This 2nd Edition is updated, revised, and expanded. This title leads the reader step-by-step through the various aspects involved in the development of social behavior patterns. It is a comparative study that dismisses many common beliefs and assumptions and leaves the reader with simple, sound explanations. This title is for all students of animal behavior- dog sport enthusiasts, rescue organizations, pet owners and instructors. Dr. Abrantes has titled hunting dogs as well as trained police, drug and customs dogs in Denmark.
Chapters include:
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. The strategy of life
- Chapter 2. In the beginning
- Chapter 3. Motivation
- Chapter 4. Fear
- Chapter 5. Aggression and aggressiveness
- Chapter 6. Limiting aggression
- Chapter 7. Social aggression and fear
- Chapter 8. Dominance
- Chapter 9. The evolution of social behavior
- Chapter 10. Sexual behavior
- Chapter 11. A question of conformity
- Chapter 12. Conclusion
- Chapter 13. Final note
- Notes
- Literature
- About the author
Roger Abrantes Ph.D., 2005, 96 pages, eBook.
Roger Abrantes, PhD holds a degrees in Evolutionary Biology and Ethology, MAPBC, and is the author to 15 books published in Danish, Italian, Czech, Swedish, Norwegian and English. He is currently the scientific director of the Institute of Ethology in Høng, Denmark. RA has participated in many TV and radio programmes all over the world. He has been adviser for the Danish Police Force, Technologic Institute, the Icelandic Kennel Club and guest lecturer at the Danish Veterinary University. He is a very demanded speaker at international symposiums in Europe and America. He often guest lectures at several universities, including the University of Illinois in the USA.
Roger Abrantes is also the author of the excellent eBook Dog Language.
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