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" Low stress handling, restraint and behavior modification of dogs & cats : "
Sophia Yin.
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BL
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687789
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b509978
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| Main Entry
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Yin, Sophia A.
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| Title & Author
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Low stress handling, restraint and behavior modification of dogs cats : : techniques for developing patients who love their visits /\ Sophia Yin.
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| Publication Statement
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Davis, CA :: CattleDog Pub.,, [2009]
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, ©2009
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468 pages :: color illustrations ;; 25 cm ++ 1 DVD (4 3/4 in.)
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0964151847
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: 9780964151840
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| Notes
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The DVD contains three hours of video clips with voiceover narratives that show correct and incorrect handling procedures.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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| Contents
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Recognizing the early signs of problems -- Fear -- Dominance vs. unruly behavior -- How animals learn to behave and misbehave -- Classical conditioning (a.k.a. associative learning) -- Operant conditioning basics (learning by trial and error) -- Methods of behavior modification -- From house to hospital exam room: making a good first impression -- Preparing pets for a hospital visit -- Preparing the environment for the pet's visit -- Exam room tips -- Moving dogs around the facility -- Transporting cats withing the hospital -- Low-stress restraint techniques -- General handling principles -- Restraint for standard positions in dogs -- Canine restraint for procedures -- Dealing with difficult dogs -- Restraint for standard positions in cats -- Restraining cats for procedures -- Handling difficult cats -- Preventing and reversing problems -- Counterconditioning protocols for dogs and cats -- Preventive behavioral health for puppies -- Preventive behavioral health for kittens.
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A unique book and instructional DVD set focused on the most humane techniques that reduce stress for people and pets. Practicing these refined handling skills will create a safer work environment, increase efficiency, and ultimately improve the bond between vet, pet and client.
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Animal handling.
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Cats-- Behavior.
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Dogs-- Behavior.
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Human-animal relationships.
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Animal Husbandry.
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Behavior, Animal.
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Bonding, Human-Pet.
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Cats.
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Dogs.
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| Dewey Classification
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636.7
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SF433.Y56 2009
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SF 433Y56L 2009
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| Parallel Title
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Low stress handling, restraint and behavior modification of dogs and cats
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