Stephanie Hedges

Practical Canine Behaviour (eBook, ePUB)

For Veterinary Nurses and Technicians

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In this book Stephanie Hedges draws on more than 20 years as a practicing veterinary nurse and her training as a Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB), to provide a quick reference and practically relevant canine behaviour resource to meet the specific needs of the veterinary general practice veterinary nurse or technician. The new edition has been completely revised and updated to include: ? The latest research and developments in the field of dog behaviour to help the reader stay completely up to date ? Real case studies to bring the text to life. ? A wealth of new illustrations. ? New sections on canine emotions, the role of play, and how the canine senses affect dogs perception of their world and communication with others ? Discussion of the relevance and limitations of breed in the understanding of dog behaviour ? Updated and expanded behavioural first aid advice including factors to consider when assessing risk ? A new chapter on the practice role in addressing fear of visiting the practice and veterinary interventions ? A focus on the emotional welfare of dogs throughout. From application of the 'trigger stacking' principle to reducing stress, approaches to minimising restraint when handling, advice for puppy owners to prevent future problems, tips for running successful puppy socialization classes, and strategies for managing or addressing unwanted behaviour this book continues to provide an essential practical resource for the general veterinary practice team, dog trainers, groomers, and walkers, rescue centre staff, kennel owners and all those who love and care for dogs.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: United Methodist Publishing House
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Oktober 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781789246834
• Artikelnr.: 62747525

Autorenporträt

Stephanie is a Registered Veterinary Nurse and Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist with 30 years' experience in the animal industry. In addition to running her own behaviour consultancy, she spent time establishing the RSPCA Dog Behaviour and Welfare Department, and has authored a book, Practical Canine Behaviour, on dog behaviour targeted to the needs of veterinary nurses and technicians.