"Abusive behavior" refers to actions or conduct that purposely hurt or harm someone physically, emotionally, or psychologically. It can include things like hitting, insults, threats, manipulation, and control. Full definition
This further sets the stage for abusive behavior toward the pet, severe neglect and / or abandoning the dog on a roadside or at the local animal shelter. (vanecovillage.com)
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in a family or household relationship used by one person to gain power and control over another person. (divorcenet.com)