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

The editors 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.

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