Canine and feline behavior for veterinary technicians and nurses / edited by Julie K. Shaw and Debbie Martin.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Shaw, Julie K., 1963- editor.

Martin, Debbie, 1970- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Animal behavior.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (411 pages): illustrations, photographs

Place of Publication:

Ames, Iowa : Wiley Blackwell, 2015.

System Details:

text file

Contents:

1 The Role of the Veterinary Technician in Animal Behavior / Kenneth M. Martin Martin, Kenneth M., Debbie Manin Manin, Debbie 1

Veterinarian's roles and responsibilities 2

Medical differentials to behavior disorders 4

Behavioral dermatology 4

Aggression 5

Elimination disorders 5

Behavior disorder versus training problem 5

Qualified professionals to treat animal behavior disorders 6

Trainer's roles and responsibilities 7

The role of the veterinary technician in the veterinary behavior consultation 12

Triaging the issues 12

Medical and/or behavioral disorder (veterinary diagnosis required) 13

Prevention and training (no veterinary diagnosis required) 14

Prevention 14

Lack of training or conditioned unwanted behaviors 14

Prior to the consultation 16

During the consultation 18

After the consultation: follow-up care 21

Summary of the roles of the veterinarian, veterinary technician, and dog trainer in veterinary behavior 22

Home versus clinic behavior consultations 22

Pros and cons of the home behavior consultation versus the clinic behavior consultation 22

Veterinary-technician-driven behavior services 24

Behavior modification appointments 24

Puppy socialization classes 25

Killen classes 26

Pet selection counseling 26

New puppy/kitten appointments 26

Basic manners/training classes 27

Head collar fitting 27

Behavior wellness visits 27

Avian classes 27

Stall and client seminars 27

Financial benefits 28

Conclusion 28

References 28

2 Canine Behavior and Development / Andrew U. Luescher Luescher, Andrew U. 30

Canine sensory capacities 30

Vision 30

Hearing 31

Olfaction 31

Vomeronasal organ 31

Taste 31

Touch 31

Canine communication 31

Visual communication 32

Body postures 32

Play postures 33

Tail wagging 34

Facial expressions 34

Auditory communication 34

Olfactoiy communication 35

Conflict behavior 35

Canine social structure 37

Domestication and canine behavior 37

Social organization in stray or feral dogs 38

Social organization in dogs living in a human household 38

Exploratory behavior 39

Ingestive behavior 39

Eliminative behavior 40

Stimuli that affect elimination 40

Sexual behavior 40

Maternal behavior 40

Parent-offspring behavior 41

Care-giving behavior 41

Care-soliciting behavior 41

Puppy activity and vocalization 41

Play behavior 41

Canine behavioral development 41

Complexity of early environment 41

Effect of neonatal stress 42

Sensitive periods of development 42

Neonatal period 43

Transition period 44

Socialization period 44

Fear period (8-10+ weeks) 47

Juvenile period 48

Adolescent period 48

Adult period 48

Senior period 48

Problem prevention 48

Complex early environment 48

Socialization 48

Conclusion 49

References 50

Further reading 50

3 Feline Behavior and Development / Debbie Martin Martin, Debbie 51

Feline sensory capacities 52

Vision 52

Hearing 52

Olfaction 53

Vomeronasal organ 53

Taste 53

Touch 53

Feline communication 53

Visual communication 53

Body postures 54

Play postures 54

Tail positions 56

Facial expression 56

Head 56

Eyes 56

Ears 56

Mouth/whiskers 56

Auditory communication 57

Olfactory communication 58

Reading the entire cat 58

Feline domestication, social structure and behavior 58

Domestication 58

Social organization of domestic cats 59

Sexual behavior 60

Maternal behavior 61

Ingestive and predatory behavior 61

Eliminative behavior 62

Urine marking 62

Exploratory behavior and activity levels 62

Grooming behavior 62

Feline behavioral development 63

Developmental periods and life stages 63

Fetal 64

Neonatal 64

Transition 64

Socialization 65

Juvenile 65

Adolescent 67

Adult 67

Senior 67

Conclusion 68

References 68

4 The Human-Animal Bond - a Brief Look at Us Richness and Complexities / Julie K. Shaw Shaw, Julie K., Sarah Lahrman Lahrman, Sarah 70

