Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses (eBook)

Julie Shaw, RVT, VTS (Behavior), KPA-CTP, was the Senior Animal Behavior Technologist at Purdue University for 13 years and is now an owner of TEAM Education in Animal Behavior, LLC, in Spicewood, Texas, USA. Debbie Martin, RVT, 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.

Chapter 1: The Role of the Veterinary Technician in AnimalBehavior
Kenneth M. Martin and Debbie Martin

Chapter 2: Canine Behavior and Development
Urs Andrew Luescher

Chapter 3:Feline Behavior and Development
Debbie Martin

Chapter 4: The Human Animal Bond - A Brief Look at itsRichness and Complexities
Julie Shaw and Sarah Lahrman

Chapter 5: Communication and Connecting the Animal BehaviorTeam
Julie Shaw and Lindsey M. Fourez

Chapter 6: Learning and Behavior Modification
Ginny Price

Chapter 7: Problem Prevention
Debbie Martin, Linda Campbell, Marcia Ritchie

Chapter 8: Specific Behavior Modification Techniques andPractical Applications for Behavior Disorders
Julie Shaw

Chapter 9: Introductory Neurophysiology andPsychopharmacology
Sara Bennett, Carissa Sparks

Appendix Section 1: Forms and Questionnaires

1. Canine History Form - Patient Information

2. Canine History Form - General Behavioral Profile

3. Feline History Form - Patient Information

4. Feline History Form - General Behavioral Profile

5. Trainer Assessment Form

6. Determining Pet Owner Strain

7. Canine Behavior Plan of Care - Blank

8. Canine Behavior Plan of Care - Example

9. Behavior Problem List

10. Technician Observation

11. Follow-Up Communication Form

12. Behavior Diary

13. Adult Cat Questionnaire

14. Adult Dog Questionnaire

15. Kitten Questionnaire

16. Puppy Questionnaire

17. Senior Cat Questionnaire

18. Senior Dog Questionnaire

19. Pet Selection Counseling

Appendix Section 2: Training exercises

20. Acclimating a Pet to a Crate

21. Elimination Training Log

22. Shaping Plan for Teaching a Puppy to Ring a Bell to GoOutside to Eliminate

23. Preventive Handling and Restraint Exercises

24. Preventive Food Bowl Exercises

25. Teaching Tug of War

26. Canine Breeder Interview Questions

Appendix Section 3: Resources

27. Sample Field Assessment

28. Sample of a Pet Selection Report

29. Purdue Puppy Class Letter

30. A Letter on Puppy Socialization from Dr. R.K. Anderson

31. Sample Puppy Socialization Class Curriculum

32. Sample Kitten Socialization Class Curriculum

"Veterinary technicians are in the primary and pivotal position to prevent behavior problems, protect and strengthen the human animal bond and be the catalyst for Fear Free veterinary visits. This book has been long needed and will help your hospital reach those goals. Achieve these goals and you thrive, it's that simple. This book is a must have in every veterinary hospital library. Read it and reap (the benefits)!"

Dr. Marty Becker "America's Veterinarian"
"Taking the pet out of petrified...puts pets back into practices"

"There are few people with the breadth of experience as Julie Shaw to understand the importance of an integrated team approach to problem behaviour management, and even fewer who can communicate so articulately. Julie is a rare talent and this book is a "must have" for every veterinary clinic."

Daniel S. Mills BVSc PhD CBiol FSB FHEA CCAB Dip ECAWBM(BM) MRCVS
European & RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine

"I believe it will be a great resource for veterinary technicians and anyone else interested in the clinical veterinary behavior of dogs and cats." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 March 2015)