The Ecology of Stray Dogs

by Beck, Alan M.

• ISBN13: 9781557532459
• ISBN10: 1557532451
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Purdue Univ Pr

Summary

This study of dog ecology (and behaviour) and of human ecology (and behaviour) discusses the facets of the phenomenon of the urban free-roaming dog. It provides information for students who wish to embark on studies of wild canines.

Author Biography

Alan M. Beck is a nationally recognized authority on how people and animals interact and has been a guest on many programs, including ABC's Nightline and National Public Radio. Dr. Beck directs Purdue University's Center for the Human-Animal Bond, developed to establish a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between people and their companion animals. Previously he directed animal programs for the New York City Department of Health for five years and was director of the Center for the Interaction of Animals and Society at the University of Pennsylvania for ten years

Table of Contents

Preface to the First Edition	vii
Preface to the 2002 Edition	ix
Acknowledgments	xi
Introduction	xiii
The Baltimore Study	1	(3)
The Study Areas	1	(2)
Field Methods	3	(1)
The Ecology of Free-Ranging Dogs	4	(41)
Origin	4	(3)
Abundance	7	(4)
Distribution	11	(1)
Activity	12	(4)
Land-Use Patterns	16	(2)
Home Range	18	(4)
Food and Water	22	(6)
Shelter	28	(4)
Social Organization	32	(3)
Mortality	35	(10)
Public Health Aspects	45	(25)
Dog Bite	45	(6)
Dogs and Rats	51	(2)
Feces and Urine	53	(6)
Diseases Associated with Dogs	59	(9)
Noise	68	(2)
Recommendations for Urban Dog Control	70	(4)
Appendix	74	(10)
Literature Cited	84	(9)
Index	93