The APBC Book of Companion Animal Behaviour [Paperback]

David Appleby (Editor)

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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Souvenir Press; Second Edition, Second edition edition (April 1 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0285638874
ISBN-13: 978-0285638877
Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 13.2 x 2.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 358 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #586,485 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #42 in Books > Science > Biological Sciences > Zoology > Animal Psychology
- #92 in Books > Home & Garden > Animal Care & Pets > Rabbits

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Compiling the insight, experience, and understanding developed over 20 years by the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC), this guide provides an expert perspective guaranteed to enhance the relationship between a pet and its owner. Exploring the vital aspects of canine, feline, and rabbit psychology, the chapters illustrate why it is necessary to understand the psychology of a pet, examining the science of animal behavior while also analyzing how learning and emotions govern its actions. Groundbreaking essays on problem behavior are included, using the perspective of animals’ emotional state to propose solutions. With guidance on the relationships between pets and children—including newborns—this updated and expanded study also covers “rage” syndrome in dogs, the rehabilitation of rescue dogs and cats, the use of punishment, why the dominance model with dogs is inappropriate, and advice on legal and welfare issues for pets.

About the Author

David Appleby is a pet behavior counselor and lecturer on applied animal behavior at Helsinki University. He is a former guide dog instructor and has worked for the Royal Air Force Police Dogs as well as Queen’s Veterinary School as a clinical animal behaviorist.

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From the back: "Exploring the vital aspects of canine, feline and pyschology, it illustrates why it is necessary to understand the psychology of a pet. There are several keys to understanding a pet: one is to look at its ethology (the science of its behavior) while also looking at how learning and emotions govern its actions. Ground-breaking essays on problem behavior in dogs, cats and rabbits use the perspective of their ethology and emotional state to propose solutions. The contents include guidance on the relationship between pets and children (including the arrival of a new baby), 'rage' syndrome in dogs, the rehabilitation of rescue dogs and cats, the use of punishment, why the dominance model for the way we live with our dogs is inappropriate, as well as advice on legal and welfare issues for pets this is the complete book for all professionals and pet owners. David Appleby has been a pet behavior counsellor for nearly 30 years. Previously he was the visiting clinical animal behaviorist at the Queen's Veterinary School, Cambridge, now living in Finland, he shares the same position at Helsinki Veterinary School. The many other contributors include bestselling writers and respected behaviour counsellors with in-depth knowledge and a wealth of experience."

Contents:
1. Evolutionary Aspects of Canine Behavior, by Jan Hoole
2. Foundations of Canine Behavior, by David Appleby and Jolanda Pluijmakers
3. Puppy Classes -- A League of Their Own, by Erica Peachey
4. Children and Pets, by Erica Peachey, Donna Brander, and Emma Magnus
5. The Importnace of Positive Reinforcement, by Inga MacKellar
6. Scent Communication in the Dog, by Charlotte Nevison and Rosie Barclay
7. The Relationship Between Emotions and Canine Behavioral Problems, by David Appleby and Jolanda Pluijmakers
8. Our Relationship With Dogs, by David Ryans
9. Feline Behavior Problems: The Influence of Natural Behavior, by Sarah Heath
10. Behavior Problems in the Domestic Rabbit, by Anne McBride, Emma Magnus and Georgie Hearne
11. Rage Syndrome: In Our Dogs Minds?, by Anthony L. Podberscek
12. Rehabilitation of Rescue Dogs and Cats, by Julie M. Bedford
13. Behavioural Problems in Ageing Pets, by Sarah Heath
14. Welfare Issues in Companion Animal Behaviour, by Donna Brander and Natalie Waran
15. Companion Animals and the Law, by Anne McBride

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