Behavioural Biology of Dogs

Behavioural Biology of Dogs

by Per Jensen
Behavioural Biology of Dogs

Behavioural Biology of Dogs

by Per Jensen

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Overview

Written by experts in different areas, this book presents an up-to-date account of the behavioral biology of dogs.

Split in three parts, the book addresses the specific aspects of behavioral biology. The first part deals with the evolution and development of the dog, whereas the next part deals with basic aspects of dog behavior. The final part emphasizes on the behavioral problems, their prevention and cure.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781845931872
Publisher: CABI
Publication date: 01/09/2007
Series: CABI Series
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 288
Sales rank: 715,889
Product dimensions: 6.25(w) x 9.75(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Per Jensen is an Associate Professor, Masters Programme in Family Therapy and Systemic
Practice, Diakonhjemmet University College, Oslo, Norway.

Table of 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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