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Separation Related Problems in Dogs (with film clips to view on-line): Booklet by Professor Peter Neville. Emotional responses to isolation, that is how they feel, in the dog range from indifference in the experienced, to varying degrees of disappointment, frustration, distress, anxiety, fear, anger, depression or even panic. This depends very much on the temperament of the individual, his or her experience of isolation and the opportunity to employ coping strategies that might bring relief. Dogs attempt to relieve negative emotional states associated with separation and isolation with various behavioural strategies. For some, chewing a toy may help. For others, even howling and barking are not enough to help him cope. Others resort to destructive behaviour that may provide some relief for the dog, but causes enormous problems and distress for the returning owner! Three case histories are reviewed in this booklet along with actual video footage of the dogs that you can view on-line. These case studies explore the variation in response to isolation in dogs along with practical help and advice to treatment. FORMAT: PDF document. The book, along with links to the video case histories, will be sent to the email address you supply when placing your order. You might like to visit Professor Neville's own shop Here	£5.00
Applied Canine Nutrition: The Implications of Diet on Behaviour. Booklet by Val Strong MSc. The way we manage what and how we feed our dogs can have a dramatic effect on their behaviour and mood and it is only recently that more interest has been placed upon the effect of diet on the behaviour of our pet dogs. Many people never give a thought to what they are feeding their dogs. We're all influenced by cute pet food commercials, or by Mrs Smith in the pet shop who must know what she is talking about because she sells the stuff! We are already aware that humans can alter their emotional state by having a coffee, a cigarette, an alcoholic drink or by taking drugs (be they prescribed or recreational). Chemicals affect intellectual ability and mood and food is made up of chemicals both natural and unnatural; remember the effects of ‘E numbers’ are reputed to have on many children? So, are our dogs any different? The answer is NO! In the past, little emphasis has been placed on how diet can affect canine behaviour; it is interesting that in many specialist dog books nutrition is only referred to within the context of clinical disease. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that those working in the field of animal behaviour and training should be familiar with the use of dietary manipulation in the treatment of certain behaviour problems. FORMAT: PDF document. The book will be sent to the email address you supply when placing your order.	£5.00
Applied Canine Neuropsychology: A Simple Guide to the Workings of the Dog’s Mind. Booklet by Val Strong MSc. Over the last ten years we have seen enormous pressure exerted on the dog-owning public to ensure that the behaviour of their dogs does not post a threat or inconvenience to others. As a result of some melodramatic media coverage and the introduction of the Dangerous Dogs Act, dogs are becoming less welcome in a variety of public places. This is having a knock-on effect; the non-dog owning public are apprehensive of dogs and require them to be impeccably behaved, but ever increasing restrictions on the available opportunities for dogs to socialise with each other and with us has inevitably let to more behaviour problems. The treatment of pet behaviour problems is becoming big business. The outbreak of pet mania on the television has resulted in many more people seeking help regarding the behaviour of their dogs. As the treatment of canine behaviour problems becomes more veterinary based and drug-assisted therapy develops, it is becoming more and more important that pet behaviour specialists understand the workings of the canine brain and the effects of the behavioural drugs now available. The information contained in this booklet is simple and (I hope) relatively easy to understand. This is not a neurology or pharmacology book – I am not a neurologist or pharmacologist – it is purely to provide basic knowledge of neurophysiology and the action of the most common behavioural drugs. As such, it is important to remember that the suitability of a dog for drug treatment always rests with the referring veterinary surgeon. FORMAT: PDF document. The book will be sent to the email address you supply when placing your order.	£5.00

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