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• Ethology of dog behaviour - what/how do dogs think?

  A summary of the evolution of the dog, its senses and communication.
  • Ethology of dog behaviour - what/how do dogs think? UAM02 Seksel.pdf (290.43 KB)

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• Pussycat peccadilloes

  Much of the information in this paper is still current - the section on medication is not and should not be used.  It is now generally acknowledged that any punishment is ineffective in cats.
  • Pussycat peccadilloes UAM97 Holmes.pdf (236.72 KB)

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• Links to all papers on this subject heading

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• Council's liability for negligence to the public for injury from dog attack

  Outlines liability of councils for negligence regarding dangerous dogs and what constitutes breach of duty.
  • Liability issues for Councils - UAM02 Stafford.pdf (346.15 KB)

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• Does breed specific legislation reduce dog aggression on humans and other animals?

  Literature review showed no evidence that restricting dog breeds reduced incidence of dog aggression. Excellent synopsis of legislation and extensive references.
  • Does breed specific legislation reduce dog aggression - UAM03 Watson.pdf (449.59 KB)

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• Dog aggression - Management & minimisation - UAM position

  Gives UAM position on dog aggression, a template for aggressive incidents and best practice minimisation techniques.

  • Dog aggression. Management and minimisation - UAM04.pdf (226.87 KB)

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• A community approach to dog bite prevention

  Comprehensive review and data on dog bites and good coverage of characteristics of dogs involved in incidents. Extensive references.

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• Prevention of dog attacks in public places

  Results of an 11-council dog attack prevention campaign are presented. 80% of incidents related to inadequate dog confinement.
  • Prevention of dog attacks in public places - UAM01 Van de Kuyt.pdf (385.26 KB)

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• Report to the NSW Department of Local Government on breed specific legislation isues relating to control of dangerous dogs

  Management of the issues associated with dangerous dogs is a significant issue for regulatory agencies worldwide. The NSW Companion Animals Act 1998 is a well thought through and practical legislative approach to the problem
  • Seksel_2002_breed_specific_legislation.pdf (203.61 KB)

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• UAM statement on dangerous dogs 2002

  This statement was developed by attendees at the National Urban Animal Management Conferences in 2000, 2001 and 2002, with the final wording agreed at the 2002 conference.
  • UAM STATEMENT on Dangerous Dogs 2002.pdf (116.69 KB)

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