The Dog In-depth coverage of canine domestication, breeding,
behavior and cognition, training, health care, and nutrition Now in
its third edition, The Dog remains a definitive textbook regarding
dogs and their care; written in clear, accessible language, the
text provides updated and expanded coverage of selective breeding,
training principles, solutions to common behavior problems, diet
and nutrition, and preventive health care. New sections in this
edition include information about dog breeds and selective breeding
practices, genetic testing programs, canine social cognition and
communication, manners training and common behavior problems,
popular dog sports, and new information regarding health care and
disease prevention. Enhanced with distinctive figures and tables,
the text provides current references, suggested readings, updated
tables and references, and a thorough glossary to aid in
comprehension. In The Dog, readers can expect to find detailed
information about: Canine behavior, reward-based approaches to
training, health care and disease prevention, new information about
pet foods and nutrition, and a review of research regarding the
unique social cognition of the domestic dog Breed specific diseases
and their genetic testing, canine infectious viruses and atopic
disease, and new vaccines and vaccination schedules Interspecies
communications between dogs and humans, prevention and management
of common behavior problems in dogs, and pet food selection and
recommended feeding practices More detailed and comprehensive than
many other dog books, The Dog is an indispensable tool for
veterinarians, veterinary technicians, trainers, behaviorists,
breeders, animal shelter and rescue group staff, and dog owners.
Academically, The Dog is a useful textbook for second- or
third-year students who have completed at least one college-level
biology course.
General
Imprint: |
Wiley-Blackwell
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2023 |
First published: |
2023 |
Authors: |
Linda P. Case
|
Dimensions: |
254 x 183 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
416 |
Edition: |
3rd edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-119-03676-0 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-119-03676-3 |
Barcode: |
9781119036760 |
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