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  • Oh Behave!: Dogs from Pavlov to Premack to Pinker (Paperback)
     Oh Behave!: Dogs from Pavlov to Premack to Pinker $13.57 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Buy Now Section 1: Behavior Chemistry and Constraints: How We Choose Our Dogs Test Your Dog’s IQ Observation vs Interpretation Wolf Behavior Patterns Social Organization Models; A Mind Virus Neonate Puppies The Owner Signature: How We Build Our Dogs What Is Play? Dog Cognition Research Ambivalence and Conflicting Motivation Nutrition and Behavior Malingering: Do Dogs Ever Fake It? Section 2: Training Dog Training Philosophies Puritanism and Reward Training Pavlov in Everyday Life Prompting and Fading Shaping Exploiting Premack’s Principle Ringwise Dogs Training Deaf Dogs Managing Barrier Frustration Home Alone Training Scratching the Rescue Itch Section 3: Behavior problems A Problem According to Whom? Marking Barking Oh Behave! Love and Mounting Car Whining Behavior Problems in Geriatric Dogs Understanding and Executing Time Outs for Dogs High Performance Dogs Dogs and Cats Small Dog Syndrome Tales From The Potty Training Trenches Section 4: Fear & Anxiety Better Safe Than Sorry: Fear Compulsive Disorders in Dogs Understanding Psychotropic Medications for Dogs Desensitization to Veterinarian Visits Separation Anxiety Do Dogs Pick Up Their Owners’ Prejudices? Section 5: Aggression The Dog Bite Epidemic Aggression Prognosis Estimates Resource Guarding in Puppies Resource Guarding Prevention Fighting Dog Rehabilitation Predatory Drift Breed Specific Legislation and Behavior Section 6: Genetics & Evolution My Genes Made Me Do It Genes and Behavior Adaptive Significance of Various Dog Behaviors Chows vs Border Collies Theories of Domestication Breeder Power Dog Moms and Other Evolutionary Misfires Last night, I read through the chapters in section 1. I have to say that I think that each chapter is going to be hit or miss with me. For example, the chapter called “Chemistry and Constraints: How We Choose Our Dogs” wasn’t that enlightening. Jean even admits that there isn’t a lot of research about how we choose our dogs, and she confesses, “So, using a wholly rigorous approach — mulling it over in the shower and chatting with some dog friends — I have generated the following list of dog choice factors.” At least she’s honest, but in a book that throws Pavlov, Premack, and Pinker in the title, I figured the conclusions would be based more in research than mulling it over. On the other hand, I really enjoyed the chapter called “Observation vs Interpretation.” She contrasts the behaviorism school of thought versus other interpreters, and I’m pretty sure she’s implying folks like Caesar Millan in the later case. It’s pretty clear from the subtext that she doesn’t like the whole “the dog is displaying his dominance” school of thought. In the end, I think I’ll end up marking the chapters that are worth reading, and then taking the bibliography in the back and doing some further reading. This book is almost like a series of blog posts strung together, and although that’s not really what I look for in a book, it’s probably a good starting point for learning more about what we really know about animal behavior science. Buy Now
  • #9: Dog Costume – Class Clown Dog Halloween Costume – X-Large (XL)
    Dog Costume - Class Clown Dog Halloween Costume - X-Large (XL)
    Dog Costume – Class Clown Dog Halloween Costume – X-Large (XL) Zack & Zoey Buy new: .49 .89 6 used & new from .89 (Ranking is updated hourly. Visit the Bestsellers in Pet Supplies > Apparel & Accessories list for authoritative information on this product’s current rank.)
  • Clipping a Dog's Broken Toenail
    Dogs’ toenails will often break on their own, learn what to do when your dog has a broken toenail, in this free pet health care video with tips from a veterinarian. It’s not uncommon for a dog to break a toenail. It most often occurs when you trim his nails with clippers, but accidents can cause the toenail to break as well. Since the toenail is likely to bleed a lot, you need to take action right away.
    • Stop the bleeding. A dog’s nail is going to bleed a lot when it’s broken. Simply holding a bandage over it usually won’t make it stop. Instead, use a coagulant to pack the wound. Substances that can be used include flour, powder, cornstarch or a styptic powder.
    • Get an over the counter antibiotic cream to place over the broken nail. A generous amount should be applied in order to prevent infection and promote healing.
    • Put a bandage over the area. You can secure the bandage using vet or surgical tape. The area should not be wrapped too tightly and cut off circulation.
    • Cover the bandage with a sock. The sock is used to protect the area and keep the dog from trying to get at the wound. Since the sock is not likely to stay in place on its own, you may have to use more vet tape.
    • Keep a close eye on the dog for the next few days. If the nail does not seem to heal or the dog starts limping, you should make an appointment with the vet.
    • In order to prevent future broken nails, you should learn about how to properly cut a dog’s nails. A vet can let you know how to do it, or you can read a dog care handbook.
    • If your dog is in pain from the broken toenail, you’ll need to have someone hold him or use a muzzle during treatment.
    video by ExpertVillage . Tips by eHow.com
  • #5: Dog Costume – Hot Diggity Dog Halloween Costume (Hot Dog w/Mustard) – Small
    Dog Costume - Hot Diggity Dog Halloween Costume (Hot Dog w/Mustard) - Small
    Dog Costume – Hot Diggity Dog Halloween Costume (Hot Dog w/Mustard) – Small Casual Canine Average Customer Review: Buy new: .99 .99 9 used & new from .99 (Ranking is updated hourly. Visit the Bestsellers in Pet Supplies > Apparel & Accessories list for authoritative information on this product’s current rank.)
