Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

Contributors xv Preface xviii Acknowledgments xix About the companion website xx 1 The Role of the Veterinary Technician in Animal Behavior 1 Kenneth M. Martin and Debbie Martin 2 Canine Behavior and Development 34 Lisa Radosta 3 Feline Behavior and Development 59 Debbie Martin 4 The Human–Animal Bond – A Brief Look at Its Richness and Complexities 88 Julie K. Shaw and Sarah Lahrman 5 Communication and Connecting the Animal Behavior Team 106 Julie K. Shaw and Lindsey M. Fourez   6 Learning and Behavior Modification 137 Virginia L. Price   7 Problem Prevention 175 Debbie Martin 8 Husbandry and Veterinary Care 245 Debbie Martin and Rachel M. Lees 9 Specific Behavior Modification Techniques and Practical Applications for Behavior Disorders 275 Debbie Martin 10 Introductory Neurophysiology and Psychopharmacology 364 Kenneth M. Martin Appendix Section 1: Forms and Questionnaires Appendix 1 Canine behavior History Form Part 1 393 Appendix 2 Canine Behavior History Form Part 2 398 Appendix 3 Feline Behavior History Form Part 1 403 Appendix 4 Feline Behavior History Form Part 2 408 Appendix 5 Appendix 6 Trainer Assessment Form 413 Appendix 7 Determining Pet Owner Strain 415 Appendix 8 Canine Behavior Plan of Care 416 Appendix 9 Behavior Problem List 418 Appendix 10 Technician Observation 419 Appendix 11 Follow- up Communication Form 420 Appendix 12 Behavior Diary 422 Appendix 13 New Kitten (less than 3 months) Questionnaire 424 Appendix 14 New Puppy (less than 4 months) Questionnaire 426 Appendix 15 Juvenile Adolescent or Adult Cat (3 months to ~12 years) Questionnaire 428 Appendix 16 Juvenile Adolescent or Adult Dog (4 months to ~7 years) Questionnaire 430 Appendix 17 Senior or Geriatric cat (11+years) Questionnaire 432 Appendix 18 Senior or Geriatric Dog (~7+years) Questionnaire 434 Appendix 19 Pet Selection Counseling 436 Appendix 20 Canine Breeder Interview Questions 438 Appendix 21 Veterinary Hospital Scavenger Hunt CANINE 440 Appendix 22 Veterinary Hospital Scavenger Hunt Feline 443 Appendix Section 2: Training Exercises Appendix 23 Acclimatizing a Pet to a Crate 447 Appendix 24 Elimination Training log 448 Appendix 25 Shaping Plan for Teaching a Dog to Ring a Bell to go Outside to Eliminate 449 Appendix 26 Preventive Handling and Restraint Exercises 450 Appendix 27 Preventive Food Bowl Exercises 452 Appendix 28 Teaching Tug 453 Appendix Section 3: Samples and Letters Appendix 29 Canine Behavior Plan of Care Sample 457 Appendix 30 Sample Field Assessment 459 Appendix 31 Sample of a Pet Selection Report 463 Appendix 32 Dr. Andrew Luescher’s Letter Regarding Puppy Socialization 467 Appendix 33 Dr. R.K. Anderson’s Letter Regarding Puppy Socialization 469 Appendix 34 Sample Puppy Socialization Class Curriculum 471 Appendix 35 Sample Kitten Class Curriculum 473 Index 474