Contents

Introduction

David Appleby, Editor

  1.  Evolutionary Aspects of Canine Behaviour

Jan Hoole

  2.  Foundations of Canine Behaviour

David Appleby and Jolanda Pluijmakers

  3.  Puppy Classes – a League of their Own!

Erica Peachey

  4.  Children and Pets

Erica Peachey, Donna Brander and Emma Magnus

  5.  The Importance of Positive Reinforcement

Inga MacKellar

  6.  Scent Communication in the Dog

Charlotte Nevison and Rosie Barclay

  7.  The Relationship Between Emotions and Canine Behaviour Problems

David Appleby and Jolanda Pluijmakers

  8.  Our Relationship with Dogs

David Ryan

  9.  Feline Behaviour Problems: The influence of natural behaviour

Sarah Heath

10.  Behaviour Problems in the Domestic Rabbit

Anne McBride, Emma Magnus and Georgie Hearne

11.  Rage Syndrome: In our dogs’ minds?

Anthony L Podberscek

12.  Rehabilitation of Rescue Dogs and Cats

Julie M Bedford

13.  Behavioural Problems in Ageing Pets

Sarah Heath

14.  Welfare Issues in Companion Animal Behaviour

Donna Brander and Natalie Waran

15.  Companion Animals and the Law

Anne McBride

References and useful reading

About the APBC

Useful Contacts

Contributors

Index