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John Wiley Animal Behavior For Shelter Veterinarians And Staff 2Ed (Pb 2022) by Digangi B A
Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff provides readers with comprehensive information addressing the behavior of both animals and humans associated with the intake, management, and rehoming of dogs and cats. To aid in practical application, the book covers specific behavior considerations in both dogs and cats. Topics are separated by animal to allow for easy accessibility by professionals who are actively working in the field.
Sample topics covered within the book include:
The behavior issues that are a common cause of pet relinquishment
Behavioral assessment, behavior modification, the integration of behavioral well-being into sheltering
Welfare assessment, psychopharmacology, safety net programs, and caring for animals during long-term legal holds
Equine care and caring for small mammals
Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff is a must-have reference for evidence-based practical tips, techniques, and protocols for everyday use in animal shelters by shelter volunteers and staff, as well as professional trainers, behaviorists, and veterinarians working with shelters.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice, Shelter Medicine Practice) is Senior Director of Shelter Medicine for the ASPCA and is based in Gainesville, FL, USA.
Victoria A. Cussen, PhD, CAAB is Senior Director of Applied Behavior Research for the ASPCA’s Behavioral Sciences Team and is based in Seattle, WA, USA.
Pamela J. Reid, PhD, CAAB is Vice President of the ASPCA’s Behavioral Sciences Team and is based in Hendersonville, NC, USA.
Kristen A. Collins, MS, ACAAB is Vice President of Rehabilitation Services at the ASPCA and is based in Mars Hill, NC, USA.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Contributors viii
Foreword xi
Acknowledgments xii
About the Companion Website xiii
Part I Foundations in Behavioral Health
Introduction 3
1 Introduction to Dog Behavior 5
Julie Hecht and Alexandra Horowitz
2 Introduction to Cat Behavior 30
Julia D. Albright, Christine Calder, and Amy Learn
3 How Animals Learn 53
Haleh Amanieh and Nicole R. Dorey
4 The Relationship between Physiology and Behavior in Dogs and Cats 67
Valarie V. Tynes, Colleen S. Koch, and Leslie Sinn