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Book Synopsis
Designed for veterinarians, animal scientists, dog owners, trainers, consultants and counsellors, this reference concerns positive, humane management and control of dogs. The book provides explanations of topics and proven behavioural strategies that have been designed and tested by the author.

Trade Review
"The most valuable publication about dogs since Scott and Fuller's classic text, Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog, published in 1965."

Victoria Lea Voith, President, American Vetirinary Society of Animal Behavior

"The objective of giving a scientific account of all aspects of learning in dogs has been accomplished to a very high degree. ... No other comparable scientific texts are available."

Andrew Luescher, Director, Animal Behavior Clinic, School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University



Table of Contents
Foreword.
Acknowledgements.
Introduction.

1. Origins and Domestication.

2. Development of Behaviour.

3. Neurobiology of Behaviour and Learning.

4. Sensory Abilities.

5. Biological and Dispositional Constraints on Learning.

6. Classical Conditioning.

7. Instrumental Learning.

8. Aversive Control of Behavior.

9. Learning and Behavioral Disturbances.

10. Human-Dog Companionship: Cultural and Psychological Significance.

Index.

Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 1 May 2000
      ISBN-13 9780813807546
      978-0813807546
      ISBN-10 0813807549
      Also in:
      Dogs as pets

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Designed for veterinarians, animal scientists, dog owners, trainers, consultants and counsellors, this reference concerns positive, humane management and control of dogs. The book provides explanations of topics and proven behavioural strategies that have been designed and tested by the author.

      Trade Review
      "The most valuable publication about dogs since Scott and Fuller's classic text, Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog, published in 1965."

      Victoria Lea Voith, President, American Vetirinary Society of Animal Behavior

      "The objective of giving a scientific account of all aspects of learning in dogs has been accomplished to a very high degree. ... No other comparable scientific texts are available."

      Andrew Luescher, Director, Animal Behavior Clinic, School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University



      Table of Contents
      Foreword.
      Acknowledgements.
      Introduction.

      1. Origins and Domestication.

      2. Development of Behaviour.

      3. Neurobiology of Behaviour and Learning.

      4. Sensory Abilities.

      5. Biological and Dispositional Constraints on Learning.

      6. Classical Conditioning.

      7. Instrumental Learning.

      8. Aversive Control of Behavior.

      9. Learning and Behavioral Disturbances.

      10. Human-Dog Companionship: Cultural and Psychological Significance.

      Index.

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