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Barriers to the Adoption of Humane Dog Training Methods
The use of aversive dog training methods is associated with risks to animal welfare, yet most dog owners continue to use positive punishment and negative reinforcement at least some of the time. This paper reviews the barriers to the adoption of humane dog training methods by the general public. Lack of knowledge of the welfare risks, the poor quality of much information available to dog owners (should they seek it out), lack of regulation of dog trainers, and theoretical and practical knowledge of dog training will all affect people ’s choice of method. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - March 13, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Zazie Todd Source Type: research

Electronic training devices: Discussion on the pros and cons of their use in dogs as a basis for the position statement of the European Society of Veterinary Clinical Ethology
In recent years, the affirmation of a greater ethical sense and research generating a better knowledge of the mechanisms of animal learning, evidence of the existence of an animal mind, and studies on the dog-human attachment bond have led to changes in the dog-human relationship. These changes have caused a notable improvement in dog training techniques. Increased emphasis on dog welfare, overall, led to questioning of many training techniques and tools that used aversive means. Recent research on the use of aversive training devices has been performed and, on this basis, it has been possible to create guidelines to infor...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - March 6, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Sylvia Masson, Silvia de la Vega, Angelo Gazzano, Chiara Mariti, Gon çalo Da Graça Pereira, Christine Halsberghe, Anneli Muser Leyvraz, Kevin McPeake, Barbara Schoening Tags: Canine Research Source Type: research

Electronic training devices: discussion on the pros and cons of their use in dogs as a basis for the position statement of the European Society of Veterinary Clinical Ethology (ESVCE)
In recent years, the affirmation of a greater ethical sense and research generating a better knowledge of the mechanisms of animal learning, evidence of the existence of an animal mind), and studies on the dog-human attachment bond have led to changes in the dog-human relationship. These changes have caused a notable improvement in dog training techniques. Increased emphasis on dog welfare, overall, led to questioning of many training techniques and tools that used aversive means. Recent research on the use of aversive training devices has been performed and, on this basis it has been possible to create guidelines to infor...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - March 6, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Sylvia Masson, Silvia de la Vega, Angelo Gazzano, Chiara Mariti, Gon çalo Da Graça Pereira, Christine Halsberghe, Anneli Muser Leyvraz, Kevin McPeake, Barbara Schoening Source Type: research

Assessments of confinement – mental and physical – suggest risks hidden in lack of choice
So much of the practice of veterinary medicine is about perception. What clients perceive may not reflect what the patient feels. What the veterinarian perceives may not be what the client does. One hopes that veterinary training has rendered veterinarians more able to assess behavioral changes that occur in disease or distress states, whether they are behavioral or physical. We seldom evaluate whether that statement is true, but Gazzano et al. (2018) address the question of whether all veterinarians are equal in their assessment of the behavioral aspects of disease and welfare. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: C...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - March 1, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Karen L. Overall Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

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Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - March 1, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

The effect of human interaction on guinea pig behavior in animal-assisted therapy
Guinea pigs are included in various animal-assisted interventions (AAIs), but no research has been published to date on behavioral changes in guinea pigs interacting with humans. The goal of this study was to evaluate the behavior in guinea pigs during animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and to identify factors that influence their stress and well-being. Five guinea pigs were studied during 50 observations in a randomized controlled within-subject design with repeated measurement. All guinea pigs were tested under all the following conditions: (1) therapy setting with retreat possibility (n = 20), (2) therapy setting without r...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - February 26, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Winnie Gut, Lisa Crump, Jakob Zinsstag, Jan Hattendorf, Karin Hediger Tags: Small Mammal Research Source Type: research

The effect of human interaction on guinea pig behavior in animal-assisted therapy
Guinea pigs are included in various animal-assisted interventions, but no research has been published to date on behavioral changes in guinea pigs interacting with humans. The goal of this study was to evaluate behavior in guinea pigs during animal assisted therapy and to identify factors that influence their stress and well-being. Five guinea pigs were studied during 50 observations in a randomized controlled within-subject design with repeated measurement. All guinea pigs were tested under all of the following conditions: (1) therapy setting with retreat possibility (n=20), (2) therapy setting without retreat possibility...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - February 26, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Winnie Gut, Lisa Crump, Jakob Zinsstag, Jan Hattendorf, Karin Hediger Source Type: research

