Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training, Volume One, Adaptation and Learning
Published on 5. June 2008
410 pages
978-0-470-37664-5 (ISBN)
Description
Twenty-five years of study and experience went into the making ofthis one-of-a-kind reference. Veterinarians, animal scientists, dogowners, trainers, consultants, and counsellors will find this booka benchmark reference and handbook concerning positive, humanemanagement and control of dogs.
Reflecting the author's extensive work with dogs, this bookpromises thorough explanations of topics, and proven behaviouralstrategies that have been designed, tested, and used by the author.More than 50 figures and tables illustrate this unique andsignificant contribution to dog behaviour, training, andlearning.
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"The most valuable publication about dogs since Scott andFuller's classic text, Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog,published in 1965." Victoria Lea Voith, President, American Vetirinary Society ofAnimal Behavior "The objective of giving a scientific account of all aspectsof 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 ofVeterinary Medicine, Purdue UniversityMore details
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Steven R. Lindsay, MA, is a dog behavior consultant and trainer in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, area, where he teaches handling, training, and behavior modification based on ethological principles. He also conducts seminars and is the author of numerous articles. Mr. Lindsay evaluated, handled, and trained highly skilled dogs for the U.S. military.
Content
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 PsychologicalSignificance.
Index.
