Practical Canine Behaviour For Veterinary Nurses and Technicians
By Stephanie Hedges
Practical Canine Behaviour For Veterinary Nurses and Technicians PDF. There have been ground-breaking advances in our understanding of canine behaviour in recent years. Traditional theories, based on the premise that a desire to be ‘pack leader’ drives all dog behaviour, have made way for a new and fascinating insight into the subtleties and complexities of canine communication, social behaviour and emotional drives.
Keeping abreast of such developments is becoming increasingly essential for veterinary nurses and technicians, both to fulfil client expectations and to protect canine welfare. Yet current training worldwide typically offers little teaching in this area.
In this book Stephanie Hedges draws on more than 20 years as a practicing veterinary nurse and her specialist knowledge as a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB) to provide a quick reference and practically relevant canine behaviour resource to meet the specific needs of the general practice nurse or technician.
An introduction to the drives for, management and modification of canine behaviour
New approaches to handling and interaction to improve safety, efficiency and patient welfare
Essential advice for puppy owners and key aspects of running safe in house puppy socialisation classes
Guidance on how to manage the behavioural impact of illness and life changes, and address fear of fireworks and visiting the practice
Client factsheets and behaviour assessment questionnaire
Flow charts for when and where to refer dogs showing problem behaviour
Table of Contents
a: Introduction
Part 1: principles of behaviour
b: 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
c: Introduction
Chapter 8: Managing the environment
Chapter 9: Approach and handling of the patient
Part 3: Behavioural prophylaxis
d: 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
