Book Review

When it was first published in 2014, the original, comprehensive practical guide to canine behaviour quickly became a staple of many UK-based veterinary practices' libraries — filling an information gap in the understanding of canine behaviour and welfare for many staff working across all aspects of veterinary practice.

However, much has changed within the understanding of the basis of canine behaviour and in the application of behavioural and welfare support, in a very short time. Now, 7 years on, this second edition presents an almost complete re-write of the original text. Although some topics are featured in both texts, these sections have been updated to incorporate recent research and thoughts on the themes, including updated images and current examples in case studies. In addition, it expands on discussions of emotions in dogs (the understanding of which is essential to identifying the behavioural motivations of dogs) and consideration of activity, rest patterns and the effects of sleep deprivation on canine behaviour and welfare. In other chapters, there has been an expansion in the information on the role and importance of canine play and a completely new chapter on breed-specific behavioural variation, its relevance and predictability.