The Dog

The Dog: Its Behavior, Nutrition, and health Hardcover – May 23, 2005

Author: Visit Amazon's Linda P. Case Page | Language: English | ISBN: 0813812542 | Format: PDF, EPUB

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Dogs are a part of nearly 40 percent of United States households.  With this in mind, author Linda P. Case has written the definitive textbook on dogs and their care.  Completely updated and revised, the second edition of The Dog covers four areas of compelling interest: the bond between dogs and humans, canine behavior, canine health and disease, and canine nutrition.  Aiming to enhance the human-dog bond, author Case uses clear, understandable writing to explain selective breeding, training principles, solution to common behavior problems, diet and nutrition, and preventative health care.  Case liberally uses distinctive figures and tables, current references plus suggested readings, and a thorough glossary to aid in comprehension.  More in-depth that most dog books, The Dog will prove to be an indispensable tool for undergraduate companion animal courses, veterinary technician courses, and dog care/training courses.  In addition, it will serve as a valuable resource for professional breeders, trainers, exhibitors, and veterinary clinicians.

About the Author

Linda P. Case earned her B.S. in Animal science at Cornell University and her M.S. in Canine/Feline Nutrition at the University of Illinois. She teaches companion animal science and behavior in the Animal Sciences Department and at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois. She owns AutumnGold Consulting, which provides support and technical writing services in companion animal care, behavior, and nutrition. She and her husband own and operate AutumnGold Dog Training Center, in Mahomet, IL. Linda is a member of Delta Society, the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), the American Society of Animal Scientists (ASAS), and is a certified instructor with the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI). She and her husband share their lives with three dogs and three cats and enjoy distance running, hiking and traveling with their dogs.

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• Hardcover: 496 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2 edition (May 23, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813812542
• ISBN-13: 978-0813812540
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #202,952 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Preface.

Acknowledgments.

Part 1. Man's best Friend: The Animal within the Companion.

Chapter 1. Man and Wolf: The Process of Domestication.

Chapter 2. Selective Breeding: The Creation of the Working Dog.

Chapter 3. The Dog’s Body: Structure, Movement and Special Senses.

Chapter 4. Reproduction and Breeding Management.

Chapter 5. Genetics and Breeding Programs.

Chapter 6. Sharing Our Lives with Dogs: Benefits and Responsibilities.

Part 2. Behavior: Communicating with man's Best Friend.

Chapter 7. Developmental Behavior: Puppy to Adult.

Chapter 8. Understanding Normal Canine Behavior.

Chapter 9. Learning Process and Training Principles.

Chapter 10. Common Behavior Problems and Solutions.

Part 3. Health and Disease: Taking Care and Keeping Fit.

Chapter 11. Infectious Diseases and Vaccination Programs.

Chapter 12. Common Non-Infectious Disorders of Dogs.

Chapter 13. Internal Parasites.

Chapter 14. External Parasites.

Chapter 15. First Aid Procedures for Dogs.

Part 4. Nutrition: Feeding for Health and Longevity.

Chapter 16. Nutrient Requirements of the Dog.

Chapter 17. Providing a Healthy Diet.

Chapter 18. Feeding For Health Throughout Life.

Chapter 19. Nutritionally Responsive Disorders in Dogs.

Glossary.

Index.

At last companion animal professionals, dog owners, and adoption counselors have a superb comprehensive reference source for canine development and physiology, learning theory, behavior, health and disease, and nutrition, all in a single volume. Previously it was necessary to have on hand several books, each covering one or at most two of these topics. While the primary audience for The Dog is undergraduate students in animal sciences programs and other students in professional programs, the book readily serves a broader audience of breeders, trainers, kennel operators, humane society personnel, and veterinarians, and it is entirely accessible to the general dog-owning public. Separate sections on the benefits and responsibilities of dog ownership and factors to consider in selecting a dog make the volume particularly valuable for shelter personnel, adoption counselors, and anyone considering acquiring a dog.
Case combines academic credentials as a specialist in companion animal nutrition (her previous book is Canine and Feline Nutrition: A Resource for Companion Animal Professionals, 1995) with training and long experience as a behaviorist, dog trainer, and college educator. Not surprisingly, the chapters on nutrition are thorough yet concise, offering important information otherwise unavailable to the non-specialist interested in the nutritional needs of dogs and in industry practices of dog food formulation and production. The sections on behavior provide cogent explanations of developmental stages, communication signals, social interaction, the principles of learning, and training techniques, as well as an excellent overview of behavior problems.

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