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Incorporating Canine Behavior and Welfare Into Kennel Design

Dog Friendly Kennel Design Thoughtful kennel design incorporates how dogs experience their environment. Planning should consider dogs’ senses of hearing, touch, smell, and sight. This supports dogs’ mental and physical health. Kennels designed to support...

Environmental Sources of Stress for Kenneled Dogs: Noise and Lighting

Dog welfare is more than just food, water, and good physical health. Several aspects of the environment can impact a dog’s welfare. Dogs have a very different sensory experience from humans. Make sure your kennel is tailored to meet your dog’s needs. Noise Reduction...

Quick Tips: Socialization and Early Exposure – Croney Research Group

Puppies need appropriate socialization during the sensitive period (between 3-14 weeks of age). A well socialized puppy will grow into a friendly adult dog and socialization will prevent fear-related behavior problems. Socialize puppies to people who are unfamiliar to...

How a Mother’s Stress Can Influence Unborn Puppies

Learn more in this article from the Whole Dog Journal, how a mother’s stress may impact her puppies. By Dr. Jessica Hekman, DVM.

Learn more in this article from the Whole Dog Journal, how a mother’s stress may impact her puppies. By Dr. Jessica Hekman, DVM.

Rehoming Breeding Dogs Handout – Croney Research Group

Croney, C., & Shreyer, T. (n.d.). Rehoming Breeding Dogs. Croney Lab, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University rehome retire The Stanton Foundation Continue Reading Rehoming Breeding Dogs Handout – Croney Research Group

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