Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgements

Part 1: general principles
1. Instincts and their modification
2. Learning theory and positive reinforcement
3. Fear, punishment and avoidance training
4. Animal intelligence

Part 2: case histories
5. Companion and performance animals
6. Exotic animals
7. True working animals

Conclusions
Glossary of terms
Further reading
Select bibliography
Index

About the Author

Paul McGreevy is a professor of animal behaviour and welfare in the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Veterinary Science.

Robert Boakes is professor emeritus of psychology at the University of Sydney.

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