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Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. is an Adjunct
Associate Professor, teaching “The Biology
and Philosophy of Human-Animal
Relationships,” (Zoology/Wildlife Ecology 335).
The curriculum includes topics related to
evolution, domestication, comparative
cognition, ethology, ecology, the physiology of
stress as well as historical and current
philosophical thought regarding our duties
toward animals. It is designed to provide
students with the information and critical skills
necessary to evaluate current environmental,
social and personal issues related to human-
animal relationships from both biological and
philosophical perspectives.
Associate Professor, teaching “The Biology
and Philosophy of Human-Animal
Relationships,” (Zoology/Wildlife Ecology 335).
The curriculum includes topics related to
evolution, domestication, comparative
cognition, ethology, ecology, the physiology of
stress as well as historical and current
philosophical thought regarding our duties
toward animals. It is designed to provide
students with the information and critical skills
necessary to evaluate current environmental,
social and personal issues related to human-
animal relationships from both biological and
philosophical perspectives.
McConnell is also a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, whose primary
work is the evaluation and treatment of serious behavioral problems in
domestic dogs. Besides seeing clients at her business in Black Earth
(Dog’s Best Friend, Ltd.) she oversees science-based dog training
classes in four locations, publishes books and videos on training and
treating behavior problems, and speaks around the world on the applied
ethology of dogs and cats. She is the author of “The Other End of the
Leash,” which uses an evolutionary perspective to understand (and
improve!) our behavior around dogs. To date it has been published in
seven other countries. McConnell is the co-host of “Calling All Pets,”
from Wisconsin Public Radio, and gives advice to animal lovers in over
120 cities around the country.
Selected Publications:London, Karen B. and McConnell, Patricia B. 2003.
Way to Go! How to Housetrain a Dog of Any Age. Dog’s Best Friend,
Ltd. Black Earth, Wisconsin.
McConnell, Patricia B. and London Karen. B. 2003. Fiesty Fido: Help for
the Leash Aggressive Dog. Dog’s Best Friend, Ltd. Black Earth,
Wisconsin.
McConnell, Patricia B. 2002. The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do
What We Do Around Dogs. Ballantine, New York.
London, Karen B. and McConnell, Patricia B. 2001. Feeling
Outnumbered? How to manage and enjoy your Multi-Dog Household.
Dog’s Best Friend, Ltd. Black Earth, Wisconsin.
McConnell, Patricia B. 2000. I’ll be Home Soon: How to Prevent and
Treat Separation Anxiety. Dog’s Best Friend, Ltd. Black Earth,
Wisconsin.
McConnell, Patricia B. 1999. The Fastidious Feline. Dog’s Best Friend,
Ltd. Black Earth, Wisconsin.
McConnell, Patricia B. 1998. The Cautious Canine: How to help dogs
conquer their fears. Dog’s Best Friend, Ltd., Black Earth, Wisconsin.
McConnell, Patricia B. 1996. Beginning Family Dog Training. Dog’s
Best Friend, Ltd., Black Earth, Wisconsin.
McConnell, Patricia B. 1996. How To Be The Leader Of The Pack And
Have Your Dog Love You For It. Dog’s Best Friend, Ltd., Black Earth,
Wisconsin.
Scidmore, Brenda and McConnell, Patricia B. 1996. Puppy Primer. Dog’s
Best Friend, Ltd., Black Earth, Wisconsin.
McConnell, Patricia B. 1995. "Human/Animal Relationships: Biological
and Philosophical Issues". In: Reshaping Curricula. Ed. by Lunde, Joyce
P. Anker Publishing Co., Massachusetts.
work is the evaluation and treatment of serious behavioral problems in
domestic dogs. Besides seeing clients at her business in Black Earth
(Dog’s Best Friend, Ltd.) she oversees science-based dog training
classes in four locations, publishes books and videos on training and
treating behavior problems, and speaks around the world on the applied
ethology of dogs and cats. She is the author of “The Other End of the
Leash,” which uses an evolutionary perspective to understand (and
improve!) our behavior around dogs. To date it has been published in
seven other countries. McConnell is the co-host of “Calling All Pets,”
from Wisconsin Public Radio, and gives advice to animal lovers in over
120 cities around the country.
Selected Publications:London, Karen B. and McConnell, Patricia B. 2003.
Way to Go! How to Housetrain a Dog of Any Age. Dog’s Best Friend,
Ltd. Black Earth, Wisconsin.
McConnell, Patricia B. and London Karen. B. 2003. Fiesty Fido: Help for
the Leash Aggressive Dog. Dog’s Best Friend, Ltd. Black Earth,
Wisconsin.
McConnell, Patricia B. 2002. The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do
What We Do Around Dogs. Ballantine, New York.
London, Karen B. and McConnell, Patricia B. 2001. Feeling
Outnumbered? How to manage and enjoy your Multi-Dog Household.
Dog’s Best Friend, Ltd. Black Earth, Wisconsin.
McConnell, Patricia B. 2000. I’ll be Home Soon: How to Prevent and
Treat Separation Anxiety. Dog’s Best Friend, Ltd. Black Earth,
Wisconsin.
McConnell, Patricia B. 1999. The Fastidious Feline. Dog’s Best Friend,
Ltd. Black Earth, Wisconsin.
McConnell, Patricia B. 1998. The Cautious Canine: How to help dogs
conquer their fears. Dog’s Best Friend, Ltd., Black Earth, Wisconsin.
McConnell, Patricia B. 1996. Beginning Family Dog Training. Dog’s
Best Friend, Ltd., Black Earth, Wisconsin.
McConnell, Patricia B. 1996. How To Be The Leader Of The Pack And
Have Your Dog Love You For It. Dog’s Best Friend, Ltd., Black Earth,
Wisconsin.
Scidmore, Brenda and McConnell, Patricia B. 1996. Puppy Primer. Dog’s
Best Friend, Ltd., Black Earth, Wisconsin.
McConnell, Patricia B. 1995. "Human/Animal Relationships: Biological
and Philosophical Issues". In: Reshaping Curricula. Ed. by Lunde, Joyce
P. Anker Publishing Co., Massachusetts.
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