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Evaluating rehoming candidates in commercial breeding kennels

Evaluating rehoming candidates in commercial breeding kennels

The aims of this study were: 1) to identify dogs in CB kennels that may have challenges when rehomed and 2) to identify breeder practices associated with dogs scored as high or low risk for challenges Methods 283 dogs (37 breeds) from 17 USDA licensed CB kennels...


Dam Welfare in Commercial Breeding Kennels

Dam Welfare in Commercial Breeding Kennels

Short graphical summary of the Croney Research Group study on changes in physical and behavioral signs of dam welfare during pregnancy, lactation and weaning. Dam welfare can affect the health and wellbeing of her puppies. This study explored changes in physical and...




Puppy Socialization – Croney Research Group

Puppy Socialization – Croney Research Group

What is Socialization?   Socialization is the process of safely introducing a puppy to people and other animals.  Why do puppies need socialization?   Socialization helps puppies learn how to interact with humans and other animals. Puppies with limited socialization...


What is Positive Reinforcement? – Croney Research Group

What is Positive Reinforcement? – Croney Research Group

Positive reinforcement is a training method where you acknowledge and reward good behaviors. Simply put, it means giving your dogs something they want when they do something you like! Positive reinforcement training is recommended by behavior experts because it is...


5 Types of Enrichment for Dogs – Croney Research Group

5 Types of Enrichment for Dogs – Croney Research Group

Having a great enrichment program means incorporating multiple types of enrichment. There are five types of environmental enrichment: social, nutritional, occupational, sensory, and physical. Let’s look at examples of all five types of enrichment that you can use in...