From: IN%"joseph.stookey@usask.ca" 5-APR-2006 08:36:46.33 To: IN%"applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" CC: Subj: Taming wolves The following message was sent to me from Vivian Singer-Ferris --------------------------------------------------- Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the study by Woolpy and Ginsburg (University of Chicago, 1967) on "taming" wolves? The experiment dealt with wolves of varying ages and it identified four stages of interaction: escape stage, avoidance stage, approach stage, socialization stage. We have a wolf here, Shi-Whani, that seems to be in the approach stage. She is now almost a year old and is the only wolf we have that wasn't hand-raised. She comes from another facility and was pulled from her pack at about 7 to 8 weeks of age. We are trying to discern the best way possible to handle her current behavior. She has lost all fear of most of her caregivers (especially myself) and approaches along with the other wolves (same age as her but hand-raised) in her pack. Instead of gentle and appropriate greetings however, she grabs and bites extremely hard, refusing to let go. She does not "play" this way with the wolves in her pack. In fact, since we don't believe wolves "play" in the same way as domestic animals, we are thinking this is actually a form of testing behavior. While we don't wish to discourage positive interactions, we certainly do not want to allow this to escalate into a more serious attack. Up until our acquisition of Shi-Whani, I have dealt solely with wolves that were either hand-reared or mother raised but not habituated to any significant level. Suggestions anyone? Thanks, Vivian Vivian Singer-Ferris Executive Director Kerwood Wildlife Education Center R.R. 3 Kerwood ON Canada N0M 2B0 Tel: (519) 247-1118 Fax: (519) 247-9876 info@kerwoodwildlife.com www.kerwoodwildlife.com From: IN%"nina@hundifokus.no" "Nina Haaland, Hund i Fokus" 5-APR-2006 09:50:49.63 To: IN%"applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" CC: Subj: dogs from broken homes Hi I am working on an article about how dogs react when their owners split up. Does anyone know if there are done any resurch on the area? Sincerely, Nina Haaland, dogtrainer, Norway www.hundifokus.no nina@hundifokus.no From: IN%"clare@amerion.com" "Clare Lewandowski" 6-APR-2006 13:51:28.83 To: IN%"Applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" CC: Subj: how likely is it that a wolverine would get into garbage? in a not too remote residence that is lived in full time? On another list, someone claims that a wolverine is repeatedly getting into the garbage and entering his storage shed, tearing things up. He has a large dog and children. He is concerned about the safety of his children and his dog but doesn't want to shoot whatever it is. He was offended when others suggested both raccoons and badgers, claiming to know what a wolverine looks like. A raccoon still seems most likely to me as what I've heard is that both badgers and wolverines are very wary of humans. And confirmed sightings of wolverines near human residences are very rare. Outside of a small bear, is there any other likely animal besides a raccoon that would repeatedly scavenge near a full time residence? I'm assuming he has some evidence that it is not a stray dog, cat, skunk or coyote. But a claim that a wolverine is hanging out near his home seems unlikely to me. Clare From: IN%"clare@amerion.com" "Clare Lewandowski" 6-APR-2006 15:10:09.65 To: IN%"datakoll@yahoo.com" "gene daniels", IN%"Applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" CC: Subj: RE: how likely is it that a wolverine would get into garbage? wolverines in florida? sorry but that is hard to believe, much less that = if such a rare occurence did happen that it wasn't a captive one that = got loose, that it would be legal to kill them. I would suspect they = would be rarer than the florida panther and better used as a tourist = attraction and research project than killed. http://www.wcs.org/EnewsNov2005 -Notes From the Field Wolverines (gulo gulo) were eliminated from the United States' lower 48 = states by about 1920. Since then, they have regained some lost ground = and today wolverines are found in mountainous regions of the western = United States as well as Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe and even = Siberia. A little known predator and the largest member of the family = Mustelidae (including weasels, skunks, minks and otters), an adult male = can weigh up to 55 pounds. The wolverine has a reputation for being = fierce, fearlessly attacking bears and even challenging mountain lions = for their prey.=20 WCS biologists are focused on wolverine populations in the Madison, = Gravelly, Centennial, Snake, Gros Ventre, and Teton mountain ranges of = Idaho, Wyoming and Montana, working to document demographic trends, = population size, and habitat use. The 1st International Symposium on = Wolverine Research and Management, held this June in Sweden, brought = together wolverine ecologists from around the world. Dr. Justina Ray, = Director of WCS's Canada program and now on the Ontario Wolverine = Recovery Team, reported on her search for wolverines in Ontario and = Labrador. WCS researcher Robert Inman also presented his data on = tracking this elusive predator in Montana. A radio collared male = wolverine from Montana was recaptured last month after traveling nearly = 170 miles from his birth site. This data supported other evidence = pertaining to wolverine range needs and the development of cross-state = conservation plans. Because the wolverine has been proposed for listing = as a threatened or endangered