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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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Social Housing for Kenneled Dogs – Croney Research Group

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,...

Canine Body Language

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...

Early Play in Puppies & Safe Toys to Offer

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....