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Why should we consider pair or group housing for dogs in kennels? Dogs are considered a socially gregarious species, and many dogs enjoy living with other dogs. Pair or group-housing is a common standard of care for dogs living in kennels (e.g., laboratories,...
Understanding dog body language can help you know when it is safe to approach or handle a dog. Green body language and behaviors: non-fearful dog Body posture: Relaxed, weight evenly distributed, “loose” or “wiggly” body Tail: Relaxed, neutral position, may be wagging...
from the Croney Research Group Puppies explore their environments as soon as their senses develop and they can move around. When puppies enter their third and fourth weeks of life, they begin playing with objects. They will start nosing and mouthing toys, if offered....
From the Croney Research Group A puppy’s early life is a period of rapid physical, sensory, and behavioral development. They quickly attain new skills and abilities. As puppies progress through developmental stages their experience of the world changes. Understanding...
Changing fearful behavior often requires specific techniques, which are different from “training.” We use desensitization and counterconditioning (ds/cc) when a dog is uncomfortable with something. Over time, ds/cc changes how they feel AND changes their behavior!...
