Hedges, Stephanie,

Practical canine behaviour : for veterinary nurses and technicians / Practical canine behavior Stephanie Hedges, Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist, Registered Veterinary Nurse, Certificated member of the Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians (FABC). - Second edition. - xxxi, 274 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm

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"--

9781789246810 1789246814

2021018878

GBC1D2228 bnb

020290562 Uk


Dogs--Behavior.
Chiens--MÅ“urs et comportement.
Dogs--Behavior.

636.70887 HED