THE LIBRARY-Ethology and Canine Behavior

Cost per OnDemand recorded lecture session: $25.00 USD Students may access the link three times within the month following purchase.

The following is a list of recorded lectures from the Lecture Series available for purchase as OnDemand sessions.

Ethology and Its Place in Animal Science: Erich Klinghammer, Ph.D (Recorded October, 2010) Description:  This lecture establishes an understanding of ethology, the history of the field and the contributions ethologists have made to the understanding of the behavior of canines and other species. CEU’s: CCPDT=1.5 CBCC-KA; IAABC1.5 CEU’s

Emotions as Learned Behavior: Kellie Snider, MS (Recorded November, 2010) Description:  This lecture will help improve the ability of participants to accurately observe dogs in real world situations, to understand how emotions play a role in learning, and how emotions themselves can be learned behaviors

Dog Play “Gone Bad”: Sue Alexander (Recorded December, 2010) Description:  The emphasis in this lecture is on the nature of canine play and how to assess behavioral cues in order to prevent play escalating into a dangerous fight. Students learn how to recognize behavioral cues that t indicate that play is escalating and might evolve into a dangerous fight.

Of Wolves and Dogs: From The Big Bang to the Chihauhau: Charlie Berger, DVM (Recorded January, 2011) Description:  Dr Berger discusses the evolution of dogs, their relationship to wolves, and the association of dogs with humans from pre-historic times to the present. Participants will have increased knowledge of the origin of all canids, how they began their association with humans, and how humans have influenced the evolution of dogs in general, and dog breeds specifically, in recent times.

Canine Cognition: Clive Wynne (Recorded February 3, 2011) Description:  Dr. Wynne  discusses the historical and current studies of canine cognition, including studies comparing the abilities of dogs and wolves.  Also addressed are questions related to how anthropomorphism effects human interpretation of canine ability and whether or not canines have a “theory of mind.”

Dominance Behavior in Wolves and Dogs: Monty Sloan (Recorded March 3, 2011) Description:  Monty Sloan discusses “Dominance Theory” and how it applies differently to dogs and wolves.  Also addressed is the relevance of “dominance” in captive and wild wolf packs, and in groups of dogs, including the differences between dominance and leadership.

Differentiating Between Fearful and Submissive Behavior in Canines: Monty Sloan (Recorded April 7, 2011) Description: Monty Sloan presents information about the comparative definitions of fear and submission. Photo illustrations allow participants to learn to differentiate between the body language signals of these differing emotional states in wolves and dogs.

Aggressive Behavior With Dogs ~ Solutions and Strategies: Ken McCort (Recorded May 5, 2011) Description: Ken McCort presents information about the comparative definitions of types of canine aggression, as well as strategies and solutions for working with aggressive dogs.  He uses photo illustrations allowing participants to learn to differentiate between the body language signals of these differing types of aggression.

Temperament Assessment for Function or Friend: Nina Bondarenko (Recorded June 2, 2011) Description: Students will gain an understanding of temperament testing and assessments such as: what is assessed; who assesses; does assessment work; what tests are available; dog personality assessments for Assistance Dogs; what personality traits make a good Assistance Dog; example of an assessment; and how to test puppies for canine working careers and for pet homes.

Behavior Adjustment Training For Reactive Dogs: Grisha Stewart (Recorded July 2011) Description: BAT is method to reduce reactivity by giving dogs socially acceptable ways to communicate their needs. This lecture will provide the student with a solid understanding of the history and science behind the BAT method and knowledge of the application of BAT (“how to”).

Developing Self-Control in Dogs with Behavioral Issues: Dee Ganley (Recorded: August 4 2011) Description: Dee Ganley, author of “Changing People, Changing Dogs” covers several practical methods of teaching dogs to achieve self control. This 90 minute lecture is jam-packed with information and video demonstrations that will have you and your dog, or your clients and their dogs, on their way to a happy and satisfying relationship.

Learning Styles of Dogs: Rachel Friedman, MSW, LISW (Recorded September 1 2011) Description: Many know about the different learning styles of people. In this lecture, learn about the Learning Styles of Dogs. Then how to use that knowledge in providing practical and reality based applications in dog training  –  regardless of age, breed or gender.

Keeping Dogs Safe During Dog to Dog Encounters: Barbara Handelman, M.Ed, CDBC, Certified Behavior Consultant (Recorded October 6 2011) Description: In this lecture the following subjects are discussed in-depth, with accompanying illustrations in the form of photographs and videotapes of dogs interacting: Distance increasing signals; Distance decreasing signals; Play invitation behaviors; Metasignals (how the dogs know it really is still play); and, Indicators of stress: ranging from mild to extreme.

Too Dog-Tired to Behave: Self-Control in Canines is Sensitive to Fatigue Speaker Holly Miller, Ph.D. (Recorded November 3, 2011) Description: Research with humans and dogs suggests that executive control relies on a limited resource and that invoking executive control depletes this resource. Once depleted, subsequent efforts to control behavior are impaired and greater impulsivity, memory impairment, and aggression are observed. Research suggests that these deficits associated with depletion can be eliminated if subjects consume a glucose (but not a calorie-free) drink.studies self-control in humans and dogs. As a graduate student at the University of Kentucky, Holly helped develop the Canine Cognition Lab and Science Dog Daycare at the University of Kentucky.

The Development of Behavior in Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) and Wolves (Canis lupus lupus): Kathryn Lord, Ph.D. (Recorded December 1, 2011) Description:
While many dog trainers use similarities between dogs and wolves to inform their training and handling techniques, it is their differences that teach us the most. This talk will be focused on my research investigating early behavioral differences between dogs and wolves, and how these differences effect later adult behavior and training.

Research in Dog Training: Current Projects and Future Directions: Nicole Dorey, Ph.D. (Recorded January 5, 2012) Description: With so many different training methods available to dog trainers, research in dog training is very important. This lecture will discuss some of the research that has been conducted to date and that is currently being conducting by Dr. Nicole Dorey. The hope is that this information will inspire dog trainers to think critically about the methods that they use and to investigate which is the best method for optimal learning.