Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff. Группа авторов

Effective TNR 7.3 Return to Field 7.4 Continuing Controversies around TNR 7.5 Communication 7.6 Cat Impact in the Community 7.7 Cat Behavior in the Community 7.8 Keeping Community Cats Out of the Shelter 7.9 Community Cats in the Shelter 7.10 Conclusions References

      10  Part III: Dogs in the Shelter 8 Handling Shelter Dogs 8.1 Introduction 8.2 What Is Stress? 8.3 Stress in Shelter Dogs 8.4 Body Language 8.5 Responding to the Dog’s Emotional State 8.6 Low‐Stress Handling 8.7 Defensive Handling 8.8 Handling Dogs during the Process of Euthanasia 8.9 Conclusions References 9 Assessing the Behavior of Shelter Dogs 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Sources of Behavior Information 9.3 Behavior Information and Pathway Planning 9.4 Conclusions Acknowledgments References 10 Canine Housing and Husbandry for Behavioral Well‐Being 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Admission to the Animal Shelter 10.3 General Housing Considerations 10.4 Behavior and Sensory Factors to Consider for Dog Housing 10.5 Types of Primary Enclosures 10.6 Co‐housing in Pairs or Small Groups 10.7 Areas for Enrichment, Exercise, and Training 10.8 Initial Housing Considerations 10.9 Housing during Disasters 10.10 Conclusions References 11 Canine Enrichment 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Enrichment Interventions in the Animal Shelter 11.3 Assessing Enrichment 11.4 Implementing and Maintaining an Enrichment Program 11.5 Conclusions References Appendix 11.A Data Sheet 12 Training and Behavior Modification for Shelter Dogs 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Structured Training Programs 12.3 Behavior Modification Programs within the General Shelter Environment 12.4 Success of Behavior Modification in Shelters 12.5 Dedicated Behavior Rehabilitation Facilities 12.6 Conclusions References 13 Play and Playgroups 13.1 Introduction 13.2 The Science of Play 13.3 Tools and Terminology 13.4 Shelter Playgroup Models 13.5 Canine Playgroups in Shelter Settings 13.6 Evaluating Quality of Life and Adoptability 13.7 Conclusions References

      11  Part IV: Cats in the Shelter 14 Handling Shelter Cats 14.1 Introduction to Safe and Humane Handling 14.2 Triggers for Stress, Fear, and Other Negative Emotional States in the Shelter 14.3 Keys to Successful Handling 14.4 General Guidelines for Safe and Humane Handling 14.5 Tips, Techniques, and Tools for Stress Reduction and Humane Handling 14.6 Recommendations for Handling Cats during the Process of Euthanasia 14.7 Conclusions References 15