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

Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staffprovides 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:

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.

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 ASPCAs Behavioral Sciences Team and is based in Seattle, WA, USA.

Pamela J. Reid, PhD, CAAB is Vice President of the ASPCAs 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.

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 5Julie Hecht and Alexandra Horowitz

2 Introduction to Cat Behavior 30Julia D. Albright, Christine Calder, and Amy Learn

3 How Animals Learn 53Haleh Amanieh and Nicole R. Dorey

4 The Relationship between Physiology and Behavior in Dogs and Cats 67Valarie V. Tynes, Colleen S. Koch, and Leslie Sinn

Part II Pets in the Community

5 Safety Net Programs 113Erin Doyle and Seana Dowling- Guyer

6 Dog Behavior and Relinquishment to Shelters 133Janis Bradley and Gary J. Patronek

7 Management of Community Cats 153Margaret R. Slater Copyrighted Material

Part III Dogs in the Shelter

8 Handling Shelter Dogs 179Trish McMillan and Kristina Spaulding

9 Assessing the Behavior of Shelter Dogs 205Pamela J. Reid

10 Canine Housing and Husbandry for Behavioral Well- Being 236Stephanie Janeczko, Lila Miller, and Stephen Zawistowski

11 Canine Enrichment 263Lisa Gunter and Erica Feuerbacher

12 Training and Behavior Modification for Shelter Dogs 288Pamela J. Reid and Tristan Rehner- Fleurant

13 Play and Playgroups 317Lindsay R. Mehrkam

Part IV Cats in the Shelter

14 Handling Shelter Cats 351Brenda Griffin

15 Feline Behavioral Assessment 384Jacklyn J. Ellis

16 Feline Housing for Behavioral Well- Being 404Chumkee Aziz

17 Feline Enrichment 423Jacklyn J. Ellis, Katherine Miller, and Katie Watts

18 Training and Behavior Modification for Shelter Cats 445Wailani Sung and Jeannine Berger

Part V Special Topics

19 Welfare and Ethical Decision- Making 479Victoria A. Cussen and Brian A. DiGangi

20 Behavioral Care during Transportation and Relocation 504Brian A. DiGangi and Karen S. Walsh

21 Behavioral Care of Animals in Disasters, Cruelty Cases, and Long- Term Holds 534Victoria A. Cussen, Bridget Schoville, and Pamela J. Reid

22 Behavioral Pharmacology 564Sara L. Bennett

23 Caring for Small Mammals 599Elise Gingrich

24 Equine Care 613Sue McDonnell

25 Animal Placement and Follow- Up 634Alexandra Protopopova and Kelley Bollen

Appendix A Canine Body Language 659

Appendix B Feline Body Language 664

Appendix C Animal Behavior Professionals 669

Index 672