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Dog Behavior

Modern Science and Our Canine Companions

  • 1st Edition - November 29, 2018
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: James C. Ha, Tracy L. Campion
  • Language: English

Dog Behavior: Modern Science and Our Canine Companions provides readers with a better understanding of canine science, including evolutionary concepts, ethograms, brain structure… Read more

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Description

Dog Behavior: Modern Science and Our Canine Companions provides readers with a better understanding of canine science, including evolutionary concepts, ethograms, brain structures and development, sensory perspectives, the science of emotions, social structure, and the natural history of the species. The book also analyzes relationships between humans and dogs and how the latter has evolved. Readers will find this to be an ideal resource for researchers and students in animal behavior, specifically focusing on dog behavior and human-canine relationships. In addition, veterinarians seeking further information on dog behavior and the social temperament of these companion animals will find this book to be informative.

Key features

  • Provides an accessible, engaging introduction to animal behavior specifically related to human-canine relationships
  • Clarifies misunderstandings, mysteries and misconceptions about canines with historical evidence and scientific studies
  • Offers insights and techniques to improve human-canine relationships

Readership

Researchers and students in animal behavior and canine behavior; veterinarians in need of more information on canine behavior

Table of contents

1. A Brief History of Evolutionary Theory2. The Outward and Inward World of the Animal3. Brain Structure and Development – Understanding Capabilities and Limitations of Mammals and Dogs4. Sensory Perception to Interpret Behavior5. The Science of Emotions6. How Concepts of Costs vs. Benefits Drives Decision-Making and the Evolution of Behavior7. Costs and Benefits of Being Social – Temperament and Personality8. Game Theory9. Limited Resources of Social Structure10. Species Natural History – Behavior Associated with Mating and Social Structure

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: December 5, 2018
  • Language: English

About the authors

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James C. Ha

James Ha is a certified animal behaviorist who is Emeritus Research Professor at the University of Washington, founded Animal Behavior Associates of Washington, and is internationally known as an expert in companion animal behavior. Ha travels internationally to lecture on animal behavior and he will be reaching an audience of professionals, professors, and students.

Affiliations and expertise
Research Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology, University of Washington, USA

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Tracy L. Campion

Tracy Campion, has Master’s degrees in Primate Behavior and Journalism and has a network of media connections. She has co-authored two popular science books and is working on her third publication.
Affiliations and expertise
Independent Author

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