Sophia Yin
Sophia Yin (February 5, 1966
Education and career
Yin graduated from
From 2007 to 2008, Yin was president of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior.[4] She also served on the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) Handling Guidelines Committee.[5] She lectured around the world to veterinarians and animal professionals, teaching seminars and workshops on animal behavior and low stress handling for dogs and cats.
Her behavior modification programs are based on the science of learning. She focused on the use of
Yin invented Treat & Train, a remote controlled, reward based training system based on positive reinforcement.[6]
Writing and media
Yin's first book was The Small Animal Veterinary Nerdbook, which she initially compiled while an undergraduate.[4] The first edition of the Nerdbook, published in 2000, sold 4,500 copies.[4] After the third edition had been published, it sold more than 40,000 copies.[4]
In 1999, Yin began writing a column for the
Yin created many YouTube videos to help pet owners with handle their animals' behavioral problems, and to promote stress-free handling techniques to veterinary professionals.[9] She also produced educational booklets and posters to educate veterinary staff, dog trainers, other pet professionals and pet owners on how to interact in positive ways with their dogs and cats. In 2010, Yin was included in Bark Magazine's 100 Best and Brightest in the World of Dogs, which praised her ability to impart knowledge to fellow professionals and members of the public.[10]
Other books authored by Yin include Low Stress Handling, Restraint and Behavior Modification of Dogs & Cats,[11] and How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves and Perfect Puppy in 7 Days. Her DVDs include Creating a Pet-Friendly Hospital, Animal Shelter or Petcare Business; Towel Wrap Techniques for Handling Cats with Skill and Ease; and Creating the Perfect Puppy. Yin also had her own publishing company, Cattle Dog Publishing.[12]
Death
In her last days, Yin confided in close friends and colleagues that she felt overwhelmed by her work and worried that she wasn't good enough at both maintaining her vision and dealing with the internal management of her business.[13] She committed suicide by hanging herself September 28, 2014 at her Davis home.[14][13] She was 48.[14]
Works
Research
- Yin, Sophia (2002). "A new perspective on barking in dogs (Canis familaris)". PMID 12083615.
- Yin, Sophia; McCowan, Brenda (August 2004). "Barking in domestic dogs: context specificity and individual identification". Animal Behaviour. 68 (2): 343–355. S2CID 16938966.
- Yin, Sophia; Fernandez, Eduardo J.; Pagan, Sabrina; Richardson, Sarah L.; Snyder, Greg (September 2008). "Efficacy of a remote-controlled, positive-reinforcement, dog-training system for modifying problem behaviors exhibited when people arrive at the door". .
- Hammerle, Marcy; Horst, Christine; Levine, Emily; Overall, Karen; Radosta, Lisa; Rafter-Ritchie, Marcia; Yin, Sophia (July 2015). "2015 AAHA Canine and Feline Behavior Management Guidelines". PMID 26191821.
Books
- Yin, Sophia A.; Nolte, Inge (2007). Switzer, Elinor (ed.). Praxisleitfaden Hund und Katze (in German). Translated by Switzer, Elinor (2nd ed.). Hannover: Schlütersche. OCLC 974086246.
- Low stress handling, restraint and behavior modification of dogs & cats : techniques for developing patients who love their visits. Davis, CA: CattleDog Publishing. 2009. OCLC 980894296.
- The small animal veterinary nerdbook (3rd ed.). Davis, CA: CattleDog Pub. 2010. ISBN 9780964151857.
- How to behave so your dog behaves (2nd ed.). Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H. Publications. 2010. OCLC 587229878.
- Perfect puppy in seven days : how to start your puppy off right. Davis, CA: CattleDog Publishing. 2011. OCLC 755931823.
- How to greet a dog and what to avoid. Davis, CA: CattleDog Publishing. 2012. OCLC 879581733.
References
- ^ "United States Public Records, 1970-2009". FamilySearch. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ Grossman, Anna Jane (October 6, 2014). "The Legacy and Tragedy of the Life of Dr. Sophia Yin". HuffPost. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ Zimlich, Rachael (November 1, 2014). "A farewell to Dr. Sophia Yin". DVM 360. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Larkin, Melinda (December 30, 2014). "Behavior pioneer inspired many to learn humane, positive techniques". American Veterinary Medical Association. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "Obituaries | Sophia A. Yin". American Veterinary Medical Association. December 30, 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ Niedziela, Ken (30 September 2014). "Animal Behaviorist Sophia Yin Dies at 48". Veterinary Practice News. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ Agronis, Amy (October 22, 2004). "BREAKTIME — Sophia Yin: Helping animals' voices and needs be heard". UC Davis. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ "Weird True and Freaky". episodate.com. 7 September 2008. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ Warren, George (September 30, 2014). "Grief, tributes follow death of renowned UC Davis animal behaviorist". abc10.com. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ "The Best & Brightest in the World of Dogs". thebark.com. The Bark, Inc. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
- ^ Kelsey, Anita. "An Interview with the Late Dr Sophia Yin". VetIndex. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ Kawczynska, Claudia (January 2015). "Remembering Dr. Sophia Yin". The Bark. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ a b Zimlich, Rachael. A farewell to Dr. Sophia Yin. dvm360.com. November 1, 2014
- ^ a b Dávila, Robert D. (September 30, 2014). "Obituary: Dr. Sophia Yin, 48, renowned pioneer in humane training for pets". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved 18 September 2020.