  • Slatter's Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology: With VETERINARY CONSULT Access (Hardcover)
    Slatters Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology Veterinary Consult Access The Veterinary Consult version of this title provides electronic access to the complete content of this book. Veterinary Consult allows you to electronically search your entire book, make notes, add highlights, and study more efficiently. Purchasing additional Veterinary Consult titles makes your learning experience even more powerful. All of the Veterinary Consult books will work together on your electronic “bookshelf”, so that you can search across your entire library of veterinary books. Veterinary Consult: It’s the best way to learn! Recognize, diagnose, and manage a vast range of common and important ocular conditions with the latest edition of this trusted reference. Extensively revised and updated by a team of internationally respected contributors, this edition provides a comprehensive, yet practically oriented, diagnostic guide to ophthalmic disease, covering structure and function, ocular development, pathology, examination and diagnosis, pharmacology, and emergency management for a wide variety of small and large animal species.


  • Veterinary Electrosurgical Unit, Microprocessor Controlled
    veterinary Electrosurgical Unit - Kentamed 1eKENTAMED 1E is an intelligent, microprocessor controlled electrosurgical unit. It characterizes with functional completeness, operating comfort and increased patients safety. The unit has 100W maximal output power and 51 operating modes, allowing the surgeon to obtain a large spectrum of different tissue effects: smooth cutting, cutting with increased degree of coagulation, contact coagulation, spray coagulation, bipolar and Micro bipolar coagulation. Each of these modes has independent power setting, shown by digital LED indication. A digital memory stores the last power settings. The unit can be activated by two-button handswitched handle or by double footswitch. Overheating and Power failure sensors as well as Neutral Electrode Monitoring System (NEMSY) increase the patients safety. A status monitor on the front panel indicates if some of the controlled parameters are out of the norm. If this happen, the control circuit immediately switches off the output power and generates a sound alarm. Product by Veterinary Products1. View Details
  • Tuttnauer 2340M, Sterilizer/Autoclave for Vet
    Tuttnauer 2340M Autoclave Sterilizer. Used but in excellent condition and it works perfectly. Physically, It has a slight indent in the top left sheet metal (see photos) that could be easily popped out, but it in no way affects the operation of the autoclave. Other than a few light scratches and a few small marks from a Sharpie pen, it is in great condition. SPECIFICATIONS: Chamber: 9″ x 18″Volume: 5gal/19LOverall Dimensions: 21.5″ D x 20″ W x 14.4″ HStandard Cassettes: 2 full / 2 halfTray Dimensions: 6.7″ D x 16.3″ W x .8″ HNumber of Trays: 3Standard Unwrapped Cycle Time: Cold – 30 mins / Hot – 20 minsVoltage: 120VFrequency: 50/60HzPower: 1400WCurrent: 12A Buy Now…
  • Veterinary Christmas Gift, Vet Wall Hook
    Veterinary Christmas Gift, Vet Wall HookIt is strong enough to hold a bathrobe or a dog leash, and add a decorative element to every wall. This Veteranarian Wall Hook is hand cast in the USA, made of solid pewter. Encrusted with genuine crystals these hooks add a bit of sophistication and flair to your home or office. Other Ahlers Designs products. View Details
  • Horse Veterinary Tools, Hoof Knives, Tooth File Pullers, Farrier Tools for Horses
    Horse Veterinary Tools, Hoof Knives, Tooth File Pullers, Farrier Tools for HorsesThe first and most important tool is a working knowledge of your horse’s feet and his shoeing needs. You should be able to tell when a shoe is loose, sprung or shifted and know what has to be done about it while waiting for the farrier. You should also know what a well trimmed hoof looks like so that if there are sharp edges, splits, chips or broken hoof wall you can correctly dress them. There will be times when a nail or a shoe will have to be removed from the horse’s foot. View Product Details image by www.bib-ind.com
  • The Main Function of Central Nervous System
    The main function of central nervous system are set up, regulate and adjusts the body’s internal activities in the whole body on the situation in surrounding areas. Higher degree of ingenuity animal powerless animal’s cause adapts themselves to the changes around and this is mainly caused by animals that have tremendous momentum. These momentums, which many regarded as a bit of evolution index, grow and develop according to the needs of movement. Each ganglion affect one segment, but each ganglion works with the other. This is the basic function of medulla oblongata and brain stem. When the animals in their lives should be more then he needs to move the mechanism that provides oxygen and food on the animal so medulla and spons will be created, which have major respiratory and blood circulation. Besides, the increasing power indigestion caused by the influence of the vagus nerve power swallow, vomiting, and digestive organs movement. When animal becomes more aggressive with leg and feet reflex then mastered the location of the top of the medulla to the brain; cerebellum will perfect the exercise. In the hypothalamus there are: 1. Centers to adjust the temperature changes outside and inside 2. Centers which work together with the pituitary gland (which is also set to grow animals) to maintain affect animals. Finally cerebellum provides power to connect past experiences with the present experience, body movement and think more quickly.