DEMYSTIFYING DOG BEHAVIOUR FOR THE VETERINARIAN
Shepherd, Kendal.
DEMYSTIFYING DOG BEHAVIOUR FOR THE VETERINARIAN [electronic resource]. - [S.l.] : CRC PRESS, 2021. - 1 online resource
The behaviour textbook that's been missing! - Dr Mandy Roshier, University of Nottingham, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, UK This practical guide for busy veterinarians demystifies the apparently complex nature of canine behaviour while simultaneously emphasising its importance. Authored by acclaimed veterinary behaviour consultant Kendal Shepherd, the book provides practical knowledge of dog behaviour and an understanding of how to talk about it with clients. Shepherd shows how this can enhance the relationship between owner and pet and between dog and environment, including the vet surgery, as well as improve the vet's own sense of fulfilment and enjoyment of practice. From a discussion on the true nature of obedience to stressing the importance of behavioural indicators when assessing pain and mental welfare and finally by reminding vets of their obligations under Dangerous Dogs legislation, the emphasis is on the prevention of aggression throughout. Packed with anecdotes drawn from real-life cases, easy to read and understand, the principles explained can be effortlessly assimilated into the average consultation without the need for lengthy report-writing.
9781000353921 1000353923 9781000353969 1000353966 9781003153030 1003153038 9781000353945 100035394X
10.1201/9781003153030 doi
Dogs--Behavior.
MEDICAL / Veterinary Medicine / Food Animal
PETS / Dogs / General
SF433
636.7089689
DEMYSTIFYING DOG BEHAVIOUR FOR THE VETERINARIAN [electronic resource]. - [S.l.] : CRC PRESS, 2021. - 1 online resource
Foreword
Introduction
PART 1 -- Dogs and vets
Chapter 1. What is a dog?
Chapter 2. Do's and don't's of behaviourally aware general practice
Chapter 3. 'Do as I do'
Chapter 4. What is obedience?
PART 2 -- Dogs and owners
Chapter 5. The Ladder of Aggression
Chapter 6. How to 'speak client'
Chapter 7. Avoiding conflict
i. Between dog and human
ii. Between humans
Chapter 8. The wisdom of children
Chapter 9. The educational value of analogy
Chapter 10. Walking a mile in a client's moccasins
PART 3 -- Dogs and the law
Chapter 11. Vets and the law
Chapter 12. Legal cases to illustrate behavioural principles
- Overdependence on physical control
- Misunderstanding of obedience
- Significance of veterinary history
- Bad human behaviour
- Redirected aggression
- Misdirected play
- Conflict with police
Chapter 13. The dilemma dogs face
Post-script
The behaviour textbook that's been missing! - Dr Mandy Roshier, University of Nottingham, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, UK This practical guide for busy veterinarians demystifies the apparently complex nature of canine behaviour while simultaneously emphasising its importance. Authored by acclaimed veterinary behaviour consultant Kendal Shepherd, the book provides practical knowledge of dog behaviour and an understanding of how to talk about it with clients. Shepherd shows how this can enhance the relationship between owner and pet and between dog and environment, including the vet surgery, as well as improve the vet's own sense of fulfilment and enjoyment of practice. From a discussion on the true nature of obedience to stressing the importance of behavioural indicators when assessing pain and mental welfare and finally by reminding vets of their obligations under Dangerous Dogs legislation, the emphasis is on the prevention of aggression throughout. Packed with anecdotes drawn from real-life cases, easy to read and understand, the principles explained can be effortlessly assimilated into the average consultation without the need for lengthy report-writing.
9781000353921 1000353923 9781000353969 1000353966 9781003153030 1003153038 9781000353945 100035394X
10.1201/9781003153030 doi
Dogs--Behavior.
MEDICAL / Veterinary Medicine / Food Animal
PETS / Dogs / General
SF433
636.7089689