Practical Canine Behaviour for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians, 2nd Edition PDF

Practical Canine Behaviour For Veterinary Nurses And Technicians, 2Nd Edition Pdf Download

By Stephanie Hedges

In Practical Canine Behaviour for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians, 2nd Edition book Stephanie Hedges draws on more than 20 years as a practicing veterinary nurse and her training as a Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB). She provides a quick reference and practically relevant canine behaviour resource to meet both the specific needs of the veterinary nurse or technician and the needs of the wider general practice team.

Further topics include application of the ‘trigger stacking’ principle to reduce stress and aggression in practice, approaches to minimising 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 behaviour. Practical Canine Behaviour continues to provide an essential practical resource for the general veterinary practice team, dog trainers, groomers, dog walkers, rescue centre staff, kennel owners and all those who love and care for dogs.

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Features

Features:

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 behaviour
Updated and expanded behavioural 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

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

1. Domestication of the Dog

2. The Natural Behaviour of the Dog

3. Social Behaviour of the Dog

4. Puppy Development

5. Selective Breeding and Dog Behaviour

6. Physiology, Health and Diet

7. Learning and Training

8. Problem Behaviour

9. Behaviour Management and Modification

10. Managing the Environment