Practical Canine Behaviour: For Veterinary Nurses and Technicians

by Stephanie Hedges

Overview

In this book Stephanie Hedges draws on more than 20 years as a practicing veterinary nurse and her training as a Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviorist (CCAB). She provides a quick reference and practical relevant canine behavior resource to meet both the specific needs of the veterinary nurse or technician and the needs of the wider general practice team.

The new edition has been completely revised and updated to include:

• New sections on canine emotions, the role of play, and how the canine senses affect a dog's perception of their world and their communication with others
• A discussion of the relevance and limitations of breed in our understanding of dog behavior
• Updated and expanded behavioral first aid advice including factors to consider when assessing risk
• A new chapter on the practice role in addressing fear of visiting the practice and veterinary interventions
• A focus on the emotional welfare of dogs throughout

Further topics include application of the "trigger stacking" principle to reduce stress and aggression in practice, approaches to minimizing restraint when handling, advice for puppy owners to prevent future problems, tips for running successful puppy socialization classes, and strategies for managing or addressing unwanted behavior. Practical Canine Behaviour continues to provide an essential practical resource for the general veterinary practice team, dog trainers, groomers, dog walkers, rescue center staff, kennel owners and all those who love and care for dogs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781789246810
Publisher:	CABI
Publication date:	10/25/2021
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Stephanie Hedges is a Registered Veterinary Nurse and Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviorist with 30 years’ experience in the animal industry. In addition to running her own behavior consultancy, she spent time establishing the RSPCA Dog Behavior and Welfare Department, and has authored a book, Practical Canine Behaviour, on dog behavior targeted to the needs of veterinary nurses and technicians.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Part 1: Principles of behavior
Introduction
Chapter 1: The human-animal bond
Chapter 2: What influences behaviour
Chapter 3: Domestication of the dog
Chapter 4: Social, feeding, territorial and reproductive behaviour of the dog
Chapter 5: Canine senses and communication
Chapter 6: Problem behaviour
Chapter 7: Methods for changing behaviour

Part 2: Handling in practice
Introduction
Chapter 8: Managing the environment
Chapter 9: Approach and handling of the patient

Part 3: Behavioural prophylaxis
Introduction
Chapter 10: Guidance for puppy owners
Chapter 11: Running puppy socialisation classes
Chapter 12: Managing behaviour in ill health
Chapter 13: Managing behaviour during life changes

Part 4: Addressing problem behavior
Introduction
Chapter 14: Advising on problem behaviour
Chapter 15: Making a referral