Handbook of Behavior Problems of The Dog And Cat,  2nd Ed - G Landsberg, DVM, ACVB, W Hunthausen, DVM and L Ackerman, DVM  (2003)

         This is a comprehensive guide to understanding, preventing and treating common behavior problems of the dog and cat. Written for the busy practicing veterinarian, the information is provided in a very easy-to-use format, utilizing numerous tables and charts.

         The new edition has been completely revised and many of the tables and treatment regimes have been updated and modified, and a significant number of forms and client handouts have been added which can be printed from the accompanying CD. This edition has new and expanded sections on canine and feline behavior development, pain assessment and management, alternative therapy, age related behavior problems, the economics of behavior practice, and the French approach to behavioral diagnostics and treatment.  ~ 540 pp.

     Contents:

  • Behavior counseling and the veterinary practice        

  • Puppy and kitten development

  • Prevention: the best medicine

  • Behavior counseling and behavior diagnostics

  • Treatment: behavior modification techniques

  • Pharmacologic intervention in behavioral therapy

  • Complementary & alternative therapy for bhv. probs.

  • Feeding and diet related problems

  • Pain assessment, pain mgmt, sedation

  • Stereotypic and compulsive disorders

  • Fears and phobias

  • The effects of aging on behavior in senior pets

  • Unruly behaviors, training and management

  • Canine destructive behaviors

  • Feline destructive behaviors

  • Canine house-soiling

  • Feline house-soiling

  • Canine aggression

  • Feline aggression

  • European approach to behavior counseling

  • Appendix A (listing of  figures)

  • Appendix B (manufacturers & resource list (on CD)

  • Appendix C (additional forms)

  • Appendix D (drug dosage table)

  • Forms (on CD)

  • Handouts ( on CD)


 

     Highlights:

  • “simplified treatment tables guide the practitioner through the diagnosis and treatment process of common behavior problems”

  •  “provides invaluable background into how problems arise and how they can be prevented”

  •  “includes new history collection and follow up forms on CD-ROM to aid the diagnostic process”

  •  “equips the reader with a clear understanding of behavior modification techniques as well as the use of products, drugs, pheromones, surgery, diet and alternative therapy”

  •  “CD-ROM features over 15 forms and 20 client handouts to help expand puppy and kitten services and to aid the practitioner in behavioral diagnostics, history collection and follow up”

  •  “Dr. Patrick Pageat reviews the diagnostic terminology and treatment approaches from the French school of behavior”

 
 

Handbook of Behavior Problems of The Dog And Cat,  1st edition by Gary Landsberg, DVM, ACVB, Wayne Hunthausen, DVM and Lowell Ackerman, DVM  (1997).  Available in Spanish and Japanese.  out of print

DOG BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING:  Veterinary advice for owners  L. Ackerman DVM, G Landsberg DVM, W. Hunthausen DVM (Eds.) 1996.  This book represents the experience and expertise of nineteen veterinarians, behavioral specialists and dog trainers. Each of them offers sound, timely and practical advice about the most common behavioral problems and topics. This book bridges the gap between understanding the causes of behavior problems, preventing them, and managing them once they're evident. Among the topics discussed are: canine development and socialization, preventing puppy problems, reward training, excitable and disobedient behaviors, nutrition and behavior, housesoiling, destructive behavior, sexual behavior, fears and phobias, aggression, children, stress-related problems and much more.    out of print

CAT BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING:  Veterinary advice for owners  L. Ackerman DVM, G Landsberg DVM, W. Hunthausen, DVM (Eds.) 1996.  Cat Behavior and Training represents the experience and expertise of twenty veterinarians, behavioral specialists and consultants. Each of them offers sound, timely, and practical advice about the most common behavioral problems and topics. This book bridges the gap between understanding the causes of behavior problems, preventing them, and managing them once they're evident.  Among the topics discussed are: feline behavior and social development, selecting the perfect family cat, rewards and punishments, preventing kitten problems, housesoiling, nutrition and behavior, scratching and destructive behavior, sexual and maternal behavior, introducing the new cat, aggression, compulsive and conflict-related problems and much more.


Dogs, Cats & Kids:  Learning to be safe with animals video (VHS and DVD) by Wayne Hunthausen, DVM and Don Manelli. (1996)  Topics in this award winning video for children (ages 4-10) include recognizing signs of dangerous behavior and situations, how to interact with family and friend's pets, and how to be safe when approached by a stray animal. This video is an excellent aid for giving presentations to school groups.  (30 minute)  

Silver medal winner at the 1997 New York International Film Festival. Gold medal award from the Cat Writers Association – 1997.  Endorsed by the Humane Society of the United States.  Top ten list of videos recommended by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, 1999. Featured on 20/20 and The Today Show .ORDER BY EMAIL FAX OR MAIL

MORE INFO 

KIDS AND DOGS - AVOIDING BITE PROBLEMS - article by Wayne Hunthausen, DVM

Heeding Warnings From Dangerous Dogs - New York Times

    

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