{"title":"A Guide to Socializing Older (Fractious) Kittens","authors":"Emily Carl","doi":"10.55736/iaabcfj22.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55736/iaabcfj22.5","url":null,"abstract":"Fosters are often called on to help increase affiliative behaviors, and decrease distance-increasing behaviors in older kittens that are showing signs of being undersocialized. This article explains what this process looks like for kittens who are outside what is usually considered the window for socialization. It covers environmental management and preparation, positive reinforcement using food, desensitization to touch, and the importance of giving kittens choice and time to process.","PeriodicalId":259952,"journal":{"name":"The IAABC Foundation Journal","volume":"76 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":"123477414","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":"Mentoring in Animal Behavior — What Makes a Successful Mentor-Mentee Relationship?","authors":"Kaye Hargreaves","doi":"10.55736/iaabcfj27.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55736/iaabcfj27.7","url":null,"abstract":"What makes a good mentor-mentee relationship in dog training and behavior consulting? Features of a successful Australian mentorship program are discussed.","PeriodicalId":259952,"journal":{"name":"The IAABC Foundation Journal","volume":"38 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":"133624960","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":"Helping Dogs and Their People Be More Active, Together!","authors":"Jenny Bond","doi":"10.55736/iaabcfj/27.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55736/iaabcfj/27.3","url":null,"abstract":"Exercise is important for dogs and humans, but the research on this topic can be confusing and seem contradictory. This article reviews the benefits of physical activity for dogs and humans, gives an overview of some of the most common challenges to increasing activity levels, and suggests practical solutions to help empower clients to commit to being more active with their dog in a way that works for both of them.","PeriodicalId":259952,"journal":{"name":"The IAABC Foundation Journal","volume":"40 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":"123264204","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":"Formal Assessment Tools for Dog Behavior Consultants","authors":"Elisheba Fay","doi":"10.55736/iaabcfj/27.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55736/iaabcfj/27.2","url":null,"abstract":"A review of formal and semiformal tools that have been developed to quantify and assess dog behaviors. Some have been validated by academic research, others have not been studied formally, but are in regular use in shelters. Pros and cons are listed for each tool, as well as potential applications for companion dog trainers and behavior consultants.","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":"123719946","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":"Consent Behaviours for Veterinary Procedures","authors":"Natalie Rogers","doi":"10.55736/iaabcfj23.1.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55736/iaabcfj23.1.6","url":null,"abstract":"Visiting the veterinarian is likely to be among the most stressful things a dog is regularly asked to do. With stress comes risk, not only of aggression towards staff and caregivers, but also of developing behaviors related to trauma. This article is an overview of the different classes of stress-related behavior and introduces the concept of a trained “consent behavior.” Working on consent behaviors as part of everyday training can go a long way to creating a safer, more predictable environment for a dog, minimizing stress and promoting agency.","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":"128965447","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":"Environmental Considerations When Treating Feline Osteoarthritis","authors":"M. Redell","doi":"10.55736/iaabcfj/27.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55736/iaabcfj/27.5","url":null,"abstract":"Our friendly feline companions are starting to live longer lives, and with longevity comes inevitable aging woes, such as feline osteoarthritis (OA, or shortened to ‘arthritis’). Animal care professionals (ACPs) such as veterinarians, behaviorists, behavior consultants, trainers, or even pet sitters may be positioned to be approached by clients who have specific questions about feline osteoarthritis, or they may be asked to offer advice when the diagnosis comes up. Providing environmental accommodations can tackle an aging cat’s mental and emotional needs while medical options are explored.","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":"134497944","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":"What Can \"Streeties\" Teach us About Companion Dogs?","authors":"Erin Jones","doi":"10.55736/iaabcfj19.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55736/iaabcfj19.5","url":null,"abstract":"For most of human history, and indeed in much of the world today, dogs are not subjected to anywhere near as much restriction of movement as they are in the global North. This article argues that looking at how free-roaming dogs lie now, as well as how companion dogs were historically treated, suggests that the highly restrictive lives companion dogs live now may not represent the best welfare for them. ","PeriodicalId":259952,"journal":{"name":"The IAABC Foundation Journal","volume":"56 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":"128141614","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":"All the Worst Puppy Problems: Housetraining Hang-Ups","authors":"J. Erace","doi":"10.55736/iaabcfj22.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55736/iaabcfj22.1","url":null,"abstract":"Housetraining is often one of the first encounters a new dog guardian will have with the realities of animal training. It can also be one of the more stressful. This article explores and offers insights about how a behavior consultant might successfully address the most common challenges new dog guardians face during housetraining — accidents all day long, eliminating in the crate, tearing up or refusing to use puppy pads, transitioning from puppy pads to eliminating outside, and eliminating only when unobserved.","PeriodicalId":259952,"journal":{"name":"The IAABC Foundation Journal","volume":"5 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":"121146625","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":"Enrichment at Home and in the Wild: Comparing Enrichment in Black-Footed Cats and Domestic Cats","authors":"Skylar Gomez","doi":"10.55736/iaabcfj19.8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55736/iaabcfj19.8","url":null,"abstract":"Environmental enrichment provides captive animals with stimuli needed to participate in species-typical behavior and increases the amount of time an animal spends in goal-directed behavior. It is often used in zoos to decrease the occurrences of stereotypical behaviors. This article explores responses to enrichment in two closely related species – the black-footed cat (Felis nigripes) and the domestic cat (Felis catus) – through video footage and analysis of each species’ interaction with three enrichment treatments","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":"128528202","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":"COVID-sniffing Dogs One Year Later: New Studies Show Promise","authors":"Kayla Fratt","doi":"10.55736/iaabcfj23.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55736/iaabcfj23.4","url":null,"abstract":"The canine nose is the most sophisticated tool we have for detecting odors in real-life environments. As soon as the pandemic hit, researchers started looking at whether dogs could be trained to detect if a person is infected with the COVID-19 virus. One year after these initial studies, where are we at with the science and implementation now? This article discusses some recent research that suggests dogs could become a valuable assistance in our continuing fight against the coronavirus.","PeriodicalId":259952,"journal":{"name":"The IAABC Foundation Journal","volume":"105 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":"116801286","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}