Practical Canine Behaviour: For Veterinary Nurses and Technicians

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CABI, Oct 12, 2021 - Medical - 307 pages
In this 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. The book is primarily targeted at general practice veterinary nurses and their equivalents in other countries. Potential secondary markets include: lecturers in Veterinary Nursing or other similar level animal care subjects, libraries for VN and animal care course providers, dog trainers and other non-behavioural canine professionals (groomers, pet shop staff, kennel staff etc) looking for an accessible and practical summary of the latest knowledge and techniques in canine behaviour for the non-specialist. The book is useful to veterinary surgeons looking for a more practical general practice reference resource.
 

Contents

Introduction
3
1 Domestication of the Dog
4
2 The Natural Behaviour of the Dog
9
3 Social Behaviour of the Dog
28
4 Puppy Development
54
5 Selective Breeding and Dog Behaviour
60
Part 2 Understanding Problem Behaviour
67
6 Physiology Health and Diet
69
11 Approach and Handling in the Practice
146
Part 4 Preventing Unwanted Behaviour
159
12 Guidance for Puppy Owners
161
13 Running Puppy Socialization Classes
188
14 Managing Behaviour during Ill Health
199
15 Managing Behaviour during Life Changes
212
Part 5 Addressing Problem Behaviour
221
16 Who Should Offer Advice?
223

7 Learning and Training
81
8 Problem Behaviour
101
9 Behaviour Management and Modification
113
Part 3 Lowstress Handling of Dogs in Practice
135
Introduction
137
10 Managing the Environment
140
17 Behavioural First Aid
234
18 Inpractice Advice
241
19 Addressing Fear of Veterinary Treatment
257
Introducing Basic Puppy Cues
265
Index
267
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About the author (2021)

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

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