One growing area of research pertaining to the welfare of kenneled dogs is environmental enrichment, including auditory stimulation. The current study investigated the impact of music (classical, heavy metal, and specifically designed/altered classical) on activity level, vocalization, and body shaking of 117 kenneled dogs. Continue Reading Behavioral Effects of Auditory Stimulation on Kenneled Dogs
Todd, Z. (2018). Eight Tips to Help Fearful Dogs Feel Safe. Companion Animal Psychology. Retrieved June 24, 2023, from https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2018/08/eight-tips-to-help-fearful-dogs-feel.html. Continue Reading Eight Tips to Help Fearful Dogs Feel Safe
Thielke, L.E. and Udell, M.A.R. (2019). Evaluating cognitive and behavioral outcomes in conjunction with secure base effect for dogs in shelter and foster environments. Animals, 9, 932. doi: 10.3390/ani9110932. Continue Reading Evaluating Cognitive And Behavioral Outcomes In Conjunction With Secure Base Effect For Dogs In Shelter And Foster Environments
I Speak Dog (n.d.) Let’s Speak Dog. Retrieved June 21, 2023, from http://www.ispeakdog.org/lets-speak-dog.html. Continue Reading Let’s Speak Dog
Bennett, S. (2016). Stress Reduction: Happy and Healthy Shelter Dogs. Maddie’s Fund. Retrieved June 24, 2023 from https://www.maddiesfund.org/stress-reduction-happy-and-healthy-shelter-dogs.htm?p=topic1011. Continue Reading Stress Reduction: Happy and Healthy Shelter Dogs
Center for Shelter Dogs. (n.d.). Transition and Stress. Tufts University: Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Retrieved June 21, 2023, from https://centerforshelterdogs.tufts.edu/dog-welfare/transition-and-stress/. Continue Reading Transition and Stress