The IAABC JOURNAL | An IAABC Foundation Publication

Issue 25 | October 2022

The IAABC Foundation Journal Issue 25 Front Cover featuring a brown hunting dog.

Issue 25 Table Of Contents

The IAABC Journal issue 25, with case studies and articles from dog, cat, horse, educational, veterinary, and working animal experts.

Dogs Who Witness Trauma

Experiencing trauma is known to be a cause of stress and associate behavior problems in dogs, but what about witnessing the trauma of others? This article reviews what we know...

By Dr. Teresa Tyler PhD

Peer reviewed

The Equine Microbiome: Diet, Disease, and Behaviour

Gut bacteria play an important role in digestion and overall health in horses, including their behavioral health. This article introduces the equine gut microbiome and explores how changing a horses'...

By Holly Heartz, MSESS, RD

Bright pink bacteria under an electron microscope. Cover image.

Peer reviewed

SMARTER Goal Setting for Animal Professionals Part 1

When goals are poorly conceived or just not present, intervention is not targeted precisely and learners don’t progress the way we’d like them to. SMARTER goals can help!

By Elisheba Fay, CDBC, CPDT-KA

Brightly colored letters S M A R T. A decorative cover image.

Peer reviewed

Make the Most of Your Lane: Why to Stay Involved in Medical Cases

When veterinarians and behavior professionals work together, everyone can benefit. Clients and their animals can develop deeper relationships through continuity of support, behavior professionals get the chance to network and...

By Dr. Denise Johnson, DVM, CCBC

A grey cat standing in the middle of an asphault paved road. Decorative cover image.

Peer reviewed

Case Study: Mimi and Leo — Sudden-onset Aggression in a Cat

After years of the two cats living together with no issues, Mimi suffered an acute medical event and started to behave aggressively towards Leo....

By Monika Januszewska, CCBC

A decorative cover image of two cats sitting on a couch. One cat is mostly covered with a blanket.

Peer reviewed

Living and Learning with a Blind Dog

Blind dogs can live full and happy lives, but they need some special attention to their training and behavior. Whether they were born without sight or lost their vision later...

By Micaela Frank, CDBC, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP

Article cover image. Helena, a black dog, standing outside looking to the left. She is wearing a harness that says Blind Dog. She appears relaxed and engaged.

Peer reviewed

Case Study: Luna — Reactivity to Other Dogs Part 2

A case of dog-dog reactivity in an energetic older dog, is made more complicated by the client’s specific situation and set of needs, and then turns into human-directed aggression as...

By Jen Gumas, CDBC, CPDT-KA, CBATI

Peer reviewed

Bang! Boom! Developing Training Plans for Dogs with Noise Aversion

Developing an effective training plan for dogs suffering from noise aversion is complicated by the co-morbidity of other behavior challenges, the inherent unpredictability of the stimulus, and the tendency of...

By Rachel Lane, CPDT-KA

Decorative cover image of a large fireworks display on a dark night. The sort of thing that would be terrifying for a noise-phobic dog.

Peer reviewed

Case Study: Dancer — Isolation Distress in a Horse

An anxious mare's behavior problems are made worse when she's taken away from her herd. A history of physical punishment when alone, and frustration on the part of the client...

By Carol-Ann Doucet, CHBC

Decorative cover image of four bay horses looking to the right.

Peer reviewed

A Review of Detection Distance for Search Dogs Based on Environment and Target Odor

Working dogs are expected to perform well in a huge variety of environments. Understanding what the research tells us about the effects of different environmental factors, as well as target...

By Kayla Fratt, CDBC, Rachel Hamre, and Heather Nootbaar

A black and tan hound dog in a green collar outside in some scrubby grass. Their nose is on the ground, they appear to be sniffing something.

Peer reviewed

Is a Busy Parrot Really a Happy Parrot?

Keeping parrots occupied is indeed an important part of bringing them in to our homes, but it’s time we realize there’s a lot more to a happy, fulfilled life than being...

By Stephanie Edlund, CPBC

Using Innate Stress Coping Styles to Inform Behavior Management Strategies

There is a growing body of evidence that understanding and facilitating an individual animal’s innate stress coping style may decrease stress and improve resilience. Furthermore, the interplay between coping style...

By Gavin Fraser