Environmental Management & Monitoring
Comfort is an important component of a dog’s well-being. Enclosures should meet the needs of a dog’s breed, age, health, and reproductive status.
Design housing that:
- keeps dogs clean and dry
- protects dogs from the elements
- prevents injury or disease from outside animals
- is safe and clean
Use flooring that:
- supports foot and leg health
- prepares dogs to use surfaces they will experience in future homes
- is easy to maintain and sanitize
When designing kennels, consider:
- space needs for exercise and healthy behaviors
- temperature and humidity
- ventilation
Well-designed environments help ensure good dog welfare. Learn more about how to provide your dogs with a great kennel environment.
Environmental Management & Monitoring Library
Bare Bones – If you only have a few minutes for the basics
Environmental Sources of Stress for Kenneled Dogs: Space and Flooring – Croney Research Group
Environmental Sources of Stress for Kenneled Dogs: Temperature and Ventilation – Croney Research Group
Environmental Sources of Stress for Kenneled Dogs: Noise and Lighting - Croney Research Group
Managing Germs in the Kennel Environment: Croney Research Group
Understanding Quarantine and Isolation Practices in Dog Kennels
SNACKS – If you want to learn more
Auditory Stress: Implications for Kenneled Dog Welfare - CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
Temperature Requirements for Dogs - Are They Tailored to Promote Dog Welfare? - CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
Animal Care Tech Note - Temperature and Humidity in Dog Kennels
Spring Cleaning Tips for Kennels
Using Bleach Properly in Animal Shelters
Shelter Disinfectant Quick Reference
Kibble – If you want to take a deep dive into the science
Influence of Dog Appeasing Pheromone (DAP) on Dogs Housed in a Long-Term Kennelling Facility
Influence of Dog- Appeasing Pheromone on Canine Maternal Behaviour During the Peripartum and Neonatal Periods
Influence of ADAPTIL® During the Weaning Period: A Double-Blinded Randomised Clinical Trial
Impact of Classical Counterconditioning (Quiet Kennel Exercise) on Barking in Kenneled Dogs—A Pilot Study
Noise in Dog Kennelling: Is Barking a Welfare Problem for Dogs?
Musical Dogs: A Review of the Influence of Auditory Enrichment on Canine Health and Behavior
The Effect of Different Genres of Music on the Stress Levels of Kennelled Dogs
Effect of Kennel Door Design on Vocalization in Dogs
Behavioral Effects of Auditory Stimulation on Kenneled Dogs
Influence of Changes in Luminous Emittance Before Bedtime on Sleep in Companion Dogs
Identifying Environmental and Management Factors That May Be Associated With the Quality of Life of Kennelled Dogs (Canis familiaris)
Additional Resources to Support Dogs in Other Environments
SHELTER & RESCUE
Dogs living in shelter or rescue kennels face challenges specific to their living environments. Practical applications for their management and care may also differ. Additional resources for their caretakers, including those caring for dogs in home-based foster systems or rescue networks, are provided to support efforts to improve, maintain, and protect their welfare.
PET FAMILIES
Dogs living in homes as family pets face challenges specific to their living environments. Practical applications for their management and care may also differ. Additional resources for their caretakers, support the human-animal bond, keep pets in their homes, and improve, maintain, and protect their welfare.
Research & Teaching
Dogs living in research or teaching kennels face challenges specific to their living environments. Practical applications for their management and care may also differ. Additional resources for their caretakers are provided to support efforts to improve, maintain, and protect their welfare.
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