
Title:
Canine ergonomics : the science of working dogs
Author:
Helton, William S.
ISBN:
9781420079920
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xviii, 348 pages)
Contents:
chapter 1 Canine Ergonomics: Introduction to the New Science of Working Dogs -- chapter 2 Skill and Expertise in Working Dogs: A Cognitive Science Perspective -- chapter 3 Social Learning in Dogs -- chapter 4 Temperament and Personality in Working Dogs -- chapter 5 Overview of Scent Detection Work -- chapter 6 Evaluating Learning Tasks Commonly Applied in Detection Dog Training -- chapter 7 Attention in Dogs: Sustaining Attention in Mine Detection as Case Study -- chapter 8 Olfaction and Explosives Detector Dogs -- chapter 9 Conservation Dogs -- chapter 10 Working Dogs: The Last Line of Defense for Prevention Dispersal of Brown Treesnakes from Guam -- chapter 11 Canine Augmentation Technology for Urban Search and Rescue -- chapter 12 Physiological Demands and Adaptations of Working Dogs -- chapter 13 Physical and Mental Stress of SAR Dogs during Search Work -- chapter 14 Signs of Physiological Stress in Dogs Performing AAA/T Work -- chapter 15 Benefits of Animal Contact and Assistance Dogs for Individuals with Disabilities -- chapter 16 Conclusion: Working Dogs and the Future.
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Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Status | Item Holds |
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Searching... | E-Book | 547080-1001 | SF428.2 .C26 2009 | Searching... | Searching... |
