Issue 25 | October 2022
Dogs Who Witness Trauma
Experiencing trauma is known to be a cause of stress and associate behavior problems in dogs, but what about witnessing the trauma of others? This article reviews what we know...
The Equine Microbiome: Diet, Disease, and Behaviour
Gut bacteria play an important role in digestion and overall health in horses, including their behavioral health. This article introduces the equine gut microbiome and explores how changing a horses'...
Issue 25 Table Of Contents
The IAABC Foundation Journal issue 25, with case studies and articles from dog, cat, horse, educational, veterinary, and working animal experts.
SMARTER Goal Setting for Animal Professionals Part 1
When goals are poorly conceived or just not present, intervention is not targeted precisely and learners don’t progress the way we’d like them to. SMARTER goals can help!
Make the Most of Your Lane: Why to Stay Involved in Medical Cases
When veterinarians and behavior professionals work together, everyone can benefit. Clients and their animals can develop deeper relationships through continuity of support, behavior professionals get the chance to network and...
Case Study: Mimi and Leo — Sudden-onset Aggression in a Cat
After years of the two cats living together with no issues, Mimi suffered an acute medical event and started to behave aggressively towards Leo....
Living and Learning with a Blind Dog
Blind dogs can live full and happy lives, but they need some special attention to their training and behavior. Whether they were born without sight or lost their vision later...
Case Study: Luna — Reactivity to Other Dogs Part 2
A case of dog-dog reactivity in an energetic older dog, is made more complicated by the client’s specific situation and set of needs, and then turns into human-directed aggression as...
Bang! Boom! Developing Training Plans for Dogs with Noise Aversion
Developing an effective training plan for dogs suffering from noise aversion is complicated by the co-morbidity of other behavior challenges, the inherent unpredictability of the stimulus, and the tendency of...
Case Study: Dancer — Isolation Distress in a Horse
An anxious mare's behavior problems are made worse when she's taken away from her herd. A history of physical punishment when alone, and frustration on the part of the client...
A Review of Detection Distance for Search Dogs Based on Environment and Target Odor
Working dogs are expected to perform well in a huge variety of environments. Understanding what the research tells us about the effects of different environmental factors, as well as target...
Is a Busy Parrot Really a Happy Parrot?
Keeping parrots occupied is indeed an important part of bringing them in to our homes, but it’s time we realize there’s a lot more to a happy, fulfilled life than being...
Using Innate Stress Coping Styles to Inform Behavior Management Strategies
There is a growing body of evidence that understanding and facilitating an individual animal’s innate stress coping style may decrease stress and improve resilience. Furthermore, the interplay between coping style...
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