Chapter 1: The Role of the Veterinary Technician in Animal Behavior Kenneth M. Martin and Debbie Martin
Chapter 2: Canine Behavior and Development Urs Andrew Luescher
Chapter 3:Feline Behavior and Development Debbie Martin
Chapter 4: The Human Animal Bond – A Brief Look at its Richness and Complexities Julie Shaw and Sarah Lahrman
Chapter 5: Communication and Connecting the Animal Behavior Team Julie Shaw and Lindsey M. Fourez
Chapter 6: Learning and Behavior Modification Ginny Price
Chapter 7: Problem Prevention Debbie Martin, Linda Campbell, Marcia Ritchie
Chapter 8: Specific Behavior Modification Techniques and Practical Applications for Behavior Disorders Julie Shaw
Chapter 9: Introductory Neurophysiology and Psychopharmacology Sara Bennett, Carissa Sparks
Appendix
Section 1: Forms and Questionnaires
1. Canine History Form – Patient Information
2. Canine History Form – General Behavioral Profile
3. Feline History Form – Patient Information
4. Feline History Form – General Behavioral Profile
5. Trainer Assessment Form
6. Determining Pet Owner Strain
7. Canine Behavior Plan of Care – Blank
8. Canine Behavior Plan of Care – Example
9. Behavior Problem List
10. Technician Observation
11. Follow-Up Communication Form
12. Behavior Diary
13. Adult Cat Questionnaire
14. Adult Dog Questionnaire
15. Kitten Questionnaire
16. Puppy Questionnaire
17. Senior Cat Questionnaire
18. Senior Dog Questionnaire
19. Pet Selection Counseling
Appendix Section 2: Training exercises
20. Acclimating a Pet to a Crate
21. Elimination Training Log
22. Shaping Plan for Teaching a Puppy to Ring a Bell to Go Outside to Eliminate
23. Preventive Handling and Restraint Exercises
24. Preventive Food Bowl Exercises
25. Teaching Tug of War
26. Canine Breeder Interview Questions Appendix Section 3: Resources
27. Sample Field Assessment
28. Sample of a Pet Selection Report
29. Purdue Puppy Class Letter
30. A Letter on Puppy Socialization from Dr. R.K. Anderson
31. Sample Puppy Socialization Class Curriculum
32. Sample Kitten Socialization Class Curriculum