The editors Debbie Martin, LVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior), is the Animal Behavior Technician for Veterinary Behavior Consultations, LLC, and an owner of TEAM Education in Animal Behavior, LLC, in Spicewood, Texas, USA. Julie K. Shaw, RVT, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior), is the owner of Julie Shaw Consulting in Lafayette, Indiana, USA.

• Contributors xvPreface xviiiAcknowledgments xixAbout the companion website xx1 The Role of the Veterinary Technician in Animal Behavior 1Kenneth M. Martin and Debbie Martin2 Canine Behavior and Development 34Lisa Radosta3 Feline Behavior and Development 59Debbie Martin4 The Human–Animal Bond – A Brief Look at Its Richness and Complexities 88Julie K. Shaw and Sarah Lahrman5 Communication and Connecting the Animal Behavior Team 106Julie K. Shaw and Lindsey M. Fourez  6 Learning and Behavior Modification 137Virginia L. Price  7 Problem Prevention 175Debbie Martin8 Husbandry and Veterinary Care 245Debbie Martin and Rachel M. Lees9 Specific Behavior Modification Techniques and Practical Applications for Behavior Disorders 275Debbie Martin10 Introductory Neurophysiology and Psychopharmacology 364Kenneth M. MartinAppendix Section 1: Forms and QuestionnairesAppendix 1 Canine behavior History Form Part 1 393Appendix 2 Canine Behavior History Form Part 2 398Appendix 3 Feline Behavior History Form Part 1 403Appendix 4 Feline Behavior History Form Part 2 408Appendix 5 Appendix 6 Trainer Assessment Form 413Appendix 7 Determining Pet Owner Strain 415Appendix 8 Canine Behavior Plan of Care 416Appendix 9 Behavior Problem List 418Appendix 10 Technician Observation 419Appendix 11 Follow- up Communication Form 420Appendix 12 Behavior Diary 422Appendix 13 New Kitten (less than 3 months) Questionnaire 424Appendix 14 New Puppy (less than 4 months) Questionnaire 426Appendix 15 Juvenile Adolescent or Adult Cat (3 months to ~12 years) Questionnaire 428Appendix 16 Juvenile Adolescent or Adult Dog (4 months to ~7 years) Questionnaire 430Appendix 17 Senior or Geriatric cat (11+years) Questionnaire 432Appendix 18 Senior or Geriatric Dog (~7+years) Questionnaire 434Appendix 19 Pet Selection Counseling 436Appendix 20 Canine Breeder Interview Questions 438Appendix 21 Veterinary Hospital Scavenger Hunt CANINE 440Appendix 22 Veterinary Hospital Scavenger Hunt Feline 443Appendix Section 2: Training ExercisesAppendix 23 Acclimatizing a Pet to a Crate 447Appendix 24 Elimination Training log 448Appendix 25 Shaping Plan for Teaching a Dog to Ring a Bell to go Outside to Eliminate 449Appendix 26 Preventive Handling and Restraint Exercises 450Appendix 27 Preventive Food Bowl Exercises 452Appendix 28 Teaching Tug 453Appendix Section 3: Samples and LettersAppendix 29 Canine Behavior Plan of Care Sample 457Appendix 30 Sample Field Assessment 459Appendix 31 Sample of a Pet Selection Report 463Appendix 32 Dr. Andrew Luescher’s Letter Regarding Puppy Socialization 467Appendix 33 Dr. R.K. Anderson’s Letter Regarding Puppy Socialization 469Appendix 34 Sample Puppy Socialization Class Curriculum 471Appendix 35 Sample Kitten Class Curriculum 473Index 474