and his master. You'll be better off getting another and more stable dog.

However, there is no harm in an occasional use of tranquilizers. They will be helpful when you ship the dog in a crate, when he has to be quieted down because small children are coming to the house, or when riding in a car. Tranquilizers are also valuable for minor surgery and postoperative care. When you want to use tranquilizers, have your veterinarian prescribe the proper kind and dosage. Don't use human tranquilizers.