The HAB past present and future Special bonds 71

Animal-assisted therapy 71

Ambiance (service) dogs 72

Difficult to understand relationships 73

Motives for animal abuse 73

Dogfighting 74

Children - the other victims 74

The "dogmen" 74

Animal hoarders 75

Puppy mill operators 76

Denning healthy versus unhealthy bonds 76

Defining and developing a healthy HAB 76

Potential unhealthy pet relationships 77

Identifying at-risk populations for unhealthy HAH 77

Strengthening the HAB and preventing pet relinquishment 78

Animals with behavioral disorders and the people who love them 80

The Stigma 80

The impact on the pet owner 80

Conclusion 81

References 81

5 Communication and Connecting the Animal Behavior Team / Julie K. Shaw Shaw, Julie K., Lindsey M. Fourez Fourez, Lindsey M. 83

A comparison between marriage and family therapist and the role of the animal behavior technician 84

Communication 85

Nonverbal communication 85

Verbal communication 86

Road blocks to verbal communication 87

Active listening 87

Connective communication techniques 87

The four-habits communication model 87

Validation 87

Normalizing 89

Guiding the conversation 89

Refraining 89

The dominance theory 89

Empathy 91

Teaching 92

Learning styles 92

TAGieach 93

The Focus Funnel™ 94

The Tag Point™ 95

The tag 95

The communication cycle 95

Assessments 97

Initial phone assessment 97

Signalment and family orientation 97

Identify high-risk factors 97

Description and prioritized problem list 97

Specific questions to ask pertaining to aggression 98

Status of the HAB 99

Assessment in the field 99

Parts of a behavior history 99

Follow-up reports 99

Acquiring a behavior history and Improving pet owner compliance 100

Question styles 100

Improving compliance 101

Compliance enhancers 101

Grief counseling 102

The "normal" grief process 102

Types of grievers 103

Complex grief 103

Disenfranchised grief 103

Grieving the pet they "thought they had 105

Choosing to euthanize because of a behavioral disorder 105

Denial/shock 105

Anger 105

Bargaining 106

Rehomiog versus euthanasia 106

Guilt 106

Anticipatory grief and acceptance 107

Breaking the bond 107

Determining the current level of attachment 108

The decision 109

After the loss 109

Relief 110

After care - additional support 110

Conclusion 111

References 111

6 Learning and Behavior Modification / Virginia L. Price Price, Virginia L. 113

Genetics and learning 113

Effect of domestication on learning 119

Effects of nutrition on learning 122

Early environment and learning 123

Habituation and sensitization 124

Behavior modification using habituation 125

Operant conditioning 126

Behavior modification using operant conditioning 133

Classical conditioning 135

Behavior modification using classical conditioning 136

Conditioned taste aversion 138

Behavior modification using taste aversion conditioning 138

Social learning 139

Behavior modification using social learning 139

Conclusion 140

References 140

7 Problem Prevention / Debbie Martin Martin, Debbie, Linda M. Campbell Campbell, Linda M., Mania R. Ritchie Ritchie, Mania R. 145

Introduction 146

Preventing fear of the veterinary hospital 147

Prevention techniques to ensure positive experiences in the veterinary hospital 147

