Preface xiiAcknowledgments xivPart I Man's Best Friend: The Animal within the Companion 11 Man and Wolf: The Process of Domestication 32 Selective Breeding: The Creation of the Working Dog 153 The Dog's Body: Structure, Movement, and Special Senses 344 Reproduction and Breeding Management 575 Genetics and Breeding Programs 756 Sharing Our Lives with Dogs: Benefits and Responsibilities 94Part 2 Behavior: Communicating with Man's Best Friend 1257 Developmental Behavior: Puppy to Adult 1278 Understanding Normal Canine Behavior 1349 Learning, Cognition, and Training Principles 15610 Manners Training and Prevention of Common Behavior Problems 180Part 3 Health and Disease: Taking Care and Keeping Fit 21111 Infectious Diseases and Vaccination Programs 21312 Common Noninfectious Disorders of Dogs 23413 Internal Parasites 25514 External Parasites 27115 First Aid Procedures for Dogs 283Part 4 Nutrition: Feeding for Health and Longevity 30516 Nutrient Requirements of the Dog 30717 Providing a Healthy Diet 32718 Feeding for Health Throughout Life 33919 Common Feeding Problems 354Glossary 380Index 385
Linda P. Case, MS is well-known author, canine nutritionist, and dog trainer. She was a lecturer in canine and feline science in the Animal Sciences Department at the University of Illinois for 15 years and then taught companion animal behavior and training at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Linda is the author of numerous publications and nine books, including Feeding Smart with The Science Dog, Dog Smart, Beware the Straw Man, and Dog Food Logic. She owns and operates The Science Dog Courses, an on-line education program that provides courses and webinars to pet owners and professionals (https://courses.thesciencedog.com/). She is also the author of the popular Science Dog Blog (http://thesciencedog.wordpress.com).