Low Stress Handling, Restraint and Behavior Modification of Dogs and Cats : Techniques for Developing Patients Who Love Their Visits (1 Book and 1 DVD-ROM)

Contents
Section 1: Recognizing the Early Signs of Problems
1. Fear
2. Dominance vs. Unruly Behavior
Section 2: How Animals Learn to Behave and Misbehave
3. Classical Conditioning (a.k.a. Associative Learning)
4. Operant Conditioning Basics (Learning by Trial and Error)
5. Methods of Behavior Modification
Section 3: From House to Hospital Exam Room?Making a Good First Impression
6. Preparing Pets for a Hospital Visit
7. Preparing the Environment for the Pet’s Visit
8. Exam Room Tips
9. Moving Dogs Around the Facility
10. Transporting Cats Within the Hospital
Section 4: Low-Stress Restraint Techniques
11. General Handling Principles
12. Restraint for Standard Positions in Dogs
13. Canine Restraint for Procedures
14. Dealing with Difficult Dogs
15. Restraint for Standard Positions in Cats
16. Restraining Cats for Procedures
17. Handling Difficult Cats
Section 5: Preventing and Reversing Problems
18. Counterconditioning Protocols for Dogs and Cats
19. Preventive Behavioral Health for Puppies
20. Preventive Behavioral Health for Kittens
Index