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Practical canine behaviour : for veterinary nurses and technicians / Stephanie Hedges, Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist, Registered Veterinary Nurse, Certificated member of the Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians (FABC).

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Wallingford, Oxfordshire ; Boston, MA : CAB International, [2021]Edition: Second editionDescription: xxxi, 274 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cmContent type:
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ISBN:
  • 9781789246810
  • 1789246814
Other title:
  • Practical canine behavior
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Practical canine behaviourDDC classification:
  • 636.70887 HED 23
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 -- 11. Approach and handling in the practice -- 12. Guidance for puppy owners -- 13. Running puppy socialization classes -- 14. Managing behaviour during ill health -- 15. Managing behaviour during life changes -- 16. Who should offer advice? -- 17. Behavioural first aid -- 18. In-practice advice -- 19. Addressing fear of veterinary treatment.
Summary: "This book provides a quick reference and practically relevant canine behaviour resource to meet the specific needs of the veterinary general practice and veterinary nurse or technician and indeed all those who love and care for dogs"-- Provided by publisher.
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Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 636.70887 HED (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 225661

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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 -- 11. Approach and handling in the practice -- 12. Guidance for puppy owners -- 13. Running puppy socialization classes -- 14. Managing behaviour during ill health -- 15. Managing behaviour during life changes -- 16. Who should offer advice? -- 17. Behavioural first aid -- 18. In-practice advice -- 19. Addressing fear of veterinary treatment.

"This book provides a quick reference and practically relevant canine behaviour resource to meet the specific needs of the veterinary general practice and veterinary nurse or technician and indeed all those who love and care for dogs"-- Provided by publisher.

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