Book Details
Orange Code:95340
Paperback:707 pages
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Sections:
1. Introduction to Dog Behavior2. Introduction to Cat Behavior3. How Animals Learn4. The Relationship between Physiology and Behavior in Dogs and Cats5. Safety Net Programs6. Dog Behavior and Relinquishment to Shelters7. Management of Community Cats8. Handling Shelter Dogs9. Assessing the Behavior of Shelter Dogs10. Canine Housing and Husbandry for Behavioral Well-Being11. Canine Enrichment12. Training and Behavior Modification for Shelter Dogs13. Play and Playgroups14. Handling Shelter Cats15. Feline Behavioral Assessment16. Feline Housing for Behavioral Well-Being17. Feline Enrichment18. Training and Behavior Modification for Shelter Cats19. Welfare and Ethical Decision-Making20. Behavioral Care during Transportation and Relocation21. Behavioral Care of Animals in Disasters, Cruelty Cases, and Long-Term Holds22. Behavioral Pharmacology23. Caring for Small Mammals24. Equine Care25. Animal Placement and Follow-Up
Description:
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.
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