Ideal characteristics for pet owners 149

Canine management and prevention techniques 151

Understanding dogs and their characteristics 151

Management of the learning history 151

Routine 152

Canine environmental enrichment 152

Toys 152

Games 153

Retrieving 153

Biscuit hunt or find it 153

Hide and seek 153

Round robin 153

Chase the toy 154

Dog parks and dog daycares 154

Canine prevention: effects of neutering 154

Canine prevention: socilization 155

Canine prevention: crate training 155

Canine prevention: elimination training 157

Litter/pad training puppies 159

Canine prevention: Independence training 159

Canine prevention: handling and restrain 160

Canine prevention: safety around the food bowl and religuishing objects 162

Feline management and prevention technique 164

Understanding cats and their characteristics 164

Feline management recommendations 164

Feline environmental enrichment 165

Toys and play 165

Vertical space and places to hide 166

Outdoor exposure 166

Feline prevention: effects of neutering 166

Feline prevention: socialization 166

Feline prevention: litter box training 167

Feline prevention: crate training 167

Feline prevention: handling and restraint 168

Prevention (canine and feline): introducing a new pet 168

introductions: dog to dog 167

Introductions: cat to cat 169

Introductions interspecies 169

Prevention (canine and feline): children and pets 170

Problem solving normal species-specific behavior 171

General problem-solving model 172

Problems with aversive training techniques and equipment 173

Problem solving typical canine behaviors 174

Mouthing and play biting 174

Chewing 175

Stealing objects 176

Jumping on people 178

Digging 179

Barking 180

Problem solving typical feline behaviors 181

Play biting and scratching 181

Destructive scratching. Prevention services 182

Pet selection counseling 182

Counseling sessions 184

Counseling forms 184

Household composition 185

Previous pets 185

Household logistics and dynamics 185

Anticipated responsibilities 186

Living arrangements 186

Financial considerations 186

Husbandry considerations 186

Management and training considerations 186

Personal preferences 186

Pet-selection reports 187

Finding a source for obtaining the pet 187

Puppy socialization classes 188

Logistics 189

Location 189

Instructor characteristics 189

Participant characteristics 191

Class style 192

Disease prevention 192

Puppy socialization class format 192

Orientation 192

Puppy play sessions 192

Exploration and exposure 194

Preventive exercises 194

Puppy parenting tips 195

Introduction to positive reinforcement training 195

Kitten classes 195

Juvenile/Adolescent/Ad nit canine classes 196

Geriatric canine classes 198

Private in-home or in-clinic prevention/training appointments 198

Special prevention topic seminars or classes 199

Integrating behavior wellness into the veterinary hospital 199

Puppy and kitten visits 199

Fearful puppies and kittens 200

High-risk puppies 200

The adolescent behavior wellness examination 200

The adult behavior wellness examination 202

The senior behavior wellness examination 202

Behavior wellness conclusion 202

Conclusion 202

References 202

8 Specific Behavior Modification Techniques and Practical Applications for Behavior Disorders / Julie K. Shaw Shaw, Julie K. 204

Common veterinary behavior disorder diagnosis and descriptions 206

Aggression 207

Conflict-induced aggression 207

Possessive aggression 209

Petting-induced aggression 209

Disease-induced or pain-induced aggression 210

Fear/defensive aggression 210

Idiopathic aggression 211

Inter-dog aggression (IDA) 211

Inter-cat aggression (ICA) 211

Status-induced aggression 211

Inter-dog aggression - household (IDA-H) 211

Alliance-induced aggression 211

Status-induced aggression 212

Learned aggression 212

Maternal/hormonal induced aggression 212

Play-induced aggression 212

Redirected aggression 212

Territorial aggression 212

Ingestive disorders 213

Coprophagia 213

Pica 213

Predatory behavior 213

Elimination 213

House soiling 213

Urine marking 213

Excitement urination 214

Extreme appeasement urination 214

Anxiety disorders 214

Generalized anxiety 214

Global fear 214

Separation anxiety/distress 214

Sound/thunderstorm phobia 215

Acute conflict behaviors, stereotypical behaviors, and compulsive disorders 215

Acute conflict behaviors 215

Stereotypical behaviors 215

Compulsive disorder 215

Other 215

Cognitive dysfunction syndrome 215

Hyperexcitability or hyperactive 215

Conditioned unwanted behavior 216

Common veterinarian-prescribed behavioral treatments 216

Management 216

Avoiding triggers 217

Ignore attention-seeking behaviors 217

Ignore at specific times 218

Cue→response→reward interactions 218

Change primary caregiver 218

Environmental modifications 218

Crate confinement or other confinement 219

Crate (or other confinement) reconditioning 219

Tethering 220

Dietary changes 220

Regular schedule 220

Meal feed twice daily 220

Mental stimulation 220

Walking off property 220

Aerobic exercise 221

Clicker training 221

SEEKING system 221

Training techniques 221

Why punishment is not recommended in training or the application of behavior modification 222

Poor learning and cognition 222

Criteria for effective punishment are difficult to meet 225

The animal's motivation strength is not too high 223

Always contingent on behavior and only associated with the behavior 223

Proper intensity 223

Timing 223

Alternative behavior choice 223

Punishment is counter-productive to treatment 224

Why the prevalence of punishment-based training and domination techniques persist 224

Lure reward training 226

Event marker (dicker) training 226

Benefits of clicker training, both in training and in the application of behavior modification techniques 226

