Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff, 2nd Edition

Brian A. DiGangi (Editor), Victoria A. Cussen (Editor), Pamela J. Reid (Editor), Kristen A. Collins (Editor)

ISBN: 9781119618478 

June 2022 

Wiley-Blackwell 

704 Pages

DESCRIPTION

A comprehensive resource to understand the behavioral considerations for intake, management, and rehoming of dogs and cats

Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff provides readers with comprehensive information addressing the behavior of both animals and humans associated with the intake, management, and rehoming of dogs and cats. To aid in practical application, the book covers specific behavior considerations in both dogs and cats. Topics are separated by animal to allow for easy accessibility by professionals who are actively working in the field.

Sample topics covered within the book include:

• The behavior issues that are a common cause of pet relinquishment

• Behavioral assessment, behavior modification, the integration of behavioral well-being into sheltering

• Welfare assessment, psychopharmacology, safety net programs, and caring for animals during long-term legal holds

• Equine care and caring for small mammals

Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff is a must-have reference for evidence-based practical tips, techniques, and protocols for everyday use in animal shelters by shelter volunteers and staff, as well as professional trainers, behaviorists, and veterinarians working with shelters.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of Contributors viii

Foreword xi

Acknowledgments xii

About the Companion Website xiii

Part I Foundations in Behavioral Health

Introduction 3

1 Introduction to Dog Behavior 5

Julie Hecht and Alexandra Horowitz

2 Introduction to Cat Behavior 30

Julia D. Albright, Christine Calder, and Amy Learn

3 How Animals Learn 53

Haleh Amanieh and Nicole R. Dorey

4 The Relationship between Physiology and Behavior in Dogs and Cats 67

Valarie V. Tynes, Colleen S. Koch, and Leslie Sinn

Part II Pets in the Community

5 Safety Net Programs 113

Erin Doyle and Seana Dowling-Guyer

6 Dog Behavior and Relinquishment to Shelters 133

Janis Bradley and Gary J. Patronek

7 Management of Community Cats 153

Margaret R. Slater

Part III Dogs in the Shelter

8 Handling Shelter Dogs 179

Trish McMillan and Kristina Spaulding

9 Assessing the Behavior of Shelter Dogs 205

Pamela J. Reid

10 Canine Housing and Husbandry for Behavioral Well-Being 236

Stephanie Janeczko, Lila Miller, and Stephen Zawistowski

11 Canine Enrichment 263

Lisa Gunter and Erica Feuerbacher

12 Training and Behavior Modification for Shelter Dogs 288

Pamela J. Reid and Tristan Rehner-Fleurant

13 Play and Playgroups 317

Lindsay R. Mehrkam

Part IV Cats in the Shelter

14 Handling Shelter Cats 351

Brenda Griffin

15 Feline Behavioral Assessment 384

Jacklyn J. Ellis

16 Feline Housing for Behavioral Well-Being 404

Chumkee Aziz

17 Feline Enrichment 423

Jacklyn J. Ellis, Katherine Miller, and Katie Watts

18 Training and Behavior Modification for Shelter Cats 445

Wailani Sung and Jeannine Berger

Part V Special Topics

19 Welfare and Ethical Decision-Making 479

Victoria A. Cussen and Brian A. DiGangi

20 Behavioral Care during Transportation and Relocation 504

Brian A. DiGangi and Karen S. Walsh

21 Behavioral Care of Animals in Disasters, Cruelty Cases, and Long-Term Holds 534

Victoria A. Cussen, Bridget Schoville, and Pamela J. Reid

22 Behavioral Pharmacology 564

Sara L. Bennett

23 Caring for Small Mammals 599

Elise Gingrich

24 Equine Care 613

Sue McDonnell

25 Animal Placement and Follow-Up 634

Alexandra Protopopova and Kelley Bollen

Appendix A Canine Body Language 659

Appendix B Feline Body Language 664

Appendix C Animal Behavior Professionals 669

Index 672

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice, Shelter Medicine Practice) is Senior Director of Shelter Medicine for the ASPCA and is based in Gainesville, FL, USA.

Victoria A. Cussen, PhD, CAAB is Senior Director of Applied Behavior Research for the ASPCA’s Behavioral Sciences Team and is based in Seattle, WA, USA.

Pamela J. Reid, PhD, CAAB is Vice President of the ASPCA’s Behavioral Sciences Team and is based in Hendersonville, NC, USA.

Kristen A. Collins, MS, ACAAB is Vice President of Rehabilitation Services at the ASPCA and is based in Mars Hill, NC, USA.