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Author : Cynthia M. Otto
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2889713970
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)
Download or read book Working Dogs: Form and Function, Volume II written by Cynthia M. Otto and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2021-09-29 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Cynthia M. Otto
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2889636364
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)
Download or read book Working Dogs: Form and Function, 2nd Edition written by Cynthia M. Otto and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2020-03-27 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dogs partner with humans in a wide array of work-related disciplines. As detectors, guides, guardians, stock herders, assistants and professional canine athletes, there is demand for more scientific knowledge to enhance the performance and success of human and working dog partnerships. This topic encompasses a holistic approach to the science of working dog performance. The ability of a dog to complete tasks depends on their physical and behavioral traits; their ability to exert themselves at various demanding tasks requires both physical and behavioral stamina, agility, and resilience. The influence and interactions of genetics, health, environment and training are areas that can provide new insight to improve performance in current dogs and future generations. The human impact on the success of the working dog team encompasses the human's physical, psychological and analytic perspectives, and the intersection of human and canine interspecies communication.
Author : Dr Shelley Keller
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)
Download or read book Essential Guide on Canine Form and Function written by Dr Shelley Keller and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-24 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a dog breeder or owner, you should be aware that form always follows function. "Canines don't move when they're on their heads!" At ringside, we frequently hear things like this. You might sometimes hear this precise sentence... in various breed rings. Form does, in fact, follow function. Every breed was created with a specific purpose in mind. All were created to assist man in locating game, herding flocks, guarding flocks, guarding people, drafting, killing rats, and a variety of other tasks. Even toy breeds have a goal in mind: to please their owners. It was for survival that man created breeds. Their physical appearance was far less essential than their ability to perform a certain task. Did it matter how a dog appeared as long as it could hunt, herd, guard, or perform any other task? Most likely it didn't. They were seeking for tonight's dinner, or they were anxious about their herd, or they were worried about safety. Why don't today's judges award the dog's capacity to perform in the manner required for the original purpose if the function is the only criterion? Some of the rules you may know are simply altered, which is why we included a disclaimer. Breeders used the finest performing available dog and the best performing available bitch in the early development of working field dog breeds with the goal of developing superior working dogs. Hounds were first shown in 1860. As more breeds were allowed to compete and dog showing became a sport for everyone, dog shows grew in popularity. The shows were new, and there were a lot of challenges to work out. The judging criteria were the most significant of all. This argument arose during the inaugural dog show in Newcastle in 1859, when sports dogs were judged only on their appearance and shape, rather than their ability in the field. Throughout the Victorian era, there were criticisms that the quality of English sports dogs was deteriorating because breeders focused on "a good neck, bones, and feet," rather than "intelligence, a good nose, and stamina." It's all about the form!- this should ring a bell... more than 150 years later? True, but we added the unsaid proviso that "Form follows Function... as long as it appears the way the standard specifies." The phrase "form follows function" does not adequately describe how a breed appears. Form follows function simply indicates which anatomical elements are required to make it a sound moving animal with the appropriate temperament and any unique functional requirements, such as size or coat. And in this book guide, we will talk more about how to get the right size and also get you dog the best out of your irrespective of the breed function as you expect it to, just relax get a cup of coffee and read on.
Author : Jeanne Joy Hartnagle-Taylor
Publisher : Rope the Moon Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781733674232
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)
Download or read book Canine Form Follows Function written by Jeanne Joy Hartnagle-Taylor and published by Rope the Moon Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The focus of Canine Form Follows Function: Separating Fact From Fiction is on functional anatomy for working and performance dogs. The type of physiology that enables difficult turns with sudden stops and starts for dogs at work and play. Canine Form Follows Function will allow the reader to see their dog or dogs in a slightly different light. The book dispels some long held beliefs about canine form and function.
Author : Raymond Coppinger
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 9780226115634
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)
Download or read book Dogs written by Raymond Coppinger and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2002-10 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a scientifically informed perspective on canines and their relations with humans, two biologists take a close look at eight different types of dogs--household, village, livestock guarding, herding, sled pulling, pointing, retrieving and hound. 34 halftones.
Author : Maureen Mcmichael
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323791131
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)
Download or read book Working Dogs: An Update for Veterinarians, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, E-Book written by Maureen Mcmichael and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-06-10 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Drs. Maureen McMichael and Melissa Singletary, focuses on Working Dogs: An Update for Veterinarians. This issue is one of six issues published each year. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Introduction to Working Dogs; Preventative Health Care and essential equipment needs; Anesthetic Considerations in Working Dogs; Dentistry for Working Dogs; Nutrition in Working Dogs; Current Rules and Regulations for Working Dogs; Canine Olfaction; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in Working Dogs; Herding and Sporting Dogs; Breeding Management and Production in Working Dogs; Development and Training for Working Dogs; Military Working Dogs; Operational Canines; and Assistance, Service, and Therapy Dogs.
Author : R. M. W. Dixon
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
ISBN 13 : 0199571074
Total Pages : 508 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)
Download or read book Basic Linguistic Theory Volume 2 written by R. M. W. Dixon and published by Oxford University Press on Demand. This book was released on 2010 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Basic Linguistic Theory R. M. W. Dixon provides a comprehensive guide to the nature of human languages and their description and analysis. The books are a one-stop text for undergraduate and graduate students, the triumphant outcome of a lifetime's immersion in every aspect of language, and a lasting monument to innovative scholarship.
