AVBT Reading List
This is a recommended list and will periodically be updated with additional material.
Abnormal behavior- multiple species (also see books in normal and species specific list)
Landsberg, G., Hunthausen, W., & Ackerman, L. (2003). Handboo of Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat (2nd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Saunders.
Hetts, S. Pet behavior protocols: What to say, what to do, when to refer. Lakewood, CO: AAHA Press.
Horwitz, D.F., & Neilson, J.C. (2007). Blackwell’s five minute veterinary consult clinical companion: Canine and feline behavior. Ames, IA: Blackwell.
Animal cognition
Balda, R.P., Pepperberg,I.M., & Kamil, A.C. (Eds.) (1998). Animal cognition in nature: The Convergence of psychology and biology in laboratory and field. San Diego, CA: Academic Press.
Bekoff, M., & Jamieson, D.(Eds.) (1996). Readings in animal cognition. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
Miklosi, A. (2007). Dog evolution, behaviour, and cognition. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
Behavior modification & animal handling techniques
McGreevy, P.D., & Boakes, R.A. (2007). Carrots & sticks: Principles of animal behavior training. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
Yin, S. (2009). Low stress handling, restraint & behavior modification of dogs & cats: Techniques for developing patients who love their visits. Davis, CA: CattleDog Publishing.
Domestication
Coppinger, R., & Coppinger, L. (2001). Dogs: A statling new understanding of canine origin, behavior, and evolution. New York, NY: Scribner.
Hemmer, H. (Ed.) (1990). Domestication: The Decline of environmental appreciation. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. (translated from German by Neil Beckhaus)
Ethics & Welfare
Grandin, T. (2008). Humane livestock handling: Understanding livestock behavior and building facilities for healthier animals. North Adams, MA: Storey.
Grandin, T., & Johnson, C. (2005). Animals in translation: Using the mysteries of autism to decode animal behavior. New York, NY: Scribner.
Price, G., Clark, K. Ritchie, M. & Vong, C (Eds.) (2006). Building the veterinary behavior team: The Basics. Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians.
Rollin, B.E. (2006). Introduction to Veterinary Medical Ethics: Theory and cases (2nd ed.). Ames, IA: Wiley-Blackwell.
Tannenbaum, J. (1995). Veterinary ethics: Animal welfare, client relations, competition and collegiality (2nd ed.). St Louis, MO: Mosby.
Waran, N. (Eds.) (2002). The Welfare of horses. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Kluwer Academic.
Grief counseling
Lagoni,L., Butler, C., & Hetts, S. (1994). The Human-Animal bond and grief. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders.
Stewart, M.E. (1999). Companion animal death: A comprehensive guide for veterinary practice. Woburn, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann.
Human animal bond
Grandin, T., & Johnson, C. (2009). Animals make us human. Orlando, FL: Houghton, Mifflin, & Harcort.
Olmert, M.D. (2009). Made for each other: The Biology of the human-animal bond. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press.
Serpell, J.A. (1996). In the company of animals: A study of human-animal relationships. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press (originally published in 1986 by Blackwell).
Interpersonal relationships
Gray, C., & Moffett, J. (2010). Handbook of veterinary communication skills. Ames, IA: Wiley-Blackwell.
Rivers, D. (2006). The Seven challenges workbook. Available free online.
Learning theory
Burch, M.R., & Bailey, J.S. (1999). How dogs learn. New York, NY, Howell Book House.
Donaldson, J. (2005). The Culture clash: A revolutionary new way to understand the relationship between humans and domestic dogs (2nd ed.). Berkley, CA: James & Kenneth.
Pryor, K. (2003). Don’t shoot the dog: The new art of teaching and training (3rd ed.).Gloucestershire, UK: Ringpress.
Reid, P.J. (1996). Excel-Erated learning: Explaining in plain English how dogs learn and the best way to teach them. Berkley, CA: James & Kenneth.
Neurochemistry & Neuro-psychopharmacology
Crowell-Davis, S.L. & Murray, T. (2005). Veterinary psychopharmacology. Ames, IA: Wiley-Blackwell.
Dodman, N.H., & Shuster, L. (1998). Psychopharmacology of animal behaviour disorders. Ames, IA: Wiley-Blackwell.
Schwartz, S. (2005). Psychoactive herbs in veterinary behavior medicine. Ames, IA: Wiley-Blackwell.
Normal development and behavior
Estep, D.Q., & Hetts, S.(2005). Raising a behaviorally healthy puppy. Littleton, CO: Animal Behavior Associates.
Grandin, T. (Ed.) (1998). Genetics and the behavior of domestic animals. San Diego, CA: Academic Press.
Houpt, K.A. (2004). Animal Behavior for Veterinarians and Animal Scientists (4th ed.). Ames, IA: Wiley-Blackwell.
Overall, K.L. (1997). Clinical behavioral medicine for dogs and cats. St Louis, MO: Mosby.
Scott, J.P., & Fuller, J.L. (1965). The Genetics and social behavior of the dog. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press.
Research methods
Dawkins, M.S. (2007). Observing animal behaviour: Design and analysis of quantitative controls. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
Martin, P., & Bateson, P. (2007). Measuring behaviour – An Introductory guide (3rd ed.). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
Podberscek, A.L., Paul, E.S., & Serpell, J.A. (Eds.) (2000). Companion animals and us: Exploring the relationships between people and pets. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
Service animals
Fine, A.H. (Ed) (2006). Handbook on animal-assisted therapy: Theoretical foundations and guidelines for practice (2nd ed.). San Diego, CA: Academic Press.
Species specific behavior
Bays, T.B., Lightfoot, T.L., Mayer, J. (2006). Exotic pet behavior: Birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders.
Beaver, B.V. (2003). Feline behavior (2nd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Saunders.
Beaver, B.V. (2008). Canine behavior: Insights and answers (2nd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Saunders.
Luescher, A.U. (Eds) (2006). Manual of parrot behavior. Ames, IA: Blackwell.
McGreevy, P. (2004). Equine behaviour: A guide for veterinarians and equine scientists. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders.
Mills, D.S., & McDonnell, S.M. (Eds) (2005). The Domestic horse: Origins, development, & management of behaviour. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
Serpell, J. (Ed.) (1995). The Domestic dog: Its evolution, behavior and interactions with people. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
Turner, D.C., & Bateson, P. (Eds.) (2000). The Domestic cat: the Biology of its behavior. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.