Practical Canine Behaviour: For Veterinary Nurses and Technicians

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Your Quick Reference to Practical Canine Behaviour This book is a quick reference and practically relevant canine behaviour resource, drawing on more than 20 years of experience from a practicing veterinary nurse and Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB). It is designed to meet the specific needs of the veterinary nurse or technician and the wider general practice team. Key Features New Behavioral Concepts: The new edition has been completely revised and updated to include new sections on canine emotions, the role of play, and how the canine senses affect a dog's perception of their world and communication. Practical Advice & First Aid: It includes updated and expanded behavioural first aid advice and covers factors to consider when assessing risk. Veterinary Practice Focus: A new chapter addresses the practice's role in mitigating fear of visiting the practice and veterinary interventions. Stress and Restraint Management: The book discusses the application of the "trigger stacking" principle to reduce stress and aggression in practice and outlines approaches to minimizing restraint when handling . Breed and Genetics: It includes a discussion of the relevance and limitations of breed in our understanding of dog behaviour. Welfare and Prevention: The focus is on the emotional welfare of dogs , with strategies for managing or addressing unwanted behaviour and tips for running successful puppy socialization classes .

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