{"title":"Everyone Is on the Behavior Team: How ASPCA’s eLearning Platform Broadens and Deepens Behavior Knowledge for Shelter Personnel","authors":"Renee Dunaway, Amy Duskiewicz","doi":"10.55736/iaabcfj23.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55736/iaabcfj23.5","url":null,"abstract":"The ASPCA is committed to the evolution and expansion of behavioral care for homeless animals. The organization disseminates knowledge and research through its Learning Lab, an educational program focused on integrating science-based behavioral care into all aspects of animal sheltering. As the Learning Lab program has evolved, the ASPCA has developed free eLearning resources to reach even more shelter professionals and continues to develop a national network of partner organizations that share learnings and best practices. The coursework centers around a core idea: Everyone Is on the Behavior Team. According to the ASPCA, this means that all staff and volunteers should feel responsible and empowered to support animals’ behavioral health in straightforward, actionable ways. More than 10,000 participants across more than 600 animal welfare organizations nationwide have sought the ASPCA’s expertise through in-person workshops, live panel discussions, and online courses focusing on animal behavioral health.","PeriodicalId":259952,"journal":{"name":"The IAABC Foundation Journal","volume":"75 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115651080","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Sustainable Cat: Making Better Choices for the Environment","authors":"Tiro Miller","doi":"10.55736/iaabcfj23.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55736/iaabcfj23.1","url":null,"abstract":"Plastic toys, strip-mined litter, and greenhouse gas intensive food – our pets are a surprisingly large contributor to the climate crisis. A look at the research can give us the numbers, but how can we make more sustainable choices for us and our pets? This article gives practical suggestions for simple switches you can help your clients make. Finally, there’s a discussion of the ethics around individual environmental responsibility, and whether it’s fair or meaningful to expect us to do our bit when corporations are not being held accountable for doing theirs.","PeriodicalId":259952,"journal":{"name":"The IAABC Foundation Journal","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128373441","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Non-recognition Aggression in Cats","authors":"Allison Hunter-Frederick","doi":"10.55736/iaabcfj26.9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55736/iaabcfj26.9","url":null,"abstract":"When a cat is taken out of their home and then taken back, for example to the veterinarian, they can experience \"non-recognition aggression.\" Even cats who previously had a strong affiliative relationship can fail to recognize each other under certain circumstances, and show aggressive behaviors as a result. This article summarizes a small citizen science project looking at what cat guardians have tried to prevent and address non-recognition aggression in the cats in their household. ","PeriodicalId":259952,"journal":{"name":"The IAABC Foundation Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129166959","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Equine Advocacy","authors":"Irene Perrett","doi":"10.55736/iaabcfj23.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55736/iaabcfj23.7","url":null,"abstract":"Horses suffer when they’re misunderstood, and seen as tools to meet human needs. These sensitive animals are subjected to pain and fear because the humans in their life have not developed a relationship with them based in understanding and compassion. This article asks, how can we be better advocates for the horses in our lives?","PeriodicalId":259952,"journal":{"name":"The IAABC Foundation Journal","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132109071","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unrealistic Breed Expectations: Approaching Breed-Based Conversations with Clients amid Paradigm Shifts","authors":"S. Robinson-adams","doi":"10.55736/iaabcfj/27.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55736/iaabcfj/27.1","url":null,"abstract":"The effect a dog’s breed has on their behavior is partially determined by their genes, partially by their early puppyhood environment, and partially by their owner’s expectations of how a dog with that breed label is “supposed” to act. For dog behavior consultants, having some knowledge of all of these is important for working with clients and their dogs. As different breeds become more popular, consultants will need to learn about both a breed’s standard and the reason for its new-found popularity.","PeriodicalId":259952,"journal":{"name":"The IAABC Foundation Journal","volume":"63 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114766293","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Weak Links in the Canine Scent Detection Behavior Chain","authors":"Carla Simon","doi":"10.55736/iaabcfj19.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55736/iaabcfj19.2","url":null,"abstract":"Training for detection dogs involves creating a chain of behaviors with a reward at the end. When backchaining behaviors, there is always a risk of inadvertently reinforcing unwanted behaviors, which can make for a less reliable detection dog. This article takes a close look at chains of behavior in scent detection, and argues that indication behaviors should always be carefully chosen and mindfully rewarded","PeriodicalId":259952,"journal":{"name":"The IAABC Foundation Journal","volume":"46 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123187748","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Welfare of Captive Fish","authors":"T. Gonzalez","doi":"10.55736/iaabcfj23.8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55736/iaabcfj23.8","url":null,"abstract":"Of all the species we keep as pets, fish are perhaps the least well-understood and least cared about in terms of their behavioral welfare. Recently, however, scientists have been researching fish cognition and learning that these animals have sophisticated intelligence and memory. This article looks at what we know about fish, and how fish-keepers can use this information to take better care of their aquatic charges.","PeriodicalId":259952,"journal":{"name":"The IAABC Foundation Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121143318","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Puppy Pandemic: Facing Socialization Challenges Amidst COVID-19","authors":"J. Hall","doi":"10.55736/iaabcfj19.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55736/iaabcfj19.4","url":null,"abstract":"The COVID-19 pandemic has been identified as a cause of a sudden increase in puppy acquisition from breeders and shelters. During lockdown, opportunities to expose developing puppies to a variety of novel humans and animals were greatly diminished. A visit to the veterinarian for vaccinations represented one of the few essential points of contact. This article discusses possible interventions and suggestions a veterinary technician could make to new puppy owners to increase their chances of providing adequate socialization.","PeriodicalId":259952,"journal":{"name":"The IAABC Foundation Journal","volume":"94 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133164718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Physiotherapy Program for Bears at Animals Asia’s Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre","authors":"Kate Shipton, Sarah Van Herpt","doi":"10.55736/iaabcfj22.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55736/iaabcfj22.4","url":null,"abstract":"Bears rescued from the bile industry face a multitude of physical and psychological challenges. Many years of restricted movements and invasive treatment has left the majority of bears with reduced mobility. This article looks at the work done by the staff of Animals Asia’s Vietnam Bear Rescue Center to develop a physiotherapy program for the bears in their care","PeriodicalId":259952,"journal":{"name":"The IAABC Foundation Journal","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129905136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Play: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly","authors":"Patience Fisher","doi":"10.55736/iaabcfj22.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55736/iaabcfj22.2","url":null,"abstract":"Play is an important part of cats’ wellbeing, and in a multi-cat household it can provide exercise and enhance social bonds. Cat guardians should be able to recognize when play is healthy and when it is showing signs of turning into non-play aggression so that they can take steps to redirect before harm is done. This article explains some play solicitation behaviors in kittens and adult cats and illustrates with video how to distinguish sociable play, aggressive behavior that might be mistaken for play, and behaviors that are intended as play but are potentially dangerous because of a mismatch in individual play style.","PeriodicalId":259952,"journal":{"name":"The IAABC Foundation Journal","volume":"86 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116321189","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}