Services Include:
- Scientific Articles and Reports
- Consumer-oriented Educational Materials
- Literature Reviews and Survey Research Support
- Custom-designed Seminars and Courses
Scientific Articles and Reports
AutumnGold provides both authored and ghost-written research and review papers. Projects include conducting literature searches, writing complete journal articles for submission to professional journals, and editing/formatting services. AutumnGold has extensive experience writing for submission to peer-reviewed journals. Examples are:
- "Perspectives on Domestication: The History of our Relationship With Man's Best Friend", L. Case, Journal of Animal Science, 86:3245-3251, 2008
- "Docosahexaenoic Acid: A Review of Current Research", 2005
- "Nutritional Challenges for Shelter Animals", In Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff, Linda P. Case and Dr. George Fahey, Iowa State Press, pp79-94, 2004
Consumer-Oriented Educational Materials:
Pet care companies and organizations have a need to convert research results and technical information to a format that is understandable and relevant to the general public. AutumnGold provides consumer-level summaries of research projects, as well as educational pamphlets and papers. Some recent examples produced for the pet care industry include:
- Puppy Health, Nutrition and Training Guide (2009)
- Companion Animal Health and Nutrition Bulletin Series (60 pieces, 2007)
- "Kitten Health and Nutrition Guide" (2007)
Literature Reviews and Survey Research Support:
AutumnGold has complete electronic access to all academic journals subscribed through the University of Illinois library system; these include an extensive list of animal science and veterinary science journals and publications. We can provide current and comprehensive literature searches and reviews on a a wide range of companion animal topics. Autumn Gold is also the creator of The Dog Talk Project, a web-based program of dog owner surveys that studies the relationships between people and their dogs. We can provide customized surveys using Dog Talk for pet-related companies and organizations. Click here for more information about Dog Talk Project services.
Custom-designed Seminars and Courses:
Linda Case has over 25 years of teaching experience at the university level. She has conducted numerous lectures and seminars to companion animal professionals on the topics of canine and feline nutrition, behavior, and training. A list of selected talks is below. Custom-designed courses and seminars are available on request.
- A Photographic Study of Canine Body Language and Communication
- A Photographic Study of Feline Body Language and Communication
- It's All About Their Stuff: Preventing and Treating Resource Guarding in Dogs
- Operant Conditioning Techniques for Dog Training
- Introduction to Clicker Training for Manners, Tricks and Fun!
- Clicker Training for Shelter Dogs
- Common Behavior Problems in Dogs: Causes and Solutions
- Home Alone: Teaching your Dog to be Comfortable While You are Away
- Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Common Problem or Frequent Misdiagnosis?
- Common Behavior Problems Associated with Shelter Environments
- Pet Owners in the Community: Promoting Responsible Pet Stewardship
- The Trainer’s Role: What Group Classes Can (And Cannot) Provide
- Teaching about Pet Selection & Care: A Seminar for Companion Animal Professionals
- Introduction to Canine Nutrition and Feeding Management
- Why Cats are Not Dogs: Understanding your Cat’s Unique Nutritional Needs
- What’s for Dinner? Healthy Feeding Tips for Dogs and Cats
- Companion Animals As Helpers and Healers
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