species, thorough and objective = information documenting wolverine ecology and habitat will play an = important role in shaping land management policy. =20 ----- Original Message -----=20 From: gene daniels=20 To: Clare Lewandowski ; Applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca=20 Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 1:41 PM Subject: Re: how likely is it that a wolverine would get into garbage? we did have wolverines in the garbage every night but the legislature passed a law that a good wolverine was dead = wolverine and now florida is wolverine free thank god! Clare Lewandowski wrote: in a not too remote residence that is lived in full time? On another list, someone claims that a wolverine is repeatedly getting = into=20 the garbage and entering his storage shed, tearing things up. He has a = large=20 dog and children. He is concerned about the safety of his children and = his=20 dog but doesn't want to shoot whatever it is. He was offended when = others=20 suggested both raccoons and badgers, claiming to know what a wolverine = looks=20 like. A raccoon still seems most likely to me as what I've heard is = that=20 both badgers and wolverines are very wary of humans. And confirmed = sightings=20 of wolverines near human residences are very rare. Outside of a small bear, is there any other likely animal besides a = raccoon=20 that would repeatedly scavenge near a full time residence? I'm = assuming he=20 has some evidence that it is not a stray dog, cat, skunk or coyote. = But a=20 claim that a wolverine is hanging out near his home seems unlikely to = me. Clare=20 -------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------- New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and = save big.= From: IN%"gooddog@dodo.com.au" "Good Dog" 7-APR-2006 02:17:33.48 To: IN%"applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" "Applied Ethology Discussion List" CC: Subj: post-doc in Shelter Medicine Uni of Qld Hi all, did everyone know about this job? It would suit someone who has just finished their PhD, and publishing in the area of shelter medicine. Not necessariy a Vet either, but needs a good record of publications, and willing to come to Australia soon. It is very difficult and lengthy to get pets through quarantine to Australia, so be sure you can come! If interested please email Tamzin on: writingwebwords@hotmail.com cheers, Jackie Dr Jacqueline Perkins BVSc hons MACVSc (animal behaviour) BA Research PhD candidate University of Queensland Veterinary Behaviour Consultant From: IN%"joseph.stookey@usask.ca" 7-APR-2006 15:37:41.54 To: IN%"applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" CC: Subj: Stop feather pecking in parrots HI, The following note was sent to me and I thought it best to forward to this group. If you have any information that may be of use would you please contact Linda Roberts directly? I am not certain if the process is designed to stop self mutilation or pecking directed towards other birds, but I am sure Linda could fill you in on the details. Thanks, Joe ---------------------------------- Hello and Happy Spring! I am searching for information on a new treatment for featherpicking that sounds promising. The person who told me about it has lost the email and photo/contact name of the person who told THEM. Basically, a tiny bead is glued to the tip of the parrot's beak, thereby eliminating the pinscher ability to pull/snip/mutilate feathers or skin. However, the bird is able to eat and preen feathers, thereby experiencing behavior modification. Drugging a bird, or even using a collar does not include beahvior modification and for the most part, is a temporary fix. This sounds logical and every hopeful. Unfortunately, I am looking for documentation, case studies, personal anectdoes, instructions on type of glue to use, size of bead, etc. Could you please forward this request to any and all other featherpicking entities who might be able to help us with this? Thanks, Linda Roberts St. Louis, MO work email: lroberts@fentonmo.org personal email: lindylu5555@aol.com phone: 314-703-3852 (cell) -- Joseph M. Stookey Professor of Applied Ethology Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences Western College of Veterinary Medicine University of Saskatchewan 52 Campus Drive Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada S7N 5B4 Tel 306-966-7154 Fax 306-966-7159 From: IN%"clare@amerion.com" "Clare Lewandowski" 8-APR-2006 04:10:34.32 To: IN%"Applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" CC: Subj: Fw: how likely is it that a wolverine would get into garbage? Gordon is having trouble posting to the group. Does anyone know why he = can get incoming messages but has attempts to post a message returned as = unknown address? Clare ----- Original Message -----=20 From: LyndhurstPark@aol.com=20 To: clare@amerion.com=20 Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2006 3:02 AM Subject: Re: how likely is it that a wolverine would get into garbage? Hi Clare, Firstly, thank you for responding. I've tried again using your pathway = (which is identical to mine) but once more with negative results. I have = not changed my own e mail address - so I'm somewhat lost? Could you kindly pass on an e-mail to the forum as I receive all = incoming mail????? E mail to Forum: Is there anyone in the forum who has knowledge of the following topics, = or can direct me to =E2=80=98clinical=E2=80=99 research already being = done on: =20 =20 =C3=98 Scent discrimination by dogs between live body finds and = cadavers, and in relation-=20 =C3=98 how organic compounds metabolises in the body after death = (where the changes in organic matter remain detectable from its original = composition before life extinction). =20 =20 =C3=98 Where there are so many scent sources available to the dog, = is it not almost impossible for us to determine which one dog's use = primarily, if any? =20 =20 =C3=98 When, to the dog (not human handler) does "live" become = "dead"? Does it ever? Is the entire range of scent always there? =20 =20 Gordon Butcher Mature student (UK) From: IN%"k9.college_napier@xtra.co.nz" 8-APR-2006 04:38:54.76 To: IN%"clare@amerion.com" "Clare Lewandowski", IN%"Applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" CC: Subj: RE: Fw: how likely is it /Scent discrimination questions Hello Clare and Gordon, While the following isn't exactly what you asked for I sure there are some people there that can give you the answers you seek. