U.S. Military Working Dog Training Handbook

U.S. Military Working Dog Training Handbook
Author: Department of Defense
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2012-10-30
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1461747155

Learn how to train your dog exactly as the U.S. military trains its canine soldiers. This manual is the Department of Defense’s principle source of information on care, conditioning, and training of our nation’s Military Working Dogs – such as “Cairo,” the canine who served in the raid that killed Bin Laden. From basics, such as “HEEL” and “STAY” to negotiating obstacle courses, to tracking, searching, and even attacking . . . this manual shows readers how our military trains their dogs to be the best trained canines in the world. Contents include: * Veterinary Training Priorities * Principles of Conditioning and Behavior Modification * Patrol Dog Training * Clear Signals Training Method * Deferred Final Response * Detector Dog Training Validation * The Military Working Dog (WMD Program) * Facilities and Equipment * And more…

From Shelter to Service Dog

From Shelter to Service Dog
Author: Rick Dillender
Publisher:
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2013-05
Genre: Dogs
ISBN: 9780989381604

From Shelter To Service Dog is a practical guide for creating a calm, stable state of mind in your dog that allows access to rehabilitation and advanced training. The information presented here is the culmination of years of experience working with hundreds of families for various issues. This method is also the foundation of our Service Dog training programs for a wide range of disabilities, including PTSD, epilepsy, diabetes, mobility needs, autism and others. Understanding how to regulate behavior and attitudes in a dog is a fundamental part of a healthy relationship, whether adopting a new pet, training a Service Dog or working to resolve a severe behavioral issue that has been with a family for years. Shaping behavior is about understanding that dogs have needs that have to be filled for them to give stable behavior back. Once their needs are addressed, excitement, stress and anxiety can be resolved to provide access to new behaviors.

Necessity, Use, and Care of Laboratory Dogs at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Necessity, Use, and Care of Laboratory Dogs at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2020-09-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309676444

For many years, laboratory dogs have served as important animal models for biomedical research that has advanced human health. Conducted at the request of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), this report assesses whether laboratory dogs are or will continue to be necessary for biomedical research related to the VA's mission. The report concludes that using laboratory dogs in research at the VA is scientifically necessary for only a few areas of current biomedical research. The report recommends that the VA adopt an expanded set of criteria for determining when it is scientifically necessary to use laboratory dogs in VA biomedical research; that the VA promote the development and use of alternatives to laboratory dogs; and highlights opportunities for the VA to enhance the welfare of laboratory dogs that are being used in biomedical research areas for which they have been deemed necessary.

Department Circular

Department Circular
Author: United States. Department of Agriculture
Publisher:
Total Pages: 934
Release: 1924
Genre: Agriculture
ISBN:

The Genetics of the Dog

The Genetics of the Dog
Author: Elaine A. Ostrander
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 537
Release: 2012
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1845939409

Recognizing the significant advances made in the field of animal genetics in the ten years since the first edition of Genetics of the Dog, this new edition of the successful 2001 book provides a comprehensive update on the subject, along with new material on topics of current and growing interest. Existing chapters on essential topics such as immunogenetics, genetics of diseases, developmental genetics and the genetics of behaviour have been fully updated, while new authors report on the latest advances in areas such as genetic diversity of dog breeds, canine genomics, olfactory genetics and cancer genetics.

Cowell and Tyler's Diagnostic Cytology and Hematology of the Dog and Cat - E-Book

Cowell and Tyler's Diagnostic Cytology and Hematology of the Dog and Cat - E-Book
Author: Amy C. Valenciano
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 603
Release: 2013-07-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323243029

- NEW! Four new chapters — The Adrenal Gland, Immunocytochemistry, Flow Cytometry, and Molecular Methods in Lymphoid Malignancies — provide you with detailed information on how these topics relate to clinical disease diagnosis. - NEW! Revised chapters throughout the text give you the most complete and up-to-date coverage of recently recognized conditions, new terminology, and new procedures. - NEW! Callouts highlighting Tips and Pitfalls facilitate quick access and detailed instructions for in-house laboratory evaluation, including specimen preparation and diagnosis, as well as submission and transport of samples for commercial laboratory interpretation.