Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff

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Fully revised and significantly expanded, the second edition reflects the latest advances in shelter medicine, behavioral science, welfare assessment, and behavior modification. Organized into species-specific sections for dogs and cats, it allows professionals to quickly locate practical information relevant to everyday shelter work. Throughout the book, emphasis is placed on integrating behavioral wellbeing into every aspect of shelter operations.

The book covers topics including:

• Foundations of shelter animal behavior
• Principles of animal welfare
• Human–animal interactions
• Behavioral causes of pet relinquishment
• Intake procedures and behavioral assessment
• Shelter housing and environmental design
• Stress reduction strategies
• Canine behavior and communication
• Feline behavior and communication
• Behavioral health monitoring
• Behavior modification techniques
• Environmental enrichment
• Positive reinforcement training
• Psychopharmacology in shelter medicine
• Fear, anxiety, and aggression
• Animal handling and restraint
• Welfare assessment protocols
• Foster care programs
• Adoption counseling and matching
• Safety net programs to prevent relinquishment
• Caring for animals during long-term legal holds
• Equine shelter care
• Small mammal shelter care
• Building successful behavioral programs within shelters

Richly illustrated and supported by current scientific evidence, the book combines practical protocols, case examples, and management strategies that improve both animal welfare and adoption outcomes. It serves as an essential reference for professionals working in shelters, rescue organizations, and community animal welfare programs.

Who is this book for?

• Shelter veterinarians
• Shelter veterinary technicians
• Animal shelter staff
• Animal behaviorists
• Professional trainers
• Veterinary students
• Shelter managers
• Animal welfare professionals