Principles of Behaviour Counselling for the Dog and Cat

Companion animal behaviour counselling has expanded dramatically since the 1990s. No formally recognized qualifications became available until 1994 when the University of Southampton set up a postgraduate certificate (later, diploma) in companion animal counselling, run on a modular basis and aimed at veterinarians. The popularity of the course, which attracts students from Europe, the Far East, Australia and North America, indicates the growing market for a comprehensive textbook. By concentrating on the principles which govern the behaviour of dogs and cats, this book provides the basic tools needed to solve behaviour problems.