• Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

    A complete and modern guide to the veterinary technician’s role in behavioral preventive services

    This fully revised second edition of Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses presents a comprehensive, up-to-date guide for veterinary technicians and nurses seeking to understand their patients on a deeper level, implement preventive behavior medicine, and assist veterinarians with behavioral interventions. The book provides a grounding in the behavioral, mental, and emotional needs of dogs and cats, and offers an invaluable daily reference for daily interactions with patients and clients.

    Along with brand-new coverage of Fear Free® veterinary visits, the authors have included discussions of animal behavior and development, communication, behavior modification, problem prevention, and behavior solutions. A companion website offers more than 50 video tutorials, multiple choice questions, PowerPoint slides, and appendices. This Second Edition also provides:

    • A thorough introduction to the role of veterinary technicians in animal behavior
    • Comprehensive explorations of canine and feline behavior and development
    • Discussion of the complexities and richness of the human-animal bond
    • Details on implementing emotionally protective practices into the veterinary and husbandry care
    • Practical strategies for learning and behavior modification, problem prevention, behavior solutions, and communication and connection amongst the animal behavior team

    Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is an essential reference for veterinary technicians and nurses, and will also benefit veterinary technology and nursing students seeking comprehensive information about an increasingly relevant topic.

  • 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

  • Debbie Martin, LVT, 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.

    Julie K. Shaw, RVT, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior)

    Is the owner of Julie Shaw Consulting in Lafayette, Indiana, USA.

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