Accelerated learning 226

Improved retention time 227

Hands-off and nonthreatening 227

Marker training as a tool in behavior modification 227

Strengthens the human-animal bond 227

Assists in repairing the human-animal bond 227

Builds confidence and creativity 227

Other training 228

Agility training 228

Concept training 228

K9 Nose Work® 229

Training tools 230

Head halters 231

Practical applications and uses 231

Benefits 231

Disadvantages and cautionary comments 232

Basket muzzles/other muzzles 232

Nylon muzzles 232

Basket muzzles 233

Cautions 233

Body harnesses 234

No-pull harnesses 234

Considerations 234

Standard harnesses 234

Treats 234

Practical applications and uses 234

Considerations 235

Treat bags 235

Target sticks 235

Calming cap 236

Considerations 236

Anxiety clothing 236

Considerations 237

Waist leashes, tethers, draglines, long lines 237

Waist leashes 237

Tethers 237

Draglines 237

Considerations 238

Long lines 238

Interactive toys or puzzles 238

Pheromones 238

Reward markers 238

Remote reward 239

Considerations 239

Double leashing 239

Decoys 240

Marker training techniques and skills 240

Functional behavior analysis 240

Functional assessment 240

Foundation trainer skills 241

Ability to observe behavior 241

Species differences 241

Choosing an appropriate event marker 242

Conditioning the event marker and teaching contingency 243

Determining a reinforcement hierarchy 244

Manipulating motivations 244

Reinforcement schedules 245

Reinforcement delivery 245

Treat delivery from the hand 246

Tossing the treat 246

Timing 246

Capturing behaviors 246

Shaping 247

Creating a shaping plan 248

Rate of reinforcement per minute 248

Prompting 249

Physical and environmental prompts 250

Luring-handler prompts 250

Targeting 250

Fading prompts 251

Cues 251

Types of cues 252

How and when to add the cue 252

Generalization 252

Transferring cues 252

"Poisoned" cues 253

Stimulus control 253

Fluency 253

Behavior chains 254

Behavior modification 255

Using a marker in the application of behavior modification 256

Generalization and behavior modification 256

Classical counter-conditioning 256

Practical application of CC 257

Response substitution 258

Practical application of RS 259

Systematic desensitization 260

Requirements for the systematic desensitization program 260

Creation of a systematic desensitization plan 260

Conclusion 262

Drug desensitization 262

Other 262

Interruption of behavior 262

Cease punishment 262

Remote punishment 262

Euthanasia or rehoming 263

Grief counseling of client 263

The practical applications of behavior modification 263

Foundation behaviors 263

Targeting 263

Target to hand 263

Hand target recall 263

Attention 263

Game of opposites; "look" and "watch" 264

Basic cued behaviors - sit, down, come, loose leash walking 264

Place - go to a specific location 265

Applications of behavior modification 263

CC/RS/DS behavior at the door 265

CC/RS/DS of muzzle or head halter 266

CC/RS/DS to a person, animal, or other stimulus 267

CC/RS/DS thunderstorms/sounds 269

CC/RS on a walk 269

Relinquishment exercises 270

Food bowl exercises 270

Exchange DS exercise 271

Independence training 272

DS to departure cues and planned departures 273

Handling issues 274

CC/RS/DS to the veterinary hospital 275

Relaxation 275

Staying safe 276

Safely techniques for the behavior consultation room 276

Understand the animal's arousal and bite thresholds 277

Greeting a fearful patient 277

Control as many antecedents as possible 277

CC and DS to your presence 277

Conclusion 279

References 279

9 Introductory Neurophysiology and Psychopbarmacology / Sara L. Bennett Bennett, Sara L., Carissa D. Sparks Sparks, Carissa D. 281

Introduction 281

Basic neurophysiology 282

Hindbrain 283

Midbrain 283

Forebrain 285

Parietal lobe 285

Occipital lobe 285

Temporal lobe 286

Basal ganglia 286

Frontal lobe 286

Hypothalamus/thalamus 286

Olfactory bulb 286

Blood-brain barrier 287

Neurotransmitters 287

Acetylcholine 287

Monoamines 287

Dopamine 287

Norepinephrine/epinephrine 288

Serotonin 289

Gamma-Aminobutyric acid 289

Glutamate 289

Pharmacokinetics 289

Drug categories 290

Tranquilizers/neuroleptics/antipsychotics 291

Anxiolytics 294

Antidepressants 295

Tricyclic antidepressants 295

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors 295

Fluoxetine 296

Paroxetine 296

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors 296

Selegiline 296

Mood stabilizers 297

Atypical antidepressants 298

Trazodone 298

Mirtazapme 298

CNS stimulants 298

Miscellaneous drugs 298

References 299

Further reading 300.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

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