Julie K. Shaw & Debbie Martin 
Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses [PDF ebook] 

Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and
Nurses provides the veterinary technician with a solid
foundation in behavioral medicine. Designed as a daily
resource for interacting with and educating pet owners, the book
familiarizes readers with the behavioral, mental, and emotional
needs of dogs and cats. Canine and Feline Behavior for
Veterinary Technicians and Nurses offers a complete guide to
the technician’s role in behavioral preventive services and
how to assist the veterinarian with behavioral intervention.

Covering the roles of animal behavior professionals, normal
development of dogs and cats, and the human-animal bond, the book
includes correlations from human mental health care
throughout. The book encompasses learning theory, preventive
behavioral services, standardized behavior modification terms and
techniques, and veterinary behavior pharmacology. Canine
and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is an
essential resource for veterinary technicians to realize their full
potential and become a pivotal component of the behavioral health
care team for canine and feline patients.

Cuprins

Chapter 1: The Role of the Veterinary Technician in Animal Behavior
Kenneth M. Martin and Debbie Martin

Chapter 2: Canine Behavior and Development
Urs Andrew Luescher

Chapter 3:Feline Behavior and Development
Debbie Martin

Chapter 4: The Human Animal Bond – A Brief Look at its Richness and Complexities
Julie Shaw and Sarah Lahrman

Chapter 5: Communication and Connecting the Animal Behavior Team
Julie Shaw and Lindsey M. Fourez

Chapter 6: Learning and Behavior Modification
Ginny Price

Chapter 7: Problem Prevention
Debbie Martin, Linda Campbell, Marcia Ritchie

Chapter 8: Specific Behavior Modification Techniques and Practical Applications for Behavior Disorders
Julie Shaw

Chapter 9: Introductory Neurophysiology and Psychopharmacology
Sara Bennett, Carissa Sparks

Appendix Section 1: Forms and Questionnaires

1. Canine History Form – Patient Information

2. Canine History Form – General Behavioral Profile

3. Feline History Form – Patient Information

4. Feline History Form – General Behavioral Profile

5. Trainer Assessment Form

6. Determining Pet Owner Strain

7. Canine Behavior Plan of Care – Blank

8. Canine Behavior Plan of Care – Example

9. Behavior Problem List

10. Technician Observation

11. Follow-Up Communication Form

12. Behavior Diary

13. Adult Cat Questionnaire

14. Adult Dog Questionnaire

15. Kitten Questionnaire

16. Puppy Questionnaire

17. Senior Cat Questionnaire

18. Senior Dog Questionnaire

19. Pet Selection Counseling

Appendix Section 2: Training exercises

20. Acclimating a Pet to a Crate

21. Elimination Training Log

22. Shaping Plan for Teaching a Puppy to Ring a Bell to Go Outside to Eliminate

23. Preventive Handling and Restraint Exercises

24. Preventive Food Bowl Exercises

25. Teaching Tug of War

26. Canine Breeder Interview Questions

Appendix Section 3: Resources

27. Sample Field Assessment

28. Sample of a Pet Selection Report

29. Purdue Puppy Class Letter

30. A Letter on Puppy Socialization from Dr. R.K. Anderson

31. Sample Puppy Socialization Class Curriculum

32. Sample Kitten Socialization Class Curriculum

Despre autor

Julie Shaw, RVT, VTS (Behavior), KPA-CTP, was the Senior Animal Behavior Technologist at Purdue University for 13 years and is now an owner of TEAM Education in Animal Behavior, LLC, in Spicewood, Texas, USA.

Debbie Martin, RVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior), is the Animal Behavior Technician for Veterinary Behavior Consultations, LLC, and an owner of TEAM Education in Animal Behavior, LLC, in Spicewood, Texas, USA.