Canine ergonomics; the science of working dogs.

9781420079913

Canine ergonomics; the science of working dogs.

Ed. by William S. Helton.

CRC / Taylor & Francis

2009

348 pages

$89.95

Hardcover

SF428

Editor Helton (psychology, U. of Canterbury, New Zealand) has assembled research from experts in forensics, life sciences, medicine, security and biology to review the literature on the emerging field of canine ergonomics. Aimed primarily at students and scholars of these disciplines, this volume covers such topics as cognitive skills and expertise in working dogs, social learning, temperament and personality, scent detection work, urban search and rescue and the use of assistance dogs for individuals with disabilities. Two sections analyze the physiological and mental stress endured by these animals during search and AAA/T work.

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