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scentinganimals/ Regards John L. New Zealand. > E mail to Forum: > Is there anyone in the forum who has knowledge of the following topics, or can direct me to ?clinical? research already being done on: > > > > Ø Scent discrimination by dogs between live body finds and cadavers, and in relation- ............................. From: IN%"saluqi@ix.netcom.com" "John Burchard" 8-APR-2006 22:09:32.92 To: IN%"applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" "Applied Ethology list" CC: Subj: RE: Fw: how likely is it /Scent discrimination questions John L wrote: > Hello Clare and Gordon, > While the following isn't exactly what you asked for I sure there are some people there that can give you the answers you seek. > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scentinganimals/ I dare say some of the people actively involved in canine SAR work know some of the answers here - it is after all part of their daily experience. If there are none on this list, I can provide a couple of contacts. John -- Dr. John Burchard Tepe Gawra Salukis saluqi@ix.netcom.com http://saluqi.home.netcom.com/ From: IN%"GGolab@avma.org" "Dr. Gail Golab" 11-APR-2006 17:17:28.87 To: IN%"applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" CC: Subj: Deadline Extended to April 14th--2006 AVMA National Animal Disaster Summit This may be a little diversion from some of our usual topics of discussion, but since I know that some of you have an interest in disaster relief and how we can better respond, I wanted to make sure you were aware that the deadline for registering for the 2006 AVMA National Animal Disaster Summit to be held in Washington, DC. on May 5-6, 2006 has been extended. A copy of a related letter from Dr. Bonnie Beaver, AVMA Immediate Past President, follows my message. Please feel free to distribute this information to appropriate individuals you believe may be interested in attending. More information and a registration form are available at: http://www.avma.org/disaster/ . Gail C. Golab, PhD, DVM Assistant Director, Communications (Professional and Public Affairs) American Veterinary Medical Association **************************************************************** April 11, 2006 Great News! In order to accommodate as many participants as possible, the AVMA has worked with the Doubletree Hotel - Crystal City to extend the hotel deadline for the 2006 National Animal Disaster Summit to April 14, 2006. The registration deadline for the Summit has also been extended to that date. The Disaster Summit is intended to identify lessons learned from the experiences of last year's hurricanes in the Gulf Coast, both those that were positive and those that were negative, in an effort to better coordinate future disaster response initiatives. As a participant in the Summit you will actively participate in sessions designed to: * Identify ways to improve disaster response * Create a contact list of responders and resources, and * Begin building coalitions to pass state or federal legislation that will result in the protection of animals in future disasters. If you have any questions, please direct them to: Dr. Cindy S. Lovern at 847-285-6632, or via Email at clovern@avma.org. I am looking forward to a very successful event. Sincerely, Bonnie V. Beaver, DVM, MS, DACVB Chair, National Animal Disaster Summit Planning Committee P.S. To reserve a room, please contact the hotel directly at (703) 416-4100 or toll free at (800) 222-TREE no later than April 14th. Be sure to specify Group Code "NAD" to receive the special Summit room rate. For your convenience, I've also attached an attendee registration form and the Agenda for the Summit to this letter. From: IN%"clare@amerion.com" "Clare Lewandowski" 12-APR-2006 23:39:19.97 To: IN%"Applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" CC: Subj: ravens & barn owls A friend is asking if barn owls and ravens can co-exist in his families old barn. It's a 3 story barn built circa 1900 in overall good condition but with a few openings for birds. Barn owls have been living there year round since his parents bought the place in 1982. For the first time, this spring a pair of ravens are starting to build a nest. His parents would welcome the ravens if they leave the owls alone. There are a lot of ravens around there but not many barn owls. Since the barn is very large and the owls are nesting in the far upper regions and the 2 species hunt at different times, is there a chance they can get along? If not, how best to get the ravens to leave? keep tearing out the nest until they leave in disgust? the raven's nest is in an awkward place, a pressure washer might be able to direct a stream of water capable of breaking the nest up or harass the ravens with. Is there an easier way if the ravens need to be evicted? regards Clare