The Behavioural Biology of Dogs
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Main Description
Written by experts in different areas, this book presents an up-to-date account of the behavioural biology of dogs. Split in 3 parts, the book addresses the specific aspects of behavioural biology. The first part deals with the evolution and development of the dog, whereas the next part deals with basic aspects of dog behaviour. The final part emphasises on the behavioural problems, their prevention and cure.
Readership
Students and researchers in animal and veterinary sciences. Vets, dog trainers and dedicated dog owners.
Main Contents
Systematics and evolution of canids, X Wang and R Tedford, both at American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA
Domestication of dogs, P Savolainen, Albanova University Centre, Stockholm, Sweden
The evolution of dog breeds, C Vila, Uppsala University, Sweden
Mechanisms and function in dog behaviour, P Jensen
Behaviour genetics of dogs, E Jazin, Uppsala University, Sweden
Sensory physiology and dog behaviour, H Bubna-Littitz, Veterinary University of Vienna, Austria
Social behaviour of dogs and related canids, D U Feddersen-Petersen, University of Kiel, Germany
Learning in dogs, P Reid, ASPCA Animal Behavior Center, New York, USA
Behaviour of feral dogs, L Boitani, University of Rome, Italy
Behaviour of working dogs, R Beilharz, The University of Melbourne, Australia
Testing and prediction of dog behaviour, K Svartberg, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
Social cognition and human-animal interactions in dogs, A Miklosi, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary
Behavioural disorders of dogs, R Mugford, The Animal Behaviour Centre, Surrey, UK
Behaviour and disease in dogs, Å Hedhammar, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden and K Hultin-Jäderlund, Norwegian College of Veterinary Medicine, Oslo, Norway
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