1  Cover

      2  Title Page

      3  Copyright Page

      4  List of Contributors

      5  Foreword

      6  Acknowledgments

      7  About the Companion Website

      8  Part I: Foundations in Behavioral Health Introduction 1 Introduction to Dog Behavior 1.1 Evolutionary History of the Species 1.2 Dogs and Humans 1.3 Dog Behavioral Development 1.4 Dog Communication 1.5 Complex Behaviors 1.6 Influences on Dog Behavior 1.7 Conclusions Acknowledgments References 2 Introduction to Cat Behavior 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Domestication 2.3 Sensory Perception 2.4 Communication 2.5 Behavioral Development 2.6 Maintenance Behaviors 2.7 Sociality 2.8 Learning and Cognition 2.9 Conclusions References 3 How Animals Learn 3.1 Introduction: What Is Learning? 3.2 Non‐associative Learning 3.3 Associative Learning 3.4 Effectiveness of Consequences 3.5 Conclusions References 4 The Relationship between Physiology and Behavior in Dogs and Cats 4.1 Introduction 4.2 General Concepts of the Relationship between Medical and Behavioral Issues 4.3 Recognizing the Behavior of the Sick Animal 4.4 The Role of Stress 4.5 The Behavior of Pain 4.6 Common Medical Conditions Resulting in Behavioral Signs 4.7 Medical Conditions That Have Breed Tendencies and Their Associated Behavior Changes 4.8 Behavior and/or Medical Conditions Seen in Intact versus Neutered Dogs 4.9 Behavior and/or Medical Conditions Seen in Intact versus Neutered Cats 4.10 Side Effects of Common Medications 4.11 Conclusions References

      9  Part II: Pets in the Community 5 Safety Net Programs 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Benefits of Safety Net Programs 5.3 Program Types 5.4 How to Choose the Right Programs 5.5 Conclusions References 6 Dog Behavior and Relinquishment to Shelters 6.1 Introduction 6.2 A Brief History of Relinquishment Data 6.3 Lessons Learned from Risk Factor Studies 6.4 The Importance of Definitions 6.5 The Challenge of Determining How and When Behaviors May Threaten Human‐Canine Bonds 6.6 Preventing Behavior‐Related Relinquishment and Facilitating Adoptions: Compatible or Competing Priorities? 6.7 How Have Relinquishment Prevention Measures Worked? 6.8 Behavioral Interventions That May Promote Adoptions and Prevent Returns 6.9 Conclusions References 7 Management of Community Cats 7.1 Introduction 7.2