Front Matter -- The role of the veterinary technician in animal behavior / Kenneth M Martin, Debbie Martin -- Canine behavior and development / Lisa Radosta -- Feline behavior and development / Debbie Martin -- The human-animal bond - a brief look at its richness and complexities / Julie K Shaw, Sarah Lahrman -- Communication and connecting the animal behavior team / Julie K Shaw, Lindsey M Fourez -- Learning and behavior modification / Virginia L Price -- Problem prevention / Debbie Martin -- Husbandry and veterinary care / Debbie Martin, Rachel M Lees -- Specific behavior modification techniques and practical applications for behavior disorders / Debbie Martin -- Introductory neurophysiology and psychopharmacology / Kenneth M Martin -- Forms and Questionnaires. Appendix 1: Canine behavior history form part 1 -- Appendix 2: Canine behavior history form part 2 -- Appendix 3: Feline behavior history form part 1 -- Appendix 4: Feline behavior history form part 2 -- Appendix 5: Links for examples of online behavioral history forms -- Appendix 6: Trainer assessment form -- Appendix 7: Determining pet owner strain -- Appendix 8: Canine behavior plan of care -- Appendix 9: Behavior problem list -- Appendix 10: Technician observation -- Appendix 11: Follow-up communication form -- Appendix 12: Behavior diary -- Appendix 13: New kitten (less than 3 months) questionnaire -- Appendix 14: New puppy (less than 4 months) questionnaire -- Appendix 15: Juvenile, adolescent, or adult cat (3months to ~12years) questionnaire -- Appendix 16: Juvenile, adolescent, or adult dog (4months to ~7years) questionnaire -- Appendix 17: Senior or geriatric cat (11+years) questionnaire -- Appendix 18: Senior or geriatric dog (~7+years) questionnaire -- Appendix 19: Pet selection counseling -- Appendix 20: Canine breeder interview questions -- Appendix 21: Veterinary hospital scavenger hunt CANINE -- Appendix 22: Veterinary hospital scavenger hunt FELINE -- Training Exercises. Appendix 23: Acclimatizing a pet to a crate -- Appendix 24: Elimination training log -- Appendix 25: Shaping plan for teaching a dog to ring a bell to go outside to eliminate -- Appendix 26: Preventive handling and restraint exercises -- Appendix 27: Preventive food bowl exercises -- Appendix 28: Teaching tug -- Samples and Letters. Appendix 29: Canine behavior plan of care sample -- Appendix 30: Sample field assessment -- Appendix 31: Sample of a pet selection report -- Appendix 32: Dr. Andrew Luescher's letter regarding puppy socialization -- Appendix 33: Dr. R.K. Anderson's letter regarding puppy socialization -- Appendix 34: Sample puppy socialization class curriculum -- Appendix 35: Sample kitten class curriculum -- Index