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Exercising Your Kenneled Dogs

Regular exercise helps keep dogs fit and prevents obesity. Being overweight increases the risk of joint disease, cancers, and other health issues. Exercise is also good for your dogs’ mental health! Exercise: promotes the growth of brain cells, supporting memory...

Quick Tips for Success: Adult Dog Body Handling – Croney Research Group

Getting dogs used to handling helps ensure their comfort and minimizes fear. To help dogs accept handling: Gradually expose them to a potentially scary object, person, animal, or experience. Pair the exposure with something that the dog likes, such as food. Begin...

Understanding Dog Food Labels: Croney Research Group

The American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has standards for pet foods. Name of Food The name must accurately describe the food. This includes what animal the food is for and the main ingredient(s). Ingredients List The most prominent ingredient by...

Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS): Implications for Canine Welfare and Management – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP

Effects, applications, and limitations of Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) The Stanton Foundation Continue Reading Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS): Implications for Canine Welfare and Management – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP

Common Canine Heart Conditions: Croney Research Group

Heart disease (or cardiac disease) is an umbrella term for abnormalities of the heart’s structure or function. Approximately 1 in 10 dogs will experience heart disease in their lifetime. This handout reviews some of the most common heart conditions and the breeds most...

Inbreeding and line breeding: What you need to know – Croney Research Group

Humans developed dog breeds for specific physical and behavioral characteristics. Most of this selection happened over the last 200 years or so. Creating breeds required starting with a limited pool of dogs with certain desired traits. Dogs from that original group...