Author : Darryl Millis
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 1455775800
Total Pages : 784 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)
Download or read book Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy - E-Book written by Darryl Millis and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-03-30 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bridging the gap between human physical therapy and veterinary medicine, Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, 2nd Edition provides vets, veterinary students, and human physical therapists with traditional and alternative physical therapy methods to effectively evaluate and treat dogs with various debilitating conditions. Coverage includes treatment protocols for many types of cutaneous, neurologic, and musculoskeletal injuries to facilitate a faster and more complete recovery. "Overall, this book is an extensive text for anyone interested in pursuing canine rehabilitation and physical therapy" Reviewed by: Helen Davies, University of Melbourne on behalf of Australian Veterinary Journal, March 2015 Invaluable protocols for conservative and postoperative treatment ensure the successful healing of dogs and their return to full mobility. Printable medical record forms on the companion website, including client information worksheets, referral forms, orthopedic evaluation forms, and more, can be customized for your veterinary practice. Six completely updated chapters on exercising dogs define the basic principles of aquatic and land-based exercise and how they may be applied to dogs, as well as how physical therapy professionals can adapt common "human" exercises to dogs. Numerous chapters on therapeutic modalities, including therapeutic lasers, illustrate how physical therapy professionals can adapt common "human" modalities to dogs. Physical examination chapters offer comprehensive information on orthopedics, neurology, and rehabilitation. NEW! Companion website with 40 narrated video clips of modalities and exercises used by physical therapists demonstrates effective ways to treat various neurologic and musculoskeletal problems in dogs. NEW! Fourteen new chapters describe the latest advances in the areas of joint mobilization, rehabilitation of the athletic patient, biomechanics of rehabilitation, therapeutic lasers, and physical therapy for wound care.
Author : Mike Loades
Publisher : White Owl
ISBN 13 : 1526742314
Total Pages : 556 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)
Download or read book Dogs written by Mike Loades and published by White Owl. This book was released on 2020-12-02 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A walk through history with man’s best friend, with stops in Alaska, the Middle East, and beyond—includes over 250 photos of canines at work. Handle various dogs engaged in their traditional tasks, Mike Loades takes us on his adventures in the Jordanian desert, where he shares the saddle of his camel with a Saluki, and in the green hills of Wales, where he works cattle with a Corgi. He mushes Huskies in Alaska, drives carriages with Dalmatians, and flies falcons with Spaniels. Each encounter not only highlights the bond between humans and dogs, it also frames that connection in its historical context. Different types of dogs appear the way they do because, at some stage in their development, they were bred selectively for a specialist job. The author takes key types on a walk through history. Along the way he explores the methods and practices of their original occupations. He delves into when, where, and why they were first bred as the types we recognize today. This fascinating and engaging book includes over 250 stunning color photographs of dogs in action, resulting in an illuminating journey through many cultures and time periods—and a personal, heartfelt tribute to the enduring partnership between humans and dogs.
Download or read book The Handbook of Veterinary Care and Management of the Military Working Dog - Including Anesthesia / Pain Management Standards written by and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PREFACE Since 9/11 the veterinary care of Military Working Dogs (MWDs) has assumed a greater importance. The role of the working dog has never been more visible and more appreciated. At this writing there are a large number of MWDs deployed throughout the world in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Many people both in and out of uniform are coming to realize that MWDs are among the most valuable and cost-effective counterterrorism tools we have. Before 9/11 detector dogs and their skills were largely taken for granted, even downplayed. Comments like: “MWDs are low-tech”; and “Dogs will be replaced by sensors, imaging techniques and computers” were not uncommon. Detector dogs have become a very visible front-line protective measure against bomb threats – check out the headlines on suicide bombers to see what our terrorist enemies are up to. Then check out the film clips that show security forces in action – the dogs are everywhere! These are reminders that no other tool in the arsenal can match the efficiency, mobility, adaptability and field readiness of a working dog. So, what’s new – why publish a new edition now? Yes 9/11 did change things – this edition now has guidelines for MWDs exposed to Anthrax. This third edition of the Handbook also contains new information about the prophylactic laparoscopic-assisted gastropexy program that aims to protect our most “at-risk” dogs from GDV. We also provide guidelines on transitioning from once daily feeding to feeding two “meals” a day; the Dog Center now feeds over 500 MWDs twice a day. Additionally we have updated information about MWD Adoption – a program that has come of age in the 2 years since the publication of the second edition. Also in an effort to provide a “one-stop” resource for working dog policy, this edition now incorporates topics that were formerly available only as VETCOM policy letters. These and other revisions make this new MWD Handbook one of the most up to date resources for military veterinarians caring for MWD’s and other Federal Agency working dogs. All veterinary personnel involved in anesthesia should familiarize themselves with these standards, as some previously used agents (such as butorphanol / acepromazine / glycopyrrolate combination, tiletamine / zolazepam, and xylazine) have been removed from the guidance The world will continue to change and our veterinary care will also change as our knowledge, new technology, and improved therapeutics become available. Our commitment to the health care of MWDs is a constant. Keep up the good work!
