{"product_id":"the-dog-9781119036760","title":"The Dog","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Dog In-depth coverage of canine domestication, breeding, behavior and cognition, training, health care, and nutrition Now in its third edition, The Dog remains a definitive textbook regarding dogs and their care; written in clear, accessible language, the text provides updated and expanded coverage of selective breeding, training principles, solutions to common behavior problems, diet and nutrition, and preventive health care.  New sections in this edition include information about dog breeds and selective breeding practices, genetic testing programs, canine social cognition and communication, manners training and common behavior problems, popular dog sports, and new information regarding health care and disease prevention.  Enhanced with distinctive figures and tables, the text provides current references, suggested readings, updated tables and references, and a thorough glossary to aid in comprehension. In The Dog, readers can expect to find detailed information about:  Canine behavior, reward-based approaches to training, health care and disease prevention, new information about pet foods and nutrition, and a review of research regarding the unique social cognition of the domestic dog Breed specific diseases and their genetic testing, canine infectious viruses and atopic disease, and new vaccines and vaccination schedules Interspecies communications between dogs and humans, prevention and management of common behavior problems in dogs, and pet food selection and recommended feeding practices  More detailed and comprehensive than many other dog books, The Dog is an indispensable tool for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, trainers, behaviorists, breeders, animal shelter and rescue group staff, and dog owners. Academically, The Dog is a useful textbook for second- or third-year students who have completed at least one college-level biology course.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Man’s Best Friend: The Animal within the Companion 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Man and Wolf: The Process of Domestication 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Selective Breeding: The Creation of the Working Dog 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The Dog’s Body: Structure, Movement, and Special Senses 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Reproduction and Breeding Management 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Genetics and Breeding Programs 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Sharing Our Lives with Dogs: Benefits and Responsibilities 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Behavior: Communicating with Man’s Best Friend 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Developmental Behavior: Puppy to Adult 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Understanding Normal Canine Behavior 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Learning, Cognition, and Training Principles 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Manners Training and Prevention of Common Behavior Problems 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Health and Disease: Taking Care and Keeping Fit 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Infectious Diseases and Vaccination Programs 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Common Noninfectious Disorders of Dogs 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Internal Parasites 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 External Parasites 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 First Aid Procedures for Dogs 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 Nutrition: Feeding for Health and Longevity 305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Nutrient Requirements of the Dog 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Providing a Healthy Diet 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Feeding for Health Throughout Life 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Common Feeding Problems 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 385\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738355806551,"sku":"9781119036760","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119036760.jpg?v=1723811968","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-dog-9781119036760","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}