Case series report: Systematic rehabilitation of specific health care procedure aversions in 5 ponies
Five Shetland-type ponies (3 geldings and 2 mares), ranging in age from 2 to 3 years, were presented for behavior evaluation and rehabilitation of specific health care aversions. Their history included the use as subjects in an equine surgery course for veterinary students, during which each pony had developed specific aversion to 1 or more handling and health care procedures for which they had been compliant before use in the course. Initial assessment consisted of exposing each pony to the same battery of handling and health care procedures to which they had reached compliance before use in the course. (Source: Journal o...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - February 23, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Catherine Torcivia, Sue M. McDonnell Tags: Equine Research Source Type: research

Tail chasing in a dog with brain atrophy: A case report
A 2-year-old male mixed breed sheepdog was presented with a history of worsening recurrent tail chasing (TC) and biting by 2 months of age. Physical examination and blood tests showed no health problems, except for mild leukocytosis. Behavior analysis excluded the presence of other compulsive behaviors, but aggressive behavior during TC was reported. Neurological examination showed aggressive behavior in a dog that was otherwise quiet until few months before the consultation. A forebrain disorder such as a congenital or a degenerative disease could not be ruled out. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Appli...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - February 23, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Stefania Uccheddu, Antonella Gallucci, Paolo Briguglio, Gavino Cossu, Monica Pais, Federica Pirrone Tags: Canine Research Source Type: research

Case series report: Systematic rehabilitation of specific health care procedure aversions in five ponies
Five Shetland-type ponies (3 geldings, 2 mares), ranging in age from two to three years, were presented for behavior evaluation and rehabilitation of specific health care aversions. Their history included use as subjects in an equine surgery course for veterinary students, during which each pony had developed specific aversion to one or more handling and health care procedures for which they had been compliant before use in the course. Initial assessment consisted of exposing each pony to the same battery of handling and health care procedures to which they had reached compliance before use in the course. (Source: Journal ...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - February 23, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Catherine Torcivia, Sue M. McDonnell Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Tail Chasing in a Dog With Brain Atrophy: a Case Report
A 2-year-old male mixed breed sheepdog was presented with a history of worsening recurrent tail chasing and biting by 2 months of age. Physical examination and blood tests showed no health problems, except for mild leucocytosis. Behavior analysis excluded the presence of other compulsive behaviors but aggressive behavior during tail chasing was reported. Neurological examination showed aggressive behavior in a dog who was otherwise quiet until few months before the consultation. A a forebrain disorder such as a congenital or a degenerative disease could not be ruled out. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Ap...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - February 23, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Stefania Uccheddu, Antonella Gallucci, Paolo Briguglio, Gavino Cossu, Monica Pais, Federica Pirrone Source Type: research

Perceptions of Equitation Science revealed in an online forum: Improving equine health and welfare by communicating science to equestrians and equestrian to scientists
One of the aims of equitation science (ES) is to improve horse welfare through a scientific approach. However, little is known about how equestrians perceive ES. To determine what equestrians think about ES, we analyzed the everyday talk of equestrians participating in an online forum thread debating ES. Using qualitative data analysis techniques, we inferred 4 beliefs about science that prevented the uptake of ES (science discounts feel, science is over-rated, science is a gimmick, and science is reductionist) and one that supported its aims (science is useful and progressive). (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Cli...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - February 17, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Kirrilly Thompson, Laura Haigh Tags: Equine Research Source Type: research

Perceptions of Equitation Science revealed in an online forum: Improving equine health and welfare by communicating science to equestrians and equestrians to scientists
One of the aims of equitation science (ES) is to improve horse welfare through a scientific approach. However, little is known about how equestrians perceive ES. To determine what equestrians think about ES, we analysed the ‘everyday talk’ of equestrians participating in an online forum thread debating ES. Using qualitative data analysis techniques, we inferred four beliefs about science that prevented the uptake of ES (science discounts ‘feel’, science is over-rated, science is a gimmick, science is reductioni st), and one that supported its aims (science is useful and progressive). (Source: Journal of Veterinary ...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - February 17, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Kirrilly Thompson, Laura Haigh Source Type: research