Contributors xiii
Preface xvi
Acknowledgments xvii
About the companion website xviii
1The Role of the Veterinary Technician in Animal Behavior 1
Kenneth M. Martin and Debbie Martin
Veterinarians roles and responsibilities 2
Medical differentials to behavior disorders 4
Behavior disorder versus training problem 5
Qualified professionals to treat animal behaviour disorders 6
Trainers roles and responsibilities 7
The role of the veterinary technician in the veterinary behavior consultation 12
Summary of the roles of the veterinarian veterinary technician and dog trainer in veterinary behavior 22
Home versus clinic behavior consultations 22
Veterinary-technician-driven behavior services 24
Financial benefits 28
Conclusion 28
References 28
2 Canine Behavior and Development 30
Andrew U. Luescher
Canine sensory capacities 30
Canine communication 31
Canine social structure 37
Exploratory behavior 39
Ingestive behavior 39
Eliminative behavior 40
Sexual behavior 40
Maternal behavior 40
Play behavior 41
Canine behavioral development 41
Problem prevention 48
Conclusion 49
References 50
Further reading 50
3 Feline Behavior and Development 51
Debbie Martin
Feline sensory capacities 52
Feline communication 53
Feline domestication, social structure, and behavior 58
Feline behavioral development 63
Conclusion 68
References 68
4 The HumanAnimal Bond a Brief Look at its Richness and Complexities 70
Julie K. Shaw and Sarah Lahrman
The HAB past present and future 71
Defining healthy versus unhealthy bonds 76
Conclusion 81
References 81
5 Communication and Connecting the Animal Behavior Team 83
Julie K. Shaw and Lindsey M. Fourez
A comparison between marriage and family therapist and the role of the animal behaviour technician 84
Communication 85
Connective communication techniques 87
Teaching 92
The communication cycle 95
Grief counseling 102
Conclusion 111
References 111
6 Learning and Behavior Modification 113
Virginia L. Price
Genetics and learning 113
Effect of domestication on learning 119
Effects of nutrition on learning 122
Early environment and learning 123
Habituation and sensitization 124
Operant conditioning 126
Classical conditioning 135
Social learning 138
Conclusion 140
References 140
7 Problem Prevention 145
Debbie Martin, Linda M. Campbell, and Marcia R. Ritchie
Introduction 146
Preventing fear of the veterinary hospital 147
Ideal characteristics for pet owners 149
Canine management and prevention techniques 151
Canine prevention: effects of neutering 154
Canine prevention: socialization 155
Canine prevention: crate training 155
Canine prevention: elimination training 157
Canine prevention: independence training 159
Canine prevention: handling and restraint 160
Canine prevention: safety around the food bowl and relinquishing objects 162
Feline management and prevention techniques 164
Understanding cats and their characteristics 164
Feline management recommendations 164
Feline environmental enrichment 165
Feline prevention: effects of neutering 166
Feline prevention: socialization 166
Feline prevention: litter box training 167
Feline prevention: crate training 167
Feline prevention: handling and restraint 168
Prevention (canine and feline): introducing a new pet 168
Problem solving normal species-specific behavior 171
Prevention services 182
Puppy socialization classes 188
Kitten classes 195
Integrating behavior wellness into the veterinary hospital 199
Conclusion 202
References 202
8 Specific Behavior Modification Techniques and Practical Applications for Behavior Disorders 204
Julie K. Shaw
Common veterinary behavior disorder diagnosis and descriptions 206
Common veterinarian-prescribed behavioural treatments 216
Training techniques 221
Training tools 230
Marker training techniques and skills 240
Behavior modification 255
Conclusion 262
The practical applications of behaviour modification 263
Staying safe 276
Conclusion 279
References 279
9 Introductory Neurophysiology and Psychopharmacology 281
Sara L. Bennett and Carissa D. Sparks
Introduction 281
Basic neurophysiology 282
Bloodbrain barrier 287
Neurotransmitters 287
Pharmacokinetics 289
Drug categories 290
Conclusion 299
References 299
Further reading 300
Appendix Section 1: Forms and Questionnaires
Appendix 1 Canine Behavior History Form Part 1 303
Appendix 2 Canine Behavior History Form Part 2 308
Appendix 3 Feline Behavior History Form Part 1 313
Appendix 4 Feline Behavior History Form Part 2 318
Appendix 5 Trainer Assessment Form 322
Appendix 6 Determining Pet Owner Strain 324
Appendix 7 Canine Behavior Plan of Care 325
Appendix 8 Behavior Problem List 327
Appendix 9 Technician Observation 328
Appendix 10 Follow-up Communation Form 329
Appendix 11 Behavior Diary 331
Appendix 12 Adult Cat (3 months to 12 years) Questionnaire 333
Appendix 13 Juvenile/Adolescent/Adult Dog (4 months to 7 years) Questionnaire 335
Appendix 14 New Kitten (less than 3 months) Questionnaire 337
Appendix 15 New Puppy (less than 4 months) Questionnaire 339
Appendix 16 Senior Cat (greater 12 years) Questionnaire 341
Appendix 17 Senior Dog (7 + years) Questionnaire 343
Appendix 18 Pet Selection Counseling 345
Appendix 19 Canine Breeder Interview Questions 347
Appendix Section 2: Training Exercises
Appendix 20 Acclimatizing a Pet to a Crate 351
Appendix 21 Elimination Training Log 352
Appendix 22 Shaping Plan for Teaching a Puppy to Ring a Bell to go Outside to Eliminate 353
Appendix 23 Preventive Handling and Restraint Exercises 354
Appendix 24 Preventive Food Bowl Exercises 356
Appendix 25 Teaching Tug of War 357
Appendix Section 3: Samples and Letters Appendix 26 Canine Behavior Plan of Care Sample 361
Appendix 27 Sample Field Assessment 363
Appendix 28 Sample of a Pet Selection Report 368
Appendix 29 Dr. Andrew Lueschers Letter Regarding Puppy Socialization 372
Appendix 30 Dr. RK Andersons Letter Regarding Puppy Socialization 373
Appendix 31 Sample Puppy Socialization Class Curriculum 375
Appendix 32 Sample Kitten Class Curriculum 377
Index 379
